7. Mario’s Restaurant Made a Soprano’s Cameo
In 2003, the Arthur Avenue restaurant, Mario’s Restaurant, became the setting of what TV Guide rated as the best TV show of all time, The Sopranos. This 21-time Emmy Award winning show revolves around the life of Tony Soprano, a mobster whose often caught between his love for his family and the dark nature of his work. The appearance of Mario’s Restaurant in season five of the hit show was widely beloved by Bronxites and showcased the delicious Italian cuisine at Mario’s Restaurant.
Mario’s Restaurant is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and remains family owned by Joseph Migliucci, the fourth generation of his family to run the restaurant. From a six-table pizza shop to the bustling restaurant today that can serve 400 people each day, Mario’s is a Bronx institution.