Marco's New York Italian Leicester

This was an memorable experience because of the excellent customer service provided by Luke during our graduation lunch. The restaurant was contemporary and relaxing. Our party of 12 enjoyed our wide ranging variety of lunches. My steak was succulent. The fries crispy. Luke waited on us and ensured we were treated like kings. A big Well done to the team.

Great food and very good staff. The restaurant is in the Mercure Grand hotel. We didn’t think we could afford to eat here although wanted to. The hotel however had some 30% off total bill vouchers on reception desk, so it made it affordable. I had the Garlic pizza bread starter which was huge. It was fresh and crispy. My wife had the Bruschetta which had fresh vine tomatoes. My wife wanted a sirloin but they they didn’t have any so she ordered the ribeye. She got a funny look when she ordered it well done but she likes it like that. I had the Portobello Mushroom and Pancetta Pizza which was fresh and very filling. We had no room for dessert. Would visit again as is very clean and staff very attentive as well as freshness of food. Unsure whether would use the hotel its in again though as bugs in bed (separate review and photos).

Good food and attentive service. Not too busy on a Friday night. Moderately expensive for what it is, but then again that may have just been the bottles of wine. Only qualm was the lack of staff when we entered (and tried to call beforehand) though this may be due to its location within the Mercure Hotel.

5* Food, 5* Service, 10* happiness at going. I have eaten at Marco's twice now. Previously at a work xmas party, and today for a family birthday. A year ago, I would have rated the xmas party at 4*, definately better than the avarage xmas set menu. However todays experience definately deserves the highest rating I can give. For mains, I ate the Pollo Alla Valdostana, and can recommend it for anyone who enjoys chicken, prosciutto and pasta. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty. Everyone in my party had a different main, all of which looked delicious and were well recieved. For pudding I ate Tiramisu. I like Tiramisu. I try it at every italian resteraunt that serves it. This was without doubt the best tiramisu I have eaten in 10 years. The service was flawless. I wont go into detail about how they made our day special - but we were thoroughy spoiled and made to feel like real people that mattered. I should also mention we took children, an 11 year old and a newborn. Both were very welcome, and, as a high accolade, the 11 year old would be happy to go again! Marco's has now entered my very short list of favorite italian's in Leicester, and I will be eating there again.