Italian food, made with passion
Set in the heart of Ripon, North Yorkshire in the shadow of the magnificent Cathedral, Mario’s Restaurant welcomes you to sample our menu inspired by family, friends and the ingredients sourced locally and from our amazing suppliers in Italy
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Welcome To Mario’s
We have been serving home made traditional food since 2004 which makes us one of the most popular restaurants in the area. Winner of several local awards, we always aim to keep our standards incredibly high.
Marco is following in his father, Mario’s footsteps, who become a chef and worked in the trade for over 35 years, who in turn followed on from his father, Antonio, who’s pizza dough recipe is still used to this day!
We buy locally sourced top quality ingredients as well as using our trusted Italian suppliers to give a real authentic taste to all our dishes. We also stock an amazing selection of wines from all regions of Italy.
We have lots of brilliant choices on our A la Carte menu as well as having special boards changed on a regular basis. The restaurant has a rustic welcoming feel with a brilliant atmosphere, we pride ourselves in top quality standard of food and always achieve top marks for hygiene.
Only the Best
Fresh Ingredients, Tasty Meals
We pride ourselves in using the finest local and international ingredients to produce an extensive menu of traditional and modern Italian dishes and a selection of English favourites with an Italian twist.
Seabass Salvatore
Fresh seabass fillets pan cooked & served with a creamy stunning chowder (made with langoustine bisque, potatoes, mussels, onions, bacon, parsley & a touch of cream). Served with vegetables
Pollo Ghiottone
British chicken breast, pan cooked & topped with Fontina cheese, Parma Ham, fresh asparagus spears, then finished in a light white wine & butter sauce, with peppercorns. Served with potatoes & vegetables
Fresh Seared Tuna Steak
See our Specials Board for a range of fantastic dishes using the freshest seasonal ingredients.
Lobster Linguine
See our Specials Board for a range of fantastic dishes using the freshest seasonal ingredients.
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Testimonials
What People are Saying
“Absolutely fantastic”
“Fantastic food and very helpful and friendly staff. We will definitely be going again.”
David Sutcliffe
“Wonderful”
“Wonderful Italian food. Exceptional service. Fully recommended.. “
Richard Tunnah
“Superb steak…”
“…with Al funghi sauce.
Lovely bottle of frascati to accompany.
Will definitely be back.“
Mary Morgan
“Impressed”
“Excellent food, really enjoyable with helpful and attentive service.”
Stephen B
“…a beautiful meal”
“Had a beautiful meal last night with our family..the service was outstanding and food was amazing…would definitely recommend…we will be back again for sure ..xxx“
Dianne Daldry
“Absolutely 10/10!”
“We’ll done to team Marios last night! They were very busy but managed it superbly. We were well looked after. My Fillet Cognac was melt in the mouth, lovely sauce too.”
Nicola Hurricane-Hadley
“Great place…”
“Great place. Super fish & steak, lovely staff, would happily revisit.“
Jo Chilvers
“Highly Recommended”
“Called in on off chance and i am glad we did quality and quantity both excellent great little restaurant highly recommend 👌“
Geoff Taylor
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
4:30pm – 9:30pm
Set Menu
Tuesday-Thursday 4.30-9.30pm
Fridays & Saturdays 4.30-6.00pm
Sunday & Monday
We are closed
How to find us
We are located less that 100m away from Ripon Cathedral
27 Kirkgate, Ripon HG4 1PB
Call us on +44 1765 608688