Our server Gracie was very friendly and helped us finalize our choices - chicken parmesan, lobster risotto, and Sammy's pasta. Each entree came with the choice of salad or wedding soup. The salad exceeded my expectations - green leaf or romaine lettuce (thankfully not iceberg), with toppings like chick peas and carrots. Everything came out hot and tasted homemade and fresh. The portion sizes were generous. We each had leftovers for lunch the next day. We will definitely go back!

Something was charming about this restaurant. It is a little bit old fashion and has a feel of an upscale dinner. Their Italian wedding soup was so good. The chicken Marsala was okay. Everything tasted fresh and homemade though. The service was good and friendly. Somehow, I felt too close to my neighbors. Maybe it's part of what they are going for in the dining area - having guests talking to each other. If I get the chance, I will go back.

I got to enjoy a meal with one of my good friends here tonight, and it was a very nice experience. We started off with some complementary bread, which is always a nice touch. Our server was helpful and had good recommendations, and we decided to split the chicken Parmesan with cavatelli marinara, and also the broccolini Alfredo pasta. Each of our entrées came with an option of Italian wedding soup or a salad, and they both came with a small slice of their cassata cake for dessert. The Italian wedding soup definitely had an abundance of little meatballs, which I love, and the Cassata cake was a perfect way to end the meal.

Mario Fazio catered our film crew of 20 and it was incredible! The lemon chicken was exceptionally good and the pasta dishes were all perfect. We will definitely be back in the future. Looking forward to trying the lasagna

This is a very nice place. The menu is standard Italian but done in an outstanding manner. Everything is delicious and plentiful. Servers are very pleasant and knowledgeable. Only negative is the front of the house. Very crowded. The staff routinely holds nicer tables for regulars so if you don't like your table speak up!

I really couldn't ask for a better experience. The food is excellent. The ambiance is super friendly with a nice family-style vibe. The owner makes you feel right at home. We will be back!

Still the best Italian around Great service friendly personnel Great wine very relaxing

We recently had a family get together to celebrate our daughter's visit from San Francisco . We had a total of 16 family members and they handled our every need with great care as they always do. The family style that we ordered was great, the service was phenomenal. They had us seated on a long table which was great. The ambience is always great and intimate for what ever size party you have. I worked with Lisa for the reservations and menu. I would highly recommend them for any type of dining need you have. I can't say enough about how Lisa worked with me especially on the Mother's Day weekend . The food was great and the service even better. We have been going to them for years and have never been disappointed.

Rarely do I give a 5-star rating but I feel compelled to do so in this post-pandemic "nobody gives a damn anymore world." In my opinion, Mario Fazio's exemplifies the art of hospitality; that dining is as much about the experience as it is the food. My wife & I dined here for the first time on the evening of Sat., 03/02/2024. Not really being a local resident, I chose Mario Fazio's based on its Yelp rating and gluten-free options for my wife. We were not disappointed. The building is unremarkable from the outside & does not appear to be as large as it actually is once inside. Some may consider the decor kitschy, others whimsical, and a few reminiscent of nonna's home sans plastic covers on the furniture. We chose whimsical with the spring/Easter decorations. In any case, it was clean and inviting. We were immediately and warmly greeted by a woman preparing drinks behind the counter. A moment later the host, a friendly young man, also warmly welcomed us and inquired if we had reservations. Uh-oh. We did not. "Let me see what I can do. Please, have a seat and give me a few moments." Shortly thereafter, the host returned to escort us to our table. My wife and I shared a stuffed Hungarian pepper as an appetizer which was among the best we ever had. I had pizza which was very good. My wife had gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce which she said was excellent. Our server provided excellent service but I want to provide a word of caution. Be patient. As I said at the start of my review, Mario Fazio's is about the experience - sharing memories, stories, and laughter with friends and family where the ambience and good Italian cuisine complements rather than becomes the focus of the occasion. If it's your desire to dine in the same amount of time it takes to get the oil in your car changed, this is not the venue for you. One small (petty?) note: soft drinks are served in cans with the server "cracking it open" & pouring it into a glass for you at the table. There may be sound business &/or sanitary reasons for doing so. It just seems incongruous to the rest of the experience. _______ Fellow Yelpers! You did not let me down with your reviews which led me to Mario Fazio's. If you've read to this point, please take a moment to respond to my review. Thank you!

The perfect authentic Italian restaurant of cleveland. We love its extraordinary pizza so fresh and delicious