I have high standards for Italian food because I’m half Italian and my relatives cook incredible dishes. Ma’s is on par with my family. The food is fantastic (try the fried mozzarella), the prices are reasonable, and the intimate atmosphere reminds me of Europe- the good parts (not the stinky armpits bc no one showers enough. #kidding #sorta). Back to Ma’s- the service is attentive and sweet. They pay special attention to my kids and are always making sure we have enough food/drinks - just like an Italian ma would. Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots
Steve Gregory
A hidden gem. My neighborhood go to. The food is excellent, the staff very friendly. The bolognese is amazing. The owner often sits at the bar and pitches in to help the staff. He's great.
Horrible restaurant with VERY rude employees. Yelling at customers is completely unprofessional. Who does that? If you want to be yelled at and asked to leave so they can accommodate other customers, even if you have a reservation, this is the place for you! How about not accepting walk-in customers if your tables are already full and reserved? What a concept! We made a reservation and were asked to leave before I even finished my last drink and BEFORE they brought our credit card back to us claiming they had a reservation after us that needed our table. The young blonde gentleman started arguing and yelling and becoming very aggressive with our small party of 4. He was extraordinary rude. I have never been yelled at by restaurant staff in my 50 years on this earth. Mind you, we never refused to leave, we were simply trying to understand why we were being told to leave. We drove 45 minutes and paid for a baby sitter in hopes of having a lovely meal with friends, instead it was ruined by rude staff. We were never told we had a time limit at our table. That should have been mentioned up front when we made our reservation so we could have chosen a more customer friendly venue.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nancy Orrego
Dietary restrictions: They had gluten free pastas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butterscotch Budino, Lasagna
Cynthia Guethlein
I WISHED WE LIVED CLOSER! We were in the area spending the day and wanted a good local Italian restaurant! This was such an amazing spot! Great and attentive service from Seth, our waiter. It was our first time eating here and they did not disappoint! Even though it was a busy night, we were able to get in without a wait or reservation. Everyone was warm, welcoming and so kind! We appreciate a memorable experience with your restaurant!
We stopped by MA's on a whim while on vacation in Cali. We stayed at the hotel across the street so we walked over for dinner, we had a semi large party so they placed us out on the patio area. The patio has a covering around it, lighting & heat lamps for the winter so it was a cozy mostly private little spot. The complimentary garlic knots were good, we all enjoyed them. Prices weren't too bad either especially as the pasta dishes were pretty large & even the steak was a great size. Almost everyone in our party had leftovers to take back to the hotel to store for dinner the next night. The food was good, we all enjoyed what we had ordered & each of us were able to enjoy something that best suited our tastes. If I were in the area again I would probably visit MA's again. Our server Hayden was awesome. He was quick, attentive & had a great personality he managed to make everyone laugh and the kids thought he was great.
With a name like MA's Italian Kitchen, you go in expecting homestyle Italian, not anything cutting-edge or fancy. We ordered staples of that kind of food (a huge arugula salad, veal piccata, Chicken Alfredo, seafood linguine, and a fairly basic pizza). All delivered what you look for from those items in spades. Nothing startling, just exactly what you ordered done very well. We got exactly what we wanted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Chicken Piccata
Marina Sais
We had an amazing experience! Came in without a reservation on a Friday night, and they were all booked up. We were offered a seat at the bar and despite it being busy, our server was very sweet and kind. The vibe was really nice and the food was delicious. Random location but everything inside makes up and takes this place full of regulars a notch above other Italian spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butterscotch Budino
Gordon Griffin
Been 3 times in a week. The building looks unassuming, however don't let that fool you. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is great, and the staff are amazing.
I went with my family to MA's and I was pleasantly surprised with the best scampi I've ever eaten. The shrimp was perfectly cooked so it was fresh and soft and full of great flavor with wine and butter and the pasta with it was perfect. One of our family got eggplant parmesan and another one got spaghetti and meatballs, and bruschetta chicken. Chicken was cooked beautifully soft, melts in your mouth. The young kids enjoyed their spaghetti and meatballs and even the garlic bread and knots. For dessert we tried three of them; one was an outstanding chocolate mousse with a little whipped cream on top which you could get with raspberries or not, and we got a Tiramisu and a delicious sweet pistachio cake with a little icing on top. Their garlic bread is amazing! You get lots of little pieces of garlic on it and it's soft bread with the crunchy crust I mean you can't get any better than that. They also gave us garlic knots. The only thing we could say wasn't 100% for us was that the broccoli and carrots vegetable mix was not cooked enough to be softer so we asked for them to make it softer and they did. A server will come around and ask if you want any more freshly grated Parmesan cheese on anything and they give you a lot if you want it . The portions are large. The service is incredible, our waiter was excellent and checked with us every few minutes to make sure everything was fine, they do everything with a smile. It's just impeccable.I just wish the place was bigger as it's very popular for obvious reasons why every every table got filled up while we were there with people waiting to come in. If you have more than two people I'd say get a reservation, it's a must. This is now my new favorite restaurant I'm so glad we went there. Excellently managed and there's a big parking lot in that shopping center where it's located next to a market, and the freeway. And interestingly enough all the servers are men, and it works great.If I could ask for one thing they could include in their menu it would be for something like a filet of sole with a wine and garlic sauce. They do have a salmon dish but I don't eat salmon. But I did taste everything we ordered and all of it was delicious.We returned a week later, last night, and tried some other dishes. The salmon was very good, comes with fresh cooked vegies and pasta. The chicken and orzo soup is the best chicken soup I have had in any restaurant in my entire life, and I am very picky and this one is like what I make at home. I have never praised another chicken soup. The butterscotch budino dessert is delicious. The service is still excellent, Seth was our server who went above and beyond always with a real smile, warmth, eager to help. When we left there were many people waiting to get in. If you have to wait or you get cold easily, bring a warm jacket or sweater. It is worth waiting for.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options.
It's an ok place with some Italian heritage but a lot of American influence like cheese in shrimps which in Italy is a no no. The entrees are essentially chicken in different fashions but they have a lot of pastas. Good for a quick bite, not for large groups.Parking: It's on a shopping mall hence plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Not good for kids because the place is a little small and tables are small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Burrata Caprese
4 Brothers Tree Service Inc.
This will be my first review of a restaurant, and I'll tell you why. We travel all over America, and we like to eat. Ma's Kitchen has hospitality to the fullest, amazing ambience, and some of the most delicious flavorful foods out there. The entrees are portioned well, and there dessert is outstanding. To top it off, all of the staff were extremely nice, polite and explained well. Hats off to the crew at Ma's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessika Nanez
A great spot for dinner and wine! The service was amazing and the food was fresh. Highly recommend!
I have high standards for Italian food because I’m half Italian and my relatives cook incredible dishes. Ma’s is on par with my family. The food is fantastic (try the fried mozzarella), the prices are reasonable, and the intimate atmosphere reminds me of Europe- the good parts (not the stinky armpits bc no one showers enough. #kidding #sorta). Back to Ma’s- the service is attentive and sweet. They pay special attention to my kids and are always making sure we have enough food/drinks - just like an Italian ma would. Delish!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots
A hidden gem. My neighborhood go to. The food is excellent, the staff very friendly. The bolognese is amazing. The owner often sits at the bar and pitches in to help the staff. He's great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Garlic Rolls, Bruschetta, MA's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs, Chicken Marsala, Caesar Salad, Butterscotch Budino, Lasagna
Horrible restaurant with VERY rude employees. Yelling at customers is completely unprofessional. Who does that? If you want to be yelled at and asked to leave so they can accommodate other customers, even if you have a reservation, this is the place for you! How about not accepting walk-in customers if your tables are already full and reserved? What a concept! We made a reservation and were asked to leave before I even finished my last drink and BEFORE they brought our credit card back to us claiming they had a reservation after us that needed our table. The young blonde gentleman started arguing and yelling and becoming very aggressive with our small party of 4. He was extraordinary rude. I have never been yelled at by restaurant staff in my 50 years on this earth. Mind you, we never refused to leave, we were simply trying to understand why we were being told to leave. We drove 45 minutes and paid for a baby sitter in hopes of having a lovely meal with friends, instead it was ruined by rude staff. We were never told we had a time limit at our table. That should have been mentioned up front when we made our reservation so we could have chosen a more customer friendly venue.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dietary restrictions: They had gluten free pastas
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butterscotch Budino, Lasagna
I WISHED WE LIVED CLOSER! We were in the area spending the day and wanted a good local Italian restaurant! This was such an amazing spot! Great and attentive service from Seth, our waiter. It was our first time eating here and they did not disappoint! Even though it was a busy night, we were able to get in without a wait or reservation. Everyone was warm, welcoming and so kind! We appreciate a memorable experience with your restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Tiramisu, Mozzarella Sticks, Bruschetta, Butterscotch Budino
We stopped by MA's on a whim while on vacation in Cali. We stayed at the hotel across the street so we walked over for dinner, we had a semi large party so they placed us out on the patio area. The patio has a covering around it, lighting & heat lamps for the winter so it was a cozy mostly private little spot. The complimentary garlic knots were good, we all enjoyed them. Prices weren't too bad either especially as the pasta dishes were pretty large & even the steak was a great size. Almost everyone in our party had leftovers to take back to the hotel to store for dinner the next night. The food was good, we all enjoyed what we had ordered & each of us were able to enjoy something that best suited our tastes. If I were in the area again I would probably visit MA's again. Our server Hayden was awesome. He was quick, attentive & had a great personality he managed to make everyone laugh and the kids thought he was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, MA's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs
With a name like MA's Italian Kitchen, you go in expecting homestyle Italian, not anything cutting-edge or fancy. We ordered staples of that kind of food (a huge arugula salad, veal piccata, Chicken Alfredo, seafood linguine, and a fairly basic pizza). All delivered what you look for from those items in spades. Nothing startling, just exactly what you ordered done very well. We got exactly what we wanted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken, Chicken Piccata
We had an amazing experience! Came in without a reservation on a Friday night, and they were all booked up. We were offered a seat at the bar and despite it being busy, our server was very sweet and kind. The vibe was really nice and the food was delicious. Random location but everything inside makes up and takes this place full of regulars a notch above other Italian spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butterscotch Budino
Been 3 times in a week. The building looks unassuming, however don't let that fool you. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is great, and the staff are amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese, MA's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs, Butterscotch Budino
Some of the best Italian food I have had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rigatoni Bolognese
Restaurantji Recommends
I went with my family to MA's and I was pleasantly surprised with the best scampi I've ever eaten. The shrimp was perfectly cooked so it was fresh and soft and full of great flavor with wine and butter and the pasta with it was perfect. One of our family got eggplant parmesan and another one got spaghetti and meatballs, and bruschetta chicken. Chicken was cooked beautifully soft, melts in your mouth. The young kids enjoyed their spaghetti and meatballs and even the garlic bread and knots. For dessert we tried three of them; one was an outstanding chocolate mousse with a little whipped cream on top which you could get with raspberries or not, and we got a Tiramisu and a delicious sweet pistachio cake with a little icing on top. Their garlic bread is amazing! You get lots of little pieces of garlic on it and it's soft bread with the crunchy crust I mean you can't get any better than that. They also gave us garlic knots. The only thing we could say wasn't 100% for us was that the broccoli and carrots vegetable mix was not cooked enough to be softer so we asked for them to make it softer and they did. A server will come around and ask if you want any more freshly grated Parmesan cheese on anything and they give you a lot if you want it . The portions are large. The service is incredible, our waiter was excellent and checked with us every few minutes to make sure everything was fine, they do everything with a smile. It's just impeccable.I just wish the place was bigger as it's very popular for obvious reasons why every every table got filled up while we were there with people waiting to come in. If you have more than two people I'd say get a reservation, it's a must. This is now my new favorite restaurant I'm so glad we went there. Excellently managed and there's a big parking lot in that shopping center where it's located next to a market, and the freeway. And interestingly enough all the servers are men, and it works great.If I could ask for one thing they could include in their menu it would be for something like a filet of sole with a wine and garlic sauce. They do have a salmon dish but I don't eat salmon. But I did taste everything we ordered and all of it was delicious.We returned a week later, last night, and tried some other dishes. The salmon was very good, comes with fresh cooked vegies and pasta. The chicken and orzo soup is the best chicken soup I have had in any restaurant in my entire life, and I am very picky and this one is like what I make at home. I have never praised another chicken soup. The butterscotch budino dessert is delicious. The service is still excellent, Seth was our server who went above and beyond always with a real smile, warmth, eager to help. When we left there were many people waiting to get in. If you have to wait or you get cold easily, bring a warm jacket or sweater. It is worth waiting for.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Tiramisu, Garlic Rolls, Bruschetta, MA's Classic Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread
Amazing food the staff are fantastic. Ok it's located in a strip mall BUT it's really, really good. The prices are also a great value.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli, Garlic Knots, Burrata Caprese, Caesar Salad, Chicken Piccata
It's an ok place with some Italian heritage but a lot of American influence like cheese in shrimps which in Italy is a no no. The entrees are essentially chicken in different fashions but they have a lot of pastas. Good for a quick bite, not for large groups.Parking: It's on a shopping mall hence plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Not good for kids because the place is a little small and tables are small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Burrata Caprese
This will be my first review of a restaurant, and I'll tell you why. We travel all over America, and we like to eat. Ma's Kitchen has hospitality to the fullest, amazing ambience, and some of the most delicious flavorful foods out there. The entrees are portioned well, and there dessert is outstanding. To top it off, all of the staff were extremely nice, polite and explained well. Hats off to the crew at Ma's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great spot for dinner and wine! The service was amazing and the food was fresh. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5