Marino’s Pizza
136 E Irving Park Rd, Wood Dale, IL, 60191
Marino’s Pizza Menu
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Soups & Salad
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House Specialty Pizzas
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Homemade Italian Pastas
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House Specialty Sandwiches
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Desserts
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Homemade Italian Pastas
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Address :
136 E Irving Park Rd
Wood Dale, IL, 60191 - Phone (630) 350-7560
- Website https://www.marinosonline.com/Marinos/Wooddale.html
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
- Mon : 11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Pizza L.
Thought I'd give Marino's another try and order something different. First time, I ordered their thin crust pizza and felt it was decent and O.K., but not impressed enough to want to order pizza here again... (see first review for more info). A week or so ago I tried the baked caprese panzerotti and 'homemade' gnocchi in vodka sauce. I heard the gnocchi was very good, so decided why not? I craved a little pasta anyway. I was told there was an hour wait when I called, but order arrived in 30 minutes! Excellent! Was very happy and appreciated the unexpected 'fast service'. Gnocchi came w/ piece of fresh, crusty bread and extra parmesan cheese. Portion was enough for two. As excited as I was to try this, I was really disappointed - the gnocchi was very 'dense', starchy, and the more I ate, the heavier it felt in my tummy. It was not in the least 'light' or 'soft and slightly tender'...but quite the opposite. The vodka sauce was tasty. Being Italian and having tasted many gnocchi dishes, I was hoping for a much lighter texture. Would I order this again? NO. After a few bites, the rest went home with a friend as did the side order of meatballs. After a quick taste, I wondered if they had be 'sitting around' for awhile, and something was off-putting in 'flavor'..not sure if it was the ground meat, or the seasoning. On the bland side as well. The baked panzerotti (caprese - fresh mozzarella, fresh plum tomatoes & fresh basil) was actually VERY GOOD compared to other Italian/American restaurants I've tried offering 'non-traditional' panzerotti's. Dough had a slightly charred exterior, texture was light & tender, cooked perfectly. The size was close to authentic & not the size of a football! The filling was pretty delicious. All ingredients married perfectly without being overpowering. Perfect amount of fresh basil, fresh plum tomato & ooey gooey mozzarella without the saltiness. Simple, fresh ingredients is the key here. I would TOTALLY order this again.... 4 stars for super fast delivery when I was told 1 hour, and for a simply delicious caprese panzerotti, that didn't make me feel like a Heffer after eating it all in one sitting!
(4)Vida Vina D.
$8.60 for an Italian beef with cheese and sweet peepers but no fries. Wow this place is expensive. Go to portillos instead for beef. Salads are decent at least (the chicken was small and thin, which we paid extra for)
(2)Christopher E.
Definitely one of best places to eat and the food is exceptionally good! This place is another great restaurant to add to my list. When we walked in to Marino's I could smell how wonderful the food was and when I tasted it, it was every bit of wonderful I expected. So I will definitely recommend them to my friends and family. Just because it's a great experience and I think my family will love the food here. I think I will be returning very soon and if not my wife works a few miles away so take out is an definitely an option.
(5)Rafael L.
We have been ordering from the Elk Grove location for years without problems. When we moved to Wood Dale, we started ordering from the Wood Dale location. Unfortunately, there is a bad seed at the Wood Dale location named Dino that is very rude and impolite on the phone. We tolerated his behavior at first, but today we reached a critical point when he hung up the phone on us TWICE while ordering. Our company ordered lunch from this location several times per week for the last year, but we will not continue to do so as long as Dino is working there.
(1)PR C.
First of all, I don't write reviews on yelp. I write them direct for businesses, hotels, and restaurants. I have three random reviews here not official but a place to vent. I'm a reviewer and behavioral analyst and international social worker traveling to over 50 countries. Why do I say this? I know food, restaurants, and people 1. Nice cashiers 2. Weird Italian lady training laughing and giving dirty looks-strange 3. Pizza fantastic worth going there for that and calling it a happy satisfied night 4. Skip the salads. I watched a few that came out with white lettuce "romaine" but no green ie waste of money and no nutritional value I really felt like a salad and ordered a Caesar one what a disappointment. Smallest salad I've seen for $7 and filled with about 20 croutons and 20 pieces of lettuce all wedges and practically no green. Would have returned it if alone. Should I have said something? Yes Should have been recommended a mixed green salad but the manager just wanted me out of the way and moved on. Throwing crap My direction bad idea. That salad was horrible and worth whatever it cost for a bag of croutons um $2 .. And dressing was sloppily thrown on top of the pile of croutons- mix it For an area called Wood dale that looks deserted -this is a good choice . Beautiful comfortable inside with nice customers and very hard working man bussing the tables. It's a nice presentation in the front and menu. Unfortunately, my Uncle who lives in Itasca will not be back as i gave my opinion and wasted $7 On A Salad That Went Directly into the garbage. I think I will do fine with pizza on my business trip to NYC next week. Mangia mangia! Watch our for the reviewers like me on the loose writing on multiple platforms:)
(2)R J.
Worst... Meal.... Ever! Service is abysmal. Please hire some cashiers that know what they're doing. And please please please get food runners (also known as table stalkers) that speak English- even a little bit. Sound racist? Well, when they can't understand what you're asking them, that's a problem. I speak Spanish- but I refuse to be forced to use it when I shouldn't need to. While you're at it, the manager could use some personality lessons. Big time. Ordered two "baked" meals. Ravioli and chicken Parmesan. Neither are "baked". They're heated. Placed on a cold plate. Cheese added. And maybe walked past the oven on the way to your table. It's customary in Italy to have salad after dinner. It is NOT acceptable to bring soup that someone orders in the MIDDLE of the meal after I already reminded you that you forgot to bring it at all when the entrées arrived. So there it sat... Getting cold since I'd rather watch soup get cold than spoil the entree, too. When I told the cashier about the issue at the end of the meal, in earshot of the manager- she said, "oh, no problem!" I replied, "actually, it was a problem". And she looked confused. Tried this place once before, and it was mediocre then. And this experience killed it. Too many good Italian choices around town. Won't be back here. Ever.
(1)Ron S.
We have ordered from Marino's several times. Orders have included pasta dishes and sandwiches. Last night I ordered a Margherita pizza (thin crust). It was one of the best Margherita pizzas I have ever enjoyed. The crispy crust was baked to a perfect golden brown. The fresh plum tomatoes were literally sweet and perfectly complimented by the cheese and fresh basil. This pizza was rreally something special. When we have ordered pasta dishes in the past, they have been delicious as well. Portions are so generous, you easily have enough for a second meal. We usually order for carryout but have dined in as well. It is a "cafe" type atmosphere and you can purchase beer and wine as well. Marino's offers well prepared food at a reasonable price. Bravo Marino's
(5)Mia C.
Delicious mouthwatering food! That's all that needs to be said. But then again I have to say that interior ambience is great and looks like a piece of Italy. We got the Shrimp Capellini pasta and the Penne pasta with sausage and peas. Both were fantastic and portions were large. The Shrimp pasta had a generous amount of jumbo shrimp in there - around 10 pieces or so. Service was good. Prices are on the lower side - both the entrees were under 13$. Overall, must go place!
(5)Gwen L.
Wow, what truly incredible food and staff. We were immediately greeted by Sara who asked if we needed help and upon saying yes, she immediately showed us the entire menu along with all the food items they had to offer behind their counter. What a selection! Each and every item is made by hand and fresh daily which was obvious when we tasted our chopped salad (that we had to order as it was recommended by everyone). Sara suggested their homemade balsamic dressing which was wonderful and I highly recommend. Next came our Margherita pizza. Sara suggested added sausage which I loved. We had the 14" which after the salad proved enough for me and my husband to take home for dinner. If you don't take time to stop and dine here, you have seriously missed out on a true dining experience and your taste buds shld be sad.
(5)Stevie W.
This place was fantastic! Everything from the breads to the salads to the entrees. I would recommend this to anyone! This could be a nice sit down that takes an hour and a half or a quick chow. You order at the front. Great atmosphere! Classy Italian
(5)Yesenia H.
I was out in the Bensenville office for work and had no idea what to have for lunch! I immediately went on grub hub and placed an order from Marino's Pizza. Not only did they arrive way... before the expected time, but the food was oh so good! I had the Vodka Mostaccioli and I kind of... sort of.. ordered a Tiramisu! Heck, why not?! The diet starts tomorrow. :) I will definitely be ordering from here the next time I work from Bensenville.
(5)Carla N.
I can't help it. I love wood fired pizza. And I'll yelp it where ever I go just to find it. My traveling companions know my love of wood fired pizza and share it for sure. And have enjoyed pizza here before. I couldn't wait to try it. I was not disappointed. First - what cool decor! Not your typical red and white and green pizza place. Big comfy tables. My only complaint was the single dude eating at one and my inability to want to share the table with him. If you are single don't eat at the big table alone and give off the don't bug me vibe this guy was giving off. Next, menu amazeballs! Pizza you design. Pizza they design. Don't want pizza - they got you covered. I didn't think about not eating pizza though because the aroma of a wood fired oven was killing it the moment we crossed the threshold. Not wait - make that the parking lot. I did try the Caesar salad. Super good. I would have liked it better had the crispy cool romaine been tossed in the dressing. The croutons were great. The cheese bread was great. And the salad came with a side loaf of little breads. But the pizza!! We went simple and had mozz and pepperoni. The sauce was just the right amount of sweet and spice. The cheese had that fresh mozzarella salty creamy zing that only big cities with great Italian heritage seem to have. The crust was crispy and didn't sag under the weight of the toppings which were tie perfect proportions. This isn't dominos or papa johns people. This is how Italy Italians eat it. And if you miss that you are missing the big deal of this pizza. It's Napolitano pizza done well. They have beer and wine. And it is a great place for a date or a girls night out or a family dinner. My only complaint was the lack of table service. Order at the counter and they bring it out. And maybe it would be nice to be able to sit and watch my pizza being made like at my fav St. Louis pizza - tivoli. But, pizza isn't just my favorite thing in the world - it's is my most favorite thing to share with people. Visit this place and share the love! Eating in is my preference!
(5)Carsyn R.
Marinos is by far my favorite place to eat in this area! It's got everything you could want--pizza, pasta, salad, soup, sandwiches-- and everything is delicious! If you want a nicer casual dining experience with excellent Italian food, this is the place! Not to mention they have a very friendly staff that always makes you feel like a regular!
(5)Stella O.
We have been to authentic Italian restaurants but Marino's is the best hands down; the calamari melts in your mouth! Before we found Marino's three years ago, I had eggplant parmesan elsewhere that was terribly bitter with a gravy (sauce) that was so acidic that heartburn wasn't far behind however, the eggplant parmesan here is not bitter at all and their gravy is divine - no heartburn to be had. Dino is your welcoming host who seats you and a very polite server brings fresh warm Italian bread made in house every day and on the table is Marino olive oil, parmesan cheese & red pepper flakes that compliments the bread beautifully! Portions are generous, incredibility delicious and priced accordingly. Bravissimo!
(5)Dinah T.
Mariano's Pizza is my favorite local Italian place. It's attached to a strip mall by the Wood Dale Train Station. When you walk in, they have their daily specials showing behind a glass display from salads, to pastas, to soups...and don't forget their pizzas and sandwiches plus desserts. As you walk pass the display it gives you time to decide what you want to eat...hum I'll take one of each, lol! When you go there during lunchtime, I've seen the line out the door and it gets pretty packed. You go through a line, place your order then find a seat in their dining area. They recently expanded their place next door into an area to have bigger private parties. They also service beer and wine here and a couple of bottles of a little "stronger" spirits but not a full bar. Don't ask for a shot of tequila here lol! During dinner time, it's not so heck it. But you get seated by the host with a menu then you go up to the counter and place your order...I'd rather place my order and find a seat but whatever I'ma hungry! They have flat screen TVs and in the back ground you can hear Italian music. They décor is dark tables and chairs with curtain windows, the tables/spaces are kind of snug so if personal space is an issue for you, you might want to go outside al fresca during the warmer months For side orders, I like their breaded zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms. My all time fav is their lightly fried calamari that comes in 1/2 lb to a 1lb on top of shredded romaine lettuce. You can literally have this as a meal with fresh lemon wedges and their sweet marina sauce on the side. The pieces are huge including the tentacles, love the tentacles! For Soups, I like their minestrone, cream of mushrooms, cream of broccoli, chicken noodles, and...aw heck all their soups are delicious. You don't get a huge bowl, just enough for a person who is also eating it with their freshly baked warm bread (good for a lunch meal). Their salads are fresh and made to order. I like them all! Especially their chicken chopped, Mela, and a side of mariano's garden. And you got to try their house balsamic vinaigrette, sweet and tangy yum! For their pizza, I liked their Margherita, Mariano's Special, La Romana, BBQ Chicken, and Hawaiian Pizzas. I was lucky enough that I tried these specialties from my company ordering lunch for my team during work projects, thanks so much nom nom! They also sell their dough by the pound if you want to make your own pizza at home For pasta dishes: Spaghetti with meat sauce plus pay extra for 2 huge meatballs on the side. So much pasta food you can take 1/2 of it home! Penne with spicy sausage with Vodka cream sauce in a bowl. I also heard their fettuccine pesto with grilled chicken was creamy and tasty For sandwiches: Sesame toasted meatball sandwich topped with melted mozzarella cheese sooo good! Their house dinners comes with a side of pasta of your choice and includes a Soup or Salad: Hubby and I would order the following...Eggplant Parmigiana, sliced medium thin battered friend topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese with a side of angel hair pasta. Veal Parmigiana crispy on the outside, soft and tender meat. Chicken Masala with potato so rich and creamy, Chicken Limón (if you love that lemon taste you got to order this one soooo lemony)! The prices are about $10 bucks a meal, some come with soup or salad. Did I mention that you will always get served fresh warm baked dense bread, it's filling for sure. I usually eat mine with olive oil and parmesan cheese that's on each table and yes they have butter too. I don't care much that they are so close to the railroad tracks so it does get noisy when you do al fresco. Overall, great food I'll be back and continue supporting our local restaurants.
(5)Tiffany W.
Today I got my first bad experience with this restaurant which is terribly sad. My husband ordered a chicken caesar salad plus extra chicken. We've ordered it this way innumerable times without a single problem. Tonight we get our delivery and his salad is correct except that there are small, thin, and very few pieces of chicken. This has never happened before so we call to see if we can get a credit or somehow get more chicken for his salad (since we paid for it after all) and the manager proceeded to argue with us and defend his salad. He didn't offer any consolation so my husband told him we'll never order their chicken caesar again since we couldn't get "extra chicken" even if we order and pay for it. we've ordered up to 4 of these salads at a time from here the exact same way and always had plenty of chicken and their food has always been tasty and fresh. They really need to work on their customer service. ...
(2)Lisa D.
I've been here a few times and each time ordered something different, I wasn't impressed!
(1)Joe A.
If you're looking for a little taste of Italy on a romantic evening, or perhaps a family get together, you can't go wrong with Marino's Cafe. Located on Itasca Road near the Metra train tracks, it has a lot to offer. Marino's isn't your conventional Italian Restaurant. Service wise, there's no wait staff. Instead you order your food at the front, take a number, and get seated while waiting for your food. There's a silverware and drink dispenser on the side that offers free refills as well. The front counter has a massive display, showcasing all the various, appetizing desserts, gelato, pizza's, panini's, liquor, and more. Tonight, we were seated in the Private Party Room Area, which was very spacious. There's several wall flat screen TV's, a large Italian Cafe themed wall, and a unisex bathroom near the back. The staff here are very friendly and extremely knowledgable about the menu. The food also didn't take long to come out at all, especially given that it was a busy Friday night. I had the Chicken Parmesan dinner with cream of chicken with rice soup, and for dessert the Turtle Cheesecake. They were all well beyond my expectations. Overall, for being my first time at Marino's it most definitely won't be my last. Definitely recommended! Buon appetito!
(5)Sam W.
I work in the area and am always looking for a new place (for me) to try. I met a business associate here a while back for lunch. What a surprise! Great food! Comfy interior seating (plenty of room to sit, even in the lunch hour) and nice folks working the order line. The menu is huge. I have been here a few times now and haven't found anything that I didn't like. If you are looking for a casual dining experience with good food at a fair price, check out this Marino's!
(5)Jennifer S.
Yesterday's lunch was a very middle of the road experience for me. I wanted to try something new and headed east down Irving Park Road from Itasca. Just east of Wood Dale Road on the south side of the street, I found Marino's. There was plenty of parking and the restaurant was pretty busy when I walked in. I took this as a good sign. I was looking over the menu and getting ready to order at the counter when a woman walked up. I let her know that it was my first visit and that I was trying to decide on their tastiest menu item. We didn't get very far in the conversation at all. I ended up trying their chicken Parmesan sandwich with the sauce on the side, an order of French fries, a drink and a slice of tiramisu for another time aka breakfast today. My lunch with dessert was almost $17. I don't think I made the most frugal choices here. I filled my glass and tried to figure out where to wait. This was awkward. So I wandered to a doorway that had the words 'Carry Out' over it. I met a gentleman who was most likely an owner/manager. He was very nice, made some conversation when he learned that I was a first timer and pointed me in the right direction to wait. There really isn't a waiting area. It's more like standing in the foyer in everyone's way. I felt weird, but whatever. I ordered the cheese on my sandwich well done, so it took a few more minutes and when I left, the car smelled great all the way back to the office. Plus, they packed the tiramisu in a separate bag. Into the fridge that went and it was lunch time! The sandwich was quite large. That was a nice surprise. There was no way for me to finish it. The cheese was well done just like I requested. The chicken was meh. I can't see how it was a freshly breaded piece of chicken. It was more like a frozen and then deep fried chicken breast. I didn't love that at all. The fries were a waste of money. I tried one. It was undercooked and those ended up in the trash. Breakfast. Today, during a webinar in the comfort of my office with the door closed, I hid with my piece of tiramisu. This was the saving grace! That and the kind gentleman at the Carryout window. This tiramisu was light and delicious. The cream wasn't overly sweet. It was the perfect indulgence! I'll try again. And I'll order the chopped salad because that seems to be the 'it' thing to do here. I'll also order in advance, include a slice of tiramisu and go right to the Carryout window.
(3)Sam M.
The pizza is the best that I have found in this area. I love the caprese salad they have, it has olives which i think makes it better.
(4)Stephany A.
Best place ever!!!!! I love thier stuffed pizza. Beautiful environment. I like how the lighting is low. It seems romantic yet family friendly. I would recommend anyone who loves pizza to come here!! They're lemonade is really good too!
(5)Aisha J.
The most ratched, the most unprofessional place , with the worse customer service. We have given this place multiple chances and ordered multiple times, same horrid service. So more. Took over an hour and a half for pizza to be delivered, delivery guy was lost,called us, we guided him to get to the house, he still didn't come in time. Oh and by the way we live literally down the street from the place, so how one gets lost is beyond me. Owner/manager, once we called to get refund said "what do you want me to do". That's ok though Chase is wonderful and we disputed charge. Don't usually write reviews just wanted to help out the community, do yourself a favor, don't order there.
(1)Daryl A.
Ordered pizza and wings for delivery to the Courtyard by Marriott to watch the Blackhawks game. The food arrived in about 45 minutes. The delivery boy was clean cut and polite. The pizza appeared to be oven baked and was excellent. The crust was thin and with a great texture. The toppings were generous. The wings were average. The container the wings came in appeared to have a lot of grease in the bottom. I ordered a five piece BBQ and a 5 piece buffalo wing because they wouldn't split their 15 wings package with two sauces. Quite frankly, their refusal to split up the wings was a blessing as we only ate about 4/10 wings between three of us. We will definitely eat their pizza again the next time we are in Wood Dale. However we will probably order the garlic cheese bread instead of the wings.
(4)Tony G.
How do I start? Oh yes, the food, amazing! Been coming here for a few years and Marinos has been a big part of my diet. Great soups, good salads, and my personal favorite and highly recommend home made gnocchi with either the incredible vodka sauce or the arribbiata sauce. I have never been to a place that can beat the flavor of these sauces. They are just so good and tasty. Also when you dine in you get served some fresh bread and they provide olive oil at the table, it's just a nice touch. Pizza is also great here. Anything you choose off the big menu you will enjoy. The only complaint I have is sometimes "remind you I come here often" is the consistency of the arribbiata sauce and certain things some days it's just off. Doesn't mean it's un edible just good but when your use to amazing which is the case majority of the time it's just a downer. Now on to the staff. They are great it could be a year and they remember my order and how I like my food. Very polite and freindly. Overall marinos is my favorite place to eat. It may be pricey on some things but the laid back atmosphere, friendly staff and most importantly the great food! Pls do yourself a favor order the gnocchi arribbiata or gnocchi vodka. You could go to a fancy Italian restaurant and not get gnocchi like this or sauce like these.
(5)Joanne J.
have been going to this place for years...they have the worst custimer service! We are done with them!!! They need a new manager!!! WE WILL NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!!
(1)Jessica P.
They have a great deep dish pizza at a great price. Food seems to be fresh and the staff is always helpful. They have an awesome chopped salad and we love the brownies from there...sometimes the wait is long for pick up orders and some of the choices are pricey...all around great place to try.
(4)Dan J.
I ordered delivery pizza from the Marino's on Irving Park. 1/2 of the pizza was completely smashed and folded on itself.....the driver must have either dropped the entire pizza or something happened in the car. Not a good start. I'm sure they would have sent a new pizza but who has time to mess with that? Not me. I was able to salvage most of the pizza, which was not very good. Green peppers and onions were way overloaded and were poor quality. The green peppers were especially bad, with the orange-pink tint that peppers can get if they are left out. Bad experience.
(1)Greg A.
This place is the perfect little casual Italian restaurant. Arranged like an Italian cafe though it offers a full menu of traditional Italian fare. Homemade gnocchi are like my great grandma would make. Penne ricotta is great especially if you add spinach. Faccocia sandwiches are fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful. The same gentleman that I assume is the owner has greeted me when I enter for years. Always friendly and happy that you are visiting.
(5)Andy M.
First of all to that last review Wood Dale is not no where for people who live in this Gina community. This is a great restaurant which there are many of in the area and the food and service is top notch. This place is n fact too luxury for my taste and why I avoided trying it for some time. The Pasta dishes I had were excellent and this is a premiere Italian restaurant that would fit in and make others on Taylor Street to shame
(4)Richard R.
Beware of false advertising!! The website advertises free delivery for orders over $25. This business charged us for delivery for a $68 order and would not credit the mistake. Their claim was free delivery wasn't requested when the order was phoned in. No where on the website does it document this requirement. We are from out-of-state so we were unfamiliar with unpublished requirements. If you want to be treated disrespectfully this is the business for you!
(1)Bob B.
We really love this place. Everything we have ordered is good here especially for the price. Always get good coupons in the mail. Nice setup inside. Nice outdoor eating area also.
(5)Eddie H.
Ok found this true nugget in Wood Dale Il and let me say, I need to come back again! I had the cavatelli Pomodoro OMG dot dot double dot! So good, filled me up and did not leave me wanting. Great staff, clean, and generously excessive! You gotta try this!
(5)Mark R.
Awesome Italian food. Very consistent and always excellent service! Perfectly cooked to order pasta and the pizza is always a good time!!!
(5)Rose D.
After visiting here numerous times since my first review I felt I should add a quick update. I've since tried many of their sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, soups and salads and have never once been disappointed. Because of how delicious their food is the place does get quite packed during the lunch hour...but I've come for an early dinner (around 5 p.m. on a weeknight) and it wasn't busy at all. They really know how to package their to-go orders well, too, so I often order ahead & take out for lunch or snag on my way home to bring back to the Hubs & I for dinner. Their menu is HUGE, so I recommend if you are going there during the busy lunch hour to check out their menu online ahead of time so you aren't overwhelmed by all the fabulous choices.
(5)Christina K.
OMG, had pizza with veg today from Marino's. It was so fantastic, loaded with fresh ingredients. The crust had to be freshly made because it was light and soft. Even the Cheese was so fresh 'not hard and chewy'. I think this has to be the best pizza I ever had.....
(5)A S.
Medium thick pizza is solid, each part has good flavor.
(4)Janet N.
We cater most of our parties from here. Excellent food!
(4)Odranre B.
plenty of elbow rooms...descent size parking lot...located on a mini-strip...good food at fair price
(3)Anthony S.
Was my first time at Marino's earlier this week. I work in the Itasca area, and thought I would try something new because all of my friends at work and family have been raving about how good Marino's is. When I got there around 12, the place was packed! But the gentleman and woman at the counter kept the line moving quickly and there was plenty of seating available with a huge flat screen on the back wall with Champions League soccer on! The food was amazing. I got fortunately ordered too much! I got a chopped salad and a Penne Antonio (Because it is my name). The salad was huge, but phenomenal. The dressing, and the fresh lettuce was perfect. The pasta was even better, tasty, hot and tasted fresh and made to order. Growing up in a big italian family, I've been around great tasting pasta my whole life, and this pasta was great competition for Nonna's pasta back home! I highly recommend going to Marino's. I know I will be back again, will probably try the pizza next time since I've heard so many great things about that as well. Great place, great service, great food. You should go here too!
(5)Scott D.
My only regret is that I only made it to Marino's once during my recent trip to Chicagoland. I arrived during dinner time and ordered the Giambotta. Giambotta is a combination of sliced Italian Sausage, chicken, green/red/yellow peppers, onions and those yummy potatoe wedges all swimming in this heavenly vesuvio sauce. The Giambotta was amazing as usual. In fact, every meal I have ever had at Marino's has been amazing. My one son wolfed down his Spaghetti with meat sauce (my wife ordered the same and had lots of leftovers). This is no easy task since the portion is Ginormous. My other son demolished the Chicken Parmasean dinner. Our total tab with a couple of sodas thrown in was about $41. I even bumped into my sister at Marino's since she has now become a regular to the tune of twice a week.
(5)Adam K.
I live close by and have been here many times. It's small but laid out well with maybe a dozen tables in total. Good service, very good food and it seems to be doing pretty well as every time I go it's at least half full. Had the Italian Focaccia sandwich for lunch there today...awesome. First off it's HUGE, has crispy edges and a moist delicious center (thanks to the tomato on the focaccia bread and the Italian salad dressing) I was starving and I could only finish half. In the past I've tried many of their pastas, their chicken pesto sandwich, the calamari and their pizza...all tasted fresh and delicious. Prices can be a bit high on a few items...but overall a very worthwhile trip.
(4)Jeff W.
Great intersection in Wood Dale that I didn't know existed until today... thankfully Yelp led me to Marino's. Don't be fooled, it is not just a pizza shop! One thing my area for work (Elmhurst/Bensenville/Wood Dale) does not lack is Italian deli's... you've got Avanti's, Asti, and now Marino's. I eat lunch at Avanti's and Asti frequently and will now add Marino's to the list. Great atmosphere and nice staff! I see a lot of complaints about overpriced food, but my co workers all got their Italian Beef ($5.75) and Italian Subs ($5.50) and I did not hear any complaints. Subs for under $6? Hard to beat. Only downside is the subs don't come with a side so if you want fries or garlic bread then it's additional. I got the Capellini Shrimp Diavolo (Angel Hair Pasta, Shrimp in Hot Spicy Tomato Sauce). This had potential to be really good.... but my pasta was overcooked! I'm not Mario Batalli but I know al dente pasta from soft/mushy pasta and that is definitely what I had. Too bad... the sauce had a good kick to it and the shrimp was not top quality jumbo shrimp but better than average. I would give this another try and hope that my pasta was cooked properly. At $11.95, their pastas are a little steep in price but the portions are LARGE. I rarely can't finish a dish and I have leftovers today. Their salads looked absolutely huge. I am extremely opposed to eating salads as meals otherwise because I am not a woman. However, I may have considered one of these. Of all the deli's, I would go to either Avanti's or Asti (down the street from Marino's) for sandwiches, but Marino's for pasta (although at a higher price). Overall though, nice Italian spot that I would highly recommend but lost a star for the overcooked pasta. Will update upon further review.
(3)Heather L.
A place where everyone knows your name... or at least one of your travel buddies! One of my colleagues grew up in the area and when we were dropping her off, we decided to have dinner here before heading back to good ol' Wisconsin. She suggested this place and said that she had gone here as long as she could remember and when we walked in, the owner instantly recognized her. He seated us in the new expanded part of the cafe. The menu is expansive and before we could even begin reading, we had fresh bread in front of us. There is olive oil on the table for dipping. Besides smelling the food, they have displays at the counter of some of the food... it is so enticing! They have pizzas, ponzarotti (baked or fried), pastas, main dishes, sandwiches, and salads. We had some trouble choosing. Once you have decided though, you go up to the counter to order and pay. They have cups for water at the side of the counter. They will give you a number and when your food is ready, they will bring it out, but they will also call your number. One of my colleagues and I decided to split a salad (the Antipasto) and then each ordered something else. She had a ponzarotti and I had the Linguine with Red Clam Sauce. Our other colleague had the Mela Salad. The salads came out quite quickly and they were huge and looked lovely. The Antipasto had tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, artichokes, green peppers, salami, and cheese. And the dressing was very good too! Now our mains... huge! My eyes were certainly bigger than my tummy (if that is even possible). My bowl of pasta was enormous... so much so that it will feed me three times... yes, three times. I barely made a dent at the restaurant, I had it for dinner today, and I still have enough to have lunch tomorrow. When I handed it to my colleague to hold in the car, she exclaimed, "OMG this is heavy!" You certainly get your moneys worth... and it isn't even that expensive. Quite the steal and hidden gem. We were sitting there for some time just chatting when the owner came over with a large slice of brownie for us to share. Amazing. This place really is one of those great, family restaurants that you want to keep going back to, time after time.
(5)Ray J.
Ordered out countless times from work. Pretty standard Italian fare with some good pastas, adequate pizza and underwhelming sandwiches. While the food is very consistent (for better or worse), the service is not. I've had minimal interaction with the staff (on the phone, at the counter or the delivery personnel) but I've dealt with some curt individuals who can't be arsed to divulge top secret information such as "what my total is" or "when I'll be getting my food". All in all not bad; a necessary convenience for us poor saps working in the Wood Dale industrial park.
(3)Samantha V.
Love marinos. Dont care what the haters say. its the best food ever. A long time ago had to write a review on my favorite resturaunt in 2nd grade. I wrote about Marinos. and here I am at 23 writing about marinos still. best bread ever and best food ever! I lived in colorado for a year and the first place i wanted when i got back was marinos. Breathe girl.
(5)Jessica M.
When you're in the middle of nowhere Wood Dale you can't go wrong with Marino's. It's not amazing but the pasta is good and the service is reliable. They've also got outdoor seating - a plus in my book. There's a ton to choose from so it will please your random group of co-workers... Here are some items I've enjoyed: - Chopped Salad. I get this almost every time. Not amazing but a good go-to. - Meatball sub - Cheese ravioli with meat sauce - Love me some bread and oil! Who doesn't? The eh: - The pizza is as bit bland. I'd skip it, even though you can get it by the slice. - Caprese sandwich left something to be desired. - I've had some really good vodka sauce in my day and wasn't impressed with theirs, which was a bummer. Friendly people, quick service. Enjoy!
(3)Jonathan N.
I am definitely a regular here for lunch. You can eat healthy here, but after you see the choices you may stray away from that. Mela Salad - apples, walnuts, cranberries, creamy vinaigrette, and field greens. This is definitely one of my favorites. It's light, refreshing, and filling! Vodka sauce chicken pasta - It's pretty good, but there is no way I can finish any of their pastas. I can put it away but the serving is huge! This can be a good thing if you are really hungry or want to save some for later. Chicken Noodle Soup - I usually order this for an app since it's light and pretty flavorful. There is way too much potato in it and I would rather more of other veggies. Meatballs - I order this on the side with some marinara. Delicious meatballs with lots of flavor and not dry at all. Pizza - Not amazing, not horrible. If you are craving some I would order it. The slices are pretty big and I would think a side salad/soup and 1 slice should be enough. FYI, I don't order all of the above in one sitting.. we call it Marino Monday's at the office!
(4)Liz L.
This place is good place for lunch or a quick dinner. it is something between a fast food place and a sit down restaurant. Good 1. Vodka pasta is my favourite and my favourite salad is the Sicilian (it doesn't look appetizing but tastes great). 2. The people are really friendly 3. The service is fast (when they bring out your food) 4. They have a good menu 5. The prices are pretty good for what you get there are always leftovers to take home Watchouts 1. You order your food at the front area then they bring your food to you. I am just not a fan of this type of place. 2. Skip the sandwiches and skip the pizza...they are just ok (they are not bad but I think their pasta is what they are best for). 3. Many times the tables look dirty? And not when the place is busy. 4. Some of the seating areas are crowded and sometimes you feel like you are on top of one another. 2 times we were seated right next to the take out window and I kept on getting bumped around. Move the table or move where people pick up their pizzas! Would I come here again...sure...for a quick easy lunch or dinner.
(3)Joe I.
Good Italian food done fast-food style! I inhaled the Mostaccioli Vodka while visiting Marino's a few weeks ago. The bread was perfect for mopping up the remaining spoonfuls of their wonderful sauce. I am literally causing myself to crave another bowl of it just typing this in. Others in my party got the Pizza (looked really good) or a Salad (huge!) and both of those got 2 thumbs up also! Can't wait to go back...Great food at a great price!
(4)Michael B.
My brother has been getting regular dinners from marino's. the chicken was good and all the other dinners he bought were decent meals. He said the pizza is cooked to order so thats why it took so long for my previous purchases to get handled. So this is more of a sit down restaurant rather than a quickie pizza joint. Although i didn't find their pizza very good the other food seems to be decent so ill up my stars to 3
(3)Abhimanyu S.
Pizza slices r awesome. We love mostaccioli arabitta... this place is awesome. Very friendly.
(5)Michael M.
I've been here quite a few times so I think I can make a fair assessment. Marinos is defiantly one of the better Italian restaurants out there. Great bread, sandwiches and pasta. Their sandwiches are made with olive oil, salt and pepper just like in Italy. Defiantly recommend it
(5)Jennifer Q.
Holy delicious food, Batman! I can't believe how many times I've passed this place and never had eaten here! Boy, was I missing out! I got my taxes done at H&R block last week, a few storefronts down. It was a snowy evening and I was going to stay at my parent's house in the burbs and, at this point, was starving. I was looking forward to a nice meal after driving around in the snow all day! It took about 45 minutes to get to my parents house with all the snow and, here's the kicker: MY FOOD WAS STILL PIPING HOT!!! Now that is some good packaging!! I ordered a delicious salad and some cheesy pasta goodness and everything was excellent! I will so be finding reasons to eat here again when I am anywhere remotely in the area! Great job, Marino's!!
(5)Suzy M.
I have been searching for The Holy Grail of sandwiches for FOREVER... and finally found my delicious prize at Marino's. It was an Italian Sub to die for!!!!! Their food is fresh and amazing, delivery is prompt, I look forward to many more delicious purchases from this establishment. The pizza is also outstanding- on par or better than White Cottage, another Wood Dale staple
(5)Nichole C.
Delizioso! If I ever get an hour for lunch, I come here. Period. The only drawbacks to this place are the parking and the size. It's really hard to get a seat when they are busy (unless the patio is open) and even more so when the local schools have an Institute Day. The Penne Marino will blow your freaking mind. I get mine 86 walnuts, but the pink sauce and the goat cheese are SUPERB. Portion size is huge and you always get plenty of fresh baked bread with oil and parmesan on the table like a good Italian place should! The owners and busboys are super nice and the food is always fresh. This is a must see in Wood Dale. I swear it.
(4)Nishant S.
Good home cooked food but slow in rush hours ! Food is no doubt very good and tastes like cooked at home by mom or grand mom. I go there at least once a week. Love their salads, subs and pasta etc. One problem is they do not give the tickets visible on the tables so that server can deliver correctly. Many times server give your food at the wrong table when it gets busy during lunch hours. Prices are very affordable and even for dinner this is good. Moreover they can deliver also if you are in their zone.
(4)Jack N.
Marino's is my favorite restaurant in Wood Dale. Everything on the menu is delicious and is a great place to go for a romantic dinner. Reminds me of the cafes in Rome. Nice Italian music in the background and a very polite and welcoming staff. It is always a joy coming here!
(5)Ali R.
I have worked in Wood Dale for the past several years and go to Marino's at least once a week. I have never been for dinner, but for lunch, they are always consistently busy. I usually order their chopped salad (I believe it is the Marino's salad) that comes with romaine, pasta, blue cheese, bacon, onions, a very delicious freshly made vinaigrette and a piece of their homemade bread. I'm telling you, the vinaigrette is the best salad dressing I have ever tasted, hands down, no if's ands or buts. Today I was slightly hungover and ordered the chopped salad with the half chicken foccocia sandwich and I was not disappointed. The sandwich was absolutely delicious and exactly what I needed! The sandwich was half of a round "loaf" of foccocia bread. I had tons of leftovers as the portions are large. I like Marino's because the people are always friendly and the food is consistently good! I like that their ingredients tend to be fresh and never from a can or bottle (ie: the vinaigrette) In my opinion, fresh ingredients is the sign of a restaurant that knows what they are doing! Great place, I highly recommend it for lunch!
(5)Ryan R.
Great pasta and salads but it's tough to eat outside though since the RR tracks run next to the building and it's in a busy air travel lane.
(4)Ian A.
Ordered a Hawaiian pizza, didn't know they would use BBQ SAUCE!!!!! On it. Called the place back thinking it was a mistake, spoke to the manager/owner,( later found out she's the daughter of the owner), she dismissed me by saying it was my problem, I should've looked up their menu online and find out how they make their pizzas. I told her I'd been referred by a friend, it was my first time ordering, and that the pizza was inedible, I was going to have to throw it away, she said I bought it I could do whatever I wanted with it. I said to her, I'm also a business owner and I would never let a new customer down like that, it wasn't good customer service, that's when she hung up on me. So now, I have an advertisement of theirs hanging near my workstation, that says DON'T EVER GO TO THIS PLACE, where I tell all my clients about it, I'm a hairstylist. People talk about how great the food Is in this place, until you have a problem, no food is good enough to have to experience awful customer service from THE OWNER!!!!
(1)Carm C.
Pretty good food here! The soups are usually delicious, as is the margarita pizza. I often get the chopped salad or the penne antonio.
(4)Dany S.
Pizza not so great, only thing sometimes good is the soup.. and super slow delivery service.
(1)Robin K.
Wonderful food, fast service during lunch is a plus. They added an entrance door with a canopy last year and it really helped with cutting down on the cold drafts this winter. Had the Mela salad last week and greens were all fresh tasting, right sized portions. Not to small but not to large either. Mushroom soup was fabulous and I ordered extra to take home, makes me want to stop buying Campbells all together. Update on 2-18-2015 They Italian dinners are delicious and a great bargain. Main course, small soup, bread butter all varieties $12-14. The chopped salad is exceptional and I have at least 1 per week.
(5)William B.
Pretty solid italian cuisine. Suprised to see I haven't reviewed Marino's yet, as I've been going here for lunch for years. I've usually stuck by their slices- more of a NYC style IMO- large, floppy, greasy slices. definitely tasty for the style. (personally, I've been a little disenchanted with the NYC style lately, preferring a thin & crispy style). Good pastas with great sauces. Excellent cheesy meatball sub. Salads look excellent (though, I've never had one). a regular place for me.
(4)Nicole W.
good food! the chopped salad is awesome!! Ohhh and the gnocchi- yum! The only reason they didn't get 5 stars is their customer service could use some work... On more than one visit they were rude and not so friendly. The owner's daughter is rather snobby, and tends to be rude. Everyone else here is great, we've been ordering from here for about 20 years!
(4)Candice G.
Their menu is HUGE. Seriously, they have everything. The food is good but it's hard to number down what you want and at the same time decipher what will or won't be good. I think the first time I went I got the tuna melt and I pretty much hated it but the next time I tried their pasta with vodka sauce and some yummy dessert and it was defo redeemed. Their salads are hu-mungo to the max. Defo a full meal for two people. It's a little pricier for a quick lunch but if it's one their pasta specialties or pizza it's totally worth it. My advice- skip the sandwiches and go with some carb-tastic pasta. It's worth it's weight in caloric intake.
(4)Renita M.
The inside of the restaurant is really cute, but I can't comment too much because we got take out -- so I was in there for about 3 minutes, 2 of them paying. We got an 18" regular crust cheese pizza and 10 free hot wings (hooray for coupons)... the crust was nice and solid without being too thick or doughy; a tasty, salty sauce and the plentiful cheese was a little brown on top (in a good way). The wings, while not quite as crispy as I like, had a nice flavor and were quite meaty. So far so good -- tasty pizza for a decent price plus hey, free wings! I think we'll have to try some of their sandwiches or pasta inside the cute restaurant next time...
(4)Don Z.
I have been coming to Marino's for lunch occasionally over the past several years. It is a tiny little place located in a strip mall. The parking lot can be a little tight because of the way it is laid out, but I always find a spot. Walking in you notice that the interior is dominated by the ordering counter and food prep area. You walk up to the counter to order, then find a seat and they will bring your food to your table when it is ready. The menu consists of a wide variety of Italian inspired food. There is pasta, pizza, sandwiches and even some traditional American fare like fried chicken. They serve a variety of soups with two different ones on each day. Everything is listed on the wall behind the counter. They also have a display of several of the items for you to peruse as you work your way through the line. I have had a couple of pasta dishes and they are good with generous portions. I typically get a sandwich and the chicken pesto is my favorite. The creamy mozzarella and crispy/soft bread really make me happy. The size is deceptive, as I am typically full after eating just the sandwich. I used to order the sandwich and a bowl of soup, but I find that I cannot finish both. The dessert options call out to me occasionally. The carrot cake is delicious and a cannoli hits the spot too. After you have ordered and paid at the counter, you work your way over to the next phase of the self serve aspect of this restaurant. If you didn't order a fountain drink (which you must dispense yourself) or some other bottled beverage, they have several pitchers of ice water and cups for you to pour yourself. This is what I do, because I like water. Also be sure to pick up some utensils and napkins at this point. I like that they have actual metal utensils available because I hate eating with plastic, which is also available. There are not very many tables available. Many of them only seat two people. Due to the way the place is laid out, every table is in a high traffic area. I always come before the traditional lunch time rush to avoid the worst. In the summer there are tables outside as well, but I don't prefer to sit out there looking at the parking lot. Once you have your table, I find it is helpful to display your receipt with the order number on it so that the guy delivering your food has an easier job. Depending on how busy it is and what you ordered, the food is typically brought out pretty quickly. I like that the condiment selection at each table includes olive oil and Parmesan cheese which I like to use with my bread. One odd thing about the food presentation is that the sandwiches are brought out on a plate, but they are always sitting on a napkin. The first thing I do is remove this extraneous napkin before it gets any more food on it. As I am eating, my plate gets covered in olive oil and pesto and i don't want a napkin soaked in these things covering my plate. The food is good and the portions are generous. You will pay for this combination. Considering the self serve aspects of the Marino's experience, the prices are a little on the high side in my opinion. Overall, I like Marino's and I will continue to make it part of my lunch rotation. I recommend that you try it as well, but come after noon so you don't take my table, OK?
(4)B L.
I've ordered from here many a time in the past and I gotta say, "Meh ,I've experienced better" is the perfect sentiment to this place. I liked the poppers well enough. The bread is also pretty good too. The delivery service is very hit-or-miss. Once the guy delivered the order and then FORGOT THE ACTUAL PIZZA. I had to call him to bring it, and then it was cold! And then the restaurant didn't even take it off the bill, which I thought was kind of a crappy gesture. Maybe if they took it off the bill I'd review this restaurant 1 star higher but it just kind of left a sour taste in my mouth.
(2)Mary M.
Had a party of 20. Very good service and the food was great. Went on a recommend from family. Had called 4 wks ahead and all went smoothly. Will go back!
(4)Donna R.
Marinos is probably one of the best places in Wood Dale to eat, I haven't had everything out here, but every time I go here I am just so pleased. Most places in Wood Dale are either fast food chains or sit down restaurants like Crossroads. Food comes out quick. Portions are huge--especially their wonderful salads. Bread is fresh 'n flaky. The staff is always nice and pleased to see you when you walk in. The owner is one of the nicest guys ever! I have only gotten sandwiches and salads from there, but have sampled other items such as calamari, vodka and penne, and pizza and all of those have been wonderful. Lots of flavor! I don't know if i would like to come here for dinner, this is not a full on restaurant, you order the food at the cash register and they serve it to you at your table. Great place for lunch or a quick dinner.
(5)Tobin h.
Fabulous slice, great atmosphere, friendly service. Little on the expensive side but food is absolutely worth it. Make it a point to try this place!
(4)Steve B.
Gnocchi with Alfredo sauce is awesome!! They seem to do a pretty good business, but it's mostly carry out. If you're looking for a nice romantic place this is probably not the place for you, but if you are interested in an inexpensive Italian dinner for the family, this might be a good option. Ordering is done up at the counter, but once that's done, grab a table and they will bring it to you.
(4)Frank A.
Absolutely love this place! I love pretty much everything on the menu. The brushcetta is the best I've had. My favorites are Capellini Diavolo.. angel hair pasta and shrimp in spicy tomato sauce. The owner I think? is super nice. Always greets and does a great job. We even cater at work. One of my favorites in the neighborhood! Definitely a nice cafe setting that is clean, offers great service and even a decent place to grab a pizza and watch sportscenter.
(5)Sabby H.
Very good ice cream, though not many flavors
(3)Shawn H.
We ended up here because the dining room is closed on Sunday nights at the place down the road that our company suggested. I wasn't expecting much because it's a little suburb and there's not much around. I'm glad to report I was very wrong. Marino's entrees are awesome and the pizza looks fantastic. We have a group pizza outing planned for later in the week, so I might not make it back to try a slice but I would definitely hit this place for dinner any time. Big portions of great food. I had the giambotta and it was fantastic. My friends all had pasta dishes and raved about the flavor. We didn't have desert, but there was a really nice selection of pies and i saw a gelato case as well. Nothing was more than $12.95 :-)
(4)Christopher B.
This place is great for pizza. It is very good. But don't bother with anything else. I can make better baked mostaccioli in my sleep and mine isn't a meat to pasta ration of 1 to 5 like these cheapos had. The huge bowl was overflowing with (from a box, not homemade) pasta and about a 1/2 cup of meat sauce! My friend had the chicken Marsala which was perfectly horrible. They used the cheapest SWEET Marsala wine! Chicken Marsala is ONLY made with a dry Marsala and it must cost more than 3 bucks. There is no wait staff other than a bus person that brings your food. You order at the counter with the sullen teenage cashier. The man who appears to be the owner/manager is usually there behind the sullen cashier to assist. He is not a people person and does not care about his customers; just their money. I ordered a Pellegrino and got the bottle, no glass! When I asked for a glass he acted like that was unusual, he then gave me a plastic cup! Excuse me, am I eating off a paper plate, too? I asked for a glass-glass and you would think I asked him for a golden chalice encrusted with rubies. Oh, and the guy who buses the tables is a caveman so don't ask him for anything. In short, if you overlook the owner's very obvious greed, the sullen cashier, and the caveman, the pizza is pretty good.
(2)Shadow C.
Great place for a lunch in a friendly atmosphere. I know all the staff and I think most of them they are genuinely happy with their work. I love their pizza, freshly baked bread, soups and salads. Granted, I am a repeat offender: picking the same items over and over again. Great place to watch soccer games and have a discussion (anything goes - politics,sports, books,life philosophy).
(5)jammy d.
Their bad is to die for...good soups...pizza is okay, not great. prices are reasonable. Stop by when in the area, it's worth it.
(4)Greg S.
Food isn't bad. Don't get delivery- four times and I have had items forgotten and delivery drivers who don't bring change for payment. Don't know that I'll give them any more chances.
(2)Ron W.
This is the place we go when we can't decide where to go to lunch at work. The menu is ridiculously big from hamburgers and fried shrimp to great pasta dishes, pizza and everything in between. The chopped salad and pizza are a hit with my coworkers and I like the sandwiches, fried shrimp and lasagna. I have never had a bad meal here and I have been here well over 20 times. I am not a Italian food expert by far but this just reminds me of good home cooking. I am a fan for sure!
(4)Vicky R.
I have been going to Marino's for the past 5-7 years now. Not sure why I never wrote a review on them sooner but I guess since this is the first time I was disappointed in a dish there not only is that not so bad from the last 5-7 years but than that also says a lot about myself because I was always happy with what I knew that I never ordered outside of it. So yesterday I was trying to look up there menu and saw the Yelp website and clicked on it, I knew I could get their info from there as well. When I clicked on it I saw a picture for Capellini Shrimp Diavolo which looked and sounded tastey. I usually order the vodka dish, it's a great Vodka sauce they have and I again should have just stuck with what I known. I was really disappointed in this dish. I expected more from it. Especially since it's one of the more expensive dishes on the list from what they offer. But after bringing it home I soon just saw a pile of pasta and only 5 little shrimp. Very disappointed. At least throw in 8 shrimp for the price, really, 5?! I never ever ever have a meal and leave hungry from this restaurant but this was the first night I was not content or full. Sad night for me. :( This is just a comment from me. When I called to place the order I asked the girl about this dish and my decision is alwaaaaaaays swayed by what one will say and she told me that it's one of the popular dishes and no one has ever complained about it. I almost wanted to call her back that night and give her her first complaint. This dish also has a spicy marinara, never had it before and it was OK I guess the dish would have been justthat much more boring if it wasnt spicy. All in all I will never order this dish again and it will probably take me another 5-7 years to order another dish outside of what I normally order. Also we always get the chopped salad. It's one of the best places I know besides another restaurant I go to that is good. Very very fresh and yesterday was the first time I actually had a piece of chicken from my salad with a little bit of fat on it. Still YUMMMMMMY. Besides yesterdays disappointment thank you Marino's for being so good.
(4)Ashley J.
Everything about this place was AMAZING!! I went in Sunday afternoon before catching a flight out of town since I hadn't had the chance to have Chicago pizza while in the Chicago area. The restaurant wasn't open but the owner was so kind to make my mom & I a pizza and let us dine in his restaurant while they continued their cleaning. The food was to die for! I would recommend this place to anyone for the amazing food and exceptional customer service of the manager. Can't wait for my next trip up there!
(5)Tammy L.
I would never order anything from this place. bad service, bad management. bad food.
(1)Stefan K.
I used to be a regular here, stopping in for lunch 2-3 times a week. This happened for years. Food is consistently good, but the service has suffered over the years. Now I only stop in for a slice or sandwich before catching a train.
(3)Sue D.
This location has the worst tasting food in the area. This is not authentic Italian and I would rather eat at the Olive Garden. I gave this location 3 opportunities for their food and each time I have been disappointed.
(1)Kin L.
I was running an off-site project for work and the most difficult task was trying to figure out what to feed 7 middle-aged men. Looking through the menus and checking out what good eats were in the area, I mentioned pizza and all their eyes lit up. No, more like glistened. So pizza it was! I asked if they wanted deep dish pizza or thin-crust, and I heard the word "thin" come out at the same time, it was almost harmonious. I guess the older Chicagoans aren't too crazy about deep dish pizza. We ordered two large pies and cheesy garlic bread. I've only had Chicago thin crust pizza once and it was all sliced up into squares...what's up with that? As I was waiting for the delivery, I told myself that if the pizza a was sliced up into squares, I would stage a pizza boycott. Well, the pizza was sliced up into 8 triangular wedges, so no boycott for me. I guess the term thin-crust is used loosely. Growing up on New York/East Coast Style Thin Crust Pizza, these Chicago-style thin crust pizzas were pretty thick in comparison! Not as thick as deep dish, about half the thickness or so, but still thick by my standards. Still, I was hungry and I didn't really give a rat's ass. The pizza was good! It was full of gooey cheese and the toppings were fresh. I stepped away for 5 minutes to write a project status update and by the time I returned, only one small slice was left. Man, these guys destroyed the pizza when I left. Oh yeah, the cheese garlic bread was good too. I think I'll be ordering from this place again the next time I run an off-site project.
(4)Nick S.
Legendary place in all aspects
(5)Angela P.
I was skeptical to order from here seeing that the prices were significantly cheaper than anywhere else I looked. I ordered a variety of chicken and pasta for pick up and did a little taste test. We decided to go with the Chicken vesuvio, Vesuvio potato, Cesear Salad, & Vodka pasta. I was nervous that everyone wasn't going to like it. I did order for more people than I was anticipating to ensure that we had enough food. Everyone (60 people) was very pleased with the flavor of everything. It was a great price for what we received. However, the only thing I will say is if you're ordering for 55 people you only get 55 pieces of chicken. I did have a lot of people going back for seconds so it does suck to have to order for more than what you have. Maybe that is something they can change? I was not there for the delivery, but I was informed that the delivery guy was extremely nice and friendly, which makes a huge difference when you're spending hundreds. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone doing a big catering event. I will also continue to use their restaurant for any events that I have.
(5)Maggie D.
Hadn't been to Marino's in years. Don't know why, they're five minutes from the house. But Tom loves Italian, so we decided to go back tonight. Everything was EXCELLENT. The home-baked bread with delivered hot, had the doughy consistency we love. Came with a light olive oil and parmesan. Yummy! We rather liked the idea of ordering at the counter and having the busboys bring our order to the table. They were great. Tom had Mositaccoli with Meat Sauce and a side of meatballs. I sampled both. Delicious!! I had the Margherita pizza - small - ordered crispy. Also delicious. Tom had a couple of beers. I had a glass of very good merlot. Very reasonable. Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. We plan on making this our regular go-to for Italian. Try it!!
(5)Alex P.
Excellent spot for lunch and dinner! Delicious sandwiches, great service, and the best pasta fagioli in town. Try the chicken pesto sandwich with a bowl of pasta fagioli. You wont regret it.
(5)Angie B.
The pizza is phenomenal and the pasta is delicious. The only con about this place is that because they have good food, they are always packed. Trying to get lunch from here during the work week is hard.
(4)M M.
Marino's makes a perfectly serviceable pizza but with all the pizza in our area that I've tried, you really need to stand out to get a fourth or even fifth star and Marino's just doesn't. The cheese is average, the sauce has a good texture but not a whole lot of flavor and a flavorful sauce is important to me. I will give it credit for a pretty tasty, fairly moist crust. I've heard good things about their other food, so I reserve the right to eventually bump the rating up if that's particularly good, but as it stands now, its pizza falls squarely in the middle of the pack.
(3)Amanda R.
We found this place on accident and so happy we did. We had a salad that was large enough for 3 people to share and the italian beef pizza which was awesome to say the least.
(4)Jen K.
First time ever. Read great reviews on Yelp. Ordered the specialty pizza. It was REALLY good. Had Italian beef and giardinera on it. I bet their beef's are killer. Extensive menu. Definitely would go again.
(4)david w.
Compare this to a Corner Bakery or Panera but much better. Soups are homemade, not brought in by a truck. Pizza is good. Try the Marino's Picante. Vesuvio wings are out of this world. Yes, you have to get your own utensils like the 2 prevoius mentioned chains. Overall,good. Walk in, find a table, you choose, get your paper menu, order and pay at the counter.
(4)Marina J.
Fresh ingredients, prompt service, tasty food. The staff is very friendly and understandable. Love the fact that they have outdoor sitting, which makes for a wonderful lunch break during the summer time.
(4)Dan A.
Great lunch place - pizza salad sandwich burger - it doesnt matter it's all good and served w a smile ...
(4)mindy K.
horrible... expensive and way too much cheese. I ordered a chicken parmigan sandwich.. it was not a sandwich at all..just a pile of greasy cheesey crap.
(1)Erica K.
This place is great! Fantastic pastas, a ton of different salads, delicious sandwiches, and the best ciabatta bread I have ever had.
(5)Sean C.
This place has awesome overpriced salads and the pizza is pretty good too. Overall this is a solid little restaurant in a shitty town, but the food is better then anything else in the area. The food is a tad overpriced, but considering what your options are in such a glorious town like Wood Dale - this place can't be beat. I would recommend the chop salad of the sausage pizza, and the sandwiches get the job done too. My only beef is the service there. The guy who takes the orders and looks like a flesh made fire hydrant can be a douche. He will give me you a dirty look if you don't put a dollar in his tip jar. Now I got no issue with tipping , but when I'm paying 10 bucks for a pre-made salad , i think the dollar should stay in my pocket. Then while you wait at your table some angry woman comes out and yells your order number out before stomping around like Shrek searching for the person who dared to have ordered this food!!! I usually grab my balls in case she tears them off after tossing my plate on the table. Despite the strange service, the place is pretty damn good and a perfect place to grab lunch at.
(4)J J.
I ordered a pizza and gnocchi from Marino's and had it delivered. Delivery was timely, approximately 50 minutes on a Friday night. Not too bad. The gnocchi with vodka sauce was delicious. The bread served with it was AMAZING (but a sadly small piece). The pizza was also very, very good. Crust thin and crispy...Perfect. However, unfortunately, I didn't get what I ordered. I have never ordered from here before, so I got through a piece of pizza before I realized that the toppings were wrong. I ordered bacon, ground beef, giardinera, and goat cheese and got ground beef, giardinera (very little), goat cheese, and EGGPLANT. As I say, the pizza was very good. I had paid cash and had it delivered and waited 50 minutes, so there was no way this was going to be made right, but I decided to call just to let them know what had happened. I mean, I was charged for an extra topping that I didn't even order, and didn't get a topping that I DID order. And, the food wasn't inexpensive...$37 bucks for a small pizza and an order of pasta. I was directed to the manager, and that turned out to be Dino, the owner. I told him that my food had been delicious but the order wasn't quite right. Dino explained to me that if he were to bring me another pizza, the employee who made the mistake would have to pay for it. He went on further to explain that if he took care of every customer who complained, he would have to close his doors. Hm. This probably isn't a good sign. I did not ask for anything, I demanded nothing. Yet, he became very defensive and downright rude at my phone call. Sadly, I would probably never order from here again just because of the way I was treated. The food was very, very good. VERY good. But, I run a business myself, and I couldn't stay in business if I treated people the way the owner treated me.
(2)Aneta K.
We get our pizza delivered from here quite often, as they have a great thin crust. They are always very efficient and quick with deliveries or when dining at the restaurant. We had catering from them at one point too, and all our guests seemed to enjoy all dishes a lot.
(4)Danielle S.
This is one of my favorite local places to eat or get take-out, and it's also great for catering. If you're eating on-location, you'll have to order at the counter, but your food is brought to your table. Beverages are self-serve. They have a display of some of their dishes alongside the counter, which can help you decide what to order. We used to get pizza here once in a while and while it is indeed very good, it's gotten pretty pricey. As a result, we usually stick with a sandwich or salad and the occasional entree. As for recommendations, you can't go wrong with one of the focaccia bread sandwiches (I like the Veggie Focaccia). Unless you plan on sharing with someone or saving some for later, order the half focaccia. Their Italian Sub is great. The Eggplant Parmesan is delicious, and was a favorite of everyone when we chose it for a catering option for a party. The salads are excellent, especially the Mela Salad. The penne with walnuts, goat cheese, and pink sauce is one of my favorites in the pasta category, and the homemade/hand-cut pasta with marinara sauce is delicious. You really won't be disappointed in this place.
(5)Daniel Y.
Marino's is a good place to go with friends if you want large portions and huge pizzas. We ordered the mostacholi and it was very good. I hate red sauce but the mostacholi sauce wasn't tomatoey, it was full of meat. We also got a large pepperoni and garlic pizza. It's freaking huge, you will be satisfied with one slice.
(4)Jay W.
Another visit, another fantastic experience. Great pasta, great casual atmosphere, great staff. Table bread is awesome. Pitchers of water to take to your table. Lemon slices at the soda fountain. They've thought of just about everything.
(5)Jim L.
I just don't get it with the 4 and 5 star reviews here. This is an average, almost cutsy, neighborhood Italian restaurant. Yes, it's OK, but that's it. Oh, it's convenient to the train station and there's not much else around, but it's definitely not a "destination" restaurant.
(3)Renato P.
This place is really good all around. I've gotten take out and dined in, both are positive experiences. It has a smallish dining area , and the Metra train passes bye every so often , I'd recommend take out or delivery.I can't say the service was as exemplary as at a fancy downtown bistro , but the staff was attentive and friendly , and the owner stopped by and was friendly as well. I've gotten pizza there , the Peperoni (good) , the sausage(good too). I also ordered the stuffed clams(good) , the mostacolli (good) , and the chicken parm (good again),the cannoli was good as well. I can order from this place and trust my odds are good that I'll enjoy my meal. ... I ordered the eggplant parm , it was just ok , nowhere near as good as the chicken parm. The ham and cheese sandwich was very good ... and HUGE. I liked the calamari , had way better but it was by no means bad.
(4)Jonathan P.
Marino's is easily the best place in Wood Dale (and dare I say the West-of-OHare area in general) for quick, reasonably priced and delicious Italian eats. There are some in my office at work who go every day for lunch, it's just that good. Pizza might not be the best, but that's not what they're known for. Their salads (home-made balsamic vinaigrette is awesome, and will make even a salad hater change their mind), home-made bread, sandwiches and pasta are phenomenal. Personal favorites are the Chopped Salad (bacon, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, Gorgonzola, red onion, chopped romaine), Italian Foccacia sandwich, and their hand-cut pasta in pink sauce. Great for lunch if you're in the area.
(5)Jeremy B.
My last meal is Marinos chopped salad with balsamic dressing, panne vesuvio sandwich and panne vodka... Hard to choose my favorite of the three but everything is good!
(5)Steve C.
WOW!!!! Have picked up pizza there many times, and despite the high cost of a menu, the pizza is at best tad above average. Last time I was there to pick up the guy in front of me said his wife called in the order and didn't know what it was. The (I guess) owner brought up his order and the guy was $2.00 short. As cocky (the owner) as a guy could be, said sorry and took the food from in front of the guy. I put the 2 dollars down and the guy got his food. (Xmas spirit doesn't flow there) Tonight I ordered delivery for the 1st time. watching the driver go to 2 different houses from the window I had to go out to the driveway to meet him. Keep in mind the the temps are in the LOW 20's..... The bill was around $35.00 and I gave him a $100. He looked at me and said " what should I do with this?" I said just get change is fine. He then said and I quote "Maybe I should just give you back coins!!!!!!" How rude. The pizza isn't t hat great to put up with a holes. I told him to go across the street and get change, and he brought me back ALL SINGLES!!!!!!! Sorry but not only did you lose a customer, but I will let everyone I can know what kind of UN personal business they will get when going to or ordering from MARINO'S!!!! IN AN ECONOMY THAT IS THE WAY IT IS WHY WOULD ANY OF YOU READING GIVE THEM BUSINESS TO PROMOTE ASSHOLE-ISM.
(1)Alvin R.
Awesome good food ! I like the pasta ( chesse raviolis) : )
(4)Jennifer V.
My favorite Italian restaurant by far! A little on the pricy side but everything they use is fresh. There is no garbage here. My suggestions are the Sicilian salad, The Italian Focaccia bread sandwich (it's HUGE) and the pizza is awesome!
(5)Tanya S.
Great for lunch. Casual order at the counter kind of restaurant with outdoor seating. Pricier but worth the treat if you're in the mood for Italian. Order the Chopped Salad with Balsamic Vinegrette or Chicken Pesto sandwich. Everyone I know has their favorite.It's nice because you can also get an espresso here.
(4)Annie T.
Great food, great prices. All of the pasta options are huge portions, could be split between a couple. Pizza is Chicago style and massive too, 3-4 people for the small.
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