Mario's Restaurant Menu

Welcome to Mario's Restaurant, a charming Italian eatery located in Detroit, Michigan. This establishment offers a wide range of amenities including reservation options, delivery, takeout, and catering services. The menu features delicious hot appetizers such as Italian sausage, garlic toast, and calamari, as well as chilled options like shrimp cocktail and marinated mushrooms. In addition, patrons can enjoy a variety of soups including minestrone and Fruitti de Mare. With a full bar, happy hour specials, and options for outdoor seating, Mario's Restaurant is the perfect spot for a casual meal or special occasion. Whether you're a pescatarian, vegetarian, or meat lover, there is something for everyone at Mario's. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in the flavors of Italy at this delightful restaurant.

Hot Appetizers*

Italian Sausage

Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing.

Garlic Toast

Browned sliced bread.

Cheese Toast

Browned sliced bread.

Calamari

Deep fried breaded squid tossed with amoque sauce over wilted greens.

Steak Bites

Broiled tenderloin tips with zip sauce.

Oysters Rockefeller

Fresh oysters on the 1/2 shell topped with spinach garlic butter. Baked and finished with Parmesan cheese.

Shrimp Scampi

Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a garlic, parsley and butter sauce.

Snails Bourguignonne

Snails baked in a cherry garlic butter sauce.

Mushroom Cap Thermidor

A portabella mushroom cap stuffed with lobster, baked in a light cream sherry sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Marios Italian Meatballs

Baked to perfection in a tomato basil sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.

Chicken Livers

Shrimp

A 1/2 dozen chilled shrimp served over a tangy housemade cocktail sauce.

Antipasto Mario

Marinated mushrooms and beef with caponata on a bed of leaf lettuce.

Caponata

Marinated eggplant, onion, capers, olives and olive oil.

Marinated Mushrooms

Button top mushrooms marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar and garlic.

Marinade of Beef

Thin beef slices, marinated in onions and olive oil.

Prosciutto with Melon

Seasonal melon wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto.

Roasted Peppers

Roasted bell peppers, fresh mozzarella dressed with olive oil, garlic and balsamic vinegar.

Marios Relish Tray

4 Genoa salami, 4 mortadella, olives and olive tapenade, 4 shrimp and vegetable.

Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

Fresh chilled oysters on the 1/2 shell served with our tangy housemade cocktail sauce.

Marios Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Assorted cheeses, prosciutto and Genoa salami.

Tuna Tartare ala Mario

Ahi tuna over crispy pasta chips served with wasabi and banana peppers.

Chilled Appetizers*

Mixed Greens House Salad

Mixed Green with Shrimp Salad

Shellfish salad.

Salad Mario

Julienne cut of beef, ham, turkey, cheese, egg slices, garbanzo beans with Mario's house dressing.

Italian Salad

Julienne salami, black olives, radishes and Mario house dressing.

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, anchovies, Parmesan cheese and croutons with Mario's Caesar dressing. Add chicken, salmon or beef for an additional charge.

Caprese Salad

Sliced beefsteak tomatoes layered with mozzarella cheese and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Marinare Salad

Mixed greens, tuna, crab meat and shrimp with Mario's house dressing.

Avocado and Crab Salad

Sliced avocado layered with king crab meat with choice of dressing.

Salads*

Pasta Entrees*

Egg Plant Parmesan

Sliced eggplant, lightly breaded and sauteed, then layered with ricotta cheese, spinach and Parmesan, topped with tomato basil sauce and Mozzarella cheese.

Ravioli

Meat ravioli with choice of sauce, marinara, Bolognese or tomato basil sauce.

Porcini Mushroom Ravioli

Sauteed in a Mario's sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti

Served with choice of marinara or Bolognese. Add meatballs or mushrooms or chicken livers for an additional charge.

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Scallions, parsley and garlic, sauteed in olive oil with sea clams. Served with choice of sauce.

Linguine with Lobster

Large diced lobster meat served on a bed of linguini, sauteed in marinara or creamy Alfredo sauce.

Manicotti

Ricotta cheese and spinach, rolled in pasta, served with marinara or Bolognese sauce.

Cannelloni

Ground beef, veal, sherry wine and Mario sauce, rolled in pasta, served with marinara or Bolognese sauce.

Manicotti and Cannelloni Combination

1/2 portion of each. Served with marinara or Bolognese sauce.

Spaghetti Tetrazzini

Spaghetti tossed with sliced chicken breast, creamy Mario sauce and baked with Parmesan cheese.

Ricotta Lasagna

4 layers of past filled with ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Choice of marinara or Bolognese sauce.

Fettucine Alfredo

Homemade tagliatelle noodles with creamy rich Alfredo sauce. Add chicken, shrimp, sundried tomatoes or mushrooms for an additional charge.

Gnocchi Piemontese

Pasta potato dumplings, served with your choice of sauce.

Seafood Alfredo

Shrimp, lobster and scallops in a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Gluten Free Pasta

A la carte served with tomato basil, marinara or Alfredo sauce.

Spiedini of Chicken

Rolled breast of chicken filled with Mozzarella cheese, tomato and onions, then baked in Italian bread crumbs.

Chicken Francaise

Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms, green onions and cognac.

Chicken Mario

Chicken breast sauteed with sherry wine, served in a creamy rich Mario sauce.

Breast of Chicken with Risotto

Chicken breast sauteed with mushrooms and sherry wine, served on a bed of wild rice.

Broiled Spring Chicken

Oven roasted chicken prepared with lemon and rosemary, served with Mario's famous zip sauce.

Chicken Piccante

Lightly floured chicken breast sauteed to a golden brown with parsley, lemon butter, white wine and chicken stock.

Chicken Cacciatora

Sauteed chicken breast with onions, mushrooms, red and green peppers, tomato, herbs and white wine.

Cornish Hen

Petite game hen broiled with rosemary and a light zip sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

Sauteed breaded chicken breast topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Chicken Livers with Mushrooms

Lightly floured chicken livers sauteed with scallions, mushrooms, sherry wine, served with light tomato sauce.

Chicken Marsala

Sauteed scallopini of chicken with bell pepper, mushrooms, tomato sauce and Marsala wine.

Poultry Entrees*

Beef and Lamb Entrees*

Broiled Filet Mignon

Beef tenderloin served with Marios famous zip sauce.

New York Strip Steak

Cut of beef broiled to perfection topped with our infamous zip sauce.

Porterhouse Steak

Our juicy king size 1-1/2 lb. broiled to perfection.

16 oz. Ribeye Bone-in

Choice cut of beef broiled to perfection topped with our infamous zip sauce.

Broiled French Lamb Chops

French style domestic lamb chops broiled to your liking. Served with zip sauce.

Calves Liver

Broiled liver with sauteed onions or bacon.

Italian Dinner

Medallion of beef with stefanelli sauce accompanied wiht 2 pieces of veal piccante.

Scallopini of Beef Tenderloin Marsala

Sliced tenderloin, bell peppers and mushrooms, sauteed in Marsala wine with tomato sauce.

Pepperonata of Beef Tenderloin

Medallions of beef tenderloin, bell peppers, onion, sauteed in white wine and tomato sauce.

Beef Stefanelli

Medallions of beef tenderloin, mushrooms, red wine vinegar, scallions sauteed in burgundy wine and tomato sauce.

Beef Burgundy

Medallions of beef tenderloin, mushrooms, garlic and parsley, sauteed in burgundy wine and tomato sauce.

Beef Siciliana

Beef tenderloin, baked in Italian bread crumbs, heavy garlic and served with amogue sauce.

Filet Mignon Bourguignonne

9 oz. filet served with champignon mushroom sauce with a hint of burgundy wine and a touch of tomato sauce.

Sweet Bread Sautee

Sauteeed sweet breads with mushroom, garlic, scallion, serry wine and tomato sauce.

Veal Scallopini Marsala

Sauteed scallopini of veal with bell pepper, mushrooms, tomato sauce and Marsala wine.

Veal Mario

Scallopini of veal with green onions, sauteed mushrooms and Mario sauce.

Veal Cutlet Parmesan

Sauteed breaded veal cutlet topped with tomato sauce, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Veal Siciliana

Scallopini of veal, baked in Italian bread crumbs and topped with Amogue sauce.

Veal Piccante

Scallopini of veal with lemon, white wine, butter and parsley (light and tart). Add artichokes for an additional charge.

Veal Tosca

Scallopini of veal dipped in a batter of eggs, parsley, basil, Parmesan cheese and garlic, then sauteed and served with lemon.

Spiedini of Veal

Rolled scallopini of veal filled with Mozzarella cheese, tomato and onions, then baked in Italian bread crumbs.

Saltinbocca Romana

Scallopini of veal, thin prosciutto slices, sauteed in sage and sherry wine sauce.

Veal Oscar

Scallopini of veal sauteed with king crab legs, served over asparagus and topped with Bearnaise sauce.

Veal Columbo

Scallopini of veal, breaded and pan fried, baked in a rich palomino sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Veal Alitalia Benissimo

Scallopini of veal sauteed with prosciutto, sage and sherry wine, topped with breaded eggplant and Mozzarella cheese.

Veal Entrees*

Seafood Entrees*

Frog Legs Breaded

Lightly breaded and sauteed to a golden brown.

Frog Legs Roadhouse

Lightly breaded, sauteed golden brown in a lemon butter garlic sauce.

Broiled Whitefish

12 to 14 oz. filet, served tender and moist with a brush of butter and lemon.

Broiled Lobster Tails

Twin South African cold water tails broiled to perfection and served with fresh drawn butter.

Dover Sole Almondine

Baked to perfection, fileted table side with almond butter.

Shrimp Bordelaise

Gulf shrimp, green onion, mushrooms, sherry wine and tomato sauce, served over risotto.

Lobster Thermidor

Lobster meat sauteed with onions, mushrooms, sherry wine and finished with cream and Parmesan cheese.

Baked Scallops Aubeurre

Lightly breaded and baked with a hint of garlic.

Broiled Sea Bass

Seasoned with a spicy herb rub, served with spinach crab salad and Bearnaise sauce.