Mario's Lake Ave: Southern Italian Dining With a Side of Live Music

On Lake Avenue in Lake Worth Beach, Mario's Lake Ave serves up Southern Italian cooking with the kind of chef-driven, made-to-order approach that keeps regulars coming back — and on Saturday nights, it pairs dinner with a live show.

Handcrafted Pasta and a Well-Traveled Wine List

The kitchen's signature dishes include Pasta Piselli, Zuppa di Pesce, and Chicken Marsala, all prepared with an emphasis on chef-driven technique and dishes built around individual preferences rather than a rigid menu. The wine program stretches from what the restaurant describes as "the high mountains of California to the Valleys of Italy," giving diners a broad range of pairings for a homecooked-style Italian meal.

A Dinner and a Show

Beyond the plate, Mario's sets itself apart with weekend entertainment — Saturday nights bring live music performances billed as "a dinner and a show" with special guest artists. The restaurant also hosts private events and catering, and rotates a Chef's Special menu alongside seasonal offerings like a dedicated New Year's Eve menu, positioning itself as a full-service spot for both everyday dinners and special occasions.

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707 Lake Ave Unit B, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460. Between the handcrafted pasta, the curated wine list, and the weekend live music, Mario's leans into the idea of dinner as an evening-long experience rather than a quick meal.