Mario the Baker - Downtown, Miami

According to Mario of Mario the Baker, his eateries are places where you regularly hear people say "I've been coming here since high school." That's because he's been serving up his pizzas and garlic rolls since 1969, like his eponymous pie topped with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.

His menu also hits the comfort food spot with oven-baked pasta dishes such as jumbo ravioli and cannelloni with cheese, meat, or spinach. And, in keeping with Italian traditions, meals end on a sweet note with classic desserts, including tiramisu and cannoli.