Mario's Place

Category: Italian restaurant in Riverside, California

Address: 3646 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, USA

Phone: +19516847755

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 5:30–9:30PM

Wednesday: 5:30–9:30PM

Thursday: 5:30–9:30PM

Friday: 5:30–10PM

Saturday: 5:30–10PM

Reviews

De'Von Walker

Feb 12, 2022

This place is a vibe. Excellent service and a premium authentic Italian feel. Looking for a nice romantic place in Riverside this is your spot. On the expensive side, especially the specials. Food was pretty good and you can ask for Olive Oil and Balsamic for the bread.

Ximena Torres

Dec 20, 2021

Everything we ate was fresh and delicious. The chefs use the best quality ingredients to produce dishes that are simply delightful. The restaurant also offers a wonderful drink menu, and they offer one of the best wines in the region. The drinks are pricey but surely worth sampling. Me and my friend fried their steak and mushroom ravioli and it was absolutely delicious! In contrast, however, the service was not of the highest quality. It seemed to me that the waiters were not very engaged or interested in their jobs. But the owner seemed very warm and thoughtful. He came around to check on our experience and seemed to be authentically engaged.

Janelle B

Nov 24, 2021

Mario's Place is my new FAVORITE classy romantic upscale Northern Italy inspired restaurant. We dined in on a fully booked Friday evening with reservations made earlier that day. It's conveniently situated across from the Mission Inn Hotel. It wasn't difficult to find street parking when we arrived. So impressed with the care and attentiveness of their staff. Originally we were sat near the bar and when we asked to be sat in a cozier booth the manager Alan was able to accommodate us immediately. Our server Aaron and Billy provided top notch customer service throughout the night. Aaron made sure we had everything we needed. Billy kept us entertained and laughing with his quick witted comments from the friendly banter he and my date were having. We ordered a bottle of the Chianti red wine and it was lovely! We brought a bottle and I believe the corkage fee was $20-$25. For starters we ordered the fried calamari with tomato basil vinegarette and butter sauce which was perfectly prepared. The Wild Mushrooms Ravioli was so delicious and melts in your mouth. The Tortellini filled with roasted butternut squash, ricotta and sage butter sauce was absolutely heavenly. I ate every single bite and drop of sauce it was that good! Next time, I'm saving room for dessert. We will definitely be returning often.

k n

Aug 13, 2021

I attended an event here and I was very impressed with the food/service. The pureed corn soup was ridiculously delicious. By far one of the highlights of the night for everyone. I've never been particular about my steak but new york strip was cooked perfectly - super tender and super juicy. Cut like butter. Great wine selection as well. 10/10 would come back.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a dress code?

Alfonso Salazar | Aug 28, 2018
Don Noble | Aug 28, 2018

No, but it is what I would call dressy casual. No tanks, flip flops, strapless, shorts. It is a dinner house atmosphere.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 27, 2022
Diana Acevedo | Aug 27, 2021

Temperatures are taken at the door for the saftey of their customers and staff.

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Is this restaurant vegetarian friendly?

Sonia Mata | Aug 27, 2020
Sophie | Aug 6, 2022

Yes it is vegetarian friendly.

How about the prices? What would you typically spend in a dinner for two for example? We would go just for the food because we don't drink.

Jaime Montes de Oca | Aug 28, 2019
Mindy Griffith | Aug 28, 2019

If you have an appetizer, soup or salad with a main and dessert, then you're looking at approximately $50.00 a person. The food is always amazing and totally worth it. Particularly for special occasions.

Are there vegan options?

Erica Davidson | Aug 28, 2018
Randee Brents | Aug 28, 2018

Yes they do

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Is the crowd and older crowd or younger ?

Gwendolyn Paul | Aug 28, 2018
G Gon | Aug 28, 2018

it's a mix crowd

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It's 2022, do you have a Happy Hour menu? I can't find it on your website. Do you have music, light jazz on Thursdays? Can you get Happy Hour only in the bar area or outside on the patio?

Sharon C | Jul 30, 2022
Gregory Hamilton | Jul 30, 2022

Hi Sharon c my husband and I tried to go last Thursday open for dining however no music as of yet. Ask us to check back in about a month and they should start back up. I hope this helps

Do you have a happy hour menu?

Sharon C | Jul 30, 2022
Ukamaka Onyia | Aug 6, 2022

No! But the food was delicious! And the wine that the server recommended was wonderful! Great service, will recommend this restaurant to anyone !👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Mushroom ravioli was really good!

When is the best time to call and set a reservation

Michael Gutierrez | Feb 28, 2022
Kenneth Beaver | Feb 28, 2022

Call around 3:30pm. They are taking calls before the restaurant opens.

How do I make a reservation for tonight

max medina | Nov 30, 2021
Kenneth Dormanen | Nov 30, 2021

Call after 3 or so

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Is there a dress code

Alice Gaertner | Aug 27, 2021
Sophie | Aug 6, 2022

No. But most people dress nice. Nothing overly casual like shorts slippers and tank tops.

Does it cost to make a reservation and if so how much is it?

JEG | Aug 28, 2019
Luna Salaver | Aug 28, 2019

No cost for reservations.

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Where are there places to park during the holidays

Mellissa Rouhe | Aug 28, 2019
Sherry Shockey-Pope | Aug 28, 2019

There is a parking garage on Orange st.

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Is there a dress code... Are jeans OK

David Keyes | Aug 28, 2019
Mario's Place | Aug 28, 2019

Yes, California casual but we prefer no baseball caps and no tank tops. Just come with a good attitude and a big appetite for food, drink and music 😁

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Is Mario's open January 2 2019

A Google User | Aug 28, 2019
Luna Salaver | Aug 28, 2019

Best to check its website for the very latest schedule.

I have visitors in July 1, who will be performing that night?

Ignacio Carrillo | Aug 28, 2018
G Gon | Aug 28, 2018

Mario's place is closed on Sundays and the first week of July it's closed

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Any gluten free options?

Sweet-E | Aug 28, 2018
Ron Brees | Aug 28, 2018

Yes. They even have an amazing gluten free dessert.

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What time can u call for reservations

Shelia Lopez | Aug 28, 2018
frankie hubbard | Aug 28, 2018

You can call anytime and leave a voice message they will get back to you

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Do u need reservations

Shelia Lopez | Aug 28, 2018
Laraine Tietjen | Aug 28, 2018

Always, unless you're just going to be at the bar.

Do they have a set price for two people?

Elizabeth Deal | Aug 28, 2018
James Trimm | Aug 28, 2018

No, you are charged per item ordered.

what is the history of Mario's place in riverside

Jeff Bradford | Aug 28, 2018
JANICE YOUNG | Aug 28, 2018

I don't know how Mario came to Riverside, but I can tell you that the original Mario's that I remember was in the early 1980's. They were in a small house on Magnolia Ave. where Ralph's grocery store is now, across the street from Taylor's Appliances. Each room was set up with intimate dining areas, dimly lit and very romantic. The parking lot was a small self-serve car wash next door. Always high-end, the food was fabulous and the atmosphere was like nothing else in Riverside! They outgrew that space and I think their next move was to the corner of Spruce & Chicago, where they stayed for several years before moving to their current location downtown across the street from the Mission Inn. I'd say they've been downtown since maybe late 1990's or thereabout. Much more centrally located and nice atmosphere than the Spruce/Chicago location. Mario (dad) was the original cook; now the sons carry on. Love, love, love this place!! Even just dining at the bar is worth it!

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What's the age limits if any?

petrona Barnett | Aug 28, 2018
Roland Segovia | Aug 28, 2018

None.

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Do you give your recipes out? we had dinner at Mario's Place in Riverside, loved your ceasars salad dressing, would absolutely love to make it for family & friends...thank you...

socorro galindo | Aug 28, 2018
Kevin Reed | Aug 28, 2018

No. Forget it.

Do you have a. Special celebration for new year eve

Tessa Parra-Saldivar | Aug 28, 2018
Aaron Norris | Aug 28, 2018

There is a chef prefix menu of 6 courses. In 2017, it’s $100 per person earlier in the evening and $125 later. I only know as I think I received the last Early reservation and I’m going tonight. Obviously, reservations are almost required at Mario’s from Thanksgiving through New Years.

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are u having an early NY eve setting

Joni Baker | Aug 28, 2018
G Gon | Aug 28, 2018

Yes you have to call to make reservations for that

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Open on Christmas day?

Shari Wolf | Aug 28, 2018
Jennifer Adomeit | Aug 28, 2018

Closed on Christmas day.

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Is your restaurant hiring and if so how does one apply?

Lisa Kasten | Aug 28, 2018
Jennifer Adomeit | Aug 28, 2018

I would walk in and ask. When you walk in DO NOT go in street clothes! I would say office attire. 😉👍 good luck

Do they sell/offer gift cards?

Charles Duncan | Aug 28, 2018
Randy Zone | Aug 28, 2018

Yes, they do

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When is Mario's open for lunch during Christmas in December?

Michael McDonald | Aug 28, 2018
Duffy Atkinson | Aug 28, 2018

Dinners only.

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Is There a dress code

Cheryl Hagemyer | Aug 28, 2018
A Yeo | Aug 28, 2018

No dress code. Most people are in semicasual attire.

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Do you have gift cards for dinner there

Randy Nicholson | Aug 28, 2018
Kurt Berchtold | Aug 28, 2018

They do have gift certificates.

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