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East Side Mario's - Holiday Inn St. John's, St. John's, NL

East Side Mario's - Holiday Inn St. John's

3.9 (116)
CAN$30 and under
Italian
180 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John's, NL A1B 2N2

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
At East Side Mario's St. John's we're passionate about three things: food, famiglia, and fun. Make every family meal a special occasion at East Side Mario's, where good food and great company come together to create lasting memories and let our family handle the cleanup. With generous portions and a warm, inviting atmosphere, our hand gestures are as grand as our love for family. Whether you're looking for a dine-in experience for lunch and dinner or prefer the convenience of takeout or delivery, we cater to every preference. Come join us and enjoy All-You-Can-Eat, featuring Soup, Salad, and Garlic Homeloaf, Mario's mouthwatering Chicken Parmigiana, signature pizzas and classic Italian-American favourites that will have you saying, "Mama Mia!"

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What 116 people are saying

East Side Mario's - Holiday Inn St. John's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic Canada

    Kid-friendly

  • Atlantic Canada

    Italian

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for brunch

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Good for groups

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Neighborhood gem

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

    Lively

116 Reviews
  1. William

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed the Thursday Amore great food and price. Service was great as well we will be back!

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  2. Brianna

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was bland. Nobody checked up on us after we ordered or before our mains were delivered for more all you can eat. One of my drinks was forgotten.

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  3. Chris

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Entrees was a little cold And the all you can eat was a little slow

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  4. Angie

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good. Will go back for another visit soon.

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  5. Jason

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Christmas tradition. Staff and food were fantastic.

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  6. Karen

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always, very reasonably priced and outstanding service! This is why ESM is one of our top three places to eat.

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  7. Jason

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything went perfect. Seated immediately, we had a reservation, bread and drinks arrived quickly. Our server was very nice. The noise level was fine, food was good. Will definitely go again.

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  8. Autumn

    Montreal1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was decent. American Italian. Very busy so service wasn’t the fastest. Watched a waitress drop a napkin on the floor and set it back on a table. Also watched as the staff whipped down the chair seats then whipped down the table top with the same exact rag, no cleaning products involved. Thought it was weird and pretty unsanitary.

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  9. Heiko

    Ottawa1 review

    2.0

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    All dishes were bland . Portion sizes OK. Very loud and decor seems worn out.

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  10. David

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, the young lady was outstanding, she was there for our every need. Very friendly and polite, made my night.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for East Side Mario's - Holiday Inn St. John's

180 Portugal Cove Rd, St. John's, NL A1B 2N2

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St. John's
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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