Mario’s Plaice

Reviews

• Laura G.

  star star star star star_border 8 June 2026

  Many people told us that we must try Scotland 's favorite junk food... fried pizza. We were told that any "chippy" restaurant will have it so we choose a quick stand. The employees at Mario's were so friendly and enthusiastic to share this treat. The thought of fried pizza was a little overwhelmingly so we decided to just order a single small cheese pizza and have them cut into 4 pieces.
  
  The fried pizza was so guilty pleasure good that I wanted to return for another one. The outer crust was light and overly salted and it completely changed the taste of the pizza. It taste more like a deep fried potato pancake. It was delicious!! I highly recommend that all visitors give it a try for fun. You will not be disappointed.

• Cara H.

  star star star star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  I wanted to try a chippery when in Glasgow so we stopped by here to get some pizza crunch, curry fries and a deep fried Mars bar.  In the states we only eat this type of food at the carnivals, it's kind of cool they have this kind of junk food on the menu year round!
  
  I liked the deep fried pizza, it tasted like school pizza that is deep fried and crunchy. The curry on the curry fries was a little thick for me. The Mars bar was OK, a little chewy.

• Katerina H.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  Mario's is my to go to place when I'm craving fish & chips, and I'm not gonna lie, that is quite often. It is always delicious, crispy, freshly made and the portions are more than generous (see picture). I also tried the fried Mars bar there - really yummy!
  
  Since I live quite close, I pretty much always get take away and have I only stuck with it, this place would have gotten 5 stars from me. However, I went to sit in with a friend recently and I just wasn't impressed.
  
  The staff was really friendly and interior nice and clean, but we had to wait way too long for our food, considering we were the only customers there at the time, and when it came the food wasn't salty at all. Now I'm used to getting my fish from Mario's flavored to perfection, this was a disappointment - of course there was salt, pepper & vinegar on the table, but you expect your food to be already seasoned at least a little bit when you eat out, don't you?
  
  So, I'll keep coming to Mario's for my usual takeaway chippie fix, but most probably won't be back to sit in.

• Briony C.

  star star star star_border star_border 18 May 2026

  This is a very short one.
  
  At Mario's Plaice, they think that potato fritters are only a lunch time food. Therefore, when I visited for my late night potato fritter, I was denied my favourite food on the planet and had to get a portion of chips instead. Sure, they're both potato-based snacks, but the chips were not as good as a fritter and therefore they just get 3 stars.

• Kayleigh G.

  star star star star star 17 May 2026

  I don't usually give 5 stars but this sit down chippy is exceptional.
  
  When I was growing up, my mum used to take me on here after looking in the shops on Byers Road for home-made lasagna and the cosiest macaroni cheese with the best chippy chips.
  
  Don't go ahead and get the wrong idea thinking you're going to get a fancy rocket salad with your chips this is a different kind of place a special place Marios plaice.  
  
  The staff here are easy going and natural they don't go overboard trying to please you but you can be sure that they will make sure you feel right at home, like the way you used to when your mum would sit you down at dinner. They certainly know how to crack a joke and have a banter.
  
  Some people on Byers Road might dismiss it easily because this place doesn't really cater so much to vegans, gluten free and gourmet seeking customers but it certainly knows how to put the taste of nostalgia and childhood back into your mouth.
  
  This is the kind of place you go if you want to read a book and be left in peace without being pretentious. or if you want to drink tea and listen to the local gossip. I have overheard some great stories in this place.