Mario’s Pizzeria is a Long Island icon. 35 years ago, the first Mario’s Pizzeria opened in Oyster Bay. Since then, it’s expanded to six additional locations throughout Long Island in Syosset, Plainview, Seaford, Westbury, East Northport, and Great Neck. Mario’s in Great Neck is located on Great Neck Road, just across from the Waldbaum’s shopping center. I wouldn’t call it the “neighborhood pizza joint” (that title falls distinctly to Gino’s) nor would I call it an “Italian restaurant” (I’ve probably have to give that to Oevo). I think the best way to summarize it is that it falls squarely in the middle. One thing that Mario’s has a lot of is coupons. If you look at the back of your Waldbaum’s receipt, in your Valpak, in your Square Deals book, or anywhere else you find coupons, chances are you’ll find one for Mario’s. In my case, I happened to have a coupon for a free baked Ziti with purchase of a pizza. I ordered the special pizza with Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Mushroom, Green Peppers, Onions, Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella and Romano Cheese. It was not cheap at $20, but the ziti made the price a little easier to swallow. Wanting to…
