Mamma Maria Review

We had the fortune to get a last minute reservation for Mother's Day at this wonderful Italian restaurant. Our table was next to a window in the second floor which made the experience even better. The food and the service was excellent and the prices decent. Our order included the tuna tartar and the artichoke salad for antipasto which were very good. And for main dishes we had the Clam and Scallop pasta, Bolognese pasta and Lobster Ravioli. I would recommend this restaurant if you're looking for Italian food in the North End of Boston. Give it a try.

Absolutely fantastic food. I ordered the veal saltimbocca and it melted in my mouth. Very friendly and quick service.

Great place if you are dressed up. But they dis not make us feel uncomfortable because we were not. Prices are too expensive to go there all the time.

Had an amazing time, from the moment we were greeted in to the last hour after they closed the restaurant. We stayed late but the servers were not rushing us out. The service was excellent, food was incredibly delicious, the place is cozy and warm. Will definitely go back

Had the Buffalo mozzarella and pasta con sugo. Both were delicious! Sat outside - they have heaters and the touchless payment option. Would highly recommend.

Reservation for 5pm on a Saturday since we waited to long too get a later time. Worked out well as we were tired from museums and walking. The dining room was cozy and well appointed. Service was warm and attentive. The bread with pesto More

Amazing place with very friendly staff! The mushroom pasta was delicious! Cozy ambience.. perfect for a meal with friends/family!

Mamma Maria's has long been one of our favorites for it's delicious food and beautiful space. Now, as they adjust to Covid-19, they've created an outdoor dining experience that meets their high standards for food and ambiance.

Very disappointing.... had the Lobster Agnolotti Pasta and was like eating doughy pasta with no flavor. Gave us bread after entree was served. Was done with my drink when meal started and never waitress never came back for another drink until after we were done. VERY disappointed.

From the food to the service this establishment is great. The staff is very attentive to all requests. The kitchen is very willing to be creative when it comes to a impromptu dish. Very authentic Italian food. Highly recommend dinner or lunch here.

Good food, outstanding hospitality and beautiful, cozy environment. My girl took me here for my bday and we loved the whole experience !!

Intimate setting, high end wine list, good food and service.

My wife and I had the most wonderful and amazing experience at Mamma Maria's last night. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance, the lighting, the fragrance of the food being prepared and served, created such anticipation of what was soon to be experienced by us. We were seated at a table overlooking the city and the North End street below us. Our waiter, Josue and his assistant Anderson were doing everything to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. Our meal was exquisite and delicious from beginning to end. Every detail is now embedded in our minds. This was without a doubt one of the most memorable dining experiences we have ever had. Thanks to the owners, staff, wait staff and chef and assistants. God has blessed you and continues to do so. Marc and Sharon

Update still one of my favorites
Great service
Outside dining now due to C-19
It started to rain during our dinner and they went above and beyond to make sure to get an umbrella or every table
They are a little on the higher end food and price wise but it s worth it

So far one of my favorites in the NE

They are a bit pricier compare to the others but the food is also better.

Great wine and service too.

Only negative is that is was extremely loud (like LOUD)

Otherwise I would have given 5 stars
In the picture the lamb 3 ways and it was really good

I brought my girlfriend here for our anniversary. It was a very lovely experience. Our server made excellent suggestions and took great care of us.
The atmosphere was very nice and the view from the second floor window area was beautiful.
At the end of the day what matters most is the food - and it was excellent!
The ossobuco was very tender and not at all gamey. I would definitely recommend it.
My girlfriend had the rabbit pasta and could tell that the pappardelle was very fresh.
Overall, it was a wonderful time.
We will definitely revisit Mamma Maria in the future.

Very authentic Italian restaurant in North End Boston won t be ordering a chicken parm here. The food, presentation and service were all fantastic. Had the Burrata and Grilled Peaches for apps, Osso Bucco and Rabbit Pasta for dinner; excellent. For dessert I highly recommend the tiramisu and the baked apple We had both and can t decide which was better. Our server Enrique was extremely friendly and knowledgeable; will ask for him next time I go. Top notch in all aspects.

Charming, great service and exceptional food. Right in the heart of Little Italy. We did not have reservations but only waited about 15 minutes. Duck and scallops were perfect!

We were fortunate enough to rent out the main part of the restaurant for our rehearsal dinner. The food is SO delicious, you quite literally cannot go wrong with anything you order on the menu. You can tell the food is fresh and made to order - the meats, ravioli, salads, everything! So delectable and flavorful, unlike any other Italian dining experience I've had. The service itself was unbelievable; waitstaff were accommodating to the children who wanted to order outside of the preset menu, and were attentive to and interactive with all of our guests. Thank you so much for such an incredible evening. We will definitely be returning for another exquisite dining experience!

They close at 9:30 during pandemic. We reserved a table online for dinner. Got a nice spot for dining outside when we reached. They have a beautiful setup for social distancing. We ordered grilled octopus and calamari for starters, two way ravioli for main course and bread pudding for dessert. Grilled octopus and calamari were well cooked and delicious. Usually I don't like calamari but it tasted good with octopus. The two way ravioli was stuffed with two kind of stuffing. And since it's two way it had mushroom or spinach on top of it. I loved the stuffing and the mushroom and spinach on top made it even better. At the end the bread pudding was good too. It had nuts inside it but tasted well. Loved the service too.

Took my wife on a date - we loved the food and the warm, inviting atmosphere. Our server, Raphael, was fantastic - very knowledgeable and pleasant and helpful. Prices were reasonable for a special occasion now and again, especially considering the superb quality. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful, romantic, exquisite, magnificent- those all the adjectives come to mind after having dinner at this wonderful italian restaurant.

COVID outdoor seating:

We have tried a few outdoor places in the north end and this one has the best seating and service. You aren t seated on the sidewalk or street like most places. Service was quick and friendly - which is hard to find these days.

One one the best meals I ve ever had in the North End or anywhere else for that matter. Amazing fresh pasta dishes - we tried three different plates and each was a treasure.

We loved the atmosphere,service and of course foods. We literally fell in love with every dish that we ordered starting from appetizers to main dishes. Prices were reasonable. And also we want to thank the management for allowing us to bring our own birthday cake in.
Will definitely come back!

If you want a great Italian meal in Boston, head to Mamma Maria. The service is is excellent and the food follows suit. We were lucky to be the last table and received complementary desserts.

Had an amazing time, from the moment we were greeted in to the last hour after they closed the restaurant. We stayed late but the servers were not rushing us out. The service was excellent, food was incredibly delicious, the place is cozy and warm. Will definitely go back

Took my girlfriend here for our anniversary, and she and I both lived it. The atmosphere is great for romantic events or formal dinners. Service was great and friendly. Coming back for sure.

Wonderful dining experience! The staff is nice, welcoming and the food was amazing! They change menu daily...you get the full experience of the North End in this restaurant. #romantic #delicious #greatstaff

If I may recommend you something is: take either starter or main course - otherwise it's gonna' be pain for you (to eat all of it!).

The food and service was good! My rating is for the unfortunate experience we had with the host.
My husband took me to Mamma Maria for dinner on my birthday. We were done eating, paying and were ready to leave and we suddenly remembered about getting our haymarket garage parking ticket validated. I went to use the restroom and my husband turned around to ask the male host if they could validate our parking ticket. In our experience, all the restaurants we dined in at Northend validated the parking ticket but apparently Mamma Maria didn t, which was totally fine as every restaurant has their own policies. The host mentioned that they don t validate parking tickets and my husband was ok with it and he stepped aside to wait for me to come out of the restroom. One of the customers sitting at the bar started talking to the host about how cheap it is that we asked for our parking tickets to be validated. The host thought my husband left and replied in agreement to the customer and joined the customer in conversation and both of them went on insulting us. After a few minutes my husband let them know that he was right there and that he could hear everything!! This experience of being insulted after paying for a costly dinner and on my birthday left a very sour taste in our mouths. It s just unacceptable for the host or any employee of a business to make fun of their paying customers!!!

One of if not the best restaurant in the north end. Cannoil come from Mike's pastry. Changing menu is always excellent. Nice spread of wine too.

Went to this restaurant with my boyfriend last week Friday. Very disappointed. We were attracted by the nice decor and lights with the heaters outside. It wasn t like that once sitting. The two hosts were so snotty! They didn t even bother to pull the chair for me and the waiter didn t bother to set the napkin on the table properly. The food was just bland and nothing special. Definitely not worth the price. We ordered two steak dinners and they weren t even cooked properly. I won t return.

Had the sea bass and the chicken with lentils, both excellent and had great depth of flavors. outside seating was lovely. Would go every week if I could. Service was excellent. Wine selection was good, we had the cabernet. It was excellent. Price was just right. Dessert looked and tasted just right.

The outdoor seating was beautiful. The service amazing. The food beyond delicious. We come here everytime we are in Boston and never regret the decision.

The atmosphere is so intimate. It feels like you have been specially selected to be a part of the magic they create here. The menu changes with the season. The menu is small, incredibly fresh and everything is full of flavor and thoughtfully prepared. Taking friends and family here for a four course meal and a bottle is a newly added tradition of mine.

This was the third party of 20 or more people I've organized at Mamma Maria's. Everyone loved them all! The staff was terrific to work with, the food was very good, and the setting cannot be topped. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

The best restaurant in the north end the only one left in the north end the rest it's a joke

Excellent staff and delicious food. Baked oysters are the bomb. It was our anniversary and we have received very special service. We had a wonderful time in a private romantic alcove. Will be back!

Fantastic food, super friendly staff, always fantastic ambience. They charge convenient rates and the food quality is great. I recommend this place.

Excellent outside seating. Great food, excellent staff and service!

Absolutely delicious! I must whenever we visit Boston. The food is phenomenal and the service is just perfect. Highly recommend eating here.

Great experience like nothing ive ever tasted!! Absolutely delicious!! Amazing service!!

Second time at the restaurant. First time I went I was in awe of how great the customer service was. The food was amazing and I was so excited to Return. However this time around my expectations were high, as I ve already had a great experience. Unfortunately I left disappointed. Our waiters personality was very dry, he barley spoke to us and at times I would have to physically call out to him so he would notice my drink was empty. I did feel as if he looked down at us, like we did not have enough $ to be there. After reading some of these reviews I know I wasn t the only one who felt that.

Although the food was great, i will not be returning because of that.

Had an amazing dinner here! We had a reservation, but the place was packed so we still had to wait a little bit. Very cute, cozy atmosphere. We had the burrata to start, and I had the scallops with risotto for my meal. Everything had delicious flavor. Friendly, professional service. Definitely recommend for a nice dinner!

This restaurant is BEAUTIFUL and the food it s amazing. The waitress was very nice and gave us different options to choose and all her recommendation were very tasty. I like the fact that the majority of dishes are seasonal.

One of my top places for Italian food. Arrived at five, it wasn't busy. I will probably become a regular. Prices were appropriate. Reminds me of a cafe in Chicago I loved to visit.

The lamb was perfectly cooked, absolutely delicious, the truffle ravioli was wonderful, the arugula salad was the only thing lacking, but otherwise amazing restaurant

Wow. Is all I can say. We ate here as a group and they did separate checks and were very attentive. We had the pork meatballs and the osobucco with risotto. The veal shank was fall off the bone tender and was a very generous serving. The risotto was creamy and gave me that down home feeling of real Italian comfort food. There were a few veggies on the plate but not anything one would take note of given the veal shank and risotto. The pork meatballs were served on a plate with four different sauces. My favorite was the mint sauce. Amazing mixture of sweet and savory that just blended so well with the pork. A very easy to share appetizer. We also shred the baked oysters. They were huge and perfectly cooked in a crisp set of toppings and cheeses. I can t recommend this place more highly. But it is pricey and you might have to make reservations but don t miss this north end treat.

I had a wonderful birthday experience here. The restaurant is beautiful, each item on the menu is delectable, the staff are friendly & attentive, and the atmosphere is upscale. 5 stars isn't enough for Mamma Maria - I will definitely be coming back!

Great food, staff was very pleasant, had a great outdoor setup for COVID. They had 2 guys walking around playing live music. Had a romantic atmosphere. I had the rabbit bolognese and was delicious. Somewhat on the pricier side, but worth it for special occasions.