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| - I should split this review into two: Patio (4 Star!) and The Rest. I seldom come to this area, so it was nice to see that Markville Mall has classed it up so much!
Our family reservation was for 6pm, but my parents and I were there earlier. My dad, who LOVES the sun, noticed the patio and so we decided to have some drinks and wait for the rest of the crew. The patio is basic, but it is so lovely because the sun always faces you. My dad had a Ceasar (comes in a HUGE glass) and my mom and I had a glass of Pinot. It was great.
Then, it was time to go inside and have dinner. That's when things took a downturn. By no means do you go to East Side Mario's for authentic Italian. The food here is cheesy, and bland. Any pasta dish here is smothered in cream. Forget about anything being Al Dente. My dad ordered a steak, rare, but it came completely cooked. I mean, sure, you don't come here for steak, but at least make it decent.
Our waitress was an old hag. Sorry to say this, but she just looked tired to be serving our huge family of 20. I would see it as big bucks. She started off by telling us how we should order our appetizers, instead of us telling her what we wanted. I shared a Medium Pizza with my aunt, and while it was good, it wasn't out of this world.
If I were ever in the area, I would definitely come for the patio, drinks, and a light bite. I am sure you can get a better tasting meal elsewhere.
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