Our waitress (feel terrible can't remember names) was AMAZING! This is t sisters fav place to eat when visiting and it didn't disappoint this time. Our only complaint was the music was so loud it was hard to hear each other - but the food, attention and quality was good - it was for my sis bday even though they didn't acknowledge it when I made the reservation, we'll still be back.
Bada B.
Stopped in for lunch. I ordered the appetizer minestrone with a meatball. Portion size was maybe 12 ounces of soup, and the meatball was 3/4 the size of a balled up fist. The soup's flavor was light with a bit of zest. From the flavor profile, I assume they use all fresh herbs rather than freeze dried ingredients. The garlic bread was garlic bread, but combined with a side of marinara, it was addictive. I sampled a dish of fettuccine with meat sauce Boglanese from another person in my party, and it was perfect. The noodles were just beyond al dente, and the flavor profile was a balance between rich and acidic. The "everything is coming up roses" cocktail was a house variation on a standard lemon drop. I tasted it, and although I'm not into sweet drinks, it was tasty. Did not try the seafood pasta, but was told it was tasty, and by the look of it, they don't skimp on the seafood. Service was prompt and friendly, not pushy at all. Ambiance was slightly dated, but not the least bit tacky, and hints that they're confident about their menu quality.
Allison Rinker
Had a delicious salad and focaccia bread with a spicy pasta dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Meatball, House Salad
Kelly S.
Went on Saturday night taking friends who had never been before. My husband and I kept raving about how good the meatballs were. The whole reason we came was for the tender, light meatballs. What a huge disappointment! They were hard as rocks. We mentioned this to our waitress and she brought us out some fresh, right out of the oven meatballs. They were the exact same. HARD AS ROCKS. She mentioned the recipe had changed recently. They were awful. And to top it off, our chicken parmesan was way overcooked and extremely dry. Hopefully they can get their kitchen back to the way it used to be and the reason we returned time after time.
Grant Robinson
I had low expectations but they showed out. Food was amazing! Everyone was more than satisfied with their order and would come back again in a heartbeat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esperanza M.
amazing pasta a bit on the pricier side however u do get quite a bit. service was great and drinks were divine.
Heather Bolstad
I walked in and it automatically smelled like my Nonnas house and I loved it! The staff was amazing and the food was to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino
MichelleT
I have been wanting to try Mama Mia for a couple years now. I work 2 blocks away but leave work at 4pm. I would have visited if you were open at lunch time. We had a great time and the food was excellent!
Julia V.
What a cute spot! I've always wondered since I passed by it On my way to work, great service great drinks, the food was delicious. I ordered the fried mozzarella as an appetizer and it was delicious! Their pesto gnocchi was awesome too! :)
Mark Lawler
Mama Mia's is the best! Excellent Caprese, Chicken Parmigiana, and Seafood Platers, just to name a few of my favorite dishes there.
Food was good. Waiters very friendly. A little pricey for pasta. Very accommodating about being gluten free.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pesto
Luna
I’m sorry I don’t know why this place has so many good reviews. The food is way too overpriced for the quality. The presentation is underwhelming. The food itself is actually so low quality in my opinion and I was expecting to eat some good pasta 4/10. The pizza was a 3/10. Our bill was close to $100 and I’m sad we didn’t use it at our other favorite Italian place lol. The service was good. The interior was pretty but something about the curtains that covers the back of the tables at the restaurant and the little details throughout.. felt outdated and not classy in my opinion. I think I’m just confused from our whole experience really.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Kellan McCann (SkoDawgs)
First time at Mama Mia’s! Hands down the best Italian food if not, best restaurant in Portland!! Service was excellent and super friendly, 100% will be coming back probably tomorrow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta Board
Colleen Elings
Everything was over salted and the common areas were quite dirty. Staff worked their tails off, though.
Our waitress (feel terrible can't remember names) was AMAZING! This is t sisters fav place to eat when visiting and it didn't disappoint this time. Our only complaint was the music was so loud it was hard to hear each other - but the food, attention and quality was good - it was for my sis bday even though they didn't acknowledge it when I made the reservation, we'll still be back.
Stopped in for lunch. I ordered the appetizer minestrone with a meatball. Portion size was maybe 12 ounces of soup, and the meatball was 3/4 the size of a balled up fist. The soup's flavor was light with a bit of zest. From the flavor profile, I assume they use all fresh herbs rather than freeze dried ingredients. The garlic bread was garlic bread, but combined with a side of marinara, it was addictive. I sampled a dish of fettuccine with meat sauce Boglanese from another person in my party, and it was perfect. The noodles were just beyond al dente, and the flavor profile was a balance between rich and acidic. The "everything is coming up roses" cocktail was a house variation on a standard lemon drop. I tasted it, and although I'm not into sweet drinks, it was tasty. Did not try the seafood pasta, but was told it was tasty, and by the look of it, they don't skimp on the seafood. Service was prompt and friendly, not pushy at all. Ambiance was slightly dated, but not the least bit tacky, and hints that they're confident about their menu quality.
Had a delicious salad and focaccia bread with a spicy pasta dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Meatball, House Salad
Went on Saturday night taking friends who had never been before. My husband and I kept raving about how good the meatballs were. The whole reason we came was for the tender, light meatballs. What a huge disappointment! They were hard as rocks. We mentioned this to our waitress and she brought us out some fresh, right out of the oven meatballs. They were the exact same. HARD AS ROCKS. She mentioned the recipe had changed recently. They were awful. And to top it off, our chicken parmesan was way overcooked and extremely dry. Hopefully they can get their kitchen back to the way it used to be and the reason we returned time after time.
I had low expectations but they showed out. Food was amazing! Everyone was more than satisfied with their order and would come back again in a heartbeat
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
amazing pasta a bit on the pricier side however u do get quite a bit. service was great and drinks were divine.
I walked in and it automatically smelled like my Nonnas house and I loved it! The staff was amazing and the food was to die for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cioppino
I have been wanting to try Mama Mia for a couple years now. I work 2 blocks away but leave work at 4pm. I would have visited if you were open at lunch time. We had a great time and the food was excellent!
What a cute spot! I've always wondered since I passed by it On my way to work, great service great drinks, the food was delicious. I ordered the fried mozzarella as an appetizer and it was delicious! Their pesto gnocchi was awesome too! :)
Mama Mia's is the best! Excellent Caprese, Chicken Parmigiana, and Seafood Platers, just to name a few of my favorite dishes there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food was good. Waiters very friendly. A little pricey for pasta. Very accommodating about being gluten free.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pesto
I’m sorry I don’t know why this place has so many good reviews. The food is way too overpriced for the quality. The presentation is underwhelming. The food itself is actually so low quality in my opinion and I was expecting to eat some good pasta 4/10. The pizza was a 3/10. Our bill was close to $100 and I’m sad we didn’t use it at our other favorite Italian place lol. The service was good. The interior was pretty but something about the curtains that covers the back of the tables at the restaurant and the little details throughout.. felt outdated and not classy in my opinion. I think I’m just confused from our whole experience really.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
First time at Mama Mia’s! Hands down the best Italian food if not, best restaurant in Portland!! Service was excellent and super friendly, 100% will be coming back probably tomorrow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta Board
Everything was over salted and the common areas were quite dirty. Staff worked their tails off, though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Delicious food??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meatballs, Calamari