18636 Sonoma Highway, Sonoma CA 95476, (707) 938-3600
535 Summerfield Road, Santa Rosa CA 95405, (707) 538-1888
121 San Marin Dr, Novato, CA 94945, (415) 897-6266
Parking: in parking lot
http://www.maryspizzashack.com/
Last Visited: June 16, 2011
Food: 3 stars
Service: 2 to 3 stars
Atmosphere: 3 stars
Price: $$ to $$$
Mary’s has been around for a long time. I remember them being in Sonoma for more than 20 years and their history goes back even further to 1959. Mary Fazio leaves the legacy of fine homemade food, and now has 15 locations in Sonoma County and nearby areas. The Boyes Springs restaurant is large with two dining areas inside and outside dining is also available. The kitchen is open and you can watch the pizzas being tossed. The excess crust is used to make breadsticks that anyone can enjoy. The atmosphere of the restaurant is casual.
The food at Mary’s is good, but it used to be even better. The salad quality can vary, but most of the time, its fresh - sometimes I think that is the best thing. The next best thing is of course the pizzas, though they do offer a variety of pasta dishes. All of the entrees are served with soup or salad and iced tea, coffee, or hot tea. In Sonoma, Mary’s serves warm sourdough bread from the local Basque Café with each meal (at least in Sonoma).
- Mary’s Salad – Iceberg lettuce is dressed and topped with one slice of salami, shredded carrots, sliced mushrooms, three bean salad, a slice of egg, and mozzarella. When its fresh, it’s great. Simple and good. House $3.95, Large $7.10
- Spaghetti and Meatball – Spaghetti in tomato sauce is topped with a gigantic meatball. Sometimes the pasta is not al dente, but the flavors are always consistent. The meatball is always large and hearty. Good. $10.65
- Mary’s Combination Pizza – This is my favorite pizza of all the combinations available. It’s topped with cheese, salami, pepperoni, cotto salami, sausage, and mushrooms. It’s a great combination of flavors and a sure flavor parade.
- Meat Lasagna – Another one of my favorites. A good portion - the lasagna noodles are layered with ricotta and meat sauce. Always hearty, it’s topped with more mozzarella, and it’s always good. $11.95
Sandwiches are also available for those who prefer them over pizza and pasta dishes.
The service is sometimes inconsistent at Mary’s. Depending on your server, your dining experience can vary widely. Sometimes, it’s excellent and up to 5 stars, and other times, it can be as low as 2 stars. The pizza quality is probably the most consistent thing of all. While the food quality may vary, I still think Mary's offers a good value to larger crowds - I've had a few larger group lunches with people from work at the various Mary's. Hopefully, they can step up the quality of both food and service, but in general, it's still got reliably good options.
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