“ [A decade later, my original review needs a sprucing up...] Rutherford is an interesting town, right? Where else can you find multiple shoe repair shops ("cobbler" - there's a Scrabble bingo word for y'all!) rubbing elbows with state-of-the-art apartment complexes, and a smattering of 'hip' and 'hot' new restaurants that keep getting rave write-ups and making all sorts of "Best of..." lists. If you're a working stiff that doesn't want to break the bank to feed your family - you can't help but appreciate that there's a place like Da Mario's that's not chasing 'likes' but remaining humble and knocking out damn good food that's affordable and tasty. The pizza is solid. Good taste, a satisfying crust, it's not going to lure any 'influencers' their way and that's fine. (Da Mario's doesn't look like a place that has any social media presence and I'd bet they still have a dedicated fax line!) The garlic knots looked 'basic' but they had a serious smack of flavor that took me by surprise, I can't lie. (And their mozzarella sticks were a hit with my kids.) And - per the usual - I must order cavatelli and broccoli when I see it - and they absolutely nail it. Not the most comfortable chairs to sit in? A table you're expecting to be a bit wobbly? Generic maps and drawings of Italy on the walls? The place is bare bones... nothing fancy, exactly what you're expecting from an old-school pizza joint. Crew behind the counter - awesome. Metered street parking (but this block is incredibly busy, so you'd be keen to drop a quick prayer to St. Frances of Rome - the patron saint of car drivers - to help you find a spot). A family of four stuffing their mugs for about $8 a person? In today's economy? Cosa non è da amare. ”

“ I was visiting from out of town so I am bummed I cannot go back, but it was absolutely delicious. I ordered the Philly wrap. Good portion sizes. ”

“ Just went to Da Mario's to pick up a pizza pie with onions. It was thin crust pizza, no frills and the price was great. A nice hot pie was pulled out of the oven just as I got there to pick up my pizza. Perfect timing. Good service. ”

“ Ordered the Mario's special on toasted bread and I'm really impressed with this sandwich. Very fresh, perfect balance of oil and vinegar and plenty of cold cuts. Definitely recommend. ”

“ We've actually been ordering from DaMario's for years now. Not only did we find the pizzas to be delicious, including the specialty pies (Love the Buffalo Chicken and the White Pie) We switch out to the sandwiches, wraps and calzones sometimes as well! The Cardinale, whether in a wrap or Hero, is always yummy! The Mario's Special Sub is a top-notch Italian Hero! The hot Subs are equally delish- we love the Eggplant, the Meatball Parm, even the sausage, pepper & egg is wonderful! The service is always great- since I make my orders by phone, I can only speak for how I was treated during my calls. I can honestly say, I've always had a pleasant person on the other end of the phone, who's been helpful as well, if I was stuck on what I really felt like having that particular night! Happy to have this local place to be able to get good, fresh food! ”

“ Very yummy pizza. The cheese slice had the right amount of sauce, how i like it. My kiddo had a pepperoni slice that was to die for. The lady in the counter was super nice and friendly, especially with my kiddo. Will plan to come again :) ”

“ I really love this pizzeria. Whenever I come to Rutherford, I need to get my slices! Yesterday, I got a cheese slice and a margarita slice. Both were delicious. Today I am back for the same! I am eating the cheese right now and it is fantastic! We have some good pizza in California but I need my Damario's fix! ”

“ What a gem on park ave! Mr and I had a long day and wanted to just grab a quick slice and he knew this spot was here. I had no idea this Italian restaurant was here and I feel like it's easy to miss but it's really worth a try. The pizza looked delicious, thin crust and loaded with toppings but the grilled chicken wrap on the menu really caught my eye. I went with that, it came with roasted red peppers and fresh mozzarella. It was also drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. Mr went with the buffalo chicken wrap. Both were great, the chicken was perfectly grilled and a ton of it too. The cheese was fresh and plentiful too. It came with a choice of fries or salad and we went with fries this time. They're the type of fries that you can tell they're delicious just by looking at them. We also got a plain slice to try. It was delicious, the sauce was tasty and tons of cheese is never a bad thing. It was definitely a lot of food, we both took half our plates home. This restaurant has a TON of dinner options, it definitely not just a pizzeria. Chicken dishes, fish and pastas. Yummm. The service is also really really friendly. They make you feel like you're right at home. It's easy to do that because the place is nice and cozy but it shows in how they treat people too. I'd recommend this spot anyday. Can't wait to come back and try more on the menu. ”