Mario's Family Italian Rstrnt

Excellent pork, veal and pasta dishes. Pay close attention to the specials. It is not inexpensive so don't be shocked at the bill. Given the general lack of truly good Italian restaurants in this part of Pittsburgh I would say it is one of the best within a 45 minute drive. A reasonable but limited wine selection with mixed drinks available. Parking is not a problem. Ambience is typical for the far northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Pros: Very good food and generous portions. Cons: A little hard to find the first time. A little pricy more

Mario's is now located in a smaller facility, and they have brought only the best of their previous location with them. The Salmon salad is not only huge and delicious, but artfully presented. Be prepared to ask for a box to take the rest of your pasta with you. I've made a meal of just the appetizers - stuffed peppers, fried zucchini, eggplant parmesan - they're all fantastic. The pastas and entrees are all delicious, and the house-made sauce is killer. Mario's is now serving lunch from the same dinner menu, but they also have a selection of lunch specials. They have a full bar and plenty of parking in the lot. Very cozy decor - bring a date. Pros: Parking, Ambience, Fantastic Food Cons: Service can be spotty, but is generally good. Reserve for Friday and Saturday nights. more

I recently visited this restaurant for the first time with my family. I have to say that this is some of the best italian food I have ever eaten. We got the fried zucchini as a starter and it was great, it was lightly hand breaded and delicious. The restaurant is not that big so if you're going on a weekend make reservations. I would definately reccomend this restaurant, the food and the service were both excellent. Pros: Food is excellent Cons: Small, older restaurant so you may want to make reservations on the weekends more