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Marios Cafe
82/100 (1637 ratings)
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"Late lunch on a wednesday never tasted so good!We had the open steak sandwich, and the pea soup.Both were superb. Great service,..."
Rabani
"Cute little cafe. Was recommended by a friend so paid a visit on a week day night. Night started quiet but it did get busier on the..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Used to pop in to Mario’s a couple of times a week when I lived round the corner, always superb service and great consistent dishes, its not such a..."
Enjoy It
"Mid week late lunch stopover.  Very busy but two wait staff from different sides of the cafe were quick to acknowledge our presence and offer..."
Magpie
"Been here twice now and its just amazing. Small little place but staff and food are just brilliant.Coffees are also good.Wish this place..."
Kiwi Living In The Big Smoke
"(Coffee review). 4.0Comfortingly shabby inside here. No sign of modern style whatsoever. Old floor, old paint job, old counter. It’s..."
Two Sheds
"Mario’s Mario’s, how I do adore. Always a table. Always the spaghetti puttanesca. Always extra bread. Why does nobody else..."
Kahl P
"An old favourite since 1986 when i wagged school and went for coffee. Hadn't been in years. Sunday breakfast was good. No smashed avo in sight. Bacon..."
Nick
"Brilliant place for a late night coffee after a meal or drinks. Very welcoming staff , good atmosphere and great coffee. Drop in you will not be..."
Nick The Greek
"I'm eating toast and drinking beer at the same time. Of course I'm happy. Our waiter tells us Marios was the first place in Melbourne to offer all..."
Iris Myandowski
"The restaurant is small, but the atmosphere is great. Breakfast and pesto are so nice. Coffee is strong and great. Quick service and always keep the..."
CJ W
"What, are you mad? This is the best local in Fitzroy. Real fare, made by real Italians. The best. No exaggeration. I had he lasagne tonight and it is..."
MJay
"Defiantly value for money. Serving size is very substantial and delicious. Staff were very friendly and attentive and the food came out very quick...."
Nat
"Beautiful Italian cuisine on Brunswick street. Fresh, simple and delicious. The options on the menu are fewer than you'd expect but the quality is..."
Charlie Bruiser
"Mario's is the place to go if you want a good feed. A very relaxed, sophisticated, yet casual environment to enjoy a lovely afternoon with your..."
Vivien
"Been a regular for several years and just love it. Came on their 30th birthday for an early lunch and see what the fuss was about. 1986 prices! YES!..."
Short Circuit
"Amazing meal and great coffee. Definitely one of the best eggs Benedict I've ever had. Service was the best I've experienced since being in..."
Simone Pirita
"Delicious pasta. Big serves as well, so good value for money. Cute little spot on Brunswick Street. Good range of drinks. Service was good. Would..."
Reviewer91
"More of a classic Italian restaurant than your regular hip cafes that you usually find on Brunswick street. Expect a standard breakfast menu with..."
Heather
"Food here is always so amazingly good. Nothing fussy and complicated - just simple Italian food with fresh ingredients and a very traditional touch...."
Joy
"Always wonderful. Outstanding service, great food, lovely atmosphere. I love taking friends here when they visit Melbourne! A true Fitzroy..."
Jessica Catherine
"Just popped in for a quick bite to eat and loved the place. The service was wonderful! We just ordered some coffees and an Egg Florentine to share..."
Wei-Chi Lee
"Sunday. Brunch at Marios is what we look forward to every week! Perfect eggs, pancakes, coffee and the staff are awesome! Forget the trendy new gen..."
Shane Lucas
"Excellent. Calamari entree, veal main and a gluten free eggplant pasta were very good. Could see all the workings of the efficient kitchen, all..."
Chris
"Offering reasonably priced, unpretentious fare, Mario’s keeps things beautifully basic. A little bit of a character, with relaxed but waist-coated..."
The Food Society
"Comfortable.  Italian.  Homely.  Friendly without pretence.  I ordered the most interesting breakfast on the menu: poached eggs with smashed..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Mario's I'm told is somewhat of a legend. Not hard to see why once you commit to a visit. It's certainly your 'old school' Trattoria with senior..."
Iceman
"Great service delicious coffee and eggs!. I go to Mario's at least once a week as I work in the area, the staff are always friendly and welcoming! I..."
Kylieburke1986
"Great place for dinner. I love this place beyond reason, it's impossible to not to have a good time here. The staff are sweet and maybe a little..."
Ehughes98765
"Best service on Brunswick Street. I went in for lunch today and was greeted and served by two incredibly charming and funny gentlemen. The respect..."
Bean Fiend
"Mmmm marios. We were visiting Melbourne for a week and one place that we knew we wanted to visit was Marios for breakfast. Mates who live nearby rave..."
Wiggy
"Good coffee. Marios hit the spot and always makes me feel at home, very tasty..."
Tomfeldham628
"Gnocchi Ragu please. I walked into Mario's after a 14 hour day including delayed flights & a 3am start & simply asked for the best dish they would..."
Vanilla
"You can always trust Mario's. OK Disclosure, I have been going for almost 20 years (still a new comer) but it still blows me away how so many people..."
Notso Swift
"Very happy. Ordered pasta with anchovies! Not bad at all. Came with fresh bread and butter. Pricing is pretty good. I think it cost me $17 however a..."
LoveMYfood
"Something different - a little retro mixed with modern expectations! Try the..."
Ramsey Abdalla
"The coffee was real good as long as you were happy to have small cups and full fat milk. Cake was fab. Service......well you've got to experience it..."
Stuart
"First time to the cafe the impression that I have was a small but very homey cafe. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted and seated within a..."
Teddy
"Pretty good food, my date loved his lamb dish. I thought my pasta was good but it needed a bit more bitey parmasean or seasoning. Would definately go..."
Herb McKraniky
"Some things just don't change.. And thats a good thing. Mario's is what it has always been to me. A place where I can get a nice Pasta and a good..."
Keyser_Soze
"Been coming to Mario's for 10 years. Easily the most reliable top end food on Brunswick street. A haven in Brunswick Street as it rapidly goes..."
Radical Cliff
"For bohemian brunswick st, some of the dishes at mario's run on the pricey end. however, it is understated and unpretentious, good for any occasion..."
Joy.wang90
"Absolutely lovely!. Marios Cafe will always be part of the heart of Brunswick St.A friend and I dined there last Sunday for lunch. The staff..."
Dandygurl7
"Good Food. It took me a long time to go to Mario's. There are a lot of very ordinary italian places nearby and I wrote this off as just another one -..."
Isnice
"Only place I know in Melbourne where I can always be sure the food will be..."
Becks
"One of my regulars, consistent food and service. Always enjoy my meal, the specials are always my..."
Sweet Chilli
"Great Italian cafe. I live around the corner from this place and only dined here for the first time a couple of weeks ago. The food is excellent and..."
Jesse Bradshaw
"I have eaten here for what seems like a hundred years. The coffee is always excellent. The service is always friendly and efficient. The vibe is..."
Deborah Bowen
"Perfect coffee. Hadn't been to Mario's for ages but won't leave it so long next time. Stopped for a latish dinner ( 9 45) and enjoyed it all..."
Lillabun
"Delicious Food - Great Service!. I first went to Mario's three years ago when my father came over to Melbourne. He left saying its the best breakfast..."
Lucy
"My one true love. Marios has punctuated my days and years for my entire adult life: I am most grateful for this. The environment is welcoming and..."
Nitya
"Reliable in every sense. I love is place, been there more than a few times over the years. The food is always good, the service quick, professional..."
Valeria
"Always happy with the food. Been here twice now and both times ordered the gnocchi very happy with my choice the service and a coffee at the end is a..."
Hbomb
"Always good. I've been going to Marios since the late 80s and even tho I'm not a cool kid anymore I still love it. Often on my own here I feel..."
Roz
"I frequent Mario's because it is a no-fail dining experience. The waiters are confident and knowledgeable without being try hards, and the crowd is..."
Puss In Boots
"Great service, lovely food. I recently had dinner here with a friend, and I am surprised by the reviews here saying they experienced bad service. I..."
Kj_44
"I have been eating here since 1987 and NEVER left disappointed, save the fact that the wait for a table or seat in the window on a cold winters..."
AL
"I love you Mario!. I eat brunch here every Sunday. Big Mario is the bomb! In 20 years my Brunch has never been anything but great. Every poached egg..."
Grumpy And Critical
"Est in 1986 and still going strong. Great coffee and excellent service. What more do you want? Bloody good breakfast? I had the smashed peas and..."
bao nguyen
"Spaghetti mussels and 'Apple rhubarb and blueberry crumble with vanilla cream' was amazing! Great service from Andy that made the whole experience..."
Andrew Djaja
"Beautiful Italian restaurant with amazing food!! The pasta was delicious and the liver entrée is a must-try! The service was quick and the attention..."
Lorena Duranthon
"Great family style Italian dining in a good location. My friend and I really enjoyed eating at Mario’s! The mussel pasta was delectable and well..."
Harriet Daisy
"Love Mario’s on Brunswick street, old school charm and service with fantastic food. The Penne Amatraciana one of the best over ever had, spicy..."
Barry P
"Incredible. The spaghetti with mussels and the polenta chips are outstanding. The customer service is also wonderful. Have been here a number of..."
Ruby Kaires