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East Side Mario's- Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

East Side Mario's- Waterloo

3.6
3.6
467 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Kid-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
At East Side Mario's Waterloo we're passionate about three things: food, famiglia, and fun. Make every family meal a special occasion at East Side Mario's, where good food and great company come together to create lasting memories and let our family handle the cleanup. With generous portions and a warm, inviting atmosphere, our hand gestures are as grand as our love for family. Whether you're looking for a dine-in experience for lunch and dinner or prefer the convenience of takeout or delivery, we cater to every preference. Come join us and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat, featuring Soup, Salad, and Garlic Homeloaf, Mario's mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, signature pizzas and classic Italian-American favourites that will have you saying, "Mama Mia!"

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

What 467 people are saying

East Side Mario's- Waterloo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.2Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Kid-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Kid-friendly

  • Southern Ontario

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
East Side Mario's in Waterloo offers a lively dining experience with "delicious food and great ambiance." The unlimited bread and salad are a hit, and the staff are "energetic and super friendly." While some guests note service delays during busy times, many appreciate the "great value" and "excellent service."

467 Reviews
  1. Andy

    Toronto1 review

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Poor service and under staffed. 3 of 4 meals were not prepared properly or served at same time. My family was not Impressed at all. I will not recommend this location.

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  2. Geoff

    Toronto3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We go every month or two and today's meal was just ok compared to other trips. Portions were smaller and not as saucy as usual. Caesar salad came out in a dessert bowl. Must have just been busy.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very kind waitress who did her best to juggle the many tables she was serving. Yummy pasta and flatbread! No issues!

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  4. Rob

    Toronto6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Salad was barely dressed croutons soggy had to ask several times for plates, cutlery and napkins Had to wait for refills on drinks Meatballs were very bland

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  5. Bernie

    Toronto10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy bringing our grandchildren here for dinner. Our server Lauren did a great job and the food was great as always.

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  6. Paul VIP

    Toronto88 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Emily is always a great server. Food never fails. Only disappointment is their loaf isn't as garlicky as I'd like and the butter doesn't taste like real butter. But I still love the place. Great value.

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  7. Christina

    Toronto1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the best experience for East Side. Food was mediocre, not hot. East side in Guelph was better.

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  8. Kerri

    Toronto2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fresh and tasted delicious. It was pretty loud in the restaurant, I’ve been there before and that’s to be expected. Our server (I don’t remember her name) would only stand at one end if the table so it was hard to hear her and order. She only really checked up on us a couple times so it was hard to get refills and extra things like that. Besides that it was a pleasant experience

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  9. Krissy

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Booked a reservation and had to wait for 25 minutes for a table. By the time we got our table, we were rushed because the kitchen was closing soon. Reservation was also made purposely for a birthday, but no birthday celebrations were done.

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  10. Carlos

    Toronto1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Never come back to this place, the food it’s so processed and so bad!!!

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FAQs

East Side Mario's- Waterloo offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes. East Side Mario's- Waterloo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (519) 886-8388.

East Side Mario's- Waterloo is rated 3.6 stars by 467 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for East Side Mario's- Waterloo

450 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2J 2Z6

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Canadian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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