Mario's Place Menu

Welcome to Mario's Place, a hidden gem of Italian cuisine located at 3646 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA. Here, every dish tells a story, starting from the exquisite Primi that includes crispy Arancini and flavorful Calamaretti Fritti. Each plate bursts with freshness and authenticity, inviting you to savor the rich culinary landscape of Italy.

Complement your meal with delightful side orders like Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Broccolini, designed to elevate your dining experience. Don’t miss out on their carefully curated Cheese Selection, featuring some of the finest Italian cheeses, including Taleggio and Roquefort, perfect for sharing.

Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a family gathering, the ambiance and service at Mario's will leave you longing for your next visit.

PRIMI/FIRST COURSE

• Arancini Crisp Spheres of Saffron Risotto

  with mozzarella centers

  US$14.00

• Calamaretti Fritti

  with tomato-basil vinaigrette

  US$18.00

• Carpaccio of Beef

  thinly sliced raw Angus beef hammered flat with wild arugula, slivers of Grana cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

  US$18.00

SALADS

• Boschetto Salad

  with wild arugula, truffled Pecorino Toscano, roasted locally grown beets, marcona almonds & balsamic vinaigrette

  US$14.00

• Classic Caesar Salad

  with romaine hearts, croutons & Parmigiano

  US$10.50

• Leone Salad

  with field greens, roasted red bell peppers, Drake's Farmstead goat cheese, pinenuts & balsamic-extra virgin olive oil

  US$17.50

• Smoked Salmon & Mascarpone Terrine

  with field greens, herb sauce & toasted Ciabatta crostini

  US$12.00

PIZZAS FROM OUR WOOD BURNING OVEN

• Margherita Pizza

  with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, dried oregano & fresh basil

  US$17.00

• Marinara Pizza

  no cheese,with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

  US$15.00

• Salciccia e Cavolfiore Pizza

  pork-fennel sausage, sautéed Cauliflower with garlic & red pepper, San Marzano tomatoes & fresh mozzarella

  US$19.00

• Diavola Pizza

  Soppressata Salami, Calabrian Chiles, fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes

  US$19.00

PASTA & RISOTTO

• Bucatini Amatriciana

  long hose-shaped pasta with sauce of tomato, red onion, garlic, red chill& La Quercia guanciale, pecorino Romano

  US$26.00

• Linguini Checca

  with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic & Drake's Farmstead goat cheese

  US$23.00

• Penne Rigate

  with oxtail-Chianti ragu (rich, earthy, rustic)

  US$29.00

• Risotto di Agrumi

  (Citrus)

  US$24.00

• Risotto of Porcini Mushrooms

  with fresh thyme

  US$27.00

• Spaghetti Bolognese

  classic meat sauce, Parmigiano

  US$27.00

• Wild Mushroom Ravioli

  with Cream Sauce of local organic Shitakes

  US$28.00

• Mezzelune

  (half-moons) filled with roasted buttemut squash with amaretti & nutmeg, sage butter, & shaved parmigiano

  US$26.00

MAIN COURSE

• Loch Etive Steelhead Salmon

  with Blood Orange citronette, sauteed baby kale, red onions and local organic shiitake mushrooms, topped with petite salad of micro greens, radish & citrus

  US$39.00

• Spicy Pan-Roasted Shelton Farm's Free Range Chicken Breast "Diavola"

  with "Insalata" of whole grain farro, cucumber, red onions, tomato and parsley & smoked paprika lemon jus

  US$28.00

• Grilled Revier Ranch Angus Beef Tenderloin

  with caramelized red onions, 15-year-old balsamico, herbed extra virgin olive oil & pommes frites

  US$52.00

SIDE ORDERS

• Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

  with garlic and rosemary and extra virgin olive oil

  US$6.00

• Broccolini

  with garlic, red chili & extra virgin olive oil

  US$8.75

• "Insalata di Farro"

  whole grain heirloom wheatberry with cucumber, red onion, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, lemon

  US$7.50

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar

  (2 oz each)

  US$5.00

DESSERTS

• Coconut Panna Cotta

  with confit of pineapple & vanilla bean and mango coulis

  US$9.50

• Caramel Budino

  with crème fraiche & fleur de sel

  US$9.50

• Tiramisu

  ' lady finger cookies soaked with espresso, layered with Mascarpone & Zabaglione topped off with bitter-sweet chocolate

  US$9.50

• Cheesecake

  our Nonna's recipe with blueberry compote

  US$9.50

• Warm Valrhona "Manjari" Chocolate-Polenta Cake

  (+15 minutes) with preserved Marasca cherries

  US$9.50

• Italian "Kit-Kat" Bars

  Crunchy hazelnut milk chocolate topped with chocolate mousse and dark chocolate powder (3 pieces)

  US$9.50

CHEESE SELECTION

• Alta Langa "La Tur"

  creamy, tangy, soft blend of goat, cow & sheep milk from Piemonte

• Beemster Gouda "XO"

  cow's milk, toffee-like color & flavor, very firm complex texture & flavor

• Pecorino Toscano

  aged, crumbly Sheep's milk cheese from Tuscany

• Taleggio

  soft & creamy, nutty flavor moderate strength, elegant, silky texture, cow's milk cheese from Lombardia

• Roquefort

  Tangy, crumbly, complex blue cheese from raw sheep's milk from France