We have a table waiting for you!

The grand opening of Marco Warner Robins is just around the corner. Take a look at these final pre-opening photos. We will open our doors on September 3 and we have a table waiting for you. Call or go online to make reservations to experience this excellent fine dining in Warner Robins.

Pasta & Riso Night Special: What is Arancini?

On August 1, 2, and 3, Marco Ristorante Italiano is featuring a delicious five course dinner special featuring delicious selections of pasta and risotto. Pasta & Riso Nights will include several unique dishes prepared by our culinary team led by Chef Gianluca. One item on the menu is an Italian dish called Arancino (plural: Arancini). Here is a little background on this native Italian specialty.

Arancini or arancine are fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs, said to have originated in Sicily in the 10th century. Arancini are usually filled with ragù (meat sauce), tomato sauce, mozzarella, and/or peas. There are a number of local variants that differ in fillings and shape. The name derives from the food's shape and color, which is reminiscent of an orange (the Italian word for orange is arancia, and arancina means "little orange").

The main type of arancino sold in Sicilian cafes are arancini con ragù, which typically consist of meat in a tomato sauce, rice, and mozzarella. The arancini dish at Marco will feature a duo, one filled with Bolognese ragu and the other with mozzarella and peas. Both will be served with Marco's homemade pomodoro sauce.

Other courses during the Pasta & Riso nights include a ravioli duo, a risotto duo, a cold duo, and frittella di riso with pistachio mouse for dessert. See the complete menu below. Make reservations for Pasta & Riso Nights by calling 478.405.5660.

Great Fun at the Museum of Aviation's Taste of Local Cuisine

Several members of the Marco team had a great time serving veal & sage ravioli and profiteroles at the Museum of Aviation's Taste of Local Cuisine on July 13. The annual event benefits the Museum's Foundation and is a great way to mix & mingle with the friendly people of Warner Robins. The main question asked: "When are you going to open?" Very soon loyal fans. We anticipate mid-August. We'll keep you posted. In the meantime, we're glad we could give you a taste of things to come.

 

 

Marco Takes on the Hamburger.

Chef Gianluca has taken the traditional hamburger and given it an Italian twist. The combination of fresh flavors and Italian ingredients, might make you question ever going back to a "typical" burger. The Marco Italian Burger features one hundred percent Angus ground beef topped with pancetta, fontina cheese, peppers and onions prepared "agrodolce" - sweet and sour. This delicious concoction is served between Marco’s homemade baked foccacia bread drizzled with olive oil and accompanied with hand-cut Italian fries topped with fresh grated Parmesan cheese. This summer treat is available for a limited time only for lunch and dinner starting July 1.

And the walls go up!

Progress at Marco's Warner Robin's location is coming along! The drywall is up and now you can really tell how spectacular the restaurant is going to be. With three separate private dining rooms, an intimate main dining room, and the semi-circle Chef's Table, the ambiance at Marco's in Warner Robins will definitely compliment the exquisite food served here.




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Father's Day in June? Not in Italy

At Marco Ristorante Italiano, we are honored to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June 16. However, in Italy, Father's Day is celebrated in March! Although Italians celebrate Mother's Day in sync with their American counterparts, Father's Day is celebrated on Saint Joseph's Day on March 19.

Saint Joseph's Day is the principal feast day of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Sicily, where St. Joseph is regarded by many as their Patron Saint, thanks are given to St. Joseph ("San Giuseppe" in Italian) for preventing a famine in Sicily during the Middle Ages. According to legend, there was a severe drought at the time, and the people prayed for their patron saint to bring them rain. They promised that if he answered their prayers, they would prepare a large feast to honor him. The rain did come, and the people of Sicily prepared a large banquet for their patron saint.

Upon a typical St. Joseph's Day altar, people place flowers, limes, candles, wine, fava beans, specially prepared cakes, breads, and cookies (as well as other meatless dishes). Foods are traditionally served containing bread crumbs to represent saw dust since St. Joseph was a carpenter. Because the feast occurs during Lent, traditionally no meat was allowed on the celebration table. The altar usually has three tiers, to represent the trinity.

New Warner Robins Location Takes Shape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Doors will soon open and ovens will soon heat up at Marco Ristorante Italiano’s Warner Robins location. Just like its sister restaurant in Macon, the new location will feature only homemade, fresh Italian dishes such as osso buco, steak Diane, branzino, lasagna, and classic tiramisu. One additional menu item that has already created a social media buzz is hand-tossed, brick oven pizza. Marco’s signature pizza will be served in true Italian style with fresh mozzarella cheese, homemade sauce, basil and olive oil.

Marco Warner Robins will feature three separate private dining spaces for hosting parties, receptions, and business presentations. In addition, guests can partake in an interactive cooking demonstration at the Chef’s Table.

Opening date for the Warner Robins location is scheduled for late summer 2013.  We'll keep our fans up to date on our Facebook page.