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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
588 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 66 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 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

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What 588 people are saying

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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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

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  1. ChelseaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A small, cozy restaurant with phenomenal food. The food came out quick & hot. We ordered the focaccia & arancini for an appetizer - my only is complaint is we wanted more! For our entree's we ordered the Tagliarini w/ Mushroom Ragu and Rigatoni w/ Vodka Sauce with chicken. Both were a decent serving and had great flavor! Our personal favorite was the Rigatoni. For dessert we had the Panna Cotta and Tiramisu. Definitely do not skip dessert - it was the perfect way to end the meal!
  2. MayorMiller

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Food taste has gone down since our first visit last year , this would be our 6th visit. Service was wonderful. Table was broken so we were sent to another one that still was wobbling!
  3. MeganB

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We each got a different meal and they were all wonderful.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Mama’s for our ten year anniversary and it was a wonderful experience! The food was delicious and the server, Samantha, was attentive but did not hover. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend the fried calamari and spaghetti with clam sauce!
  5. BelindaT

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Great service. Excellent cocktails.Will be back.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time dining at Mama’s and we will definitely return. Everything was delicious : from cocktails to dessert and cappuccino!
  7. MegZ

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time and it will not be our last! So glad tried it!
  8. DonnaF

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. We had a large group and everyone said the same. Great value.
  9. JohnM

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Returned to done here after awhile away. The same server was present and again she did a great job of seeing to our needs. We had the bread service, lobster ravioli, tagliarini w/ Mushroom ragu, tiramisu. It as as good or even better than we remembered it. Mocktails available and I had one that was very good. We arrived early but tables quickly filled up. We had a great time.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so good, and it was such a great atmosphere! I got the bread service, calamari, and gnocchi. I would 100% recommend all of them!
  11. SheenaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drink were incredible. Staff was gracious, courteous and prompt. Ambiance was warm and inviting. Would highly recommend.
  12. SharityH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is authentic and delicious, done simply and perfectly.
  13. HarryR

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday. Kate gave great, helpful service. Chicken par, and tiramisu were great.
  14. Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food!!! Seats were a little close to one another. Overall, a great experience.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lobster ravioli was fantastic! Portion was smaller than I expected but actually turned out just right for my appetite. Very tasty indeed. You don’t scarf down this dish. So far my favorite tiramisu in my quest to find the best one in the city. Alcohol was more pronounced in the tiramisu and I liked the extra bite it gave it.
  16. RickK

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The lemon infused ricotta cheese spread was phenomenal. My wife's pesto gnocchi was incredible. My lobster ravioli was good but pasta was a little hard and not sure about the marsala sauce. A light roma tomato sauce or vodka sauce may have been better. The service was great! Would have been nice to hear some Italian music or Sinatra or Martin. Also, a shame you can't force a dress code even though most people were dressed for a nice night out. We will be back!
  17. MelissaM

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Music was a bit loud
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and amazing service! The chicken parm was the best I have ever had!
  19. Sarah

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so good! Best eggplant parmigiana and meatballs we have ever had. Already know what we are trying next time.
  20. RhondaS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time for me and my family and we LOVED IT!! We will defiantly be back and I highly recommend this place. Thank you to all the staff a job well done!
  21. Andrea

    Dallas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This is a charming restaurant with a nice cocktail and wine list selection. The food was good albeit a limited menu and a bit predictable/approachable for Italian. Might be fun to have a creative special to offer each night. Overall, I'd still say it was a really nice place for a special or even not so special meal. Our server was attentive, pleasant and efficient and all the staff that approached our table were very friendly. The atmosphere is very pleasing! We had a window seat so it felt like European dining. Loved the wait staff wearing the black and white Breton t-shirts. Nice touch!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! Really enjoyed the arancini, pesto gnocchi, chicken parm and the focaccia! Can’t wait to come back!
  23. morgan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Everything was very delicious! We never got one of the appetizers we ordered and forgot to mention it so i think we still paid for it and we also saw a little mouse scurry across the floor😂 but other than that amazing food and wine!
  24. JeanneW

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening! We loved all of our dishes and drinks. Lovely spot to spend time with dear friends!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had such a wonderful dining experience. Our waitress was very kind and helpful. I wish I could remember her name but I completely forgot. She was very attentive and suggested great recommendations. I highly recommend the salmon piccata. We will definitely be back.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    It was yet again a delicious experience at Mama’s On Main! It was a very busy night for them, and there were some service delays as a result, but nothing extreme and very easy to overlook. The menu remains simple and delicious. Everything we’ve tried has been excellent. The marinated olives, the Arancini, the gnocchi, meatballs, aglio e olio… you name it. The pasta has smaller portions than I’d prefer, but it’s satisfying and delicious all the way around. The oliveto is a standout interesting cocktail, and I very much enjoy the house White wine as well.
  27. York123

    Charlotte

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best restaurant in NKY. The food is amazing, wine list is perfect (not overwhelming or over priced), and the service brings it all home!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Mamas was very good! High quality food! We got the bread service which was good but for $7 I would skip in my opinion. I got the Hugo cocktail, husband got Paper Plane. Both very good cocktails! For dinner I got the special which was lobster ravioli it was very delicious and my husband got the spinach ravioli which was enjoyable as well. Overall would come back!
  29. MD1234

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food amazing, desserts excellent. amber a hoot Very enjoyable bday celebration
  30. mikeb

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent food and service
  31. CinciDave

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ever dish we ordered from apps to desert was incredible. Was not my first time there and definitely won’t be my last. The arancini was 🤌🏻 perfect, as was the rigatoni with vodka sauce and shrimp. I seriously wish I could’ve taken a giant tub of it home for leftovers. Everyone on staff was friendly and perfectly attentive from beginning to end. Cannot recommend this place enough!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wrote that it was a birthday celebration on the reservation but nothing was done or said in reference to the birthday.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I got the arguluga salad and it was missing the cheese. Realized afterwards when another person ordered one after me.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great!
  35. Mamas

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food! Truly. Our server was very friendly albeit pushed us at a faster pace then I would have preferred but it was a great night.
  36. Mark

    SW Indiana

    163 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Limited, but excellent menu, wonderfully prepared and presented, great service by Olivia!
  37. AriannaT

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and even better food! You can tell everyone on the Mamas team wants you to have a memorable experience. Will be back soon!!
  38. johnl

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My daughters came to see me so we had a girls date night. Everything was perfect!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An amazing dining experience! Would recommend to anyone. Delicious food and impeccable service
  40. Dewey

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience!

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 588 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 66 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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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