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 (1634)

$31 to $50

Italian

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 76 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

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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 1,634 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
4.8Ambience
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 offers "delicious food" and a "unique atmosphere" with eclectic decor. Guests rave about the "excellent service," "wonderful focaccia," and "fantastic Italian dishes" like chicken parmesan and mushroom ragu. While some mention noise levels, the "vibrant ambiance" and "attentive staff" make it a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.

1,634 Reviews

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Phyllis VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton205 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice night out - service was fantastic as always - our pastas not as as great as typical - must have been an off night .
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Christina VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton32 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great place, we really love Mamas! Food is fabulous. You must get the bread service!!!!
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Ella
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Just found my new favorite restaurant!
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Ally
Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, best Caesar salad I’ve ever had. The spaghetti al limone was perfect. Bread was warm and fluffy
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Jake
Cincinnati / Dayton24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second time going there and it was great. Seated right on reserved time. Knowledgeable staff.
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Barry
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. I think my waitress was Elle or Ellie. She was great and provided info about the food and quantity that was spot on. Although the menus wasn’t huge it was obvious that they have perfected everything on it. Wine list wasn’t huge but had something for all tastes. Olives were fantastic and the Chicken Parmesan was fantastic.
Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
What a wonderful review—thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ellie. We're so glad you appreciated our focused menu and wine list, aiming for quality over quantity in every aspect. Can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager
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Julie VIP
Cincinnati / Dayton7 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Might have been an off night for the kitchen. The food was just average. One pasta dish, the mushroom pasta was stuck together in clumps. We had heard rave reviews and expected better quality. With all the great restaurants in Cincy and northern KY, not sure we will return. Better options are all around us.
Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
We're truly sorry to hear your recent visit didn't meet your expectations. It sounds like we fell short. That's definitely not the quality we aim for. We understand your hesitation to return, but we hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Hannah General Manager
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Hope
Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good value for quality tasting meal. Portions were plentiful
Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for this kind review! Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager
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Gino
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place! Never disappoints. My go to from the Bronx NY when I visit. Thanks for everything!
Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! We're so incredibly happy to hear that we never disappoint and that we're your go-to spot when you visit from the Bronx, NY. That really means a lot to us. Thanks for everything, and we can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit! Hannah General Manager
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Cynthia
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The server was so attentive and sweet. The food was excellent and the portions large. Highly recommend this restaurant.
Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit! It's wonderful that our server made such a great impression. Thanks for the high recommendation—we really appreciate it! Hannah General Manager
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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1634 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 76 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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