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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1514 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 72 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 360-6051
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,514 people are saying

Mama's on Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main offers an "amazing" Italian dining experience in Covington. Guests rave about the "excellent" food, especially the chicken parmesan, gnocchi, and lemon pasta. The "superb" service and "charming" ambiance make it a favorite spot for celebrations. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity and cozy atmosphere.

1,514 Reviews
  1. dawn VIP

    Cincinnati27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great! She was very affirming of our choices and we loved her. We were on the first floor which is pretty noisy. Additionally, the staff had to keep slipping between our table and the next yo answer the phone, so I wonder if there is a better place for the phone. Regardless, the food was excellent and our server was fantastic.
    Mama's on MainResponded today
    Thank you so much for this kind review! I can't wait to let your server know how much you enjoyed her service! Unfortunately, our phones battery was acting up and we were forced to keep it on the charger all night. That was an error on our end and I apologize for the annoyance! Thank you for your kindness and patience with us. I hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  2. Michelle VIP

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was delightful and food was delicious. Cozy vibe
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review! Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  3. Steve VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent, a bit loud for conversation , but manageable
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. So glad you enjoyed the food! We're constantly looking for new ways to manage the noise level. Thank you for your feedback! Hope you'll dine with us again soon. Hannah General Manager

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  4. Hunter

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Ellie knocked it out of the park with our service. Recommend amazing drinks, polite service and excellent customer care. The atmosphere, food and service will always set Mama’s apart.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for this amazing review! I can't wait share with Ellie how much you enjoyed her service! Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere! Will be back for sure!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Our server Jessica was a delight.😊

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always. Service was also excellent as usual. However, something changed with the martini I ordered. It was NOT the same as I always had at Mommas. The martini was ordered on the rocks with a couple of olives. Glass was smaller than usual and not filled to the top. And to be charged $3 extra for the olives is an insult to me. We will be back many times in the next month but I will not order any more martinis. Mommas still has the best bread and Italian food in our opinion.

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  8. Cristin

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The delicious authentic food and unique atmosphere made my birthday celebration wonderful! The service from our initial welcome that continued throughout the meal was outstanding and felt very personal vs a large commercial restaurant. It was our first time and we will definitely be returning!
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us! I'm so happy to hear we were able to help make your day feel special. We can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager

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  9. Carol

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful restaurant to celebrate a birthday with friends! Loved the decor. Our waitress was so nice and helpful and was always there for drink refills and wine refills. Our dinners were excellent. Chicken Parm , Lobster Ravioli, and spaghetti and meatballs were perfect choices. The focaccia bread was delicious but the whipped ricotta that was served with it was unbelievable! We will certainly be back!
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving this amazing review! I'm beyond thrilled to hear how great your experience was- food and service both! I can't wait to share your kind words with my team. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  10. Kierra

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday night we met some friends for dinner and had wonderful service. It was our friends first time dining at Mama’s, and one was so excited to hear about the lasagna feature. She said it may be her new favorite place. We got seated by the front window and loved being able to see people walk by. Our server was attentive and everything came out hot as as ordered. My favorite is the eggplant parm, always consistent. And of course tiramisu to finish.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving such a great review! I love hearing your party tried and enjoyed our lasagna feature! I can't wait to share your kind words with your server and our culinary team! Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1514 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 72 times today
Google Map for Mama's on Main

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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