Old-World Tradition & Great Service

Mario’s Seawall

Welcome to Mario’s Seawall, Galveston’s favorite Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.

Our Mission at Mario’s Seawall is to provide Galveston Island with consistently fabulous Italian cuisine, a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere, and impeccable service that has made Mario’s Seawall the Galveston favorite that it is today. Years of hard work and a legacy of family tradition shine through every single day from open to close.

 

To truly experience the Italian tradition in Galveston – you have to experience Mario’s Seawall!

Popular Items

Recommended Entrees

  • Seafood Mixed Grill
    Lightly breaded, pan-seared shrimp and salmon with sun-dried tomatoes and basil lemon butter. Served over angel hair pasta. Topped with spinach and crawfish.
  • Homemade Baked Lasagna
    Meat sauce, mini meatballs, and Italian four-cheese blend between layers of homemade pasta.
  • Mediterranean Salad
    Mixed greens with roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomato, pepperoncini, carrots, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, and chopped olive dressing.
  • The Joey Deep Dish Pizza
    House-made Italian sausage, chunky vine-ripened tomatoes, mozzarella, and Romano on authentic Chicago crust.

Recommended Brunch Items

  • Big Easy Beignets
    (3 pc.) The flavor of the Big Easy in a sweet, New Orleans style pastry.
  • Wild Smoked Salmon Bagel
    Lightly toasted bagel, Philadelphia whipped cream cheese, lettuce, smoked wild Alaskan salmon, shaved red onions, and capers.
  • Steak & Eggs
    Sirloin steak served with (2) eggs any style, breakfast potatoes, and your choice of brioche toast or plain bagel.
  • Chicken & Waffles
    Homemade fluffy waffle topped with delicately battered boneless chicken breast deep-fried, sliced, and layered on top. Served with whipped butter and warm maple syrup.

Mario’s Seawall Italian & Pizzeria

Tucked away in the thick of seafood restaurants, you will find all the romance, fun and tradition of Italy with a Texas-size seaside view to complement the richness of Mario’s Seawall’s pastas and pizzas.

 

Experience authentic Italian cuisine at its finest, in Galveston’s oldest Italian restaurant.

  • "This was hands down the best Italian food I have ever had! The people I dealt with there were extremely nice & helpful. I can guarantee Mario’s will be where I’ll be eating supper when I’m here from now on. Amazing!"

    Johnny R.

  • "The food was excellent, the service even better. Mario's was amazing! Make certain you try the gelato on the way out... or on the way in... or both."

    Scott B.

  • "Shrimp was very fresh and flavorful. And nothing is better than homemade pasta. I appreciated the authenticity, from the recipes to the surroundings. We will definitely be back!" "

    Barbara B.

  • "AMAZING meal, great service, and a great atmosphere. Our server Angela helped make the experience even better. Will definitely be returning!"

    Rachael W.

  • "The first time we ate here was 2003. 15 years later we still love it. It's a must stop for us every time we visit Galveston. We've made some great memories here with family and friends."

    Deena M.

  • "Naomi and Misty were amazing! They took care of our family while we celebrated a 75th birthday! I came all the way from Wisconsin! Food was delicious! They went above and beyond their duties! Thank you ladies!"

    Tammie M.

  • "Mario’s Italian restaurant has the most amazing pizza and deserts we have had in a long time. Not to mention the waiter Hunter was very spot on with his service. 5 stars aren’t enough to express how we felt."

    Jim D.

  • "We had a great experience as always at Mario’s, but our waiter Julian was fantastic. He was friendly and truly added to the experience!"

    Garrett M.

  • "We just had the best meal! (Which is saying something because my husband is hard to please). Hands down the best Italian food we've ever had! I highly recommend!! Thank you Mario's for a memorable evening!"

    Mandy M.

  • "Great ambiance and kid friendly too. They have lots of different varieties of pizzas and delicious Italian food. The kids love to play with pizza dough as they wait for their food."

    Matil V.

  • "This really was the best Italian food ever and the gelato is not to be missed ever! Our waiter Julian was so attentive and polite!! Please don’t miss this jewel on the Galveston seawall!"

    Deborah F.

  • "The food was delicious! The Viva Italian dish was amazing. I had the Italian Cream Cake which was awesome!"

    Cissy V.

  • "Was there last Saturday night for the first time. I had the Lobster Mac n Cheese....it was awesome! It was so great that I only ate a small portion there so that I could have the rest for dinner the next night!"

    Liz S.

  • "Enjoyed the Lobster Mac n Cheese. The lobster was cooked to perfection, sweet, buttery and tender with generous portions. Highly recommend trying!"

    Alyse B.

  • "Delicious food, very generous with their lobster in the pasta dishes, and superb service. We loved it!"

    Sarah T.

  • "Love Mario’s! Food is great. Staff is friendly and attentive. Managers walk around and check on guests. Second time here and we will be back. I recommend the “Italchos!”"

    John S.

  • "The food was amazing! 😍 We had the spaghetti a la Mario and pizza. Service was excellent too 😁"

    Janie S.

  • "I loved it! I had the Bacon, spinach tortellini which was absolutely delicious! The view was amazing! I can’t wait to go back!"

    Katrina L.

  • "Some of the best pizza on the island plus the selection of Italian food is great and full of flavor! Recommend 👍🏽👍🏽"

    Luis N.

  • "The Sunday brunch was very good, good variety, good portions, and good service!"

    Ella B.

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Mario’s Seawall Italian & Pizzeria is celebrating over 45 years serving delicious Italian cuisine and mouth-watering hand-tossed pizza to our family, friends, neighbors, & guests. Using old-world recipes handed down from generation to generation and an unwavering dedication to incredible service, Mario’s Seawall has established itself as one of the Island’s favorite Italian restaurants & Pizzerias.