East Side Mario’s at 14 Trinity Avenue in Fredericton brings welcoming Italian-American comfort food to the table, with pasta, pizza, chicken entrées, soups, salads and desserts. Italian sodas, iced teas, cocktails, sangria, beer and wine provide refreshing pairings for everything from a quick lunch to a relaxed family dinner.
Signature choices include Chicken Parmigiana and Linguine Chicken Tetrazzini, while Cheese Cappelletti is identified as a restaurant favourite. Creamy sauces, savoury meats, roasted vegetables and fresh bruschetta create satisfying contrasts in flavour and texture. These familiar dishes offer approachable comfort with enough variety for mixed tastes.
Many lunch selections cost CA$14.99, offering appealing value alongside garlic homeloaf; Mario’s Famous Trio adds all-you-can-eat soup, salad and bread. Vegetarian cappelletti and garden salads broaden the choices, while Seafood Linguine in light tomato broth offers a lighter alternative to creamy pasta. Gluten-friendly options are available, although shared kitchens mean cross-contact is possible. Mini Marios meals include a drink and dessert for younger diners. Best suited to lunch, dinner and group gatherings, the menu focuses on hearty meals rather than breakfast, with family takeout bundles adding convenience.
Menu Highlights
Linguine Chicken Tetrazzini: Seasoned chicken, roasted mushrooms and fresh bruschetta meet silky Alfredo sauce. This signature pasta balances creamy richness with bright tomato flavour.
Cheese Cappelletti: Tender cheese-filled pasta comes coated in rich rosé sauce. Its creamy, comforting character makes it an established menu favourite.
Sausage & Peppers Penne: Spicy Italian sausage and roasted peppers mingle with lively arrabbiata sauce. This signature dish stands out for its bold heat and savoury depth.
Double-Bacon Carbonara: Linguine, Alfredo sauce, crispy bacon and green onions deliver creamy texture with smoky crunch. It is an appealing choice for bacon lovers.
Seafood Linguine: Shrimp, mussels and scallops simmer in a light tomato broth. The combination offers seafood variety without a heavy cream sauce.
Lunch Za: Four pizza slices combine tomato sauce, mozzarella and two chosen toppings, with soup, salad or fries alongside. Customisation makes it a versatile lunchtime choice.
Mushrooms sautéed with garlic and simmered with Alfredo sauce with a hint of balsamic. Topped with arugula and tangy balsamic glaze alongside a herb butter drizzled crispy seasoned chicken. Finish your meal with a mini oreo cheesecake.
Enjoy Mario's Junior Chicken Parmigiana, alongside our made in-house 12 Layer Lasagna and NEW Five Cheese Cannelloni. Finish your meal with a mini oreo cheesecake.
Lotsa rich rosé sauce. An ESM favourite. Finish your meal with a mini oreo cheesecake.
Made in-house, our Cannelloni is stuffed with five cheeses, loaded with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce and topped with Provolone and bruschetta. Finish your meal with a mini oreo cheesecake.
Hand-breaded Chicken Parmigiana made fresh daily. Served with loads of spaghetti and Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce. Finish your meal with a mini oreo cheesecake.
Deep-fried pizza dough tossed in garlic and Parmesan Romano. The perfect vessel for Mario's signature tomato sauce. (Serves 4)
Pizza dough brushed with garlic and baked with cheesy pizza mozzarella. Served with Donair sauce.
A stack of deep-fried and delicious, batons of cheesy goodness served with your choice of Mario's Signature Tomato or spicy Arrabbiata sauce.
Strips of lightly seasoned fried calamari served with Mario's Signature Tomato and Pesto Aioli.
Crisp strips of calamari, drizzled with tomato broth and topped with onion, garlic, red and green peppers and a hot cherry bomb. BOOM!
Oven-baked spinach dip now with even more cheese, topped with house-made tomato basil bruschetta and served with a garlic twist for dipping.
Drums and flats, served with celery and creamy Caesar dip.
A heap of Chardonnay-steamed mussels simmered in a tomato broth infused with fresh garlic, basil and parsley. Two grilled garlic homeloaf wedges let you sop up every savoury drop.
We bake our traditional pizza crust with mozzarella cheese until golden brown and top it with delicious bruschetta mix, goat cheese and fresh arugula. Finished with a balsamic drizzle.
Lightly breaded potato gnocchi fried to golden perfection, sprinkled with Parmesan Romano and Mario's signature spice blend and served with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce and pesto aioli for dipping.
Crisp iceberg lettuce, sliced Roma tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, red onions, black olives and croutons. Tossed with our famous house dressing that guests have been enjoying for over 30 years.
The unbeatable combo of romaine lettuce, bacon pieces and seasoned croutons tossed with our robust and creamy Caesar dressing.
The perfect marriage of chicken broth, mini meatballs, confetti pasta and spinach.
Smooth tomato purée combined with sweet and mellow roasted garlic in a vegetarian broth with hints of basil, fennel and sweet cream.
Creamy Potato Bacon Soup
Seasoned chicken breast, roasted button mushrooms and fresh bruschetta tossed in Alfredo sauce. Now, that's Amore! Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Crispy bacon over linguine with Alfredo sauce, green onions and even more bacon. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
We call it 'Amtrak' for short and you can too! Seasoned chicken breast with fresh peppers, garlic, bacon, roasted button mushrooms and cracked black pepper tossed in our Rosé sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Three bacon-wrapped scallops atop linguine with Alfredo sauce, bacon, green onions and even more scallops. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Lotsa rich rosé sauce. An ESM favourite. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
A cheese lover's dream come true! Fresh pasta, double-stuffed with fontina, ricotta and parmesan cheeses. Tossed in a velvety Alfredo sauce with roma tomatoes, sauteed garlic and wilted arugula. Includes your choice of Soup or Salad and Garlic Hom...
Italian vegetables and bruschetta sautéed in a pesto primavera sauce topped with goat cheese.
One pound of house made lasagna! 12 layers of pizza mozzarella and Parmigano Regiano cheese, rich meaty bolognese, creamy Alfredo, mini meatballs, fresh pasta and Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce.
Spicy Italian sausage and roasted red and green peppers sautéed with our spicy Arrabbiata sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Sautéed shrimp and fresh bruschetta tossed with fettuccine pasta in a creamy garlic Alfredo sauce. Finished with green onions. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Shrimp, mussels and scallops simmered in a light tomato broth. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Creamy Alfredo with roasted garlic, topped with slices of seasoned chicken breast. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Six delizioso meatballs nestled on top of Mario's Signature Tomato sauce. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
1. Pick your Pasta 2. Pick your Sauce 3. Pick your Topping. Includes your choice of Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Cheesy baked penne with rosé
Spaghetti Bolognese
Basil pesto, pizza mozzarella, caramelized onions, goat cheese, fresh arugula and balsamic drizzle.
Topped with bacon, ham, pineapple and hot pepperoncini, taste a lil' heat in every bite!
Pepperoni, crispy bacon and sliced button mushrooms. How about that, eh?
Pepperoni, pepperoni and more pepperoni.
Pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, ham and bacon.
Pizza mozzarella and pepperoni.
Loaded with pepperoni, crispy bacon and sliced button mushrooms.
Create your own pizza on our gluten free cauliflower crust. Topped with tomato and cheese you can create your own masterpiece with our choice of toppings. Please note that our Spicy Italian Sausage contains dairy and wheat.
Hand-breaded Chicken Parmigiana made fresh daily. Served with loads of spaghetti and Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce.
Mario's famous Chicken Parmigiana with a triple sauce twist! Chicken parm topped with cheesy Alfredo sauce and loads of pizza mozzarella served alongside spaghetti tossed in Mario?s Signature Tomato Sauce. Finished with a drizzle of basil pesto ...
Golden brown veal cutlets, topped with Mario's Signature Tomato sauce, loads of pizza mozzarella and baked to perfection. Served with penne and more of Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce.
All of your East Side Mario's faves featuring Mario's Jr. Chicken Parm, classic Fettuccini Alfredo and a ½ pound slice of our house made 12 layer bolognese lasagna.
Two seasoned chicken scallopini simmered with roasted button mushrooms and marinated tomatoes in a spicy tomato broth. Served with roasted Italian vegetables and your choice of side.
Two battered haddock fillets with tartar sauce and fries.
Perfectly seasoned salmon baked to perfection. Served with roasted Italian vegetables and creamy Alfredo pesto bow ties.
Two grilled seasoned chicken scallopini & sautéed shrimp topped with a garlicky butter bruschetta sauce. Served with roasted Italian vegetables and your choice of side.
Crispy chicken tenders served with fries and plum sauce for dipping.
It's Gigantico! Two hand-breaded chicken scallopini, Mario's Signature Tomato sauce and provolone cheese, all served on a soft, toasted baguette.
Two hand-breaded veal scallopini, Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce and provolone cheese, all served on a soft, toasted baguette
Five meatballs stuffed in a toasted baguette topped with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce, and melted provolone cheese. Served with even more sauce for dipping.
Grilled seasoned chicken, bacon, bruschetta, romaine lettuce and pesto aioli on a flour tortilla. Finished on the grill.
Crispy chicken, bacon, bruschetta, romaine lettuce and pesto aioli on a flour tortilla. Finished on the grill.
A cheesy pizza crust sandwich stuffed with grilled marinated chicken breasts, chopped romaine lettuce, sweet bell peppers, house-made bruschetta and drizzled with pesto aioli.
Served with whipped topping and drizzled with caramel sauce.
Oreo cheesecake on an oreo cookie crust.
Creamy cheesecake on a graham crust served with a mixed berry compote.
Semi sweet chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse sit on top of a decadent chocolate sponge cake. Dipped in rich chocolate glaze and white chocolate drizzle.
Moist funfetti sponge cake rolled with a vanilla buttercream. Served with whipped cream and sprinkles!
Try all three mini desserts - perfect for sharing for the ultimate mini indulgence.
Pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese filling then baked with pizza mozzarella and tossed in rosé sauce. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
Served with plum sauce and choice of salad or fries. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
Pick Your Pasta, Select Your Sauce. Includes your choice of drinks and dessert.
Pasta with mozzarella and a creamy Alfredo sauce. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
Comes with Mario's tomato sauce and pizza mozzarella. Then add two free toppings! Includes your choice of drink and dessert.
Blue raspberry lemonade that changes colour as you stir it! Finished with a sprinkle rim and a wand of cotton candy.
Orange slush topped with strawberry pure! Garnished with sour candies!
Comes with a cotton candy magic wand!
Fizzy blue raspberry and sour candy flavoured soda. Comes with two sour keys!
Jolly Rancher Green Apple, but as a delicious soda! Garnished with sour candy.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Soup/Salad and Garlic Homeloaf. Soups: Italian Wedding, Roasted Garlic Tomato or Creamy Potato Bacon. Salads: Garden or Caesar.
Includes Mario's pizza sauce, pizza mozzarella, two free toppings and your choice of soup, salad or fries. 4 Slices.
Seasoned chicken breast, roasted button mushrooms and fresh bruschetta tossed in Alfredo sauce. Now, that’s AMORE!
Crispy bacon over linguine with Alfredo sauce, green onions and even more bacon.
Lotsa rich rosé sauce. An ESM favourite.
Shrimp, mussels and scallops simmered in a light tomato broth.
Spicy Italian sausage and roasted red and green peppers sautéed with our spicy Arrabbiata sauce.
Two bacon-wrapped scallops atop linguine with Alfredo sauce, bacon, green onions and even more scallops.
One battered haddock fillet with tartar sauce and fries. Add a second fillet for 2.00.
The perfect size for lunch. Served with spaghetti in Mario's Signature Tomato sauce and a garlic homeloaf.
Three meatballs stuffed in a toasted baguette topped with Mario's Signature Tomato Sauce, and melted provolone cheese. Served with more sauce for dipping.
Grilled seasoned chicken, bacon, bruschetta, romaine lettuce and pesto aioli on a flour tortilla. Finished on the grill.
Crispy chicken, bacon, bruschetta, romaine lettuce and pesto aioli on a flour tortilla. Finished on the grill.
Add Homeloaf
Spicy Arrabbiata Dip
Tomato Sauce Dip
Creamy Garlic
Pesto Aioli Dip
Green and red peppers, red onion, zucchini and button mushrooms are roasted together in a garlicky sauce.
Mario's Potatoes
French Fries