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Marco's
Northshore"s newest upscale dining experience with a casual atmosphere provides a unique gathering place for this eclectic community. Combining old age authentic Italian recipes with New Age artwork and a contemporary martini lounge creates a warm yet modern ambiance.
Our accredited Chef Roger Burrows, previously with Ruth's Chris, brings to Chattanooga his extensive range of experience and award winning recipes which stretch well beyond Italian. His fabulous creations, accompanied by the most extensive martini selection and wide variety of wines by the glass, complete a most memorable dining experience. Let Marco's customize a menu that fits you for any banquet or catering function.
We are dedicated to providing our valued patrons with the freshest quality products made daily from scratch. Once you experience all that Marco's Italian Bistro has to offer, we know that you will be saying, "Make It Marco's" more and more.
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35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(10)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(18)
- fit for foodies(17)
- romantic(14)
- special occasion(13)
- good for groups(11)
- great for outdoor dining(10)
Marco's Reviews List
Review 1 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Generic Buffet Brunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Advertised as a "knock your socks off Mother's Day Brunch" we were a little disappointed. Although a nice venue, the food was not hot, there was only a small corner of the place for the buffet line and the selection was limited. Quality of the food was average but the service was very good."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Keep coming back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Marcos was one of the first restaurants in Chattanooga that I went to when I moved here and we keep coming back. We haven't had a bad meal here and It's an easy ride from Hixson to the North Shore. As for Italian food it's the best that we have eaten in Chattanooga."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Marco's is fabulous!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Our waitress, Cate, was absolutely one of the best we've ever had. She was attentive, helpful and friendly. The food and drink specials are unbeatable."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,always!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, great service,always!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a delicious meal here.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a delicious meal here. Veal piccatta was great and so was the shrimp carbonara. Calamari was very crispy and good. Our server, Patrick, was great!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was bland. Martinis
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was bland. Martinis were good. Too loud of a dining room to have a conversation."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
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Review 7 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great service and atmosphere.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great service! Food was good and price was very reasonable. We took recent relocated friends and they now have a favorite spot."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Will not be back
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were excited as we made reservations for Marco as we had previewed the drink menu and it sounded like they had some tasty cocktails. But great cocktails (which they were not) cannot make up for horrible service and mediocre food. I can't count how many times they ran our drinks dry. The food was spotty and two of four entrees were pretty tasty but the lack of attention was overbearing we ran water dry, beers, wine and drinks we even put them on the edge of the table. As the title says we will not return."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 9 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fine Find in Chattanooga
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took a party of 9 to Marco's on a Thursday night and all were really pleased with the restaurant. We ordered a wide variety of dishes and everyone was very happy with their meal. Cate, our waitress, took great care of us. We would definitely recommend Marco's.
The restaurant is on the ground floor of a newer office building, with glass surrounding the restaurant on two sides. There are also patio tables outside. The glass lends a very spacious feel to the restaurant. The lighting is just enough to read the menu easily and to see what you are eating. The sound level was enough to let you know you were in public, but not enough to interfere with conversation."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 10 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was a beautiful day and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was a beautiful day and we wanted to sit outside, so we opted for the patio at Marco's. It was wonderful. The food is always very good and I have always had excellent service when I have been there. The sweet tea was great! :-)"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service was excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was excellent with great food and wine suggestions. The atmosphere of the restraunt was very intimate and romantic. We were here for a date night and it was perfect."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 12 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have visited Marcos several times now. The food is always great. I tried to order a mojito and although they said they could make one, it was really not good. The Bloody Mary was great. The bruschetta is the best I've ever had, anywhere. I don't recommend the lobster pizza. They didn't have any cannoli's when we got there, it was kind of late. If you have a chance though, order one. It's fantastic!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 13 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Find at a great price
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went for Valentine's Day and, to our surprise, they gave each lady that walked in a rose. The reservation I made with OpenTable worked well and they seated us instantly. There was prompt service, prompt delivery of the appetizers and entrees. All of the food was delicious.
The only complaint of the evening was that I ordered the three-cheese ravioli and got a crab ravioli instead. They sent it back and were very apologetic.
Overall a great experience and a lot of good food for the price."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have eaten at Morco's several
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have eaten at Morco's several times, once with a large group and have never had a bad experience."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Marco's was fantastic! very speedy seating, and food delivery. All in all it was outstanding."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went there for Valentine's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went there for Valentine's Day. This was our first trip. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was a good mix of cozy and exciting, if that makes sense. We were technically seated in the bar area, so the bartender (Leanne or something like that) was waiting on us. She was very busy (they probably could have had one more person on staff), but she did a fantastic job keeping up and, was joyful, and did the little things like when I slowed down on my gin and tonic, she brought me a water, just in case."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Marco's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very good pasta dishes and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good pasta dishes and great pizza. Great martina list."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Marco's
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic