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

833 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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

Cacio e Pepe$18.00
parmesan, black pepper
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
shrimp, basil, garlic breadcrumbs
Tagliarini with Mushroom Ragu$20.00
cremini mushrooms, rosemary, black pepper, parmesan
Spinach Ricotta Ravioli$21.00
parsley, alfredo sauce, parmesan

Entrees

Eggplant Parmesan$19.00
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 833 people are saying

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
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Italian
Cincinnati
Italian

833 Reviews

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Pamela
Greensboro
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mama’s on Main was wonderful. Enjoyed a great meal! Cute, quaint ambience with good service.
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Lynn
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. We ate outside. It was a beautiful night. The service was fantastic. Definitely recommend and definitely go again.
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Melissa
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is adorable! The food and service were outstanding! We will definitely be back!
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ChrisKel
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All of our dishes were delicious, from the tagliarini with mushroom ragu to the gnocchi pesto to the eggplant parm to the broccolini to the panna cotta. Our cocktails (Mama’s Manhattan, Italian Margarita) were perfect. Outdoor service with Frank was excellent, friendly and professional. Even though he was busy, we never felt rushed.
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JerryB
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rigatoni and meatballs were cooked perfectly - delicious!! Great place!!!
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JAM67
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
The service was great until our server got busy. The pasta vodka was a small bland serving of pasta that was nowhere near being worth $ 20. On the other hand, the marinated olives and focaccia were very good. The staff was very welcoming and the ambience was lovely. Interestingly, they asked us what we were celebrating and nothing came of that, so I am not sure why they asked.
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SusanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mama's has great food! The decor is pleasant and the service was GREAT!!! The noise level was so nice.. I could hear my dinner partners without straining. Yummy entrees. We were a bit cold from the air conditioning, but, the evening was not dampened by this. Such a lovely place to go! We will definitely be back!!!
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Crazyradioman
Cincinnati
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
True Italian? No. Cincinnati/Mid-Western Italian? Yes. A step above LaRosa’s but not for those who know good Italian good.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, cocktails and service. Very reasonably priced.
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AnnM
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Three friends went to Mama's and found it to be an excellent place. We will definitely go again. Chicken Parm was really, really good. The waitress, Olivia, was just right. Friendly, prompt, helpful...just what you want in service.
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GkhIle
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went to Mama’s for a date night. The food was amazing (best tiramisu I’ve ever had) and we also thought that our server Frank was very professional and kind.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I always love going to mamas ! I’ve been many times and it’s one of the best Italian restaurants around nky! It will always be one of my favorites! All dishes have so much flavor!
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UNCtarheel01
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks, and service are all amazing. Highly recommend! Everything on the menu is great!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Mama’s on Main but certainly won’t be our last. It’s the cutest place with some of the most delicious food. Everything we ordered was delicious. Unfortunately I only have a picture of dessert because nothing lasted long enough.
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MaggieV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. The food is so delicious and the atmosphere is great too. Highly recommend. I can’t wait to go back and try some other dishes!
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Janae
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter Jon was so great and pleasant to speak with. Will definitely come back to Mama's!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food is delicious however they need more options, for example, lobster ravioli $28 dollars you get 5 raviolis no sides. It just leaves you wanting more.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing from start to finish. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the city
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Drb333
Cincinnati
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Soooogood! Authentic and at a great price! You wouldn’t understand until you go yourself!
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Alex
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good first time experience. Value and food was really good!
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Leftydog
Charleston
72 reviews
vip
4.0
72 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Absolutely delicious food Great service But so loud it's impossible to converse
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JamesP
Cincinnati
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had outdoor dining on the sidewalk next to the Street so it was a louder, but the setting was nice and the food and service were excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dominick was very helpful, especially when we threw in an extra person last minute! Food was delicious and the atmosphere is fun.
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DebbieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had co workers from out of town. They loved everything about Mama’s. The food, service, and the atmosphere. Fantastic and can’t wait to come back again. Debbie
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Foodedge
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So Good! Focaccia is a must, yum! I had an unusual cocktail, the Olivetti, it was so good I had two! Husband had two dirty martinis. I had rigatoni with chicken and he had lobster ravioli. Both dishes delicious! We finished with the pistachio topped panna cotta. Outside dining, with incredible tasting food on a perfect late summer night. Mamas is perfection!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Mama’s a few times now, and the service and food have been phenomenal. The one gripe I’ve got is about portion size. I usually order one of the pasta dishes that are somewhat “basic”. Pasta aglio e olio or pasta al limone. These have a significantly smaller portion size compared to other dishes. I know what to expect and I usually order two servings so that I know I can enjoy it the way I’d prefer. But I decided to order the second serving to-go this time, and that’s where it went wrong. The serving was smaller even than the portion they usually put on the table. At almost $20, it felt like a scam to me. Not a huge deal, but I’ll make sure to order only for the table moving forward.
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Marisol
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, great ambiance and amazing food! Will be going back.
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Kallie
Cincinnati
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Really great! The place is tight if you have 2 ppl but good as always!
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StephR
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was still amazing the second time! Also recommend the Manhattan!
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Sadie
Cincinnati
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, food and atmosphere. We had a table for 6 and then at the end of our dinner our two children showed up unexpectedly and the staff brought them chairs and their orders with smiles and graciousness. Loved everything. Wonderful house wine.
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LeslieH
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday celebration.
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BryanK
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit within the past few months, and the food was excellent. Service was excellent. Highly recommend Mama's.
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Bobk
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time dining at Mama's on Main. We were pleased with the decor and layout of the dining area. We were on the first floor away from the bar. The service was great. We had an early reservation, and they were not busy yet. Cocktails, appetizers, and entrées were very tasty. We had the tiramisu for dessert, which was phenomenal. We will definitely be visiting again.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was lovely. She explain all the menu items. The food was delicious. I really recommend this place will be back definitely
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CherieZ
Toledo
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Leigh was an absolute delight - she made fantastic recommendations and we felt so welcome. It’s also beautiful inside 😍 Highly recommend! We loved the focaccia! Caesar salad, tagliarini, chicken parm, spaghetti & meatballs, rigatoni. They make a few pasta’s in-house & all the sauces. The cookies were super yummy! (as was the tiramisu!) Also — get the Luxardo soda with tequila - delicious!
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ElizabethB
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food and service were great but the noise level was too much. I would go back for sure.
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KarenN
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little Italian eatery. Service is excellent but it is extremely loud
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Italian menu with the best red sauce in the city. The space is beautiful and the staff is passionate and knowledgeable about the food. Reserve now!
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RLJL
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined here for the first time to celebrate my husband's birthday. John, our server was great and his recommendations were perfect! We will definitely be back soon!
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SebastianT
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of our favorites! If you love Italian food, you have to try Mama's.
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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 833 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 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

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

Mama's on Main

Make a reservation

Additional information

Tiramisu

Eggplant Parmesan

Ricotta Gnocchi

Bread Service

Focaccia$7.00

Appetizers & Salads

Marinated Olives$7.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

Fried Calamari$13.00

Arancini$11.00

Pastas

Cacio e Pepe$18.00

Spaghetti & Meatballs$20.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$21.00

Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce$20.00

Tagliarini with Mushroom Ragu$20.00

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli$21.00

Entrees

Eggplant Parmesan$19.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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