Mario’s Ristorante

2202 61st St., Galveston, TX (Directions) | Phone: (409)744-2975

About

Offering traditional Northern Italian Cuisine, expertly prepared – that’s Mario’s Ristorante on 61st Street, Galveston’s oldest Italian restaurant.

It all started back in 1967 when Sicilian born Giovanni Smecca decided to move to Galveston, Texas from Patterson, New Jersey after hearing Glen Campbell’s famous “Galveston” during a card game. Giovanni always dreamed of being a professional fisherman, so he decided to give it a shot and made the drive to Galveston. After battles of sea sickness, Giovanni quickly decided that the fish business wasn’t for him.

Heartbroken, Giovanni was about to move back to New Jersey when he met Mario Bonaccorso who was trying to open a pizzeria. The two became great friends, and together, these two young Italian entrepreneurs started Mario’s Flying Pizza and brought the “pizza pie” to Galveston Island.

Today, Mario’s Ristorante is still family owned and operated and is considered a delightful, neighborhood restaurant with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. They serve a wide variety of Italian cuisine and New York style pizza, and strive to use fresh, seasonal, ingredients wherever possible.

Hours

Monday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Thursday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Friday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM – 9:00PM

Hours are subject to change.

General

Galveston’s Oldest Italian Restaurant
Family Owned & Operated Since 1967
New York-Style Pizza

Menus

Lunch & Dinner

Starters

BRUSCHETTA
Freshly baked Italian bread drizzled with olive oil, toasted and topped with diced Roma tomatoes, garlic,fresh basil, green onions and sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
4.95

BUFFALO WINGS
Chicken wings tossed in our house made buffalo sauce
9.95

COMBO APPETIZER
A combination of fried mozzarella, fried zucchini and fried mushrooms.Served with a side of tomato sauce and ranch dressing.
6.95

FRIED CALAMARI
A generous portion of deep fried calamari served with our tomato dipping sauce
9.95

FRIED CALAMARI W SHRIMP
A generous portion of deep fried calamari and shrimp served with our tomato dipping sauce
12.95

5 CHEESE FRIED CHEESE
A five cheese blend of fried cheese planks served with tomato sauce
7.95

FRIED MUSHROOMS
Italian breaded fried mushrooms served with ranch dressing .
6.95

FRIED RAVIOLI
Italian breaded fried cheese stuffed ravioli served with tomato sauce .
8.95

FRIED ZUCCHINI
Italian breaded fried zucchini served with ranch dressing .
6.95

GARLIC BREAD
Toasted bread points with herbs, parmesan cheese and butter
3.95

GARLIC BREAD W CHEESE
Toasted bread points with herbs, parmesan cheese and butter and melted mozzarella
4.95

SEAFOOD STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Seafood stuffed mushroom caps served in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce.
10.95

SHRIMP SCAMPI
Shrimp sauteed in a lemon, garlic white wine sauce.
13.95

Salads

Enjoy a salad with one of our dressing choices: Italian vinaigrette, Ranch, Creamy Italian, Caesar, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette

GARDEN SALAD
Our Garden Salad is served with Black Olives, Carrot Slivers, Cucumbers, Grape Tomatoes, Pepperoncini and Radish
4.95

CAESAR SALAD
Our Caesar Salad is served with Caesar Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Romaine Lettuce
7.95

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD
Our Chicken Caesar Salad is served with Caesar Dressing, Croutons, Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Cheese and Romaine Lettuce
10.95

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD
Our Grilled Chicken Salad is served with Cucumbers, Grilled Chicken, Mixed Greens and Roma Tomatoes
9.95

GREEK SALAD
Our Greek Salad is served with Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Greek Dressing, Kalamata Olives, Red Onions and Roma Tomatoes
7.95

HOUSE SALAD
Our House Salad is served with Bell Pepper, Celery, Cucumbers, Julienned Ham, Julienned Salami, Provolone Cheese and Roma Tomatoes
8.95

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Our Italian Chopped Salad is served with Fresh Basil, Garbanzo Beans, Green Onions, Julienned Ham, Julienned Salami, Mozzarella Cheese, Parmesan Vinaigreete, Roma Tomatoes and Romaine Lettuce
7.95

CAPRESE SALAD
Our Caprese Salad is served with Balsamic Reduction, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil, Pepper, Roma Tomatoes and Salt
regular: 7.95 | large: 12.95

Soups

MINESTRONE SOUP
cup: 3.95 | bowl: 5.95

SOUP OF THE DAY
cup: 3.95 | bowl: 5.95

PASTA E FAGIOLI
5.95

Sandwiches

Served with your choice of fries or potato chips

CHICKEN PARM SANDWICH
Fried chicken breast sandwich baked with tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, served with potato chips
9.95

ITALIAN SANDWICH
An Italian sub with ham,salami,provolone cheese,lettuce,tomatoes,and red onions and drizzled with olive oil and vinegar.
8.95

EGGPLANT PARM SANDWICH
Thinly sliced eggplant fried and topped with tomato sauce,mozzarella, and parmesan cheese then baked on a french loaf. Served with fries or chips.
9.95

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken breast,lettuce,tomato,red onions,provolone cheese and mayonnaise served on a french loaf.Served with fries or chips.
9.95

MEATBALL PARM SANDWICH
House made meatball sandwich baked with tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, served with potato chips
9.95

SAUSAGE N PEPPER SANDWICH
A classic Italian sandwich filled with Italian sausage,peppers and onions,served on a french loaf.Served with fries or chips.
9.95

SHRIMP POBOY
Fried popcorn shrimp fried and served on a french loaf with lettuce,tomato and tartar sauce.Served with fries or chips.
12.95

VEAL PARM SANDWICH
Veal cutlet fried and topped with meat sauce,mozzarella, and parmesan cheese then baked on a french loaf. Served with fries or chips.
14.95

Pizza

Toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, bacon, hamburger, onions, black olives, green olives, bell peppers, canadian bacon, jalapeños, pineapple, artichoke hearts, fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken breast, tomatoes, garlic, anchovies, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, ham, salami, meatballs, spinach, ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, feta cheese , fresh mozzarella. Available in small, large, x-large, wheat, Sicilian, and Gluten Free. Prices vary.

CHEESE PIZZA
Simple but delicious. Topped with our house made signature pizza sauce made from mouth watering juicy plum tomatoes and topped with freshly graded mozzarella cheese.

CARNIVORE PIZZA
Our Carnivore Pizza is topped with Bacon, Hamburger, Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Pizza Sauce and Sausage

MARIOS SPECIAL PIZZA
Our Marios Special Pizza is topped with Bacon, Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Hamburger, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, Pepperoni and Pizza Sauce

MARGHERITA PIZZA
Our Margherita Pizza is topped with Fresh Basil, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil and Tomatoes

SUPER VEGETARIAN PIZZA
Our Super Vegetarian Pizza is topped with Aritchoke Hearts, Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Green Olives, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, Pizza Sauce, Tomatoes and Zuchinni

BELLA FRANCA
Our Bella Franca is topped with Aritchoke Hearts, Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Olive Oil and Onions

BIANCA PIZZA
Our Bianca Pizza is topped with Alfredo Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese and Spinach

CAPRESE PIZZA
Our Caprese Pizza is topped with Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese and Pizza Sauce

CHICKEN ALFREDO PIZZA
Our Chicken Alfredo Pizza is topped with Alfredo Sauce, Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese and Ricotta Cheese

CHICKEN FAJITA PIZZA
GlutenFree – 14.95
Our Chicken Fajita Pizza is topped with Bell Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Jalapenos, Mozzarella Cheese, Onions and Pizza Sauce

CINQUE FORMAGGI PIZZA
Our Cinque Formaggi Pizza is topped with Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce and Provolone Cheese

GOOD HEALTH
Our Good Health is topped with Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce and Spinach

HAWAIIAN DELIGHT PIZZA
Our Hawaiian Delight Pizza is topped with Candian Bacon, Mozzarella Cheese, Pineapple, Pizza Sauce and Tomatoes

MAD GREEK
Our Mad Greek is topped with Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce, Red Onion and Spinach

MEATBALL PARMESAN PIZZA
Our Meatball Parmesan Pizza is topped with Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce and Provolone Cheese

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO PIZZA
Our Shrimp Fra Diavolo Pizza is topped with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Shrimp and Spicy Marinara

VAMPIRE SLAYER
Our Vampire Slayer is topped with Chicken, Garlic, Green Onions, Mozzarella Cheese and Pizza Sauce

CHEESE

Calzone / Stromboli

STROMBOLI
Our Stromboli is served with Ham, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Provolone Cheese, Salami and Spinach
13.95

CALZONE
Our Calzone is served with Mozzarella Cheese and Ricotta Cheese
12.95

CALZONE NEW YORKER
Our Clazone New Yorker is served with Ham, Mozzarella Cheese and Ricotta Cheese
13.95

Pastas

Add a Garden Salad or a Cup of Soup to any Pasta dish for just $1.95!

PASTA YOUR WAY
Your choice of pasta (Spaghetti,angel hair,linguine,fettuccine, or penne) tossed with your choice of sauce (Tomato,meat,Alfredo,garlic oil, or butter sauce)
11.95

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Spaghetti tossed with our hearty meat sauce and served with 2 jumbo homemade meatballs.
13.95

LASAGNA AL FORNO
Pasta sheets layered with beef and ricotta cheese topped with our hearty meatsauce and mozzarella cheese and oven baked.
13.95

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettucine noodles tossed in our creamy parmesan cheese sauce.
13.95

CHICKEN ALFREDO
Fettucine noodles tossed in our creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with sliced grilled chicken breast.
15.95

SEAFOOD FETTUCCINE AFLRED
Fettucine noodles tossed in our creamy Alfredo sauce with shrimp,crab and crawfish.
19.95

SHRIMP ALFREDO
Sauteed shrimp tossed with fettuccine noodles and our creamy parmesan cheese sauce.
16.95

SPAGHETTI MARIO
Spaghetti noodles tossed in our hearty marinara sauce with mushrooms, Italian sausage and 1 jumbo meatball.
14.95

SPAGHETTI GARLIC AND OIL
Spaghetti noodles tossed in a garlic and olive oil sauce.
11.95

ANGEL HAIR NEW ENGLAND
Angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp and crawfish in a creamy lobster sauce and topped with jumbo lump crab meat.
19.95

BAKED ZITI
Ziti noodles mixed with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese then oven baked.
13.95

RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Jumbo ricotta stuffed ravioli topped with tomato sauce.
9.95

BEEF RAVIOLI
Ricotta and beef stuffed jumbo ravioli topped with our hearty meatsauce.
9.95

LOBSTER RAVIOLI
Lobster filled ravioli covered in a creamy lobster sauce,topped with crawfish tails,spinach and jumbo lump crabmeat.
19.95

SPAGHETTI ELLEN
Spaghetti with sliced grilled chicken tossed in a garlic and olive oil sauce with roasted red peppers,artichoke hearts and kalamata olives.
14.95

MANICOTTI
Ricotta cheese stuffed pasta rolls topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese and oven baked.
13.95

ZITI PRIMAVERA
Ziti noodles tossed with a medly of fresh vegetables in our garlic and olive oil sauce.
12.95

TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Cheese stuffed tortellini pasta tossed in our creamy parmesan cheese sauce.
13.95

TORTELLINI ALA PANNA
Cheese stuffed tortellini pasta tossed in a creamy parmesan cheese sauce with ham,green onions,mushrooms and peas.
14.95

ANGEL HAIR MARINARA
Angel hair pasta tossed in a hearty marinara sauce.
11.95

LINGUINI AND CLAMS
Linguine noodles and fresh shelled clams tossed in a garlic butter sauce.
14.95

PENNE ALA VODKA
Penne pasta tossed in a creamy vodka pink sauce.
14.95

Entrees

Add a Garden Salad or a Cup of Soup to any Pasta dish for just $1.95!

CHICKEN DANIELLA
Seafood, spinach and capellini stuffed chicken breast topped with a lobster sauce and crawfish tails. Served with sauteed veggies.
19.95

CHICKEN FRANCESE
Floured chicken breast sauteed in a lemon butter and white wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
14.95

CHICKEN PARMESAN
Chicken breast tossed in italian bread crumbs and fried, topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked. Served with a side of pasta.
14.95

CHICKEN PICCATA
Chicken breast sauteed with artichoke hearts, and capers in a lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
16.95

CHICKEN ROLLATINI MARSALA
Chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto ham,and cheese in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
17.95

CHICKEN SCALLOPINI MARSAL
Chicken breast sauteed in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
17.95

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
Pan fried eggplant layered with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, oven baked. Served with a side of pasta
13.95

GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER
16.95

GRILLED VEAL CUTLET
18.95

SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO
Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a spicy marinara sauce. Served over pasta
17.95

SHRIMP PARMIGIANA
Jumbo fried shrimp topped with our tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese then oven baked. Served with a side of pasta.
16.95

SHRIMP SOFIA
4 Seafood stuffed jumbo shrimp in our homemade lobster sauce, served over fettuccine noodles.
19.95

VEAL MILANESE
Veal cutlet floured and pan fried. Served with a side of fresh roma tomatoes and julienne sliced red onions or a side of pasta.
18.95

VEAL FRANCESE
Floured veal cutlet sauteed in a lemon butter and white wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
18.95

VEAL PICCATA
Veal cutlet sauteed with artichoke hearts, and capers in a lemon butter sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
19.95

VEAL SCALLOLINI MARSALA
Veal cutlet sauteed in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
19.95

VEAL PARMIGIANA
Veal cutlet tossed in italian bread crumbs and fried, topped with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese then baked. Served with a side of pasta.
18.95

VEAL ROLLATINI MARSALA
Veal cutlet stuffed with prosciutto ham,and cheese in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta.
19.95

CHICKEN CACCIATORE
Sliced grilled chicken breast served on top of a bed of fettuccine noodles tossed in a light tomato sauce with bell peppers,onions and mushrooms.
15.95

Kids Menu

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Spaghetti noodles tossed in our meat sauce with 1 jumbo meatball.
6.95

SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SAUCE
Spaghetti noodles tossed in our hearty meat sauce.
5.95

SPAGHETTI AND TOMATO SAUCE
Spaghetti noodles tossed in our tomato sauce.
5.95

SPAGHETTI AND BUTTER SAUCE
Spaghetti noodles tossed in a butter sauce and parmesan cheese.
5.95

CHICKEN STRIPS
Fried chicken strips served fries.
5.95

CORN DOG
Mini beef corn dogs served with fries.
5.95

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Fettuccine noodle tossed in our creamy parmesan cheese sauce.
6.95

LASAGNA AL FORNO
Pasta sheets layered with beef and ricotta cheese topped with our hearty meatsauce and mozzarella cheese and oven baked.
6.95

RICOTTA RAVIOLI
Jumbo ricotta stuffed ravioli topped with tomato sauce.
5.95

BEEF RAVIOLI
Ricotta and beef stuffed jumbo ravioli topped with our hearty meatsauce.
5.95

DITALLINI AND CHEESE
Ditalini pasta tossed with a butter sauce and parmesan cheese.
5.95

Desserts

TIRAMISU
2 layers of coffee liqueur soaked lady fingers and a butter cake layer separated by a sweet mix of mascarpone cheese and whipped cream with fine elite chocolate shavings
6.95

CANNOLI
Italian pastry stuffed with sweet ricotta cheese,amaretto, chocolate chips, and candied fruit, drizzled with chocolate syrup and finished off with powdered sugar
4.95

CHOCOLATE CAKE
6.95

CHEESECAKE
6.95

CHOCOLATE ERUPTION
6.95

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
6.95

CARROT CAKE
6.95

STRAWBERRY PINEAPPLE CAKE
4.95

KEY LIME PIE
4.95