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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1362 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,362 people are saying

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 delights with "the best Italian food" in a vibrant, eclectic setting. Guests rave about "fabulous food" and "impeccable service." Signature dishes like ricotta gnocchi and mushroom ragù are must-tries. While some note noise levels, the overall "amazing experience" and "charming ambiance" make it a beloved spot in Covington.

1,362 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Have to be honest, it was not the dinning experience we were hoping for……For staters, we we were excited to have dinner as we had heard good things. My first impression was disappointing…..it’s the holidays & I had hoped the restaurant would be decorated for the holidays. Well, not here. For starters, there were old mums in the pots out front. Then you stepped into the restaurant & absolutely no signs that we are in the midst of the holiday season. We also were seated at a table with a broken lamp shade. We had to prop the lamp against the wall to keep it from falling. This was very annoying to look at a crooked lamp shade all through dinner. We ordered the bread to start, bread was good & it was served with homemade Ricotta. There was barely enough ricotta to spread on the 4 slices of bread. Could stand to be a little more generous with the ricotta. We ordered two entrees that came out & looked delicious. Unfortunately they were served barely hot. We had to track down our waiter to get them sent back. So we waited a while for them to come out. chicken Parmesan was good, but the lasagna was lacking in the flavor dept.

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  2. Beverly

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This  was my first visit to mama’s and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very nice and the food and the festive music was very enjoyable. Enjoy the bread and the spaghetti and meatballs and the cookies were very very good.

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  3. Megan

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always receive the best food and service and this visit was no different! Always our favorite place to dine.

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  4. Rob

    Cincinnati

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama's is reliably delicious every time we go. Never had anything but great meals. Start with the bread service. It's incredible. Any entree you pick is even better. Get a homemade limoncello to finish things off. You can't go wrong.
    Mama's on MainResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this awesome review! Really happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. :) Hope you'll be back soon! Hannah General Manager

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  5. Perry

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my partners birthday and we were given a complimentary glass of champagne for a toast. Food was incredible and ambience was awesome! Service was perfect had no issues!!
    Mama's on MainResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much for choosing Mama's to celebrate your partner's birthday! I'm thrilled to hear you had such a great time! Hope to have you back soon Hannah General Manager

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  6. Tara

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined here for the first time on my birthday and couldn’t recommend enough. We had a great experience and everything was delicious! Highly recommend the arancini. We also ordered the bread service which is focaccia and whipped ricotta. I had the chicken parmesan and my husband ordered the pork chop milanese. I will forever dream of this chicken parmesan! So cheesy, crispy, and flavorful! My espresso martini was very sweet but I liked it as it was my desert. My husband loved the affogato. We will be back!

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  7. John

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly service; quick turn around One of the hottest and best Italian restaurants on the scene. Never disappoints.
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for this great review! Hope to see you back soon! Hannah General Manager

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  8. Brigitte

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was very mid, our server couldn’t handle all of her tables.
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us! So happy to hear you loved the food! Sincerely apologize that the service wasn't up to your standards. I will check in with my team to ensure we avoid this issue in the future. I hope you can give us another try soon! Hannah General Manger

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  9. Dawn

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome - First time and this was a great experience. Atmosphere was charming. Our waiter was very informative and accomodating with food ingredient subsitutions. Entrees were delicious and the tiramisu was perfection. We can not wait to return. Thank you for exceeding my expections.
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this awesome review! So happy to hear you had such a great time with us! Please come see us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  10. Joe

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was our first time there and couldn’t have been any better! We will definitely be back.
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this great review! Can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1362 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 76 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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