Marcello's Pizza & Pasta — Restaurant in Riverside

If you haven’t been to Marcello’s on Blaine Street, you’re seriously missing out on some of the best pizza in town. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted like family—the owners and staff are warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s the kind of place where they remember your name and your favorite order, making every visit feel special.

Now, let’s talk about the food—because WOW. Marcello’s doesn’t just serve pizza; they craft it. The dough is perfectly crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, baked to perfection in their ovens. The sauce is rich, flavorful, and clearly made from scratch, with just the right balance of sweetness and acidity. And the toppings? Unbelievably fresh. You can taste the quality in every bite, from the creamy mozzarella to the hand-cut vegetables and premium meats.

Beyond the pizza, their menu is packed with incredible options. The garlic knots? Buttery, garlicky perfection. The pasta dishes? Just as impressive, with homemade sauces that rival any Italian restaurant. And don’t even get me started on their desserts—if you see their tiramisu on the menu, order it immediately.

Marcello’s isn’t just a pizza spot; it’s an experience. The food is top-tier, the ingredients are fresh and high-quality, and the people behind it all genuinely care about their customers. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice or sitting down for a full meal, you’ll leave happy and already planning your next visit.

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We've been getting Marcello's since I was a kid. This place has been around for years and years,and I am a weekly customer, so my review may be a little biased. Here's why I choose Marcello's over the competition:

-Taste: There's something about their pizza that just hits the spot every time for me. The dough is chewy and bready which I love. The sauce is great is on point, which I can't say about alot of other places close by, who's sauce taste like spaghetti sauce which just throws a pizza way off. And overall, their quality is incredibly consistent.

-Customer Service: This is a major point for me. I'd rather an alright pizza and great service than the other way around. I can thankfully say that in my experience Marcello's has gone above and beyond to make us happy customers. For instance: we ordered the BBQ chicken pizza, nor knowing that it comes with bacon on it. When we discovered it had bacon and called them about it, they didn't hesitate to make us a new one immediately. Some places might argue that they weren't in fault; Marcello's could have definitely said that and been correct, but they didn't! That to me is the definition of customer satisfaction and there are not many businesses that dedicated to making and keeping customers.

This may not be the place to go to for some unique "cactus fruit pizza" or something adventurous. But if you want a consistent and solid pizza with guys and gals who stand by their pie, you won't go wrong...

Have been going to this place with my boyfriend for a couple months now so we are definitely regulars with how frequent we order food from here. We have noticed that they are always leaving an item or two out of our bag like the salads that come with the dinner pastas. This happens often but we’ve never said anything. Last night they forgot our cheesecake that we ordered with our dinner so my boyfriend walked back to get it. He told me that the main guy behind the counter (not sure if he is the manager or was in charge last night but he is there all the time) was extremely rude to him and said that WE need to check our bag as if it was our fault that he forgot to put our food in our bag. Ok so with the amount of times we go there and how much money we spend you would think he would have better customer service skills at least to the regulars but he did not at all. We aren’t going to be ordering food from here anymore after that. The food is okay, nothing great or amazing so it’s no loss for us. Sometimes the garlic bread is super soft like it was never toasted at all. Marcellos just lost some good customers though. Also, I want to point out that half the workers don’t wear masks which is concerning because they are touching and handling our food...