Mama Mia Trattoria

Name: Mama Mia Trattoria
Address: 439 SW 2nd Ave (Downtown), Portland, OR, United States, 97204
Telephone: (503) 295-6464
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1488 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

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When you step through the doors of Mama Mia Trattoria, you've taken a step back in time to a traditional Italian kitchen where everything is made from scratch, including our mozzarella cheese, fresh pastas, sauces, and our scrumptious desserts. We are committed to providing the highest quality food and service and spare absolutely no expense when using the best local products and sustainable resources available. Our old school classic Italian food, like that offered at the finest restaurants in “Little Italy’s” across the United States. Our guarantee is to exceed your expectations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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(503) 295-6464

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Comfort Food, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 295-6464
Website
http://mamamiatrattoria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rebecca Rayonez
Catering
Full Catering menus custom designed for each event. Large parties welcome from 10 to 60 people no additional charges.
Private party facilities
Host your next gathering in one of our five event venues and experience never before seen chic, contemporary settings. We offer an array of unique options to host both intimate and large events for up to 150 guests.
Private party contact
Jeffrey Bahner: (855) 852-3250

Location
439 SW 2nd Ave (Downtown), Portland, OR 97204
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
SW Washington Street
Parking details
Tons of street parking available along with 4 pay-to-park lots directly across the street from the restaurant. 1 block from Smart Park (3rd & Alder) <br /><br />
Public transit
Conveniently located 2 blocks from MAX line - 1st & Oak stop and 5th & Oak stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Calamari$13.75
Hand-breaded & lightly fried & served with a spicy tomato-basil sauce & smoked paprika aioli
Fried Zucchini$9.50
Basket of Garlic Bread$7.00
Local Pearl Bakery baguette baked with fresh garlic, butter, and fresh herbs
Fried Mozzarella$11.75
Housemade mozzarella with fresh basil, lightly breaded and golden fried, served with our fresh Pomodoro sauce
Clams & or Mussels$16.00
1/2 lb. steamed Puget Sound blue mussels and/or Manila clams in house-made garlic, fresh herbs & white wine sauce
Minestrone$6.50
Italian classic vegetable soup topped with pecorino Romano cheese

Entree Salads

House Salad$9.50
Organic mixed greens, grape tomatoes, shaved red onions, ricotta Salata cheese & candied pecans tossed in our balsamic vinaigrette
Blackened Shrimp Caesar$17.00
Our classic Caesar salad topped with five shrimp with house blend blackening spices
Classic Caesar$9.50
Whole leaf romaine, shaved parmesan, Reggiano & housemade croutons
Warm Spinach Salad$15.00
Pancetta, roasted bell peppers, red onions, toasted walnuts, & goat cheese tossed in a champagne vinaigrette

Pasta

Lasagna Classico$17.00
Five layers of fresh pasta with ground beef, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta and parmesan & topped with Pomodoro sauce
Spaghetti and Meatball$17.00
Tossed with housemade Pomodoro sauce and topped with housemade pork and beef meatball
Fettuccini Alfredo$16.00
Fettuccini tossed in a parmigiana Reggiano garlic cream sauce
Seafood Pasta$18.00
Fettuccini with prawns, sea scallops, mussels, clams, calamari and pacific white fish tossed in a classic white wine shellfish reduction with fresh herbs
Pasta Pomodoro$16.00
Spaghetti tossed with house made pomodoro sauce, sautéed onions, tomatoes, and fresh basil
Manicotti$16.00
Three fresh pasta filled with ricotta, mozzarella & parmesan cheeses, rolled & topped with housemade Pomodoro sauce
Penne Broccoli$16.00
Penne Pasta made with broccoli florets, sautéed with garlic, olive oil, Calabrian chilis and roasted bell peppers
Baked Mac & Cheese$17.00
Tillamook white cheddar and fresh basil topped with panko and baked until golden brown
Fettuccini Bolognese$17.00
House-made a meat sauce with a touch of cream
Capellini Puttanesca$17.00
Artichokes, capers, garlic, shallots, olives, & anchovies tossed with a zesty tomato sauce
Pasta Special$11.00
Changes daily. Ask your server what Mama's cooking!

Pizza

Margherita$14.75
Housemade mozzarella, grape tomatoes & fresh basil
Pesto Pizza$16.00
Roasted cherry tomatoes, crispy pancetta, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese
Mama's Vegan Pizza$16.00
Vegan sausage, Arrabiata sauce, topped with crispy kale
Goat Cheese Pizza$16.00
Prosciutto, roasted garlic puree, olive oil, goat cheese, & olives topped with fresh arugula and shaved parmesan

What 1,488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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BrynD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Italian food! Loved everything about this restaurant!!
JW
JeffreyW
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was spectacular the service was amazing and the entire experience was a plus .
SS
ScottS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited Mama Mia Trattoria this past winter and have been back several times since. It is now a favorite for us! Excellent, authentic Italian food, great wine and beverage lists and consistently top notch service.
KG
KaitlinG
Portland
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
This place has serious potential, but it’s location makes it borderline impossible to enjoy dinner. The floor shakes with every passing car. Your water shakes in the glass and sometimes so much you can’t hear.
CZ
ChristineZ
Portland
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Everybody really enjoyed their dinners, we made sure that each of us got something different. I think some items are overpriced ($7.50 for a basket of garlic bread), but I understand the price of everything is going up. Our server was delightful and very attentive.
M
Michcb
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience1
Reviews said is was amazing - nope it wasn’t. It was just ok. Carbonara does not have cream sauce but this one does. Not authentic.
DM
DanielleM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food was amazing! If we are in the area we will definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night and it was perfect! I’ve been there before and absolutely love it as usual. The food, atmosphere and drinks were perfect for a date night.
JJ
JerryJ
Portland
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Restaurant was nearly deserted, which made it comfortable to be dining out with low fear of Covid. Noise level also very low. Food was as good as I remembered.
JM
JeffM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are in town, stop here. Best Italian in the City!
QC
QinCentennial
Denver
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great tasting food.
LH
LindaH
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our party of six, 3 couples, enjoyed their meals. Our waiter was perfect- knew the menu and wines/cocktails well, also could suggest-when asked, what would be a good choice. I had made the reservations and hoped the food was still delicious as before Covid. The dinner was great, I heard no regreats, only compliments on what people ordered.
JM
JimM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner before Show at The Keller Auditorium.
G
Glassoaks
Las Vegas
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Found this restaurant just a few blocks from our hotel in Downtown Portland and so glad we did. Great service, really good bar and a good selection of Italian classics.
AS
AlisonS
Portland
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our server was great and the food very good (although the gluten-free pasta was disappointing). We were, however, seated right by a curtain, behind which there was a private party. It became so loud we could not have a conversation, and people kept bumping us through the curtain. I suggest you not seat people so close.
SF
SFmeetsPortland
San Francisco
83 reviews
vip
4.0
83 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
All the pasta is excellent. It will be a challenge to narrow down the choice! I wouldn't go there for a steak, but they have them. Other items like Scalapine, look like excellent choices. The desserts are what you would expect at an Italian cuisine and deliver with yet again many choices to be made.
JM
JamesM
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great place! Food and service are outstanding.
SG
SalvadorG
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service. Love the ambiance of the place. Highly recommend.
m
marvinandabby
Portland
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience, Food, drink, and service always exceptional. Enjoyed.
M
Mike
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with really great service. Unfortunately, the food was a big miss. It was both heavy and lacking flavor. Also left us feeling pretty sick. I do recommend the fried mozzarella, though.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food was good but not great.
MR
MaryR
Portland
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent food and service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall1food1service5ambience3
Sadly, it seems that the quality of the food has gone down. My eggplant was tough to chew, and the sauce seemed over salty. My husband’s Chicken Masala was bland and the pesto sauce was extra thick and missing a cheese content and salt. We used to get better food in the past.
JW
JulieW
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
I had the house salad and pappardelle bolognese. Both were delicious and exactly what I was craving. The bolognese sauce was meaty and traditional — just like mama would make.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Es war ein wunderbarer Abend mit sehr nettem Service
L
Laura
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service. We arrived early and they were accommodating.
MM
MaliaM
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, and great atmosphere! Will return again and again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is great at this restaurant including the sound level. I’m not sure when reading whether a one is good or four is good but I can say it’s one of the better places in terms of a sound level where you can hear each other talk
MM
MagnoliaMan
Munich
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a great meal! Everything was super fresh and tasty. The menu has all the Italian classics you would expect! I had the veal parmigiana, and honestly some of the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve had quite a few over the years!) Couple that with a side of pasta delicious garlic bread and some well-priced red wine, and I could not have been happier! Not fancy or trendy, but highly recommended! I’ll be back!
CM
ChelleM
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
great place- good food!! atmosphere nice- service excellent!!
FD
FoodieDad
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Surprisingly good. Yes, it's a little touristy but the food is excellent across the board and our service was first rate. Definitely would return.
OD
OregonDavid
Portland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and pleasantly presented. Served hot but not scalding. I had requested a booth but none were available. What impressed me was the maître d’hôtel who obviously had read my request and said they had a table by the window instead of a booth. Great service! Great waitstaff - professional, friendly and engaging but not overbearing. Will return again soon. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.
M
Magic
Vancouver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
Nothing special in a bad part of the neighborhood, pretty plain pasta and very very small wine list (like one page)
F
Food4fun
Los Angeles
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food as delicious, and the service was divine. We found this restaurant through a random search, and I'm so glad that we did. We would definitely dine here again.
A
Alexlovestoeat
Portland
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
met here before a theater show, 4 of us, we all really like the food and atmosphere, great food, and large choices on the menu and really good service and drinks.
m
marvinandabby
Portland
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meals and drinks. As usual.
f
foodie4sure
San Diego
117 reviews
vip
5.0
117 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had 9 people here for a work dinner. ALL was very well done. We were seated on timer, food was piping hot and service was great. All guest enjoyed their meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Family get together
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very delicious! Drove down from Seattle for the weekend and this was our first stop.
P
Pdxcdb
Portland
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Server was great. Pizza crust was? not pizza crust I’m familiar with no

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mama Mia Trattoria does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Mama Mia Trattoria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 295-6464.

Mama Mia Trattoria is rated 4.5 stars by 1488 OpenTable diners.