Mario's Italian Restaurant

4.4 ( 757 reviews )
Checking... 4:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
1298 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, United States
+1 563-556-9424
Mario's Italian Restaurant in Dubuque, IA, has quickly become a beloved dining destination for locals and visitors alike. Customers rave about its family-friendly atmosphere and exceptional service. Scott Melton describes it as his go-to spot, praising the homemade soups and desserts, while also highlighting the charm of bartender Bobbie. The restaurant's commitment to authenticity shines through its vibrant and diverse menu, featuring homemade pasta, pizza, and the standout clam chowder available on Fridays. Many reviews commend the quality of the dishes and the warmth of the staff. Amanda Antonelli recounts a delightful catering experience, emphasizing the personal touch and generosity shown during her son’s birthday celebration. Meanwhile, Craig Pleggenkuhle notes the interesting cocktail selection and decadent desserts that make every visit special. A consistent theme across reviews is the restaurant's ability to make patrons feel like family. Michele Bleymeyer celebrates the unparalleled service, calling it the best she's experienced in years. Newcomers like Sarah Wessels leave with unforgettable impressions, excited to return after hearing years of praise from friends and family. In essence, Mario's Italian Restaurant isn't just a place to enjoy fantastic Italian cuisine; it's a welcoming community hub where every meal becomes a cherished memory.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Has private dining room
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
    • Has table service
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Historic
    • Romantic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Mario's Italian Restaurant

scott melton
May 30,2025
This has become my go to place here in Dubuque Iowa. From the family friendly atmosphere and all the wonderful employees to the best family owned Italian restaurant I have ever had the privilege of dining in, and trust me, I have had more than my fair share of Italian food. From my home state of Tennessee and my second home state of Georgia, to my new home state of almost 5 years now of Iowa. Plus all the other many places I have been. I could go on and on about all the wonderful dishes, homemade soups, homemade desserts, the pasta and pizza , you get the point. But of course my favorite bartender Ms. Bobbie who seems to know everyone in town. My favorite homemade clam chowder ( New England or manhattan) on Fridays. You have to stop by , sit at the bar and say Scott and Michelle recommend this place. I hope you enjoy as I always do!!!
Amanda Antonelli
May 16,2025
We've gotten pizza several times from here and it's FANTASTIC!! Recently we ordered catering food for my son's first birthday and they went above and beyone for us. We got an extra tray of food AND Lydia made us a little Italian goodie bag for us to celebrate our sons birthday. Went above and beyond! Makes me feel like family. Little does she know that my husband's family is Italian too! We will definitely containers supporting Marios! BTW, the catered food was delicious!
Craig Pleggenkuhle (Hawkweltbild)
Apr 24,2025
Incredible authentic Italian menu. Interesting cocktail menu. Desserts to die for. This was our first time and the staff was super friendly... made us feel like regulars. Highly recommend.
Sarah Wessels
Apr 9,2025
First timers and the food was GREAT! We will definitely be returning. I've heard stories about Mario's for many of years from family members some have been going to about 35 years, and they were definitely right about the food and service
Michele Bleymeyer
Apr 1,2025
There's absolutely no other place in Dubuque that you can eat at that has this quality of authentic, delish food and get the service we got tonight. Our waiter was absolutely off the charts excellent. He literally could not have done anything any better than he did tonight. We eat out 2-3x a week, and I used 2 B a waitress for 8-9 years when I was younger. Our waiter tonight was totally the very best we've ever had in our 30 years of eating out. All of our food was beyond delicious. It was basically a perfect meal from start 2 finish!!
Bethany Elvin
Mar 27,2025
Fantastic!! The pizza bread is sinfully delicious! If we ever get back here, we will be eating here again. It looks a bit iffy on the outside, but it is quaint and clean on the inside. We loved it! Some people said the marinara sauce was too watery, but it had a lot of flavor. I usually skip over it because it is too sweet like lots of sugar has been added, but this I ate and liked! This restaurant is HIGHLY recommended! They gave us excellent service as well, they got very busy while we were deciding what to order, but it was no problem.
5mile Digital
Mar 24,2025
Straight outta 1978! Love the decor and ambiance. Just like a classic 70’s supper club. The only thing updated are the bathrooms and they were very clean. Food is decent, better than the chain restaurants.
Kelsey Hosch
Mar 12,2025
We had a great experience with Mario’s - the food and service was too notch! Max did a great job checking in with us. The food was really yummy. We had the fried ravioli, salad and a calzone. So so good - we will be back!

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