Mario’s on Arthur Ave is one of the best places to visit in The Bronx for an authentic Italian meal. The is located on Arthur Avenue, which is home to many of the best authentic Italian restaurants one can find in the whole country. There’s a reason they call it the “real Little Italy” — each restaurant has incredible food and a unique story.
Mario’s history goes a bit of a ways back. The restaurant itself is over 100 years old, but the family story in the restaurant business dates back even further to the early 1900s, when members of the family moved from Naples to Egypt and opened the country’s first Italian restaurant. Then, they traveled to the United States and opened Mario’s at 2342 Arthur Avenue, where it still stands today. Their culinary process is a reminder of their history in Naples and the journey they took to get to one of the richest cultural spaces in the country.
Mario’s is conveniently located near The New York Botanical Garden and The Bronx Zoo, which are two of the biggest hot spots in the borough, as well as Fordham University. After spending a day walking around The Bronx, the best way to fill up is to eat a filling Italian meal. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, with plenty of room for parties of up to 20 people. It’s the perfect spot to sit down and truly enjoy a meal with the entire family.
If you’re interested in making a reservation at Mario’s, head to their website.
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