East Side Mario's Pickering

The Italian dining experience here isn't the highest quality—it's quite basic—but it definitely beats cooking at home. They've changed the salad service; instead of a shared bowl, they now serve individual portions, which means the dressing isn't mixed in quite the same way as before.

On a positive note, the staff were very friendly and efficient, and our order was taken quickly. Our food and drinks came out promptly, but sadly, the quality of the food did not meet our expectations based on previous visits. My veal parmesan was overcooked, freezer-burned, and deep-fried. The penne was not cooked al dente; it was gritty rather than crunchy. The tomato sauce was overly seasoned with basil, overpowering the flavor of the tomatoes. Although the other dishes were acceptable, they were not particularly memorable. The garden salad was a disappointment as well; it was too wet because the lettuce hadn't been spun dry, leaving it a soggy mess. If it weren't for the attentive wait staff, I would have given East Side Mario's just one star.

Everything was really good! We had fettuccine Alfredo with chicken ! Delicious! As usual the salad and bread so fresh, highly recommend!

Food good Value good. Which is why I go. But this time the waiter was no where to be found. Not the normal

Sweet waitress. But understaffed restaurant. Food was mediocre at best…all Portions and not exactly hot considering the wait to get it