Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering – Italian
This lively neighborhood landmark captures the spirit of a boisterous Italian family gathering, where the scent of slow-simmered Sunday sauce and sizzling peppers drifts through a warm, welcoming dining room. From the satisfying crunch of golden fried provolone to velvety bowls of creamy polenta and garlicky greens, every dish feels like a cherished heirloom meant to be shared among friends.
34400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills OH 44094 +1-414-336-5052 https://mariofazios.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Halal at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lisa’s Salad, Ross Dejohn Baked Salmon and Cassata Cake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Maine Lobster Risotto and Sausage Peppers & Onions. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including San Simone Pinot Grigio Glass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including San Simone Pinot Grigio Glass. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Frank's Old Fashion, Forst Birra Italiana and Pelligrino Large. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 15 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lisa’s Salad, Cassata Cake and Cannoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Parmesan and Custom Pizza Pie 12". Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering in Willoughby Hills has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including San Simone Pinot Grigio Glass and The Fazio Espresso Martini. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Market Salad | 38 g | 85.9 g |
| Traditional Lasagna | 34.1 g | 74.9 g |
| Chuck’s Deluxe Pizza 12" | 10.2 g | 57.9 g |
| Veal Parmesan | 4 g | 38.8 g |
| Franky’s Fire Pizza 12" | 35.7 g | 29.6 g |
| Cannoli | 85.7 g | 26 g |
| Maine Lobster Risotto | 18.7 g | 24.8 g |
| Sausage Peppers & Onions | 7.2 g | 23.6 g |
| Walk Around Pizza Squares | 15.3 g | 22.7 g |
| The Mario Burger | 51.8 g | 21.8 g |
| Cassata Cake | 81.3 g | 20 g |
| Fried Provolone | 23.3 g | 17.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the comfortable setting and accommodating service, frequently highlighting the staff's welcoming nature and the overall value provided by the reasonable prices. Standout dishes include the well-seasoned salads, which diners praise for being perfectly prepared and consistently flavorful. Reviewers celebrate the inviting atmosphere, noting that the combination of quality food and a relaxed environment ensures a highly satisfying dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Baked Meatballs - $13.99: Made from scratch veal meatballs with sautéed mushrooms and provolone Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Provolone - $13.99: With artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Franky’s Beans & Greens - $13.99: Sautéed kale and spinach with white beans and grilled Italian sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adrienne’s Artichoke Hearts - $13.99: Flash fried and dusted with romano and fresh lemon basil pesto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walk Around Pizza Squares - $15: Tomato sauce, provolone, balsamic drizzle, asiago and fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Peppers & Onions - $12.99: Grilled and great to share Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Polenta w/ Sunday Sauce - $12.99: Fluffy whipped polenta on a bed of savory marinara sauce cooked with pork ribs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brother Anthony's Favorite - $12.99: Hungarian peppers stuffed with ground sausage and ricotta mix baked in marinara sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- Isabella’s Soup - $10: Choice of Vegan Spicy Lentil Chili or Italian Wedding Soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lisa’s Salad - $12: Mescaline greens, grapes, blueberries, gorgonzola cheese and candied walnut with sweet pink vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mario’s House Salad - $12: Mescaline greens, provolone, carrots, beets, cici beans, peas and veggie chop Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, classic creamy romano dijon dressing, black olives, lemon, asiago, provolone Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bill Dodero’s Chop Salad - $12: Chopped kale, cucumber, celery, sunflower seeds, provolone cheese, red onion and blueberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Italian Market Salad - $18: Romaine, provolone, smoked ham, salami, black olives, tomato, red onion, celery, cucumber, peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Lemon Chicken - $27: Hand breaded chicken cutlet in sweet lemon glaze with green beans au gratin and choice of risotto or cavatelli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scrod Pinot Grigio - $32: With roasted Yukon gold and sweet potato, spinach and mushrooms Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmesan - $27: Served with cavatelli marinara Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Parmesan - $38: Cavatelli with Sunday sauce and one veal meatball Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Terrine - $26: Layers of eggplant, marinara, provolone, bread crumbs, romano, ricotta, red peppers and spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Risotto - $36: Creamy Italian rice with Maine lobster, gulf shrimp, sweet peas and asiago Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mary Mac’s Fish & Chips - $29: North Atlantic scrod flash fried with tartar sauce and cole slaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ross Dejohn Baked Salmon - $28.99: 6 ounce Norwegian salmon with choice of spicy lentils or oven roasted potato Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Mario Burger - $15.99: Whole grain bun, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and provolone Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta Specialties
- Becca’s-Bert’s Cheese Ravioli - $26: Garlic sauce, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, pepperoni, hot peppers and toasted bread crumbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sammy’s Pasta w/ Sunday Sauce - $26: Spaghetti with St. Louis style ribs and two veal meatballs Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. Sullivan’s Carbonara - $26: Fettuccini alfredo with apple-smoked bacon and sweet peas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Lasagna - $26: Meat sauce, ricotta, marinara, provolone and spinach olio Available at: dinner, lunch
- Denny Weisenberg Pasta - $32: Shrimp and rigatoni in spicy tomato puttanesca sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Heavenly Pasta - $36: Maine lobster, shrimp, vodka sauce, caramelized onions, sweet peas and angel hair pasta Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jimmy Jams Pasta - $26: Rigatoni sautéed in meat sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carbone's Vodka Rigatoni - $26: Spicy Calabrian vodka sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Positano Clams - $29: Fettuccini, chopped clams in garlic white wine sauce, romano and bread crumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Custom Pizza Pie 12" - $12: Tomato or garlic sauce and provolone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chuck’s Deluxe Pizza 12" - $20: Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers and black olives Available at: dinner, lunch
- Franky’s Fire Pizza 12" - $20: Pepperoni, chopped onions, basil, Mike's hot honey drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Bananas Foster - $12: Bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar, vanilla and brandy over vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tin Roof Sunday - $12: Homemade hot fudge over ice cream with whipped cream, peanuts and cherries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Cassata Cake - $10: Sponge cake with vanilla pastry cream filling, strawberries and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cannoli - $3: Crispy pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Big Frank's Old Fashion - $15: Woodford Bourbon, orange bitters, amarena cherry syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Fazio Espresso Martini - $15: Double espresso vodka, coffee liqueur, imported espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Forst Birra Italiana - $6: Artisanal Italian beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- San Simone Pinot Grigio Glass - $9: Crisp and light wine from Friuli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $3: Barista coffee
- Pelligrino Large - $6: Sparkling mineral water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This neighborhood landmark is unique for its boisterous Italian family atmosphere, accommodating service, and diverse menu featuring heirloom-style shared dishes.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include fried provolone, Franky’s beans and greens, creamy polenta with Sunday sauce, chicken parmesan, and highly praised seasoned salads.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- This lively neighborhood landmark offers a comfortable, boisterous Italian family atmosphere with a warm, welcoming, and relaxed dining environment.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a boisterous Italian family atmosphere with shared dishes like fried provolone, creamy polenta, and perfectly seasoned salads.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with options like gluten-free salmon, vegetarian artichoke hearts, and high-protein, low-carb Italian Market salads.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This Italian restaurant stands out for its welcoming atmosphere, reasonable prices, and high-quality salads, earning a 4.0/5 rating from guests.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering by visiting their official website at https://mariofazios.com/ for more information.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include fried provolone, creamy polenta with Sunday sauce, and well-seasoned salads like Lisa’s Salad and Mario’s House Salad.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This restaurant offers a casual, lively neighborhood atmosphere with a comfortable setting, accommodating service, and moderate pricing.
- Is Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering halal-friendly?
- Yes. Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lisa’s Salad, Ross Dejohn Baked Salmon and Cassata Cake.
- What can I eat at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering on a halal diet?
- Lisa’s Salad, Ross Dejohn Baked Salmon and Cassata Cake carry the halal tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Big Frank's Old Fashion and Forst Birra Italiana.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mario Fazio's Restaurant & Catering?
- Italian Market Salad, at roughly 85.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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