Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Willoughby
Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant, Willoughby Hills, OH

Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant

4.8
4.8
275 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Child-friendly
Please call the restaurant to obtain reservations!
440-585-3883- Reservations can be available when you call.
Welcome to The Original Mario Fazio's!! We are passionate about food and beverage. We are in our 46th year of business and our goal is to be a beloved tradition in our community and for you. We feel honored to have shared in so many experiences and celebrations with our guests! At Mario's we embrace seasonal cooking, new ideas, and value our lifelong traditions. We are looking forward to your visit!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00–19:30
  • Phone number
    (440) 585-3883
  • Website
    http://mariofazios.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Lisa Fazio, Jimmy Farley
  • Catering
    We specialize in corporate catering and off premise catering. We have an award winning operation that takes pride and passion in their product and exceptional service.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is available for parties of 25 or more that book from our family style menu. If your private event has less then 25 guests, there is a $200.00 room rental fee and the guests may order to their specifications. The $200.00 room rental is for the use of the room for 2 & 1/2 hours. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are additional. Please call the restaurant for availability and to discuss the specifications of your special event!
  • Location
    34400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
  • Area
    Willoughby
  • Cross Street
    Route 91
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot that is wheelchair accessible.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Menu

Split Meals - add $10. Includes garlic bread & salsa, and cassata sampler

Appetizers

  • Wedding SoupUS$7.00

    Chicken broth with pastina and meatballs

    • CalamariUS$10.99

      Flash-fried and seasoned with Romano, lemon & lime zest and Mario's magic seasoning, served with marinara for dipping

      • Denny Weisenberg CalamariUS$10.99

        Sautéed in puttanesca sauce with kalamata olives and hot peppers

        • Cheese PresentationUS$18.99

          Asiago, Provolone, Salami, Grapes, Manchego, Dates, Rosemary Almonds, and Crostini

          • Baked MeatballsUS$8.99

            Three baked meatballs smothered w/ Sunday sauce & provolone cheese

            • Adrienne's ArtichokesUS$9.99

              Hand dipped and flash fried artichokes tossed with Romano and seasoning. Served with basil mayonnaise for dipping

              • Baked Stuffed Hot PeppersUS$9.99

                Hungarian hots with link italian sausage, marinara and provolone

                • Cheesy BreadUS$10.99

                  Garlic bread topped with Provolone and baked to a bubbly brown served with Marinara Dipping Sauce

                  Pizza Pie

                  Great for an appetizer! Great for dinner! This is how it all started for us! Our pizzas are in a category of their own: thin crusted, big in size & loaded with toppings!

                  • Tomato or Garlic Sauce & Provolone Cheese

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$10.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$15.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$10.00

                  Extraordinary Pizzas

                  We proudly serve lou's Italian sausage! Try one of our extraordinary pizzas or create your own! Fred's Random Three - You be the chef! Your choice of any three traditional toppings

                  • Chuck's Deluxe

                    Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers, black olives

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • Genoa

                    Genoa salami, pepperoni, pesto sauce & Romano cheese

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • Veggie

                    Zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, spinach & peppers

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • The Lenny Kater

                    Gorgonzola cheese, provolone cheese & garlic sauce, garnished with fruit

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • Irene's

                    Caramelized onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach & pesto

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • Lisa's

                    Eggplant, fresh tomato, sausage & hot peppers

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • Miara's Caprese

                    Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes & pesto

                    • Small - 12 inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  • Annie's

                    Everyone's Favorite! Spinach, Italian sausage & caramelized onions

                    • Small - 12 Inch - 8 CutsUS$18.00
                    • Large - 16 Inch - 12 CutsUS$28.00
                    • Gluten Free - 8 Inch - 6 CutUS$18.00

                  Entree Salads

                  Salads include garlic bread, salsa, and complimentary Cassata Cake taster! Dressing Selections: Lisa's Sweet Pink Vinaigrette, Robust Balsamic Italian, Grandma Jeans Apple Cider Vinegar, Homemade Fabulous Garlic Ranch

                  • Lisa's SaladUS$9.99

                    Our signature salad! Mescaline greens, grapes, strawberries, gorgonzola cheese, and candied walnuts. Served with Lisa's dressing (our sweet pink vinaigrette)

                    • Mario's House SaladUS$9.99

                      Mescaline greens, provolone, carrots, beets, cici beans, peas and veggie chop

                      • Caesar SaladUS$9.99

                        Romaine lettuce, classic creamy romano dijon dressing, black olives, a hint of lemon, asiago, provolone, and sautéed anchovies (upon request)

                        • Bill Dodero's Kale Chop SaladUS$9.99

                          Chopped kale, cucumber, celery, sun flower seeds, provolone cheese, red onion, and blueberries. Served with Lisa's dressing (our sweet pink vinaigrette)

                          Salad Topper

                          Choose a Salad Topper:

                          • Breaded ChickenUS$3.00

                            • Grilled ChickenUS$3.00

                              • Grilled Shrimp

                                • eachUS$2.00

                              • Baked SalmonUS$8.00

                                • Angus BurgerUS$4.00

                                  • TofuUS$3.00

                                    • Roasted Sweet Potato & Yukon GoldsUS$2.00

                                      • Grilled Zucchini, Peppers & OnionsUS$3.00

                                        House Pasta Specialties

                                        Split Meals - add $10. Includes garlic bread & salsa, and cassata sampler. All House Pasta Specialties are served with your choice of Mario's house salad or Italian wedding soup, garlic bread & homemade Italian salsa, plus complimentary cassata cake taster. Upgrade to a Lisa's or Caesar for $2.50. We Have Rice Pasta that is Gluten Free!

                                        • Becca's-Bert's RavioliUS$18.99

                                          Cheese ravioli with garlic sauce, spinach, tomato, mushrooms, pepperoni, hot peppers & toasted bread crumbs

                                          • Sammy's Pasta with Sunday SauceUS$17.99

                                            Savory marinara sauce made with slow-cooked St. Louis style ribs, cooked till the meat falls off the bone, with spaghetti and two veal meatballs

                                            • Mr. Sullivan's CarbonaraUS$19.99

                                              Linguine Alfredo with apple-smoked bacon and sweet peas

                                              • With Grilled or Breaded Chicken or TofuUS$21.99
                                              • With ShrimpUS$23.99

                                            • Joe's Traditional LasagnaUS$18.99

                                              Layers of noodles with meat sauce, ricotta, marinara, provolone cheese with spinach olio

                                              • Summer Shrimp SauteeUS$25.99

                                                Penne Pasta with 5 plump shrimp, garlic and oil, oregano, hot peppers, sun dried tomato, lemon zest, and bread crumbs

                                                • Positano ClamsUS$23.99

                                                  Linguine with garlic sauce, Romano, chopped clams & Pinot grigio, topped with toasted bread crumbs

                                                  • Heavenly PastaUS$25.99

                                                    Maine lobster, shrimp, vodka sauce, caramelized onions, sweet peas, angel hair pasta

                                                    Entrees

                                                    All entrees are served with your choice of Mario's house salad or Italian wedding soup, garlic bread & homemade Italian salsa, plus complimentary cassata cake taster. Upgrade to a Lisa's or Caesar for $2.50

                                                    • Eggplant TerrineUS$18.99

                                                      Thin layers of eggplant, alternated with marinara, provolone, romano and bread crumbs, slow cooked and topped with ricotta, red peppers, spinach and provolone

                                                      • Maine Lobster RisottoUS$25.99

                                                        Creamy Italian rice, slow-cooked with Maine lobster, gulf shrimp, sweet pea, asiago. What a treat!

                                                        • Scrod PrimaveraUS$22.99

                                                          Pan seared mild white fish loaded with fresh veggies and sautéed spinach

                                                          • The Ross Dejohn's SalmonUS$23.99

                                                            Baked Norwegian salmon in herb butter with oven roasted potatoes and spinach olio

                                                            • Chicken CutletUS$20.99

                                                              Please choose your preparation style. Sweet Lemon Glaze The Classic - with Green Beans; Parmesan with Tomato Sauce & Provolone; Marsala with Sweet Marsala Brown Sauce & Mushrooms; Piccata White Wine, Lemon, Mushrooms & Capers. With your Choice of Cavatelli Marinara or Creamy Risotto

                                                              • Veal CutletUS$25.99

                                                                Please choose your preparation style. Sweet Lemon Glaze The Classic - with Green Beans; Parmesan with Tomato Sauce & Provolone; Marsala with Sweet Marsala Brown Sauce & Mushrooms; Piccata White Wine, Lemon, Mushrooms & Capers. With your Choice of Cavatelli Marinara or Creamy Risotto

                                                                Sandwiches

                                                                $12. Try a delicious sandwich! Great for dinner! Your Choice. Choice of Soup, Salad, Pasta or French Fries

                                                                • Mario's Burger

                                                                  5oz Angus burger on a whole wheat roll with provolone, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickles

                                                                  • Italian Sub Sandwiches

                                                                    Your Choice! All Include Marinara & Provolone. Sausage with Peppers & Onions; Veal Meatballs with Sunday Sauce; Chicken Parmesan

                                                                    Kids Menu

                                                                    $6.99. Kids 8 years & under please. Kids meals include choice of entree, applesauce, treats, & chocolate or white milk

                                                                    • Chicken & Fries

                                                                      • Spaghetti & Meatballs

                                                                        • Cheese Pizza

                                                                          • Penne Alfredo

                                                                            Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                            What 275 people are saying

                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                            4.8
                                                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                                            • 4.7Ambience
                                                                            • 4.6Value

                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                            Loved For

                                                                            • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                                              Child-friendly

                                                                            • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                                            • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                                              Italian

                                                                            • Cleveland

                                                                              Best Overall

                                                                            • Cleveland

                                                                              Child-friendly

                                                                            • Cleveland

                                                                              Neighbourhood gem

                                                                            • Cleveland

                                                                              Italian

                                                                            Review summary

                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                            Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant offers a "welcoming atmosphere" with "outstanding food" and "fantastic service," making it a cherished family-run gem for over 50 years. While some dishes occasionally miss the mark, the overall experience and accommodating staff make it a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.

                                                                            275 Reviews

                                                                            1. Paula

                                                                              Washington DC

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined 7 days ago

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              🥰 Fun Family Experience 💕 Delicious food 🤩 Service excellent We love the ambiance of the restaurant. Lisa and Frankie make us feel like we are part of their family.

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            2. Sharon

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              5.0

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 25 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              Great food and service was fantastic- large portions - had the chicken parm and it was enough to take home for lunch the next day!

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            3. Susan

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              37 reviews

                                                                              vip
                                                                              4.0

                                                                              37 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 23 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              As always, the food was good as was the service. Everyone is always pleasant and the atmosphere was lovely today.

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              6 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 5 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Excellent place. I highly recommend the food, the service, the quality of the service was 5 stars. Our server Mary Ann top notch!!

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            5. Lisa

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 2 October 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              I absolutely love this place! The food is excellent! Staff is wonderful! Highly recommend!

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            6. Wendy

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 28 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Great food and service. Need to come back to try many more menu items!

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            7. Nick

                                                                              Pittsburgh

                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                              3.0

                                                                              4 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 25 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                              2. Food 2
                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                              We were in Ohio to visit our daughter and looking forward to a great Italian dinner this was not it. We made a reservation for 7:00pm on a Wednesday evening upon arrival I noticed that there was no bar .Being there at 6:40 pm we wanted to enjoy a pre dinner cocktail so I was already a little disappointed. We were promptly seated and ordered our drinks. My wife’s glass was smudged so the server had to bring a new drink . It went down hill from there . Appetizers were not what was described. Ordered two chopped salads , granted they were not on the menu and we appreciated them. Only problem was that they had forgotten my wive’s dressing. Ordered our entrees and here was our biggest disappointment. My wife told the server Carbonara two times but a wrong dish came out. We had to wait until the correct order was delivered. By that point my eggplant dish was completely cold . A note to the Carbonara : way too much salt. Also it would have been better with pancetta or guanciale. We don’t complain as we are well aware that accidents happen. I think the owners should be aware of the issues and concerns so that they can be corrected. Overall not a great experience.

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            8. Sandy

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              5 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 19 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Always delicious food with wonderful service! Love Mario Fazios!

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            9. Renee Rubertino

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              1 review

                                                                              Dined on 16 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              We love coming here. The staff is so welcoming and it feels like you are amongst family. The Sammy’s Sunday sauce is so flavorful with pork and in their meatballs. So so good. The icing on the cake is the cassata cake!! But also try the banana foster yum yum.

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            10. Stephanie

                                                                              Cleveland

                                                                              21 reviews

                                                                              5.0

                                                                              21 reviews

                                                                              Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                              Thank you so much for the beautiful meal. Your ability to accommodate my son’s food allergies made for a great special date night for him. Thank you so much.

                                                                              Is this helpful?

                                                                            FAQs

                                                                            Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (440) 585-3883.

                                                                            Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                            Make a booking

                                                                            2 people
                                                                            19:00
                                                                            Booked 5 times today

                                                                            Order delivery or takeout

                                                                            Google Map for Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant

                                                                            34400 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

                                                                            Additional information

                                                                            • Cross Street
                                                                              Route 91
                                                                            • Area
                                                                              Willoughby
                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                              Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00–19:30
                                                                            • Price
                                                                              $31 to $50
                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                              Italian
                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                              Casual Dress
                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                              We have a large parking lot that is wheelchair accessible.
                                                                            • Payment Options
                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                            • Executive Chef
                                                                              Lisa Fazio, Jimmy Farley
                                                                            • Additional
                                                                              Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                            • Website
                                                                              http://mariofazios.com/
                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                              (440) 585-3883
                                                                            • Catering
                                                                              We specialize in corporate catering and off premise catering. We have an award winning operation that takes pride and passion in their product and exceptional service.
                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                              Our private dining room is available for parties of 25 or more that book from our family style menu. If your private event has less then 25 guests, there is a $200.00 room rental fee and the guests may order to their specifications. The $200.00 room rental is for the use of the room for 2 & 1/2 hours. Beverages, tax, and gratuity are additional. Please call the restaurant for availability and to discuss the specifications of your special event!

                                                                            Featured in

                                                                            Discover
                                                                            OpenTable
                                                                            • About Us
                                                                            • Blog
                                                                            • Careers
                                                                            • Press
                                                                            More
                                                                            Our sites
                                                                            Businesses
                                                                            • Delight more diners
                                                                            • Restaurant Blog
                                                                            Join us on
                                                                            • Privacy Policy
                                                                            • Terms of Use
                                                                            • Impressum
                                                                            • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                                                            • Cookie Preferences
                                                                            Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
                                                                            OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                                                            Booking Logo
                                                                            Priceline Logo
                                                                            KAYAK Logo
                                                                            Agoda Logo
                                                                            OpenTable Logo