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A white oval plate of pasta with clams in red tomato sauce, scattered with parsley

Family Owned in Forked River

Home Cooking, Made Fresh to Order

Homemade pasta, veal, chicken and seafood dinners, pizza and subs, from a family kitchen on Route 9.

Hours

Tuesday to Sunday, open until 9pm

About

A Family Kitchen on Route 9

Mario's is a family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Forked River, open for over thirty years. Every dish is made fresh to order, and every sauce and soup starts from scratch.

Dinners come out generous: veal, chicken and seafood plates, homemade pasta, and pizza and subs for a quicker night. Anna's homemade desserts finish the meal.

Bring your own bottle and we'll bring the glasses and ice and set you up. Everyone who works here is treated like family, and so are you.

The dining room, with stone pillars, wood tables and chairs and string lights, and a stack of menus in the foreground
The Dining Room

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What's Cooking at Mario's

The full menu, catering and current coupons.

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The entrance, with a welcome sign, a wine barrel and a chalkboard of the day's specials

Find Us

Find Us on Route 9

422 S Main St
Forked River, NJ 08731

Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Closed

What Guests Say

4.4 from 530 Google reviews
Greg Benson

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The food is always amazing here. The portion sizes are gigantic and the service is always very friendly and prompt. The only reason I gave atmosphere 4 stars instead of five it's because it can get really loud in there. However, that's a small price to pay for such amazing food and service. I will absolutely keep going back there again and again.

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Lee Anthony

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were a party of 9, celebrating a birthday, called ahead to ask about bringing a cake, they said yes, cake was handed off to our server, she very graciously accepted, when dinner was over, she brought out with lit candles. Our server was excellent! I’m sorry I didn’t hear her name, young woman, long dark hair.

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Mary Fernandes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were recommended to come here multiple times by multiple people . So glad we finally made it last week we dined in with our two young kids and ordered pizza , wings and garlic knots ! We were pleasantly surprised! Everything was hands down delicious! Not to mention the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming , the staff is kind , hardworking and a pleasure! They were busy for a Wednesday night and handled it in such stride. We were sat quickly and served accordingly. We enjoyed the food so much a week later today we ordered to go the exact same order and it tasted just as delicious! So glad we tried this gem and clearly we will be continuing to order from here ! Looking forward to another dine in experience and try different dishes probably next week !

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Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria's hours?

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is open 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, with hours varying by day:

Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm

What kind of food does Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria serve?

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria serves Italian-American in Forked River, NJ. See the full menu for what's currently on offer.

Can I order online from Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria?

Yes. Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria takes online orders. Order online to see the current menu and place an order.

Where is Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria located?

Mario's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is at 422 S Main St, Forked River, NJ 08731. Get directions.

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422 S Main St
Forked River, NJ 08731

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