Mama's on Main

Name: Mama's on Main
Address: 621 Main St, Covington, KY, United States, 41011-1331
Telephone: (859) 360-6051
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1615)

$31 to $50

Italian

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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
Website
http://www.mamasonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331
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

Popular dishes

Spaghetti Al Limone$19.00
Lemon, grana padano, cream
Spaghetti & Meatballs$20.00
pork & beef meatballs, red sauce, Parmesan
Ricotta Gnocchi$21.00
herb pesto, tomato & hazelnut vinaigrette, crispy prosciutto
Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce$20.00
Basil, garlic breadcrumbs
Tagliarini with Mushroom Ragu$20.00
cremini mushrooms, rosemary, black pepper, parmesan
Lobster Ravioli$28.00
Marsala cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, parsley, breadcrumbs

Entrees

Eggplant Parmesan$20.00
mozzarella, basil, spaghetti, red sauce
Chicken Parmesan$21.00
mozzarella, basil, spaghetti, red sauce
Pork Chop Milanese$25.00
arugula, banana peppers, lemon vinaigrette
Salmon Piccata$26.00
lemon butter caper sauce, fregula, broccolini

Sides

Broccolini$5.00
Crispy Fingerlings$5.00
Fregula$5.00
Meatballs (2)$7.00

Desserts

Cookie Platter$9.00
Panna Cotta$10.00
Tiramisu$11.00

What 1,615 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
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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 is a charming Italian eatery in Covington renowned for its "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Diners rave about the "amazing" red sauce, "fantastic" lobster ravioli, and "perfect" chicken parm. The restaurant's cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it ideal for special occasions and date nights.

1,615 Reviews

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Theresa VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton63 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time at Mama’s on Main. Everything was fine except the noise level on the second floor where we were seated. All the tables were full when we came in at 6:30 on a Tuesday and it was so noisy we could barely hear our guests. I know this is common in many restaurants today but I wish that restaurant owners would appreciate that this is not conducive to being able to share a meal with friends and have an enjoyable experience. The noise level resulted in my scoring for the experience.
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Judie VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton61 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can not say enough about Mama's! We try to sit at the bar if it is available. Service is always great. Food. What can I say! The gnocchi is the best! Did try the tiramisu this time and was very impressed!
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Hunter VIP
Las Vegas7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing time at our favorite restaurant. This is the go-to birthday dinner spot for my family and friends — because we are truly treated like family when we come. Thanks to our server Ellie and the amazing restaurant staff.
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C. VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside in beautiful weather. Service was excellent. Food was hot and delicious!
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and for this kind review! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service! Can't wait for you to dine with us again Hannah General Manager
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Steven
Cincinnati / Dayton18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails were perfect for a warm, summer evening - delightful Spring Spritz seemed most popular. Liked the Salmon, with broccolini. We were inside seating, but outdoors & the outdoor deck looked amazing for next time.
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for this amazing review! I absolutely love the spring spritz. Glad you got to enjoy it! Can't wait for you to come back to dine on our patio! Hannah General Manager
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Ryan
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Everything from the focaccia to the Caesar salad to the pasta dishes were amazing. Our server paced the meal out well and made our night special!
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Joe VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton21 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night my wife and I celebrated our 13 year wedding anniversary. We have dined at Mama’s on Main several times in the past and typically always have a great experience. Last night was ok overall. My wife was somewhat disappointed with her entree. She tried the special which was a lamb ragu with rigatoni pasta. The flavor of the red sauce on the pasta was delicious. However there was barely any lamb. There were maybe 6 tiny pieces. My wife jokingly asked if she was given the end of the barrel. I’m not sure if this is how the dish typically is, but if so; it may be good to let your customers know that it’s more so just pasta with a sprinkle of lamb. We were also given a single chocolate chip cookie on the house to celebrate our anniversary. I was also somewhat surprised by that, expected something a little more special to commemorate 13 years. We are still Mama’s on main fans, but was a little underwhelmed with our experience last evening , which was unfortunate because we were celebrating something so special.
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for choosing Mama's to celebrate your anniversary! I very much appreciate your feedback. I have spoken to my culinary team and we have decided to stop serving the lamb ragu until we are able to appropriately dial in our recipe. Hope you'll come back soon and give us another shot! Hannah General Manager
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Ric
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a great date night for me and my wife. The server was good and tried hard to meet my special allergy request. The food was delicious.
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and sharing this review! So glad to hear you enjoyed both the food and the service! Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager
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Mina
Cincinnati / Dayton31 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience at Mamas. That red sauce is just soooooo good!
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for this review! Love that you love our red sauce! Come back again soon Hannah General Manager
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Raegan
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mama’s never ever disappoints!! Awesome food & outstanding service… always a vibe ❤️
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to leave this kind review! 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 1615 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 13, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 67 times today

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

Website
http://www.mamasonmain.com/
Phone number
(859) 360-6051

Mama's on Main

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Ricotta Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan

Caesar Salad

Bread Service

Focaccia$7.00

Appetizers & Salads

Marinated Olives$7.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$14.00

Fried Calamari$13.00

Arancini$11.00

Pastas

Spaghetti Al Limone$19.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$20.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$21.00

Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce$20.00

Tagliarini with Mushroom Ragu$20.00

Lobster Ravioli$28.00

Entrees

Eggplant Parmesan$20.00

Chicken Parmesan$21.00

Pork Chop Milanese$25.00

Salmon Piccata$26.00

Sides

Broccolini$5.00

Crispy Fingerlings$5.00

Fregula$5.00

Meatballs (2)$7.00

Desserts

Cookie Platter$9.00

Panna Cotta$10.00

Tiramisu$11.00

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