Mariola Italian to open after 3 years in the making with fundraiser for OneEighty

Bryce Buyakie, The Daily Record
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WOOSTER ― After months of construction, Mariola Italian is opening its doors to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

In celebration of the grand opening, Mariola Italian will host a fundraiser to support OneEighty, according to a news release.

This is the main dining room in the Mariola Italian restaurant that will open Wednesday on East Liberty Street in Wooster.
This is the main dining room in the Mariola Italian restaurant that will open Wednesday on East Liberty Street in Wooster.

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The eatery will offer family-inspired Italian-American recipes including spaghetti, meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmesan and signature pizzas.

Owned by Mariola Restaurants, the new spot will join a league of Mike Mariola's restaurants and franchises that include The City Square Steakhouse and Caribou Coffee.

"Our family is excited and proud to make this important investment in Wooster," Mariola said in a news release. "We have worked carefully to create a casual dining experience that will be distinctly different than The City Square Steakhouse and the other great restaurants in our downtown."

The restaurant has a secondary dining room that will be used as a regular dining area and later for private events.
The restaurant has a secondary dining room that will be used as a regular dining area and later for private events.

At three years in the making, this is Mariola Restaurants' largest investment in the city, he said.

With more than 125 staff, the 185-seat restaurant has indoor and outdoor space for gatherings, dinner dates, and more.

The restaurant also includes online ordering, dedicated curbside pick-up spaces and a to-go entrance located on the east side of the building.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Mariola Italian in Wooster OH opening Wednesday