Marios Cafe — Restaurant in London

This is certainly a Kentish Town institution. Terriffic authentic food, plenty of Veg options. Lively atmosphere, many regulars. Mario does everything himself. Recommend sausage pasta, and the arancino. You won't be disappointed with the fry up, but there is plenty to choose from. We make it there at least once a week. Previously Nov 21....Been to Mario's a few times recently and every time has been fun. Relaxed, informal. Whether you want a fry-up, or some home cooked Italian, you will love it. Try the spicy sausage pasta, or the aubergine, and his bolognese is delicious. Local artists often have exhibit their work, always worth thaking a look. Previously, June 2021... Mario has returned Wed to Saturday. Very friendly and happy service. Very popular with locals. Breakfast goes all day, and there are a few specials. Mario's pasta and sauces are all home made. He, and his family have been here since the 1950's so have stood the test of time. Small, intimate,...

Mario's Cafe is an institution. The food is excellent, a mix of British breakfast and Italian staples. The ingredients are good quality and the dishes well made. Mario himself is the best thing about the place, a friendly, helpful, cheery man who goes out of his way to accommodate everyone who comes through the door. Do you want any extras with your meal? No problem! It's as if you are a guest in his home. There are regular customers, unsurprising given the atmosphere, and around breakfast/brunch time it can get fairly busy. If you manage to get in though it is absolutely worth it. Places like this make a mockery of the "unfriendly London"...

Tiny "caff" serving English breakfasts and Italian dishes. Very strong neighbourhood feel - everybody seems to know everybody else - and Mario is a very congenial host. Good food and actually more importantly (because it's such a rarity these days) lots of character.

Apparently in its former incarnation when Mario's Dad Tony ran it in the 50s this was one of the first places to have an espresso machine in the UK - that Italian coffee tradition has been kept up, but served without any fuss. There's a great video on the website wherein Mario gives his opinions on overly complex barista practices and says, quite rightly, "Just make the...