East Side Mario's — Kid-friendly Family Eats in East Gwillimbury, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
East Side Mario's is a great spot for families looking for a casual Italian meal with a fun atmosphere that kids will enjoy.
What to expect
This family restaurant offers a classic Italian-American menu with plenty of kid-friendly options like pizza and pasta. It's a lively indoor dining experience, making it a good choice for a meal out with children, especially on a rainy day. The restaurant is known for its welcoming vibe for families.
Best for
Perfect for a relaxed family dinner where everyone can find something they love on the menu.
What parents say
Cydne Belkosky
We had such a great lunch, and a huge part of that was our server, Cam! She was seriously amazing. From the moment we sat down, she was so friendly and welcoming. She had such a fun personality and made us feel comfortable right away. Cam was super attentive without ever being overbearing. Our drinks were always refilled, she checked in at the perfect times, and she made sure everything came out just right. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests having a good experience It’s not often you get service that stands out like that, but Cam definitely did. We’ll absolutely be back and will be asking for her again!
S
Our experience was excellent. Our server, Kitana, was absolutely wonderful. She was attentive, friendly, and very professional, making sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The food was also really good — everything came out fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the quality and presentation of the dishes. Overall, it was a great experience, and a big part of that was thanks to Kitana’s outstanding service. We will definitely be coming back again.
ronalee poirier
2026-3-2
We had a party of 38 which was supposed to be 40 but we had a party for my 70th birthday and I’ve never had such beautiful service and wonderful waitressesJenna and cam we’re amazing. They were on the ball to anything we asked for and constantly keeping our drinks refillable. The food was great like usual I could not like I said ask for any better service. It was such a lovely ass 70th birthday thank you East side Mario employees Jenna and cam
Flame ProKing 8
2025-7-6
Update 2026 - everything was 100% our server was amazing 🙌🏻 Our server was phenomenal and over the top delivering service 100% however the kitchen was a bit of a let down with my added on shrimp. First 6 shrimp, 5 were very overcooked and hard on one side from uneven frying so I sent them back..... second 6 looked plump and beautiful however not deveined which I will not eat. Definitely great food however I just do not recommend ordering any seafood from this location.
Hannah K.
2025-11-11
Jeff was fantastic!! He showed me ingredient lists to make me feel safe and comfortable that the vegan option was perfect for me! He was amazing and made the experience that much better! My significant other did not opt for the vegan options and those were amazing too!! I mean East Side Marios is normal at this point, as it is a Canadian staple but he made it the cut above! Thank you! The restaurant is clean and really you can't ask for more than that. Thanks for a speedy, fun night!
