Mario's Italian Cafe Menu

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Mario’s Italian Cafe is a family owned Italian restaurant! For three generations, we have been providing residents with the old-world family recipes prepared at Mario’s seven award-winning locations. We are a full-value Italian restaurant with reasonable prices for all types of delicious meals.

Mario’s Italian Cafe has an indoor and heated outdoor seating area so you can enjoy our food with your family year round! We have pizza, steak, desserts, and more; we’re confident we have the food you’re craving. Join our loyalty program today for rewards and exclusive deals!

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Family-friendly restaurant serving pizza, pasta, calzones & subs amid homey, Italian-themed decor. Based on 453 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Mario's Italian Cafe 92201

Address:
49906 Jefferson St, Indio, CA 92201

Phone: (760) 777-4055

Website:

Hours

Friday	11 AM–9 PM
Saturday	11 AM–9 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9 PM

Pizza
Create Your Own Cheese Pizza Classic cheese or create your own pizza.	$13.95
Mario’s Specialty Pizzas
Mario’s Special Pizza Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and onion.	$18.95
Mediterranean Greek Pizza Artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, green olives, red roasted peppers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, mozzarella, fresh tomato, and basil.	$18.95
Hawaii 4-0 Pizza Canadian bacon, pineapple, onions, and 4 cheeses.	$18.95
Hot Maggie Pizza From south of the border. Seasoned ground beef, sausage, jalapeños, black olives, onions, bell peppers, and 5 cheeses.	$18.95
Vegetarian Special Pizza Mushroom, bell pepper, olive, onion, fresh garlic & fresh basil, 5 cheeses.	$18.95
White Pizza Creamy alfredo sauce, ricotta, garlic & 4 cheeses.	$18.95
Margarita Pizza Fresh tomato, basil & garlic, fresh mozzarella & romano cheese with extra virgin olive oil, and light tomato sauce.	$18.95
BBQ Chicken Pizza BBQ chicken, pineapple, onion, 4 cheeses.	$18.95
Dinner Specials
Pasta Dinner Special Served with marinara, meat or aglio & olio sauce.	$9.95
Baked Mostaccioli Dinner Special	$15.95
Baked Lasagna Dinner Special	$15.95
Ravioli Marinara Dinner Special With cheese or beef.	$15.95
Canneloni Dinner Special Over a light bed of angel hair.	$15.95
Eggplant Parmigiano Dinner Special With spaghetti marinara.	$15.95
Manicotti Dinner Special Over a light bed of angel hair.	$15.95
Sausage Parmigiano Dinner Special With spaghetti.	$15.95
Meatloaf Parmigiano Dinner Special With spaghetti marinara.	$15.95
Fettuccini Alfredo Dinner Special Creamy blend of imported cheeses.	$15.95
Bow Tie Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Special Creamy blend of imported cheeses.	$15.95
Chicken Parmigiano Dinner Special With spaghetti marinara.	$17.95
Chicken Alfredo Dinner Special Over fettuccini.	$17.95
Chicken Cacciatore Dinner Special Over fettuccini.	$17.95
Chicken Primavera Dinner Special Over fettuccini aglio & olio style.	$17.95
Chicken Tenders Dinner Special With cole slaw and french fries.	$17.95
Chicken De Pompodora Dinner Special Over fettuccini aglio & olio or red.	$17.95
Veal Parmigiano Dinner Special With spaghetti parmigiano.	$18.95
Steak Pizzaiola Dinner Special Served over spaghetti.	$18.95
Sausage Cacciatore Dinner Special Served over spaghetti.	$18.95
Veal Cacciatore Dinner Special Served over spaghetti.	$18.95
Clam Sauce Dinner Special Red or white served over linguini.	$18.95
Shrimp Scampi Dinner Special Over linguini.	$18.95
Shrimp Alfredo Dinner Special Over linguini.	$18.95
Shrimp Diavolo Dinner Special Over linguini.	$18.95
Appetizers
Garlic Bread Basket	$3.50
Fried Zucchini	$7.95
Mozzarella Marinara	$7.95
Fried Calamari	$12.95
Caprese Salad	$15.95
Mario’s Sourdough Garlic cheese bread with dip.	$8.95
Buffalo Wings	$14.95
Sauteed Mushrooms	$10.95
Bruschetta Neopolitan style.	$15.95
Soups
Minestrone Soup	$4.95
Minestrone Soup To Go	$5.95
Salads
Antipasto Salad Salami, ham, mortadella, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini & Italian dressing.	$13.95
Veggie Antipasto Salad Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, a blend of cheeses & Italian dressing.	$13.95
Chicken Salad Served on a lettuce bed with pickle & tomatoes.	$13.95
Tuna Salad Served on a lettuce bed with pickles & tomatoes.	$13.95
Chinese Chicken Salad Shredded cabbage, fresh-cut lettuce, sesame chicken and crunchy rice noodles tossed with our own Mario’s Asian dressing.	$13.95
Cobb Salad Crispy lettuce, turkey, bacon, bleu cheese, black olives, tomato, red onion, cheddar, and mozzarella tossed in ranch and topped with egg & avocado.	$13.95
Chef Salad Crispy lettuce with ham, turkey, blend of cheeses, red onion, tomato, egg, and olives.	$13.95
Chicken Caesar Salad Fresh cut romaine lettuce tossed in our own homemade caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheese. Topped with sautéed chicken breast.	$13.95
Greek Salad Crispy lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, red & green peppers, kalamata & green olives, onions & our specialty dressing.	$13.95
Specialty Caesar Salad Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own Caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.	$9.95
Specialty Grilled Ahi Caesar Salad Grilled ahi, fresh romaine lettuce tossed in our own Caesar dressing with croutons and imported cheeses.	$16.95
House Salad Iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & croutons.	$3.95
Side Dishes
Garlic Bread Basket	$3.50
Homemade Sausage	$7.95
Meatballs	$7.95
Fresh Steamed Vegetables	$7.95
Fresh Steamed Broccoli	$7.95
French Fries Basket	$5.95
Side Of Cole Slaw	$2.95
Side Of Pickles	$2.95
Pepperoncini	$2.95
Anchovies	$3.95
Side Of Sauteed Chicken	$8.95
Side Of Alfredo Sauce	$4.95
Side Of Diavolo Sauce	$4.95
Side Of Mushroom Sauce	$4.95
Side Of De Pomodora Sauce	$4.95
Calzones
Calzone The “Italian turnover pizza” is stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, romano cheese, garlic, and basil.	$18.95
Hot Specialty Subs
Pastrami & Cheese Sub Hot pastrami and mozzarella cheese with mustard & pickles.	$9.95
Meatball Parmigiano Sub Homemade meatballs, marinara sauce, imported cheeses.	$9.95
Sausage Sub Homemade sausage, bell pepper & onions in marinara sauce.	$9.95
Eggplant Parmigiano Sub Mama’s style eggplant baked with mozzarella, imported cheeses, and marinara sauce.	$9.95
Chicken Parmigiano Sub Breaded chicken baked with mozzarella, imported cheeses, and marinara.	$9.95
Cold Specialty Subs
Torpedo Combo Sub Dry salami, mortadella, ham, cotto salami, mozzerella, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, Italian dressing.	$9.95
Vegetarian Torpedo Sub Mozzarella, provolone, cheddar cheese, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Italian dressing, pepperoncini.	$9.95
Turkey & Cheese Sub Lettuce, tomato, onion & Italian dressing.	$9.95
Ham & Cheese Sub Lettuce, tomato, onion & italian dressing.	$9.95
Tuna Salad Sub Lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.	$9.95
Chicken Salad Sub Lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo.	$9.95
Pasta Entrees
Pasta With Marinara Sauce A blend of herbs, spices, and fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce.	$9.95
Pasta With Meat Sauce Sautéed beef, onions, herbs, and tomato sauce.	$9.95
Pasta With Allolio Fresh garlic, oregano, olive oil, imported cheese & parsley.	$9.95
Specialty Pasta Entrees
Pasta With Alfredo A creamy blend of imported cheeses and Mario’s Italian spice mix.	$15.95
Pasta Al Vodka Imported ham, bacon, and cheese in a red cream vodka sauce.	$15.95
Pasta Bolognese Lean beef, mushrooms, basil, fresh garlic and herbs in a spicy tomato sauce.	$15.95
Pasta Al Pesto Fresh basil & garlic sautéed with roasted pine nuts and imported cheeses.	$15.95
Pasta Meat Ball Marinara Our own marinara and a homemade meatball.	$15.95
Pasta With Mushroom Sauce Fresh mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and tomato sauce.	$15.95
Pasta Puttanesca Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheese, anchovies, capers and Kalamata olives with aglio & olio or red sauce.	$15.95
Pasta Sausage Marinara A blend of herbs, spices, fresh garlic in a mild tomato sauce.	$15.95
Pasta Primavera Fresh vegetables, mushrooms, garlic & basil sautéed and tossed with a blend of imported cheeses.	$15.95
Pasta Carbonara Imported ham, bacon, cheese in a cream sauce.	$15.95
Pasta Con Broccoli Fresh broccoli, imported ham, bacon, tomatoes, basil & garlic and imported cheeses.	$15.95
Pasta De Pomodora Fresh basil, garlic, tomatoes, imported cheeses & aglio & olio or red sauce.	$15.95
Stuffed Noodles Entrees
Beef Ravioli	$19.95
Cheese Ravioli	$19.95
Manicotti Noodles stuffed with imported cheese & baked and served over a light bed of angel hair.	$19.95
Baked Mostaccioli Homemade sausage, lean beef, fresh garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, ricotta & imported cheese casserole, with meat sauce.	$19.95
Combo Spaghetti & Ravioli Served with marinara sauce, choice of cheese or beef.	$19.95
Canneloni Noodles stuffed with homemade beef sausage, spinach & imported cheese served over a light bed of angel hair.	$19.95
Baked Lasagna Noodles layered with imported cheeses, ground beef, sausage & mozzarella with meat sauce.	$19.95
Old Favorites
Sausage Marsala Sautéed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions & wine, hot or mild, served with spaghetti marinara & 2 pieces of garlic bread.	$21.95
Eggplant Parmigiano Eggplant lightly breaded, baked with cheese & marinara sauce, served with spaghetti & two pieces of garlic bread.	$19.95
Poultry Entrees
Chicken Parmigiano With Spaghetti Chicken breast lightly breaded, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.	$19.95
Chicken Alfredo Over Fettuccini Sautéed chicken breast in a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs and spices.	$19.95
Chicken Marsala With Spaghetti Chicken breast sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.	$19.95
Chicken Cacciatore Over Fettuccini Chicken breast sautéed with of red & green peppers, onion, mushrooms & wine in a red sauce.	$19.95
Chicken Piccata With Spaghetti Chicken breast sautéed with capers, white wine, lemon and a touch of garlic.	$19.95
Chicken Primavera Over Fettuccini Chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables, basil, garlic & imported cheeses, aglio & olio style.	$19.95
Chicken Lemon Served With Spaghetti Marinara Chicken breast sautéed with white wine, lemon & garlic sauce.	$19.95
Chicken Liver A La Caruso Over Fettuccini Chicken livers sautéed with mushrooms, red & green peppers, onions, garlic, and wine in a red sauce.	$19.95
Chicken Milanese With Spaghetti Chicken breast lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter.	$19.95
Chicken De Pomodora Over Fettuccini Boneless chicken, fresh basil, garlic, tomato, imported cheese (aglio & olio or red).	$19.95
Veal Entrees
Veal Parmigiano With Spaghetti Marinara Lightly breaded veal, baked with cheese and marinara sauce.	$21.95
Veal Milanese With Spaghetti Marinara Thinly sliced tender veal lightly breaded and sautéed in garlic butter.	$21.95
Veal Marsala With Spaghetti Sautéed with marsala wine and mushrooms.	$21.95
Veal Lemon With Spaghetti Veal sautéed with white wine lemon & garlic sauce.	$21.95
Veal Piccata With Spaghetti Sautéed with capers, lemon, white wine and a touch of garlic.	$21.95
Veal Cacciatore Over Spaghetti	$21.95
Saltimbocca With Spaghetti Thinly sliced tender veal topped with rosemary, prosciutto & provolone sautéed with white wine.	$21.95
Seafood Entrees
Blue Shell Mussels Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.	$21.95
Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Sautéed with garlic, lemon & wine. Imported cheeses. Served on a bed of linguine.	$21.95
Calamari & Linguini Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce. Mild, medium or hot.	$21.95
Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo Sautéed in wine and tomato sauce. Served on a bed of linguine. Mild, medium or hot.	$21.95
Steamed Clams Marinara	$21.95
Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo In a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices. Served on a bed of linguine.	$21.95
Lobster & Crab Cannelloni Pasta stuffed with lobster & crab topped with white sherry shrimp sauce over a bed of linguini.	$21.95
Jumbo Shrimp Pesto Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts. Served on a bed of linguine.	$21.95
Fish & Chips Beer battered cod served with french fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce.	$19.95
Clam Sauce & Linguini Tender clams, fresh garlic, white wine and herbs served red, white or aglio & olio style.	$21.95
House Special Cioppino Lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, whitefish and calamari simmered with fresh garlic, white wine and tomato sauce (mild, medium or hot) served over a bed of linguine. Includes two pieces of garlic bread.	$37.95
House Special Osso Bucco 20oz. Pork Shank Simmered in a Light Brown Sauce, Served with Vegetables, Fettuccini and Pieces of Garlic Bread	$31.95
Seafood Specialty Entrees
Mussels Marinara Blue shell mussels in shell simmered with garlic, herbs and white wine served over linguine in an aglio & olio or red sauce. Mild, medium or hot.	$24.95
Clams Marinara Manilla clams in shell simmered with garlic, herbs and white wine served over linguine in an aglio & olio or red sauce. Mild, medium or hot.	$24.95
Blue Shell Mussels Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot. Red or clear.	$24.95
Calamari Tender Squid & Linguini Tender squid simmered in a wine and tomato sauce. Mild, medium, or hot.	$24.95
Steamed Clams Marinara Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot.	$24.95
Steamed Clams Clear Sautéed with garlic & herbs, served over a bed of linguini, mild or hot.	$24.95
Lobster & Crab Canneloni Pasta stuffed with lobster & crab topped with white sherry shrimp sauce over a bed of linguini.	$24.95
5 Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Sautéed with garlic, lemon & wine. Imported cheeses. Served on a bed of linguine.	$24.95
5 Jumbo Shrimp Diavolo Sautéed in wine and tomato sauce. Served on a bed of linguine. Mild, medium or hot.	$24.95
5 Jumbo Shrimp Alfredo In a creamy blend of imported cheeses, herbs & spices. Served on a bed of linguine.	$24.95
5 Jumbo Shrimp Pesto Fresh basil & garlic sauce with roasted pine nuts. Served on a bed of linguine.	$24.95
Three Pieces Of Fish & Chips Beer-battered cod served with french fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce.	$19.95
Clam Sauce & Linguini Tender clams, fresh garlic, white wine and herbs served red, white or allolio style.	$21.95
Cioppino House Special Lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, whitefish, and calamari simmered with fresh garlic, white wine and tomato sauce (mild, medium, or hot) served over a bed of linguine. Includes two pieces of garlic bread.	$37.95
Osso Bucco House Special 20oz. Pork shank simmered in a light brown sauce, served with vegetables, fettuccini, and pieces of garlic bread.	$31.95
Kids Plates
Kid’s Spaghetti Marinara	$8.95
Kid’s Penne Marinara	$8.95
Kid’s Spaghetti Butter	$8.95
Kid’s Penne Butter	$8.95
Kid’s Macaroni & Cheese	$8.95
Kid’s Chicken Strips & Fries	$8.95
Kid’s Cheese Pizza	$8.95
Kid’s Pepperoni Pizza	$8.95
Children’s Beverage	$2.89
Delicious Desserts
Carrot Cake Three layers of super moist spiced carrot cake loaded with carrots and pecans. Traditional cream cheese icing decorated with pecans. You better save room!	$6.95
Lemon Cheesecake This cheesecake is a combination of smooth creamy sweet cheese with a hint of zingy lemon. Perfectly topped with rich whipped cream.	$6.95
Traditional New York One of the best cheesecakes you’ll ever have. The rich and creamy texture is absolutely satisfying. Enjoy hints of almonds and spice as you savor every bite.	$6.95
Cool Mint Chip Oreo crust packed with premium cool & minty mint chip ice cream. Rich homemade fudge on top makes this the perfect after dinner mint!	$6.95
Cannoli Reminiscent of Old World Sicily, Mario’s famous Cannoli, with their thin crispy shells and sweet ricotta filling are simply delicious.	$6.95
Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Three layers of super moist dark chocolate cake with rich chocolate fudge icing. A chocolate lover delight!	$6.95
Oreo Fudge Loaded with whole oreo and ribbons of thick homemade fudge. A crust of crushed Oreos. Topped with crushed Oreos and fudge. Better order a tall milk to go with this!	$6.95
Tiramisu Creamy Mascarpone cheese with Disaronno Italian Liqueur. Layered with fluffy lady fingers soaked in rich espresso and more Disaronno Italian Liqueur. Very traditional. Molto Bene!	$6.95
Italian Spumoni Hand-packed marbling of premium ice cream featuring fruity Spumoni, real pistachio nut, and rich Dutch chocolate. Perfectly decorated with rich whipped cream.	$5.95
Beverages
Raspberry Tea	$3.49
Iced Tea	$3.49
Orange Juice	$3.49
Apple Juice	$3.49
Milk	$3.49
Chocolate Milk	$3.49
Arnold Palmer	$3.49
Pink Lemonade	$3.49
Root Beer	$3.49
Cranberry	$3.49
Pellegrino	$4.25
Soda	$2.89

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Kirk SINCLAIR

Great Italian restaurant to put on your places to eat. Definitely a return visit. Huge menu with good specials. Served with fresh garlic Bread. Cannolis top off your meal! Sorry devoured those before a picture could be taken but trust me. Best we’ve had.

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Will Knudson

Mario’s is one of our go to spots. Casual, but the menu is robust. Always good service, and you can’t beat the $5 glass of house red.

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yuval

You ask why 3 stars overall when food, service and atmosphere are 4 stars each? Well, here it is: I like the place and we go often. BUT, pizza needs improvement – taste like someone baked a freezer pizza and didn’t take the time to make it attractive 🙁 the Chicken Parmesan is good (my favorite) BUT, a small portion is $17.95 while the regular is $19.95. The small is half the size and should be like the rest of the menu: whatever is half size is also half the price. Every time I fall into this rabbit hole and feel I was manipulated. 🙁 Yet, I love the Chianti!! The menu is rich and certainly a place to visit.

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jason h

Fast service. Just funny how they have this big sign out front saying they support veterans, but do not even offer a 5% discount. When we asked we received a quick “oh, no”.

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Charles Murphy

Telephone Ordered a “large lasagna & small salad.” Upon arrival @ very busy Mario’s,Citrus Center, was told by 2 young men @ front counter, that the order didn’t exist. I was asked to show which Mario’s I called. (They called Indio store , no order there.) I was asked if I would wait for a new order. I agreed but asked for Mgr. The young man replied “ I guess that would be me”

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Courtney Schmidt-Anderson

Our server was very sweet. Wine pours were huge as were the portions of food. We could have easily shared two entrees amongst the four of us. Food was ok. Not the best Italian food I’ve ever had but not the worst.

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Margo Devlin

I was late meeting my friend. The waitress was so nice and attentive, even though it was late. The meatballs, my friend ordered – to die for! Wish I had ordered them! Next time!

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Alan Guillen

Second time here. The ahi tuna Caesar salad was clutch for being an Italian joint.

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RJ Saldana

Excellent food, friendly and efficient staff, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. One of my favorite local spots for lunch , dinner, or takeout! Have to try it if you’ve never been, don’t miss out!

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Carene Riale

They were very busy the day we went in, but they were mostly very attentive. They did not have any horseradish or cocktail sauce for the fish and chips he ordered. Otherwise very nice place to eat

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