Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?

This budget-friendly ($) restaurant provides a casual "classic 80s mom and pop" atmosphere, though reviews note inconsistent service and environment.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Rated 4.1/5, customers love the convenient JFK location, quick delivery, classic NY-style pizza, fresh rolls, calzones, and nostalgic 80s atmosphere.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Edamame and seasonal pickles suit keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets, while oxtail nikomi is keto, low-carb, and dairy-free.

What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?

Diners praise the 4.1/5 rated restaurant's quick delivery and NY-style pizza, while noting inconsistent service and mixed results from the menu.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout menu items include NY-style pizza, BBQ and Buffalo chicken pies, Sicilian slices, chicken rolls, calzones, and chicken parmigiana.

What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?

Fifty percent of the listed dishes, including Oxtail Nikomi, Edamame, Seasonal Pickles, Crawfish Coleslaw, and Captain Brooklyn, meet these dietary requirements.

How many reviews does this restaurant have?

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant has a total of 280 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences.

What are this restaurant's hours of operation?

The provided data for Mario's Pizza & Restaurant does not specify the hours of operation for this establishment.

What's the best way to experience this restaurant?

Diners recommend experiencing Mario's through its quick delivery service or visiting the nostalgic 80s-style location near JFK for NY-style pizza.

Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?

The atmosphere is described as having a nostalgic, "classic 80s mom and pop" feel, though some guests caution about the environment.

Is Mario's Pizza & Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?

Yes. Mario's Pizza & Restaurant has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado Salad.

What can I eat at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?

Avocado Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.

Does Mario's Pizza & Restaurant have vegan options?

Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Salad.

Is Mario's Pizza & Restaurant gluten-free?

1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.

What is the highest-protein dish at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant?

Chopped Cheese Hero, at roughly 49.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant – Italian

Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant captures the heart of a classic Italian kitchen, where the air is thick with the comforting aroma of bubbling mozzarella and slow-simmered marinara. Guests gather around tables topped with golden, hand-stretched pies and steaming plates of pasta, finding a welcoming retreat that celebrates the timeless joy of a shared, soulful meal.

244-10 Francis Lewis Boulevard +1-929-362-3055 https://www.ordermariospizza.com/?utm_source=gbp

Rating: 4.1/5 (280 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $

Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free

Diet fit at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Dairy-Free at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Gluten-Free at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Halal at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Neapolitan Pizza Slice, Garlic Knots and Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

High-Protein at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chopped Cheese Hero, Chicken & Tomato Pizza Slice and #7) 20 Piece Wings, 1 Large Cheese Pie, 10 Garlic Knots, 1 Soda 2 Liter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Nut-Free at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Salad, #2) 1 Large BBQ Chicken Pie, 1 Small Fries, 1 Soda 2 Liter and Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegan at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegetarian at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Neapolitan Pizza Slice, Garlic Knots and Avocado Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Heart-Healthy at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Mario's Pizza & Restaurant in New York has 7 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Knots, Avocado Salad and Garlic Bread. 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's Pizza & Restaurant

Dish	Net carbs	Protein
Chopped Cheese Hero	16.9 g	49.5 g
Roast Pork Hero	76.1 g	40.9 g
Upside Down Sicilian Pizza	29.7 g	40.2 g
Chicken Parmigiana Hero	30.1 g	37.8 g
Chicken Parmigiana Entree	36.2 g	35.4 g
Buffalo Chicken Pizza	18.1 g	29.3 g
Special Pizza	39.4 g	27.4 g
Baked Ziti	44.5 g	26.8 g
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice	56.1 g	26.1 g
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza	8.5 g	25.2 g
Special Sicilian Pizza	20.8 g	22.9 g
Sicilian Pizza Slice	20 g	16.5 g

Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.

What diners are saying

Diners frequently praise Mario's for its convenient location near JFK and quick delivery service, making it a favorite stop for truckers and locals alike. The menu is celebrated for its classic NY-style pizza, fresh rolls, and calzones, though some guests note the extensive selection—ranging from Italian to Halal—can yield mixed results. While the atmosphere is described by some as having a nostalgic, "classic 80s mom and pop" feel, others caution that the service can be inconsistent and the environment occasionally loud.

#1) 2 Large Cheese Pies, 6 Zeppoles, 6 Garlic Knots, 1 Soda 2 Liter, Cheese Cake Slice - $45: 2 Large Cheese Pies, 6 Zeppoles, 6 Garlic Knots, 1 Soda 2 Liter, Cheese Cake Slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
#2) 1 Large BBQ Chicken Pie, 1 Small Fries, 1 Soda 2 Liter - $30: 1 Large BBQ Chicken Pie, 1 Small Fries, 1 Soda 2 Liter Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Sodium
#3) 1 Large Buffalo Chicken Pie, 1 Mozzarella Sticks, 6 Garlic Knots, 6 Zeppoles, 1 Soda 2 Liter - $35: 1 Large Buffalo Chicken Pie, 1 Mozzarella Sticks, 6 Garlic Knots, 6 Zeppoles, 1 Soda 2 Liter
#4) 1 Small Cheese Pie, 1 Baked Ziti Platter, 6 Garlic Knots - $25: 1 Small Cheese Pie, 1 Baked Ziti Platter, 6 Garlic Knots
#5) 2 Chicken Rolls, 2 Empanadas, 1 Small Chicken Soup, 2 Garlic Knots - $25: 2 Chicken Rolls, 2 Empanadas, 1 Small Chicken Soup, 2 Garlic Knots
#6) 3 Garlic Knot Sliders, 6 Zeppoles, 2 Sicilian Slices - $15: Garlic Knot Sliders Flavors: BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Pepperoni & Cheese
#7) 20 Piece Wings, 1 Large Cheese Pie, 10 Garlic Knots, 1 Soda 2 Liter - $50: Choose Wings Flavor: Buffalo, BBQ, Mild, Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein
#8) 1 Large Pepperoni Pie, 1 Large Sausage Pie, 1 Soda 2 Liter - $45: 1 Large Pepperoni Pie, 1 Large Sausage Pie, 1 Soda 2 Liter
#9) 1 Chicken Parmigiana W/ Spaghetti, 1 Large Garden Salad, 6 Garlic Knots, 6 Zeppoles - $25: 1 Chicken Parmigiana W/ Spaghetti, 1 Large Garden Salad, 6 Garlic Knots, 6 Zeppoles
#10) 1 Sicilian Cheese Pie, 1 Upside Down Sicilian Pie, 12 Garlic Knots, 1 Soda 2 Liter - $50: 1 Sicilian Cheese Pie, 1 Upside Down Sicilian Pie, 12 Garlic Knots, 1 Soda 2 Liter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC
#11) 1 Small BBQ Chicken Pie, 1 Small Buffalo Chicken Pie - $30: 1 Small BBQ Chicken Pie, 1 Small Buffalo Chicken Pie

Pizza

Classic and specialty round pies

Cheese Pizza - $9: Classic cheese or create your own pizza.
Onions Pizza - $10: Pizza topped with onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Special Pizza - $12: Mario's special combination of toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza - $12: Pizza topped with chicken parmigiana
Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $12: Pizza topped with buffalo chicken
White Pizza - $12: Ricotta and mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics
Vegetable Pizza - $12: Assorted fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian

Sicilian Pizza

Thick crust square pies

Sicilian Cheese Pizza - $23: Classic cheese or create your own pizza. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Upside Down Sicilian Pizza - $23: Crispy crust, fresh mozzarella topped with tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, oregano & olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Special Sicilian Pizza - $28: Sicilian pie with special toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory

Pizza by the Slice

Individual slices

Neapolitan Pizza Slice - $3.5: Regular round slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Sicilian Pizza Slice - $3.5: Square thick crust slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Chicken & Tomato Pizza Slice - $5.5: Slice topped with chicken and tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Buffalo Chicken Pizza Slice - $5.5: Slice topped with buffalo chicken

Appetizers

Starters and sides

Mozzarella Sticks - $9: Mozzarella cheese that has been coated and fried. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Garlic Knots - $1.5: Rolled baked garlic bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Empanadas - $3: Savory pastry turnover
Garlic Bread - $4.5: Buttery bread that is topped with garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC

Soups and Salads

Fresh greens and warm soups

Chicken Noodle Soup - $8: Soup that is made with chicken, broth, noodles, and vegetables. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Avocado Salad - $11: Sliced avocado with a variety of vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Garden Salad - $9: Green salad with mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: Halal, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
Caesar Salad - $9: Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese. Dietary tags: Halal

Hot Heroes

Sandwiches on Italian hero bread

Meatball Hero - $10: Meatballs on a hero roll
Chicken Parmigiana Hero - $13: Chicken with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
Roast Pork Hero - $10: A symphony of salty, juicy pork, veggies, and melted Swiss cheese, all sandwiched between crispy Italian hero.
Chopped Cheese Hero - $15: Ground beef, onions, and melted cheese on a hero Dietary tags: High-Protein

Entrees

Pasta and meat dishes served with spaghetti or ziti

Fettuccine Alfredo - $17: Flat thick pasta. Rich butter and Alfredo sauce.
Chicken Parmigiana Entree - $20: Served with spaghetti or ziti.
Baked Lasagna - $18: Layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory tomato sauce, ground beef, and a creamy cheese filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Baked Ziti - $18: Ziti pasta baked with a savory tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese.

Desserts

Sweet treats

Cheesecake - $6: Classic creamy cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Tiramisu Cake - $6: Coffee-flavored Italian dessert Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Fried Oreo - $1: A warm, gooey center of chocolate and cream wrapped in a crispy, golden crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber

Beverages

Drinks

Soda - $1.5: Assorted canned or bottled sodas
Snapple - $2.5: Assorted Snapple flavors
Water - $1.5: Bottled water

Frequently Asked Questions about Mario's Pizza & Restaurant

Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?: This budget-friendly ($) restaurant provides a casual "classic 80s mom and pop" atmosphere, though reviews note inconsistent service and environment.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Rated 4.1/5, customers love the convenient JFK location, quick delivery, classic NY-style pizza, fresh rolls, calzones, and nostalgic 80s atmosphere.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Edamame and seasonal pickles suit keto, vegan, and gluten-free diets, while oxtail nikomi is keto, low-carb, and dairy-free.
What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?: Diners praise the 4.1/5 rated restaurant's quick delivery and NY-style pizza, while noting inconsistent service and mixed results from the menu.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout menu items include NY-style pizza, BBQ and Buffalo chicken pies, Sicilian slices, chicken rolls, calzones, and chicken parmigiana.
What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?: Fifty percent of the listed dishes, including Oxtail Nikomi, Edamame, Seasonal Pickles, Crawfish Coleslaw, and Captain Brooklyn, meet these dietary requirements.
How many reviews does this restaurant have?: Mario's Pizza & Restaurant has a total of 280 reviews from customers who have shared their dining experiences.
What are this restaurant's hours of operation?: The provided data for Mario's Pizza & Restaurant does not specify the hours of operation for this establishment.
What's the best way to experience this restaurant?: Diners recommend experiencing Mario's through its quick delivery service or visiting the nostalgic 80s-style location near JFK for NY-style pizza.
Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?: The atmosphere is described as having a nostalgic, "classic 80s mom and pop" feel, though some guests caution about the environment.
Is Mario's Pizza & Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?: Yes. Mario's Pizza & Restaurant has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Avocado Salad.
What can I eat at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?: Avocado Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
Does Mario's Pizza & Restaurant have vegan options?: Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Avocado Salad.
Is Mario's Pizza & Restaurant gluten-free?: 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
What is the highest-protein dish at Mario's Pizza & Restaurant?: Chopped Cheese Hero, at roughly 49.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

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