Was at East side for dinner. Service was super slow while the place was empty. Took them 10 mins to seat us and 0 acknowledge.

My first time there in over 5 years. The soup, salad and bread was great as always. But when the entrees came they LOOKED good. Actually the entrees were very bland and lacked presentation. Especially when you order seafood you should be given sliced of lemon on the side. Service was ok. I will not be coming back. Frankie tomatoes here I come......... more

This place has been on a steady up for the last 4 years.
They've improved their service so much! We had Jeff as our server and he was fantastic. Always making sure we had everything we needed and even things we didn't need yet, he was on top of everything.

I would have to say give east side another try if you've given up on them.

They give a discount for CAA members and you now get Scene... more

Great service. Even though it was busy we didnt have to wait long for anything. Food was awesome and they will modify just about anything.

Garlic bread was fresh, salad was lighly dressed and all the food came out hot.

No complaints for anyone will definitely come back

The food is great each time I go there. I tend to fill myself up with the all you can eat salad bowls and bread, but yet I can't help finishing my main meal because it's always too tasty to stop. The serving sizes are pretty generous too. So, therefore each time I tend to leave the restaurant overstuffed.
The service has been quite efficient and friendly. My favourite menu choices are the... more

This restaurant had amazing food. And the staff were very nice and personable. I had the burger and it was the best burger I ever had! I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the Mississauga area

After a long day work we did drop in to have a nice and not to exclusive dinner. The server was a nice person and he was helpful and correct. We did order a main and did get also a nice piece of bread and could choose a starter. One of use had a tomato soup: good, and the other guy had a ceasarssalade: also good.
The maindisses are also oke. Did both had some pasta's and the are good. The... more

Surprised I have not reviewed East Side yet. We usually come here once in a while as it is a great family atmosphere. kid friendly, good prices, and all you can eat salad and bread are soo good. Portions are pretty big. The chicken parm is probably the best I have tried anywhere. The lasagna is a favorite as well. Service has always been great. Went there last Friday. Had the capelletti and the... more

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Came here on Mon night. I was disappointed.
Had salad, calamari, shrimp fettuccine
Only the salad was good.

Calamari was refried/reheated after sitting there during the weekend - dry, rubbery, soggy

Shrimp pasta - sauce had a funny after taste, bitter, sour, pasta tasted stale, stuck together in a bunch on the plate like old pasta does

Food was cold when it was served

Next... more

Amazing place to go to if you love all you can eat garlic bread and soup/ salad! They have a large variety of $12.99 pasta and entrée options available, as well as regular priced menu items which are around $15 to $20. All come with unlimited garlic bread and soup/ salad.

You can pretty much get 2 meals from here since you can pack the entrée to go. The garlic bread was great, not as good as... more

this is niagrafalls location restaurant
I went at this restaurant on Friday 3rd October at 10;30
closing time was 1 am
I was with my family two kids and one infant
I had groupon 15$ worth of 30$ food
as soon I showed the groupon to the counter that guy told me that restaurant is closed
and you can have only bar menu
I told him there is 20 guys sitting in regular sitting and they don't have food... more

My family's go to restaurant. Unlimited garlic bread and salad (with the order of a main meal) they have a secret dressing on the salad that they make themselves, you can buy a bottle for home, I would recommend chicken parmigiana

Nice lunch before heading to the airport

We had a flight home Sunday afternoon so we decided to go to east Side Mario's for a big lunch figuring we wouldn't get dinner, and certainly didn't want to eat at the airport. The prices were good, the food was better than expected (salad and bread were great) and the service was wonderful. My wife doesn't make it to... more

You can't really complain about the prices because they have good deals. But complaining about the food is a different story. The service was amateur good, but we received coffee with lipstick on it...which completely makes me uncomfortable and paranoid with the rest of my meal. For the same price, you can get better, faster, healthier food at a place like Artisano Bakery.

This is my 5 year old daughter's favorite restaurant. I like that the kids eat free! It is what it is. Good enough food. They use to have the best waiter ever there! But sadly I think he left! My kids LOVED him and he was really sweet and attentive and always remembered us. We miss him. In short we go here too much! Oh and the Basa is actually really good.

Awesome place to grab a bite

Came For lunch pretty good place. Not busy fast service staff really nice and friendly and attentive. Food was prepared to liking. The shout out must go to the mushroom caps they are soooooo good if you like mushrooms obviously. A must try.

Not my first time trying East Side Marios, and won't be my last. Came in on the weekend expecting the patio to be packed but was delighted it was clear as day. Cant complain about anything - $5 beer, 16 layer lasagne, and the kids mac and cheese tasted pretty damn good to me. Our waiter was a cheerful cutie bear and food came out fast!

Lunch was amazing

Lunch and service was spectacular. Staff as friendly and the food was much better than I expected. A definite must visit for good Italian food.

Great service

I went here on a sat afternoon to kill time while my daughter was at a party...I was really impressed with the young lady who served me at the bar...very nice, attentive and friendly...I ordered their feta bruschetta, and it was a bit soggy underneath...she sent it back and brought me a brand new order...constantly asking if everything was ok,... more

Lots of Food and Choice and Smiles

Let me tell you about our fun and relaxing experience at East Side Mario's. In case you don’t know or can’t guess from the name, East Side Mario’s is an Italian themed family restaurant, part of a large chain of establishments.
From time time you enter, you will notice that it has a outdoor country market or back yard feel... more

Not the greatest but no complaints either. Highlights were grwat service and the fact children eat free sun to Thursday :).

Lots of extra food to take home also have a good eve
Kids alsi get free desert

Great place to eat

Ordered a scallops pasta with alfredo sauce which was so delicious . The seafood pasta also was most delicious. As well the fresh salad was very good. We had a personal waitress you looked after our seconds on hot drinks as well. Good service to top it all off!!!

Poor service, Awful food

I decided to try East Side Marios the other evening because it didn't seem as busy as other restaurants in the area. No wonder! The waitstaff was terrible. I sat at a table in the bar and waited for ages for service, even though they were not busy. The pizza was absolutely terrible. I didn't think it was possible to... more

Keep giving this place a chance and the food just sucks even with the new menu. How hard is it to provide good quality Italian food? This wannabe Olive Garden just disappoints.

Italian-Canadian at its BEST

I have not been in an ESM for a few years. I was with friends that wanted Italian. I have not been in Mississauga for a few years and fortunately some people we met recommended and knew where this establishment was!
We arrived late (after 8:30p) for dinner and were promptly seated by a very friendly and knowledgeable hostess. She... more

Linguine Chicken Amatriciana... Bacon and Chicken... Need I say more

I attended this restaurant tonight with a friend, they were not that busy so we were seated quickly in a large comfortable booth... Our server, according to the receipt was "Liberty PM", an odd name for the fellow that served us, anyhow...
Our drinks came quickly as did the refills during our stay, the bread, soup and salad were all... more

This was the first time to go to this location .. Service was very slow and cleanliness was not great .. I tried their specialty dish "chicken tatzani or something which i totally loved the first time i had but this time was realllllyyyyy Not good !! I love garlic , extra garlic but this pasta was just super extra garlic tasting!

East Side Marios - Never again

My friend and I were shopping nearby and decided to have lunch at East Side Marios. Huge mistake. Her Garden salad with chicken came with barely any chicken (9.49 plus 3.99 for the chicken) and when she ordered more it took about 20 minutes to receive another bit of chicken for another $3.99). They should be ashamed to serve such... more

Good Service

Clean Restaurant ,food is just average not that great but not too bad either just an average past dishes /pizza just like any other restuarants however what stands out In this restaurant is the unlimited Salad/Italian oven bread -this is the top thing that makes me go back to them every time-staff are very well trained very professional /friendly and... more

I had a great experience today at ESM. My server was a girl named Andrea and she was so amazing. Everything came out on time: appetizers, salad, warm garlic bread, main course. Drinks on time. My kid happy:) Ah, what a nice experience. And let me say 50% of the whole dining experience is service. Never accept a restaurant where you am not treated right, I rather eat microwave food then let... more

East Side Marios

We were seated promptly at the table we selected. The server came right away and our order was delivered in good time and piping hot. Ample food was supplied for the all you can eat items. There was no delay in getting our bill and paying. A very nice experience.

Waste of money

I just ate at ESM and I ordered the calamari diavlo . It was supposed to be cooked in spicy tomato sauce , and instead it was drowning in oil. My daughter ordered the scallop carbonara and it was dry with no flavor . My glass was dirty and it still had the last customer's DNA. I will never eat... more

I love love love East Side Mario's except for this location. I am a repeat customer primarily because of the it's proximity to my house. But never have I once had good experience with the food. Usually it's sub-par, but last time I went (a week ago), the pasta was just nasty; watery and the cheese tasted weird. I couldn't get past two bites of my meal. The positives?

1. The AYCE Caesar Salad... more

I like this place because the food is tasty and the service is above average (depending on who you get), there was one time when one of the servers was rude to me I asked her for dipping sauce for my pizza and she said NO we don't have any, she didn't check she didn't let me finish my sentence and I don't know why she was so grumpy or why she couldn't take a second to go check, we were the only... more

East side mario's is okay. Chain restaurant I've been visiting since I was a kid. It has its ups and downs.

The decor is interesting. Literally interesting, neat stuff to look at and read throughout the dining room. I kind of like that, each part of the restaurant offers something different in that respect.

I have mixed feelings about the food. The garlic bread they bring out prior to the... more

It was ok

I ordered a burger and fries and my friend had ordered some oyster pasta dish. My meal was average and my friend had said that her pasta dish was good, but after she finished eating, the sauce had a funny aftertaste. The service was quite good and the look and feel of the restaurant was nice. Compared to other East... more

Tasty with a side of magic

Dined out on Good Friday and everyone enjoyed their meals. The young man that served us was very attentive and kept our drinks topped up all evening. Raves for the Seafood Linguine which had tons of seafood in a tasty sauce. Members of our party also enjoyed Fettucini Alfredo with chicken, Spaghetti with meatballs and Chicken Parm, which was a... more

Great Food and Service at Eastside Marios

My husband and I love the food at Eastside Marios in Mississauga. From the pizza, pasta and other entrees the food is always hot and tasty. The ceasar salad is just right and not too garlicky. The garden salad is nice for sharing and is always fresh and crisp.
The wait staff is friendly and attentive and always ready to... more

I tried their Pulled-Pork for lunch yesterday. It was a joke! They spread on the Pulled-Pork as much as they spread on the butter. It was more of a lettuce and tomato sandwich. I will never try that from them again nor will I recommend anyone to choose it from their menu. Shame on you guys!

I actually love East Side Mario's. I get cravings for their Scallop & Shrimp Spaghettini $18.99. Their Scallop Carbonara (three bacon-wrapped scallops $18.49) is absolutely delicious.

Both of them comes with garlic bread and a small cup of soup or salad.

It's pretty empty every time I came here... which is weekend lunch and late night dinners. The service was good, no complaints.

There's a... more

Poor quality

I didn't really enjoy my dish nor the service. It's not the right place to go italian! Not so bad for the value of money after all.

Above Average Prices for Average Food and Serve

We had been going to East Side Mario's for at least 15 years. The atmosphere and service excellent, the food above average, and the price/value ratio, also excellent. The past 4 or 5 years our visits have become less frequent. The service has become quite lacking, the food inconsistent, and the prices have increased quite a lot. Remember, this isn't... more

meh, alright

Server we had was great and the one next to our section was thoughtful bringing us bread when she was bringing her table bread but the rest of the restaurant but the rest of the restaurant was off. We went on a Saturday night. I don't like big box restaurants and this reconfirms my conviction. Go here if you want... more

Food better than the service

My husband and I eat out regularly so we have seen it all. While I enjoy the food here, my husband doesn't like this location as he finds the service lacking. The food is the standard ESM fair, but it reminds me of the Olive Garden so I can't stay away. As long as you're not in a hurry you... more

I conducted one-on-ones for a client in Mississauga today and had lunch at East Side Mario's (Rodeo/Mavis).

Because of the heat (32C ... 42C with the humidity), they had the blinds pulled down to keep the restaurant cooler.

I ordered Mario's 16 Layer Lasagna. It came with soup or salad and bread. I got Italian Wedding Soup. The soup was okay. There were five small meatballs and a little bit... more

Good Food, Great Staff

We have been here several times, once to celebrate a birthday. Portions are good, the never-ending salad and fresh baked bread are simply delicious. Good menu selection and very friendly wait staff. Will keep going back!

Just plain bad

Took ages to be seated on a Monday night, the place was virtually empty.
Took ages for a drinks order to be taken.
Took ages for drinks to arrive, we were on the verge of leaving when the drinks were served.
Starters arrived followed quickly by the mains, come on guys give us a chance.
Overall a complete shambles.
The... more

I called to make a reservation there and they put me on hold for 10 minutes. So I hang up, try again, they put me on hold for 5 minutes! (it was long distance too which sucks for my phone bill) My parents really like East Side Marios so my dad ended up calling later and got through. We did go there, and they were nice and everything. My meal was kinda gross but maybe I just chose the wrong... more

Got a piece of glass in the dessert

We came to this restaurant to celebrate my mother-in-law's birthday and she, the birthday person got 2 pieces of glass in her dessert... yeap GLASS in her dessert.
We also asked for a little candle in her dessert to sing a happy b'day but we got a piece of glass inside instead...
I don't think any other comments are needed...... more

Mama Mia

After all that fried dough, I was too full to actually eat anything. Waiter was as charming as a night out with the Macbeth's. If it's your birthday you can look forward to standing on a chair while the non enthused, and under tipped wait staff sing some unrecognized birthday melody.

ESM in Heartland

Found the service to be average. The food was ok. The tomato sauce tastes like Ragu. One plus is the unlimited salad and bread. I would go there again if I had a coupon. Otherwise Turtle Jack's is a better choice.

Food was excellent and plentiful

Something for everyone. We were all happy, and sensible prices.

Just average

I was in other East Side Marios before and this is not as good as others. The food was too greasy and they took a very long time to serve.

This review I started yesterday. Before I hammered them down, I thought I'd give them the benefit of the doubt, by trying them once more.

From my past experiences here, none of them have ever been good. It's a sad joke for an Italian franchise, wait, this is an Italian franchise right? Because nothing here tastes Italian.

How do you go wrong with Salad? Seriously? Mine came out like mush. I... more

The name makes me think of a mob enforcer who is a lovable plumber on the side. The experience makes me retch just a little bit when I think about it. I'm going to put the blame on the girlfriend's sister for choosing this travesty of an Italian restaurant. I'll chalk it up to a rookie mistake on her part because I'm pretty sure she doesn't eat except for show.

Service: the waiter was a young... more

food is great.. and birthday person is free...other east side mario's dont have it

food is great.. and birthday person is free...other east side mario's dont have it... more