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Mama Mia Trattoria, Portland, OR

Mama Mia Trattoria

4.5
4.5
1613 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

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

  • 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: (503) 295-6464

  • 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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What 1,613 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Kid-friendly

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are always treated amazingly! Best place in Portland for Italian!!
  2. Dmanf

    Portland

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    On whole it didn't quite meet the rave reviews I've read here. Too loud. Caprese salad was all cheese, and too salty. The bread plate was excellent. The ciabatta bread offered to all the tables, is dry and not very good. Four slices. We didn't eat it all. The entrees were ample and excellent. The dessert, a Tiramisu, was good, not great.
  3. GinaJ

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great! Our server was attentive and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the atmosphere and experience.
  4. dkrdkr

    Portland

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    We love their Fried Calamari & Classic Beef Lasagna & Tiramisu. Offers large portion sizes, relatively low prices, and friendly staff. Chicken Carbonara was ok but not highly recommended. One downside is the location (homeless folks around, it does not feel very safe) and the strange/ammonia-like odor at the entrance.
  5. BradL

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had 2pm reservations on Mothers Day, seated promptly and our server was outstanding. Appetizer was delicious. Our meals were great and had to take some home. Have driven by here hundreds of times and so glad we came here.
  6. PresymphonyDiner

    Portland

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed all aspects: food and service. The mother's day brunch made my mother feel special, so we could not have asked for more.
  7. KellyD1961

    Portland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a GREAT experience all the way around! Excellent food and service. This all made for an exceptional Mother's Day gathering.
  8. JohnT

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome service by Beva, great tasting food, we'll be back again
  9. Becca9

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Excellent dinner. I will be back to try another yummy looking entree.
  10. levih

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    so good , very nice and very attentive during special occasions + love the free dessert for birthdays
  11. JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, great food, great service. Thank you.
  12. GiGi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We made reservations for a party of 8 for a Sunday lunch. When we arrived, the table was ready with water glasses already filled. The staff was amazing, so friendly! We had multiple appetizers which were all over-the-top delicious. The homemade mozzarella is a must! Our entrees were spectacular. Special shout out to the kids Mac. (The adults stole it). The gnocchi and chicken piccata also get honorable mentions. We ordered coffee and a couple of desserts to share….no words to describe how good they were. Definitely try the amaretto cheesecake. The ambiance was beautiful, bright, and fun with just the right amount of elegance. We felt appreciated and comfortable. The attention to detail was top notch from the decor to the way they plated and finished off all their food. This is not an Olive Garden experience, it’s so much more! We will definitely put this on our list of regular stops. If you haven’t been here, you really are doing a disservice to your Italian tastebuds!
  13. JessicaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mama Mia Trattoria was a really good. Our group was visiting Portland for Dental Conference and I needed a spot that would be nice for the staff to go out. Mama Mia Trattoria did not disappoint. If you love Italian food this is a must. Its location is close to the tram, but you get off in a yucky neighborhood. DO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU. Amazing food and atmosphere.
  14. TinaB

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice Saturday pre-Easter early dinner. Reservations were easy to make online. Service, food, and staff were amazing!
  15. Mary

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place was very beautiful. The food was great. Staff was friendly.
  16. PHILB

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This was our first Time eating at Mama Mia’s and were were pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly and the food was excellent. JUst a really enjoyable dining experience.
  17. TanyaP

    Portland

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! The service was fantastic! We will definitely be back and will be bringing all our friends!
  18. RoseO

    Portland

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely window seat after a show at the Keller. Had a delicious espresso martini to start. And I had their special for the day ravioli and my partner had spaghetti and meatballs. We ended our meals with spumoni ice cream. The food, service and atmosphere were all very good!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, our dining experience was amazing!! The staff is always friendly. They make us feel like part of the Mama Mia family. We dine here pretty much every time we come to Portland. A pure diamond in the rough!
  20. Alyssa

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Though you never need a special occasion to go to Mama Mia, it has quickly become my family's go to spot for any happy/celebratory occasion. Between the excellent food & drinks, friendly service, and beautiful atmosphere, Mama Mia never disappoints.
  21. Christine

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was outstanding! Our child was a messy chef at the table trying new food. Our server was very understanding and kind to him.
  22. ShawnH

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the food was delicious. We went on the recommendation of a friend and it was worth it.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating a birthday and a great time had by all. Great food and atmosphere. The wait person was very attentive. Definitely would fine there again
  24. SriniR

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent food, ambience & location in downtown Portland. It was my birthday that I was celebrating with family which made it all the more special (thanks for the free dessert on the occasion).
  25. Laura

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were a group of 8 and so seated in alcove which was great.
  26. Cameron

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic, first off. Attention of the wait staff was great, did not feel rushed or forgotten, HUGE plus in this industry!!! Had the Chicken Marsala and it was delicious! Drink portions were ample and worth the price! I would recommend this place to an "out of towner".
  27. DonD

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have gone to this restaurant several times for our Anniversary dinner (this being our 43rd!) and they never disappoint. Service was excellent, I stepped it up a bit and ordered an Amerone, had the veal picatta (perfectly lemony and tender) and my wife had the Cioppino (deliciously spicy) with the seafoods added at different times so none were overcooked. And the desserts! I had the tiramisu (light and flavorful) and my wife had the Affogato and it was delicious. The coffee was hot and delicious.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Came here to grab a delicious pasta dinner with a friend. Mama Mia did not disappoint! We each ordered a pasta dish and shared a salad - the food was solid, and we enjoyed all of it. The service was friendly and efficient. We’ll be back!
  29. LindseyA

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was great and the food was amazing. Calm atmosphere and pretty interior.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was awesome. Kid friendly, open space for strollers, high chairs. Service was good, but most importantly the food, again, awesome.
  31. Brandon

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    To think I've lived in oregon all my life and never once came to this restaurant. The inside really made me feel like i was in a Italian restaurant. The music was quiet nice as well, made it feel more relaxed. The alcohol is definitely better than most and the food…worth every penny.
  32. Baesummer

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    The sever was mad my husband and brother in law went to order drinks at the bar, it went down hill from there.. she took a long time to come back to our table. It was not very busy, the food came out very cold at that point it was even worth eating!
  33. MarioH

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were greeted as soon we walked into the restaurant. The hostess/waitress did a great job in getting us seated within a few minutes of walking in. Once seated we waited a few minutes to place our order. The drinks and food came out soon after that and it tasted great. Waitress kept checking in on us every few minutes and remembered that we were there to celebrate my daughter’s birthday and made sure she got her free dessert. We were extremely satisfied with the service and will definitely be going back.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We asked for recommendations and purchased the top two. They were both very disappointing. Our desert (Bookie) was compared to the cookies at Subway sandwiche shop. We came to the conclusion Subway is a much better desert
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were lucky to score a last min reservation for v-day. We had never been here but were impressed! Satisfied with food and service was A1. Waitress was amazing, checked on us the perfect amount, made sure water was never empty, and was super bubbly and kind. Food was 10/10. We got the garlic bread (duh), fried zucchini (the 2 sauces that came with these were amazing we dipped our bread in it as well), spaghetti with vegan meatballs, Alfredo fettuccine, Ceasar salad, strawberry cheesecake and the browkie. Everything was so flavorful, so fresh tasting, so delicious. I know everything we got was so basic but they’re classics. We’re definitely going back.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Waitress was slow. But other then that great experience
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Service was slow and took 25 minutes to order and get three glasses or wine. No organization behind the bar. It looked like no one had a set job. The food was excellent!! Waiting on being acknowledged by waiter and slow service needs to be worked on.
  38. Trevor

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The seafood fettuccine was very bland. Should had more garlic and seasoning to add flavor.
  39. Larry

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Spaghetti that came with my veal parmigiana was cold and looked/tasted like canned spaghetti. My wife's Scampi Fettuchini did not have good seasoning and tasted very old (frozen).
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing!

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 1613 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Mama Mia Trattoria

439 SW 2nd Ave (Downtown), Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

  • Cross street

    SW Washington Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • 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

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Italian, Comfort Food, Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Rebecca Rayonez

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (503) 295-6464

  • 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: (503) 295-6464

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