East Side Mario's

4.3
1769 reviews

About

RestaurantFamily Style RestaurantItalian RestaurantRestaurant Delivery ServiceTake Out RestaurantAmerican RestaurantCanadian RestaurantPizza RestaurantRecipe Unlimited
At East Side Mario's St. John's 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!”

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

East Side Mario's
180 Portugal Cove Rd., St. John's, NL
A1B 2N2, Canada

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,769 reviews
5 stars
1,066
4 stars
364
3 stars
179
2 stars
65
1 star
95

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service from various servers, particularly highlighting Leah, Nick, and Debra as exceptional.

Food Quality

The food received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the dishes, some found them bland or served cold.

Cleanliness

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty tables and a run-down appearance of the restaurant.

Customer Experience

Some customers reported poor experiences related to wait times and seating issues, indicating inconsistency in service during busy periods.
  • SC
    Shaily Choudhury
    6 days ago
    5.0
    The taste of the food was good and their service as well.
  • SK
    Susan Kearley
    Dec 30, 2025
    1.0
    The service was really bad not enough servers they accepted too many large groups when busy .food was okay.shouldnt take almost 15 mins to get drink refill had to wait a long time to get bill and to go box. Would probably not go there again.
  • LA
    Lyle Antoine
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    Been loving the Italian cuisine at ESM. Staff are great. Very clean. If you like Italian, this is a great place.
  • DS
    Daniel Sutherland
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Firstly who doesn't take a reservations. Secondly 3 families in line, ours was first not greeted, only recognized to tell us to sit down then proceed to seat the other families? While waiting we witness the elderly service get mad about the seating app and belittle the Ukrainian service. Mine you both noted the que order then ignored it. I wouldn't go back what a joke to fight in front of guest.
  • SS
    Shianna
    Dec 17, 2025
    5.0
    Hostess Kate was super friendly and attentive. While we waited for a table, she made sure our party felt like a priority, even on a very busy night. Once we were seated, she came over to take our drink order and even helped us get the answer to a question we had regarding the nightly special. Her warmth and excellent service really stood out and made the whole experience enjoyable!

Frequently Asked Questions About East Side Mario's

Is East Side Mario's St. John's Canadian owned?

Yes, East Side Mario's located at 180 Portugal Cove Rd. in St. John's is a proudly Canadian owned by operated by local Canadian franchisees.

Does East Side Mario's St. John's accept reservations?

Yes, East Side Mario's St. John's accepts reservations to help you plan your visit.