

MEZZO E MEZZO
When I moved from North Caldwell, New Jersey, to Dubuque 25 years ago, Mario’s was the first restaurant I visited. After a wonderful dinner that was just like the Italian food I grew up on; Mario came to the table and in his big, booming voice said, “How was’a your’a dinner?” I jokingly answered, “mezzo e mezzo,” which means “half and half” in Italian and is a way of saying good but maybe not so much. Mario looked at me for a few seconds and then said, “Ahh, go back’a East!”
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Over 746 Reviews
Karl Behning
4 weeks ago
It love Mario's. I had my usual Olive oil and Garlic Spaghetti. So good!
Mark Polebitski
4 weeks ago
Don't miss this gem. The homemade pasta melts in your mouth. Order their signature dishes.
Amanda Antonelli
2 months ago
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!
Michele Bleymeyer
3 months ago
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!!
Thomas Fitzpatrick
4 months ago
Loved our trip to Dubuque Iowa, This restaurant was fantastic and had an amazing selection of food I highly recommend all of it and the people were quite nice.
Jamie Page
5 months ago
Dined with a large group in their private room downstairs, the waitstaff was attentive and excellent and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
Generations of Tradition in Every Bite!
Since 1977, we have been serving authentic old-world Italian food. Our menu has choices that appeal to everyone, any age and for any occasion.

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Mario's Italian Restaurant - Est. 1977
Homemade Italian food; 3 generations of tradition in every bite!
Nestled in sweet, rolling hills of Dubuque Iowa - where the meatballs foster world peace.
Limited time only. See you soon!
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Thank you for voting for Mario's the best Italian Restaurant this year! Most importantly, this event spotlights the incredible people and their work at Hospice of Dubuque. So many familiar faces & adorable new ones. Your support of this event and participating businesses have a ripple effect throughout this community and families. We are beyond blessed. ❤️🇮🇹 ... See MoreSee Less
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This is what is celebrating the people we love looks like. Mario's is so blessed to have such great people in our lives. We hold such gratitude not only for colleagues over the years but also for each and every guest. I often say Mario's is a magical place, and although it began with Mario and Angelina, we continue the celebration of friendship and togetherness.
As Mario said, 'There is always room at at the table [and in our hearts]'
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Holy cow! We've been celebrating all week! Angie's bday kicked off the festivities & today we celebrate Bobbie, Monica & Dora's birthday! ❤️🍡☀️
Pictures speak a thousand words... the Tucci sisters, along with Bobbie, are forces to be reckoned with and have filled our lives with laughter, love, grit, and the true meaning of loyalty & friendship!
Stop in and celebrate!
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Holy cow! We've been celebrating all week! Angie's bday kicked off the festivities & today we celebrate Bobbie, Monica & Dora's birthday! ❤️🍡☀️
Pictures speak a thousand words... the Tucci sisters, along with Bobbie, are forces to be reckoned with and have filled our lives with laughter, love, grit, and the true meaning of loyalty & friendship!
Stop in and celebrate!
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