Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante, nestled in Albuquerque, NM, has captured the hearts of diners with its authentic Italian fare and warm atmosphere. Customers rave about the delicious pizza, highlighting the large servings and generous toppings that keep them coming back for more. Gordon Foley and Mauro Saiglia echo similar sentiments, praising the friendly service and owner Mario's hands-on approach, which lends a personal touch to the dining experience.
For those with dietary preferences, Mario's offers gluten-free pizza options, ensuring inclusivity without sacrificing flavor. Diners like Ashley have praised the mouthwatering strawberry Italian cream soda alongside the cheesy offerings. Meanwhile, the lasagna and meatball sub have consistently garnered attention from visitors, as evidenced by Taylor Gardner's delightful experience.
However, not all reviews are entirely positive. A few customers, including Bob Reed, have expressed concerns about specific dishes and serving sizes, particularly when it comes to takeout. While prices have seen a rise, the quality and experience at Mario's remain a significant draw for locals and travelers alike.
In essence, Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante stands out as a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming environment.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Crowd
Family friendly
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
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante
Gordon Foley
Jun 13,2025
My son and I went there for pizza, but everything on the menu looked delicious. Finally did settle a large pizza, it was great. I had tiramisu for dessert and he had cheesecake. Both were excellent. The service was very friendly, everyone was helpful and attentive. Will be going back to have some of the other dishes.
Mauro Saiglia
Jun 10,2025
The pizza was great, the staff were friendly. My friend and I are from Italy so our opinion matters. Mario, the owner talked to us and was really friendly, he is very young but still very good at managing his nice restaurant. Highly recommended.
Ashley
Apr 22,2025
The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Gluten free options are available, however the gluten free pizza only comes in 12in size and cost 3 more. It is very good though, plenty of cheese and toppings! Try the strawberry Italian cream soda, it's very tasty!
Taylor Gardner
Apr 16,2025
DELICIOUS local Italian fare. We stopped here on a recommendation while we’re visiting from out of town. It 100% lived up to the hype. Our table split many dishes, the most notable of which were the lasagna and meatball sub. Everyone left happy and very full. Fortunately, it doesn’t cost your left kidney to afford the quality either. Staff was super great, even though they’re understaffed. Service did not suffer an ounce, so kudos to the folks there and the culture they’ve built to endure. Big thanks for a fabulous dinner!
Bob Reed
Apr 5,2025
We mostly order take out. My son loves their pizza. Food's usually good. I stopped ordering dishes with chicken such as the southwest chicken Alfredo. The chicken breast strips used in these recipes reminds me of cat food or tofu - not good. Salad serving spices for takeout are small. Soup of the day take out cup isn't a cup sized serving (about 6.5 oz - not sure if that's normal for a cup of soup). Prices have gone up over the last few years like everywhere else.
Damian Gallegos
Mar 21,2025
I went in with my grandmother after not coming in for a good 5 years and the experience was absolutely delightful. I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel, who was our server. He was very kind and attentive to my grandmother and I. We got the 2 for 22 and it was too much food for us to eat completely, which is great! Everything tasted delicious!
Alex Mercure
Mar 21,2025
This place had been suggested a lot through social media. But I had been to other pizza joints here in Albuquerque & been disappointed. I came in here apprehensively & left optimistic! I ordered take out for Sunday football! I’m so glad my family & I enjoyed it because now we can have pizza close to where we live. This will be our new pizza joint. The ladies who gave us our pizzas were also very nice! Shout out to them! For three people we ordered One Large Supreme, One small bacon chicken green Chile ranch pizza, & an order of baked lasagna with the delicious soup of the day. All for 62 dollars! We still had leftovers! Everything was delicious & I couldn’t recommend this place more!
ABQ Guns
Mar 10,2025
We just showed up just before noon and had our choice of seats. Within minutes, the place filled up pretty well. The food was excellent! I had the low carb plate and OMG! It was amazing! Huge meatballs, sausage and chicken breast topped with the sauce and plenty of cheese! My wife and MIL, had the lunch special of half a sandwich and soup, the creamy green chilie soup was delicious, it tasted more like Green Chilie Enchiladas! The salads were fresh and delicious as well. I hadn't been to this Mario's in quite a while and we've all made the decision to make a trip or two back for more!
Reviews For Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante