Mario’s Leic

Although the legendary Mario is no longer in residence, this is still one of the finest.
I have been using it since 1979 and still come occasionally when back in Leicester.
Over the years it has grown from a pokey chip shop to an all round food and drink emporium.
Who knows what will be next!

The ultimate no-​frills chip shop in Leicester! If you’re out for a drink on Braunstone Gate, then make Marios a place to visit. In fact, you can even have a drink while you’re in there, as Marios is a pub/​chip shop. Yes they do takeaways like most chip shops, but the real genius lies in the other entrance with Sky TV, proper plates with knife and forks, plus a pool table. Don’t get me wrong, this is low end eating but a great, unforgettable experience!

I don’t know who the fabled Mario is, but whoever he is, he does darn good chips. I think that this has already been mentioned, but it’s a chippy and a pub. A chippy and a pub. How ace is that? Must say I’ve never bought a pint with my pineapple fritter yet, but it’s always good to have the option, and to have a sit down (there is a separate pub section next to the chippy, with flashing disco lights and everything). The Narb would never be the same without it — I hope Mario keeps plying his wares for many years to come.

This is a legendary. Absolutely the only place in Leicester to go if you’re out late at night, peckish and want to get that ‘just one more drink’ out the way all at once. It’s a chippy and a pub! Wooo!!! I shouldn’t have to say more but I will.
They so great chips, kebabs, ribs, all your lovely chippy fare. They also act as purveyors of lovely Indian cuisine — personally the daal is just that little bit too spicey for me, but with a naan and pint of cobra it all pans out in the end.
This place (especially the seating area) is as bare bones, back to basics as you can get, but it’s got chairs and tables so what do you really want?
Pub AND chippy people!!!

There is a Mario’s Chippie in Leicster i am not sure if i have clicked the right thing but this is my review of Marios.
They are the standard chippie, so they have chips, pies, sausages, fish etc.
But because they also have an area where you may sit down and eat they offer this chicken kebab on a naan bread which is absolutly gorgeous. They also have all the necessary sauces to make a good kebab like hot sauce, mayo etc.
The price of these judging by the amount you get is very good, because it is rare that i cannt finish a chicken doner.
The place doesnt look like much but in all fairness its not trying to score points on looks. Also it is out of the way from the centre of town, although its more for the uni students who are nearby.