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Mario's Wine Bar & European Bistro


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4.5 of 5 stars 14 ratings
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#7 of 130 restaurants in Gainesville
  • Cuisines: European, German, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas, Central European, Eclectic, International, Wine Bar
  • Address: 2441 NW 43rd Street - Thornebrook Village, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • Phone:  352 375 4420

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5 of 5 stars
gatorfan29   1 contribution
Gainesville Florida
Sep 3, 2009

I have been to Mario's several times, and every time, I have enjoyed the quaility of the food immensely! The fresh baked bread is to die for. It is an excellent place for an inimate dinner, very reasonably priced bottle of wine, tasty meat, cheese and fruit plate! Everything is created fresh upon your order. It is a small menu.... more

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4 of 5 stars
MrsTRBE   12 contributions
Gainesville, FL
May 9, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

This is one of the few places in Gainesville where patio seating does not mean sidewalk seating. The restaurant is located in the interior of the Thornebrook Villiage Shopping center, but in no way feels as if you are eating in a mall. It is actually quite tranquil. The wooden patio is surrounded by potted plants and trees and the... more

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5 of 5 stars
WhyMeWhyMe   1 contribution
WhyMeWhyMe
Dec 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I was just introduced to Mario's Bistro during a Work Lunch. The Food was excellent, the porch was really a wonderful place to eat. I will defiantly be back. It's so had to find a place in Gainesville where the food is actually made to order and not prepackaged and reheated. more

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4 of 5 stars
gainesvillepicurian   3 contributions
gainesvillepicurian
Dec 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Although the food will keep you coming back its atmosphere that makes Mario's worth a visit. Tucked back in thornbrook village you find a pleasant pedestrian based plaza unlike any other in Gainesville. This is particularly nice since so many of our better restaurants are downtown where parking can be annoying. It's also a great place for lunch. Here is... more

Very nice
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5 of 5 stars
elsalawy   7 contributions
Gainesville, FL
Oct 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

One of my favorite places in Gainesville, FL. Food is excellent, with generous portions. Excellent wine selection, with hard to find, and unusal wines. more

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Aug 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

great outdoor seating and tapas menu. more

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4 of 5 stars
djb1gator   32 contributions
Gainesville, Florida
May 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

When the weather is pleasant and you're looking for casual, open air dining with decent wines and/or beers, Mario's is a great choice. Although there are a few tables inside, it's really all about the patio. Located in the interior courtyard of Thornebrook Village and shielded from streets and parking, the atmosphere is serene. We've been three times in the... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Apr 22, 2008

Tucked away in Thornebrooke, this feels like a nice little escape from Gainesville proper. It's more about the wine than the food, but with "wine bar" in its name, I should have expected as much. Great atmosphere, should convert to fresher ingredients, but nice wine selection and friendly waitstaff. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Feb 5, 2008

Small menu... I appreciate not having to read a book to choose a meal. Great wine list and good beers. The food was very good, I would definitely go back and try more! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 2, 2008

Hard to find, but great! I had the chicken panini and rosemary potatoes! more

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Mario's Wine Bar & European Bistro Address

2441 NW 43rd Street - Thornebrook Village, Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel: 352 375 4420
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.