Located in the heart of Andrews, North Carolina, Mariolinos Italian Cuisine serves as a welcoming destination for those seeking authentic flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Situated at 14048 US-19, our restaurant has become a local staple for residents and travelers alike who appreciate the timeless traditions of Italian cooking. We believe that great food is the foundation of every memorable gathering, and we strive to provide an experience that feels like a home-cooked meal shared among friends and family.
Our approach to dining is rooted in simplicity and quality. We understand that the essence of Italian cuisine lies in the integrity of the ingredients and the care taken during preparation. Whether you are stopping by for a casual lunch or planning a relaxed dinner, our team is dedicated to ensuring that every guest feels comfortable and well-cared for. The ambiance of our dining room is designed to reflect the rustic charm of Italy, offering a peaceful escape from the bustle of daily life while maintaining a friendly, neighborhood feel.
At Mariolinos, we take pride in being part of the Andrews community. We recognize that a restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it is a space where stories are shared, celebrations are held, and connections are made. By focusing on consistent quality and genuine hospitality, we aim to contribute positively to the local culinary landscape. Our doors are open to anyone looking to enjoy a hearty meal prepared with passion and respect for classic culinary techniques.
What Makes Our Dining Experience Special
Authentic Culinary Traditions: We focus on the foundational elements of Italian cooking, emphasizing balanced flavors and traditional preparation methods that highlight the natural quality of our ingredients.
Welcoming Atmosphere: Our restaurant is designed to be a comfortable space for everyone, whether you are dining solo, with a partner, or bringing the whole family for a weekend outing.
Commitment to Hospitality: We believe that excellent service is just as important as the food on the plate, and our staff works diligently to create a friendly environment for every guest who walks through our doors.
Local Convenience: Conveniently located on US-19 in Andrews, we provide an accessible spot for locals and visitors traveling through the region to enjoy a satisfying meal without the need for complex arrangements.
The philosophy behind our kitchen is straightforward: we want to provide food that brings people together. We avoid unnecessary complications, preferring to let the quality of our dishes speak for themselves. From the moment you arrive at our location in Andrews, our goal is to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience that encourages you to slow down, relax, and savor your time with us. We understand the value of a good meal and the importance of a space where you can truly unwind.
As we continue to serve the Andrews community, we remain focused on maintaining the standards that our guests have come to expect. We are grateful for the support of our regular patrons and always look forward to welcoming new faces to our tables. Whether you are a long-time resident of North Carolina or just passing through the beautiful mountain region, we invite you to visit us at 14048 US-19. We look forward to sharing our passion for Italian-inspired cuisine with you and hope that your visit to Mariolinos is a highlight of your day.
Thank you for considering us for your next meal. We are constantly striving to improve our service and ensure that every interaction reflects our dedication to our craft. We believe that the best meals are those shared in good company, and we are honored to be the setting for your dining experiences. We hope to see you soon at Mariolinos Italian Cuisine, where the tradition of good food and warm hospitality remains our highest priority.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Private dining room
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Usually plenty of parking
Menus
Photos
Reviews Mariolinos Italian Cuisine
Mark
05-04-2026
The food was mediocre the prices are very high. the Quality was ok .the quantity of the food is very small not actually enough for an adult I ordered a meatlovers calzone mozzarella,ricotta, pepperoni,sausage , bacon and ham .you could … More
Michael,Tracie, Bernie & Gizmo
05-04-2026
Incredible place all scratch made. From pasta, to homemade proof and baked breads to dressings.
Waiter JSaid was great 👍?
I had Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo but with angel hair and Wife had Tour of Italy 🇮🇹.
Everything was incredible.
Highly recommended 👌 👍.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Robbie E
05-04-2026
I stumbled onto this restaurant while working in the area. Now every time I'm in Andrew's or Murphy I will eat here. They are authentic Italian food. Better than what I have had in Italy itself. The Alfredo is absolutely the best I have ever had. I very much recommend this restaurant. More
Bullet
05-04-2026
Everything was Excellent! It really was. We were heading home after 3 days in the Smokies, it was lunchtime and we saw a sign for Mariolino's. The restaurant was totally clean with a wonderful Italian atmosphere, service was so fast it was … More
Jensen Beaty
05-04-2026
Awesome little Italian restaurant! They have done a great job on the interior and vibe of the restaurant. I got the cheese steak special which was fantastic. They offer chips, sweet potato fries, or crinkle cut fries for a side. The fries where crispy and golden. All in all a great place to stop! More
Robert Clinton
05-04-2026
They were playing lounge music covers of popular songs from the 80s and 90s which for us was like a fun cherry on top of an exceptional experience. More
Robbin Hall
05-04-2026
Absolutely the best Italian food I have ever had! We found this place on the way to our train ride a few minutes away and were not disappointed. If you are in this area, please go and check them out. Amazing!!! More
Michael,Tracie, Bernie & Gizmo
05-04-2026
Incredible place all scratch made. From pasta, to homemade proof and baked breads to dressings. … More
Wendy Cullum
05-04-2026
First time visit
Server was pleasant & helpful
Our food choices were served hot & both were delicious More
Christian Sieg
05-04-2026
Wonderful place! Clean, friendly, and surprisingly good food. The waiter explained that 2 of the cooks in the kitchen are actually trained chefs from Cancun, who make the pizza dough and marinara sauce fresh each day. Well it certainly tastes that way! We have a new favorite place to eat. Loved it. More
Dustin D
05-04-2026
Quite a nice surprise. I was hungry and not expecting much when I pulled in off the road to a gas station strip mall with an Italian restaurant on the end. I would have been happy with the normal Gondolier type food but this place pretty … More
Lori Seaborg
05-04-2026
If you haven’t visited in a while, try them again. We’ve gone three times over this Summer, and the food is consistently good! We enjoy the Grilled Chicken salad and all of their pizzas. The pizza has a nice crust, which we prefer. The wait staff is wonderful! The only thing I would change is that the kitchen staff’s music each time we’ve visited is loud and clashes with the dining music.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Reservation
Reservations not required
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Booth seating
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Jordan Dunton
05-04-2026
This quiet little Italian restaurant off Highway 74/129 is as charming as it is delicious. The wait staff were attentive, kind and knowledgeable. We got the Pizza Rolls & Little Italy, everything was hot and flavorful. The bread was … More
Guy Vandermire
05-04-2026
My partner took me here a few months back for both our first times and we were blown away then and then we picked up a pizza to go once between then and now and we just got our minds and stomachs blown again. (Around 5pm on 12/07/24) This place is the real deal right in the middle of "say what you will about the place, it is what it is" Andrews NC. When you open the huge yet smoothly swinging hard wood door to the place you are transported from small town USA to a quaint little restaurant in the Italian countryside. We ordered the pan crust with pepperoni this time because they didn't have any Sicialian crust left. Boy was that a warm stroke of fate as it is now our favorite. It is better than the Sicilian but is cut into larger pieces instead of smaller square ones. So if you have a large party order the Sicilian but if it is just a few of you and you are hungry as a buzzard during a snowstorm choose the pan. The photos will explain it all so there is no need for me to embellish. It should be obvious to anyone who views them that this is the best pizzeria in the tri state area. It is in fact one of the best I have ever visited and I used to travel for a living and have lived in several major US cities. Our server Esteban (pictured here) was a gentleman and very professional. I would also like to add that when I first sat down I felt that the light hanging above our corner booth was too bright for me as my eyes were a bit sensitive this morning so I unscrewed the bulb and then one waiter who was very tall and muscular came and asked what was wrong and it made me a bit nervous but then a second later someone came back to our table and replaced the bulb with a softer one and that made me realize that (even tho I had dug myself a bit deeper into the doghouse with my dining partner) the tall gentleman was just being nice and that everyone here is very professional and really flexes to give proper customer service. On our way out I shook the hand of the tall, well built gentleman whose name is Said. He is very nice. Our hostess Riley was very sweet too. The whole staff deserves a raise. This place truly is a local treasure. Maybe soon we will even try ordering something besides pizza!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pepperoni Pizza
Meghan Jones
05-04-2026
Pleasant Italian surprise in Andrews! Delicious, legit Italian food. We had calzone, pizza, and a chef’s salad. Everything was fresh and tasty and the portions were rather big. Great value and experience.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pepperoni Pizza, Veggie Calzone, Side Salad
Lisa K
05-04-2026
Don’t judge a book by its cover…..This restaurant is stunning and has a 100% sanitation rating as of this review. The staff were very professional and attentive even for a carry out order
We ordered two pizzas, pepperoni rolls (these are a must try!) and three cokes.
Pizzas were phenomenal. We ordered the white veggie and meat lovers. So good we forgot to take pictures of our food!!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations not required
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Nate Hale
05-04-2026
I know, this place is in the middle of nowhere, but Mariolinos is a GREAT place to eat. You’ll likely spot many other families from out of town/out of state dining amongst the locals here. My family has lived in this area for 50 years and anytime we are in town, this is the only place we want to go.
Food is great, service is exceptional, and prices are very reasonable for the portion size given.
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
3-4 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Booth seating
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
No kids menu at this location - plan on sharing your generous portion of food with the kiddos.
Savannah Rider
05-04-2026
We are from Florida and come up to North Carolina every year and this establishment will definitely be a place we come back to!! The staff were super nice and checked on us frequently. The food was amazing and came out hot and fresh. Also came out quick!! And the portions are huge, we have left overs for lunch AND dinner the next day!! The atmosphere was nice as well, wasn't too loud even though it was busy. By far the best experience we've had eating out in a while!!!
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Julie Brown
05-04-2026
Great food, the veggies needed a bit more seasoning otherwise a 5, wow! Alfredo sauce was perfect, sticks to the pasta. Margarita was over sweet but wine bottle very reasonable. Bread to die for in house made. Affordable for sure. Definitely a hidden gem. Thank you.
Edit: we went back tonight, food still great, we all tried something different on the menu. The mushroom ravioli was well worth it. Service was less than average today.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Daniel
05-04-2026
Great place to get some delicious Italian food! The service was wonderful! Highly recommend it when you’re in the area!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Wait time
No wait
B Mac
05-04-2026
Wow, this was some of, if not the best Italian food I’ve had.
The manager was on top of it. Service was great. The little Italy was excellent. I substituted my regular shrimp scampi noodles for the special pappardelle noodles and omg! It was awesome. Such flavor and great consistency.
The chicken parm was perfectly cooked and I just could go on and on.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Reviews Mariolinos Italian Cuisine