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Mamma Bella - Norwalk, Norwalk, CT

Mamma Bella - Norwalk

3.9
3.9
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Mama Bella is under new management bringing classic Italian dishes with a modern twist & Italian cocktails to Norwalk. Perfectly located across the street from The Maritime Aquarium & views of the water only a few steps away. Our menu offers a variety of paninis, salads, entrees, pizzas & our homemade pasta. You can’t forget about the variety of wines & cocktails to choose from. Perfect for date night or dinner with a friend any night. Whether you’re indulging in our signature (Lobster Ravioli or Pappardella funghi Tartuffo ) - or just relaxing at the bar for a drink - we have something for everyone. A presto!

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 1 time today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 857-1107
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Hassan Kam
  • Neighborhood
    Norwalk
  • Cross street
    <br />Located in front of the Maritime Aquarium
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Good for business meals

  • Connecticut

    Good for business meals

  • Connecticut

    Kid-friendly

  • Connecticut

    Good for groups

  • Connecticut

    Neighborhood gem

25 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Located near Norwalk aquarium. Able to park on street. Wait staff very attentive. Salad caprese with lots mozzarella slices. Chicken Marsala tasty-many mushrooms

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  2. ThereseSalcedo

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and portions were amazing. The staff was really nice and the restaurant wasn't busy which my husband and I love. It was relaxing and enjoyable!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was pleasantly surprised by how good the pasta was. Kids very happy with the pizza. Good meal to compliment a trip to the aquarium.

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  4. NicoleB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience1
    Bathrooms looked like they haven’t been cleaned in years. Seating is falling apart. Tables were sticky. This place has such potential being across from the aquarium but it is poorly kept. We will not be returning.

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  5. JasminG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here to celebrate my birthday/date night. Instantly greeted by the host. She was welcoming and sweet. Our server was Ash—amazing service. Top notch drinks. I’m a huge fan of calamari and every place I’ve been to calamari is a must! I must say—BEST CALAMARI EVER! They had lobster Mac and cheese special which was delish! My husband had the pasta and the mussels. Well seasoned and on point. I had the salmon—and it was amazing! Definitely will be back for sure!

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  6. LucyW

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Despite the new owner’s goal of making this place more than a pizzeria, the only items we enjoyed were the bruschetta, margarita pizza & meatballs, both as an appetizer for one person & inside one of the panini. Eggplant in the panini was just ok, and the focaccia that was used for all our panini was soggy inside & not evenly cut. A soft fresh Italian bread could have worked better. Overall, quite disappointing, plus they don’t have their own parking?

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  7. KaitlynT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    It was just OK…there are far better true Italian places in the Fairfield county area.

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  8. Analoglife

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    If this place were not in a quiet side street it would be overrun!!! City should do a better job of incentivizing SoNo patrons to visit, since the City owns the building and the maritime Center is right across the street!

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  9. MareyamS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The ambiance is great. Food was ok but expected better given the former reviews. Waitress was sweet

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  10. KimD

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a nice experience on Father's Day. Went for an early dinner. The food and service were very good. Couldn't ask for better menu options and the prices were more than fair. Will be back.

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  11. BrettB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Ravioli was solid. Pizza was very good. Made a great espresso martini!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The food was excellent. The chef is from Italy. He came out to the tables to say hello to the customers. Would definitely return.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is a great place for a get together with your friends it’s cute the vibe was great I loved the quickness of the staff 10/10 for the food it was really good and up to me and my friends standards and the staff were welcoming and kind.

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  14. CholiM1

    New York Area

    85 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Super friendly and inviting staff made our family feel right at home. Excellent menu for kids. Pasta dishes were made from freshly made pasta and were delicious. Excellent value for the money! We will be back.

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  15. Nick

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great experience, the moment we walked in we were greeted by the host and seated. The food was excellent so was the service over all 10/10 definitely will be back and highly recommended. Check out the pasta according to the server everything is homemade.

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  16. MassimoV

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sono venuto in America per fare vacanza e trovare miei amici in Norwalk, siamo andato a mangiare un ristorante italiano ci chiama mamma bella. Abbiamo mangiato così benissimo come forse mangiato un ristorante italiano in Italia. Dopo abbiamo saputo e un ragazzo che fa chef venuto da Italia, lavorato diverso ristorante famosa in Italia 15 anni come chef. Io vi consiglio se volete mangiare vero cibo italiano andate mangiare questa ristorante.

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  17. SyedR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and good service. Clean and very kind employees.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my 2nd time at this restaurant and they have completely revamped the entire place. The ambiance is very cozy, clean, and as if NY came to CT. They have green vines and lanterns thru the entire restaurant, a photo-op area with a huge tree, perfect for pictures. We had the Mussels & Polpo Al Brace for antipasti. Polpo Al Brace was super tender and delicious. Mussels in the white wine sauce was the best I’ve ever had. My husband had the Branzino and I had the Nero Tagliatelle. If you’re looking authentic Italian food, this is your spot. Everything was on point, hats off to the Chef! For drinks my husband had the Mamma Old Fashioned and I had the Rosita Drive Me Crazy, all I can say is we had 3 drinks each. I think that says enough. We’ll definitely be coming back!

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  19. FarvesH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great customer service, Ashik helped very much and gave amazing suggestions the food was amazin loved the feeling it felt welcomed and a great please to enjoy eat and have fun with freinds Its a must go will deffently go back

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  20. Jamesg

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience2
    Calamari was on point as was the bruschetta. Entrees came out at a snails pace; chicken parmigiana tasted frozen. The entire table was served and my wife who ordered the chicken cacciatore, took an extra 10 min to arrive. The chicken thigh skins were undercooked. Desserts were decent. WE WERE THE ONLY TABLE IN THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT. Save your dinner money, go for lunch.

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  21. Chloe

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fresh and the drinks were good! Definitely will be back again

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  22. SubrayanG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is great. The food was excellent and very convenient being across from the aquarium and next to the mall.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mamma Bella’s new chef makes the best Italian food I’ve ever had! He came from Italy so this is not your typical American Italian cuisine! It’s right across from the aquarium which is perfect because there’s something for me (the food) and something for my kid (the aquarium) which makes coming here all more worth it!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Horrible staff, we waited 15 min to be seated and another 30min for a waiter to come and even take our order.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Arrived to a closed restaurant, lights out, door locked. No notice. Ruined the evening

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mamma Bella - Norwalk using the Order Online button. Mamma Bella - Norwalk also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 857-1107.

Mamma Bella - Norwalk is rated 3.9 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mamma Bella - Norwalk

19 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854-2227

Additional information

  • Cross street
    <br />Located in front of the Maritime Aquarium
  • Neighborhood
    Norwalk
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizza Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hassan Kam
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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