At East Side Mario's Halifax 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!”
Caryn received numerous accolades for her attentive and friendly service, with many customers specifically requesting her as their server.
Food Quality
Overall, customers enjoyed the food, highlighting specific dishes like the potato soup and pesto pizza, although some noted inconsistencies in temperature.
Ambiance
The restaurant was described as family-friendly with a lively atmosphere, making it a suitable choice for family outings.
Staff Performance
Other staff members, including Rochelle and Brandon, also received positive feedback for their service, contributing to a generally high level of customer satisfaction.
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Patricia Currie
6 days ago
5.0
Took folks for a great meal to show appreciation and celebrate the New Year. Everything was great and delish. I had the quarter rib fall off the bone did not disappoint. Jess our server was fabulous efficient and friendly. Went around 4 pm timing was perfect not too busy or noisy.
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Natalie Jasmine
Jan 1, 2026
5.0
We stopped by on New Year’s, and even though the staff had clearly had a long day, the service was still great. They were attentive and kept everything moving smoothly. The food was good as always, but I was especially happy to see the new addition to the kids' menu, the dish that has pasta, cheese fingers, and chicken strips. The ambiance was perfect too, lots of good chatter and a lively, welcoming energy throughout the place
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Sara
Dec 27, 2025
3.0
They have a really big menu. I got the pesto pizza and I was really happy with my choice. It was delicious. You can also have unlimited bread rolls which is nice. Personally I feel that there are better restaurant options in the same price range but it wasn’t bad at all. Its a very family friendly restaurant and they have robots bring your food which could be appealing to kids.
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Jennifer Forbes
Dec 22, 2025
5.0
Caryn was awesome. We had issues with getting a table reserved for 11 and had two separate tables to accommodate our party. She managed the arrangement amazingly and made us feel like we weren’t so far away from each other. Also supplying some much needed early bread to the kiddos while we waited for our party to all arrive.
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Elizabeth E
Dec 21, 2025
5.0
Caryn was very knowledgeable when myself and my mother went out for lunch. I eat gluten-free, and she was able to indicate that one of the options I had been eyeing was deceptive, and the soup was thickened with flour. That was much appreciated.
In addition, she came around several times to make sure that we had everything we needed. She even brought out take out boxes without us asking because she saw how we were doing!