Used to come here on the Iona meal plan, and I continue to come back. I just came again with my friends a decade later. Food is good, atmosphere is fun and memorable. Definitely a “loud” restaurant but only because it’s full of happy people eating yummy food. GOOD pink sauce and they’ll work with you if you have a gluten allergy
I was at Maria's for a holiday lunch. They allowed us to choose where we wanted to sit as it was not busy when we got there. The food was served family style for a group of 6 with different dietary concerns (gluten, dairy, vegetarian). The staff was friendly and accommodating - even helping us with our white elephant exchange to preserve anonymity. Due to this lovely experience, I decided to cater Christmas dinner from them. I found it was better to call than email; they took my order over the phone after several attempts due to the holiday rush. They were able to accommodate a peanut and a gluten allergy and gave me half trays to accommodate storage even if I ordered full trays. They also added sausage to the broccoli rabe and pasta dish. All in all it was a delicious meal. They also gave us a loaf of bread. I would cater from them again in the future for sure.