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   JenniferB

   New England

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A truly Delicious meal, lovely server that spent his time with us, describing the dishes, making recommendations and accommodating our picky eater. Every dish we ordered was decadent, but our favorite was the sausage pasta starter- who knew wild boar, venison and duck could be so mouth wateringly Scrumptious . We can’t wait to return and try move items on the menu.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   51 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   51 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   This was our first trip to Mamma Maria. Post Covid our old 'go to' restaurant in the North End has changed a lot and doesn't fit us so we've tried half a dozen places and think we've found an outstanding place with Mamma Maria. We travel over an hour into the city from NH so finding somewhere that's consistently good, food/wine/service is important. Everything was perfect. Our server Luis helped us through menu choices and wines. I ended up with scallops for a starter and Julie a salad, both were excellent. For your entre, if you can't choose, there are opportunities to receive two smaller portions of two choices. We started simple with Rabbit Pasta and Bolognese; the rabbit was lovely and the Bolognese was the best we've had in years. The wine list is fairly extensive; we know what we enjoy, but Italian wines can be diverse so with Luis' help we started with a chardonnay and then a medium red with the meals. We both had one of our favorite desserts; panna cotta (with blood orange). We also want to note that in our area there were two bus people assisting. They were both exceptional. They kept our table cleared and were completely unobtrusive. When clearing our water bottle, the young man casually tilted the bottle (asking if we wanted another), I nodded and it quickly came. The young lady was equally effective, and had an infectious smile; something not expected from someone constantly working across many tables (and customers). Thank you to everyone, it was outstanding and we look forward to our next trip in (which we have already booked). Bill and Julie

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   Abby

   New England

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   Living in the North End for 35 years, I've dined at Mama Maria's many times over the years. Our experience was just ok. A few of our food items were outstanding, the Oysters Rockefeller and the pesto served with the bread. All entress were lackluster and disappointing, especially my lobster entree which was incredibly salty, inedible and removed from my bill. I spent close to $400 for 3 people and at that price point was expecting so much more from Mama Maria's.

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   richard

   New England

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very nice. It’s great to be able to go to a restaurant and actually hear the person sitting across from you and not have to scream to have a conversation. Not sure why people can’t talk in their library voices sometimes.

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   JohnB

   New England

   35 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is my “go to” restaurant for special occasions with friends, family and my wife, of course! It stands head-and-shoulders above other North End restaurants. If you’re looking for white-linen dining, superior food, professional service, and an atmosphere distinct from the factory-like dining one typically encounters along Hanover Street, this is your destination.

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   LauraS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   One of our best meals in Boston. We ate at several top tier restaurants that were excellent, but this was delicious and unique.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   7 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 14, 2023

   overall3food5service3ambience4

   Food was good, ambiance good, service from our server also good but when we arrived late due to traffic the host was quite rude. I had called ahead to let them know but it didn’t matter. I am a little soured to this place because of that.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 7, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our waiter, I believe his name was Luis, was excellent. Manhattan Lucano cocktail and osso bucco were delicious. Would definitely go back next time we’re in town.

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 2, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent food, outstanding service, and in a fabulous location. If you are vegetarian, ask for the vegetarian menu (there are many more options than on the standard menu).

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I had a wonderful New Years Eve dinner. We were treated wonderfully by the server and the staff. The ambiance was outstanding. And, the food was delicious. Thank you for contributing to creating a great New Year’s Eve memory

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    Mike

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've been to this restaurant many times, and it is always a treat! The food is interesting, very well prepared, and the service is always excellent. I love the osso buco. I keep coming back to it most visits, despite deciding every time that I'll get something else. My wife's "go to" dish is the rabbit with pasta. The menu has enough "standard" dishes if you're not feeling adventurous, but plenty of out of the ordinary ones to keep the place interesting. It's expensive, but well worth the money for a special, or maybe not so special, night out.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lovely walkway up the staircase to the main restaurant floor. Beautifully decorated interior, dim lighting and background music. Food was perfectly cooked with unique flavors and spices. We are looking forward to returning due to the variety and completely changed menu daily.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Mamma Maria is now a tradition for my husband and I during Christmas and we look forward to it every single year. We have the best experience, get the most amazing service, and the food is absolutely stellar. Can’t recommend Mamma Maria enough!

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    Elaina

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Truly a lovely experience. The General Manager,

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    maureenr

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was incredible! The scallop and the duck appetizers are something to come back for and the pasta main course was exceptional. The ambiance and service are over the top. Highly recommend!

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    SCW89

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing meal with incredibly cozy ambiance.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    When we arrived at Mamma Maria they did not have our reservation. The host was quite rude and frazzled, no apology but sat us. I actually apologized! I made the reservation through Opentable and I had called the week prior to see if we could switch the reservation from five people to six. The woman who answered the phone said they could accommodate us. I also received a confirmation text the day of our reservation from a woman named Phoebe. On to dinner…our waiter had the personality of a potato, the only reason why I gave three stars for service is because our other two expediters were wonderful. We felt were rushed. My husband noticed the host looking over the stairwell then looking at our waiter annoyed because we were taking too long, he had another table to seat. The portions are tiny, my beef was tough. The value for what you get is mediocre, small portions and limited menu. The ambience was beautiful, decorated tastefully for Christmas. We were disappointed with the experience, if I’m paying 400$ plus for dinner, I expect not to be rushed and to be full when I leave.

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    UktamA

    New York Area

    56 reviews

    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Good quality, fast service , not expensive

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect…!!!

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    ChiakiM

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is our best restaurant in Boston! We had a lot of great dinner and memories in your restaurant. Thank you so much for your excellent service always!

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    LehaS

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Visiting our son at Berklee for the holiday. Always our favorite restaurant when we come to town and always an excellent choice!!

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    anthonym

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This continues to be my favorite restaurant in all of Boston. My date and I had the wonderfully private piccolo room (minimum required) and as always it was quite special. Our server was attentive but let us roll at our own pace. The food (venison for me and filet for her) were prepared perfectly and the wine was dead on.

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    JoyceM

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A beautiful restaurant in a beautiful part of the North End. We sat upstairs with a view of the city!!! Ok, now for the food!!! Absolutely wonderful. Everything was well prepared and came out HOT!!! The sign of a kitchen that knows what they're doing...

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    From start to finish just perfect

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    AliciaL

    New England

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service and atmosphere. Looking forward to visiting again.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was exceptional. Food was excellent. Raphael (our waiter) was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, polite, efficient and, best of all, surprised us with nice deserts in honor of Veterans Day (I’m retired Air Force). Highly recommend! Will return!

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    IsabelV

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff was amazing, from the time to of check in we were courteously greeted and were assigned a beautiful semi private table, with an amazing view of North End. Our serves were delightful, very caring and with cheerful attitude. The food was up to par, very fresh and tasty, would definitely recommend to anyone visiting North End and will go back myself if I visit Boston again.

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    FarTarGal

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We visit Boston annually In November and Mamma Maria is a required stop. If you visit request Tatiana as your server- she is so attentive and a beautiful young lady. We are from the south where the house wine is sweet tea and Tatiana made that happen ( with a refill). Wonderful meal with excellent food and service.

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    JenniferM

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service. Food was delicious and loved the wine selection. This is our second time here and wouldn’t hesitate to go back on our trips to Boston.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely would recommend for a special occasion. The service and the food very well worth the visit.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was my moms 50th Birthday! And they made such a great experience for us! From service to food it was outstanding . Definitely will be going back!

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    MikeN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    it was a bit hard to get in to but I suspect that because the food and service was awesome! I highly recommend when in Boston

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    MelissaP

    Denver

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is always incredible, but I wish you would add some specials from time to time. Last year you offered a special pasta with fresh truffles that was amazing. Love if you would bring that back!

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    Hollie

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great! We started with the oysters and duck for an appetizer followed by the Lobster Pasta and the Rabbit Pasta. The portions were perfect. Everything was so fresh. It’s a must do for anyone who hasn’t been.

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    LisaH

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great Italian food! Great staff, small rooms for intimate atmosphere.

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    daarmy

    Wilmington

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They have a wonderful menu here. Just wish I was around longer to try the many interesting dishes. I selected the Lobster Agnolotti. My wife and son chose the Rabbit Pasta. They were all wonderful! We also has some very good deserts. The service was friendly and attentive. We sat on the second floor section that has windows overlooking the beautiful street. All in all, a wonderful experience!

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    Jack

    New England

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The venison is exquisite

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    Lovefood

    New England

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We really enjoyed the food at Mamma Maria. This was out first trip but we hope to come back again. We tried the duck, halibut, venison, lobster agnolotti, rabbit pasta. All beautifully presented and tasted delicious.

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    AllieC

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    The appetizer was...ehhh, but the cocktails and pasta were great.

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    Goliv

    Hawaii

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Meal was delicious and service was impeccable.

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