Mario’s Pizzeria

Mario’s is a quintessential neighbourhood eatery; tables inside and out, attentive old-school waiters, and a menu longer than the western suburbs trainline clattering nearby. Stick to pizza and pasta - mains can be hit and miss. The calzones are juicy, salty folds of flavour bursting with prosciutto, spinach, ricotta and sun-dried tomato. A highlight from the pasta line-up is spaghetti granchio: crab meat and king prawns swimming in a napoletana sauce. Enjoy gelato and espresso to finish, and admire the Italian football posters on the walls and the endless stream of takeaway pizzas pumping from the oven.