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Cannoli - Mumma Maria's House, Detroit, MI

Mumma Maria's House

4.8
4.8
152 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Serving Home Cooked Classic Italian Comfort Foods In Detroit. Pastas, Sandwiches, Salads, Beer & Wine

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Comfort Food, Home cooking

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (586) 360-0163

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Black/African American, LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities

  • Catering

    We provide catering for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries As Well As Corporate and Business Events.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer our dining room for private rental in 4 hour increments.

  • Neighborhood

    Detroit

  • Cross street

    Van Dyke and Kercheval

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 152 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Value

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Best Value

  • Detroit

    Neighborhood gem

  • Detroit

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Detroit

    Italian

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  1. CarolynC

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Good good place good food too expensive too pricey, Water and bread should be free
  2. MICHAEL

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place It felt like I was in Italy in a family trattoria the food is excellent wait staff is very good and the owner is a gem I gave if all 5 stars
  3. SonjaF

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is fresh and delicious. Our waiter was charming and helpful. We love this restaurant.
  4. NT313

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic and delicious! And this is coming from an 100% Italian girl who's known for her own sauces and rarely orders pasta dishes at a restaurant! Made reservations to dine in as weather was iffy. Cozy set up inside due to limited seating. Patios were filled when we left! A hidden gem in a neighborhood that is becoming more and more charming year after year! Can't wait to visit again!
  5. AnneO

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food in a cute, retro restaurant! We’ll be back.
  6. BSaunders

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a very small venue, call ahead for a reservation, you will absolutely love the fabulous food. Great food, wine and service. A classic and you will want to go back.
  7. KristenC

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food, super quaint restaurant that feels like eating with your family. So good!
  8. Lastgirl55

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This our second time at this restaurant and they didn't disappoint, will be going back to try something new.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and welcoming service! You’re definitely treated like family.
  10. DannyP

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mumma’s still has the best tomato sauce I’ve ever had!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Patio seating was great! Just FYI- kids running around the porch all around our table due to Huddle Ice Cream being out the same building so just know before you go. The food is absolutely incredible, highly recommend!
  12. EileenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Best meatballs I have ever tasted !!!!!! and the sauce!!!
  13. JanieO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, service and atmosphere! We will be back and we will bring friends!
  14. DavidH

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, and service was awsome!! Don't miss this gem!!!
  15. LALAnyc726

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As always, the team here ensures a warm, friendly atmosphere and dining experience. The food is like eating at your Italian grandmother’s house and clearly made with love. We were greeted at the front and the owner took time to welcome us back (our second time). It’s a unique setting with outstandingly friendly and fast service without feeling rushed. It’s really lovely! Don’t hesitate to go!!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We like to try new places and we loved everything about our experience
  17. Jonathan

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible, authentic Italian food in a quaint, adorable house just off Lafayette Street. One of the owners, Billy Jr., said they have the best meatballs in the country and, after having eaten at least four of them, I have to agree. Spectacular service, incredibly friendly and congenial staff. Literally cannot rave enough about this hidden gem. If you like rustic Italian food served with familial flair, you are truly missing out if you don't try this place!
  18. Harbi

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here but it will not be the last. We received great service from wine recommendations to explanation of menu items. The food was outstanding and we can't wait to return and try other dishes.
  19. KathyA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mumma Maria's is so delicious and authentic. A great little spot that we love to visit!
  20. Pearl

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and the "at home" ambiance. My guest were duly impressed and can't wait to go back.
  21. CarolC

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent!!!! Service excellent!! Friendly!!!! My only thing was the food could have been warmer.
  22. janicet

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, excellent service. My siblings and I had an absolutely wonderful meal and will be back soon. Just like Grandpa and Grandma used to make!!!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Wonderful atmosphere. Everything was perfect.
  24. AnthonyT

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Finally tried the place and was back the next day! My instant favorite authentic Italian restaurant in Detroit! The taste of the sauce and the dining room are like being back at grandma’s house. A must try!
  25. PattyG

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food!!!!
  26. EleanoreS

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Mumma Maria’s. It couldn’t be more charming and every dish is excellent. Our server Anthony was friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to return!
  27. KikiR

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall1food2service3ambience1
    Too overpriced for the quality of the food. The chicken fetuchini alfredo didn’t have any flavor. The sauce taste like it was from a can. For $24 you think you would have leftovers but the portion was so small. I will never eat here again.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    No diversity here
  29. RobynW

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Felt like dinner at my Sicilian grandmother’s house. The food was amazing, the staff was friendly and fun. The place is very casual and only 45 seats inside so make a reservation or plan to wait in the bar next door.
  30. LisaMLS

    Detroit

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Pastas are delicious!
  31. JonathanN

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mumma Maria’s is a must. The food, the vibe, the service are top notch. Highly suggest this place to anyone looking for amazing food and just a good time.
  32. Kendall

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was Jay and I first Valentine’s Day as a married couple and I’m so grateful for the great food and energy from Mumma Maria’s it’ll sure be hard to forget this one! Anthony our server was amazing, whom I believe was the head chef literally went around the room to make sure everyone was satisfied!!
  33. MarlonB

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We found this hidden gem last minute for Valentines Day. The restaurant is in a house. Entering this establishment we were pleasantly greeted by all of the employees. Our waiter Anthony was very knowledgeable and gave us many suggestions. We ordered the gnocchi and the Sicilian Ribs with pasta. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The ribs fell off the bone. Billy suggested the homemade meatballs that were so moist and flavorful. A must try restaurant. We will be back for sure.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Mumma Maria’s was entertaining for sure- like a carnival cruise line- Loud, cramped, and lively-our waiter was gregarious and sweetly talked us into family style dining for an experience that would be genuine and honest. The dishes provided were “good” - some excellent; some poor, but showed little diversity (tomato based sauces throughout), some we had to eat out of paper trays, wine was served in flimsy plastic classes, and all came with a fair to poor meatball. The meatball is significant- as we received at least 6 meatballs (not at our request remember- but provided by our trusted waiter) - and once we received the bill, realized each meatball cost us $4 a piece. $24 in poor meatballs. Add in up charges for “water”, the flimsy plates, clumsy glasses and uneven food, and the $280 bill for 4 was more reminiscent of a tourist trap than a delightful experience. Started out fun and with optimism but ended up disappointing and feeling hoodwinked.
  35. MattE

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW! What an excellent dining experience. Quaint place, great service and the food was outstanding! Anthony was our server and was right on with his suggestions. Pasta, meatballs and ribs were all fantastic. We will definitely go back again. Oh the taramisu was out of this world.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Early birthday celebration for our daughter. Were a bit behind on reservations, but killed the time at a cute little bar next door “Lady Bird” which was also awesome. The food and service at Mumma Maria’s was incredible!!! Highly recommend. Looks like they have an amazing carryout service as well.
  37. Marta

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Anthony was so entertaining and welcoming! The food was amazing and the experience was so fun! Planning to come back and call this “our neighborhood spot!” 10/10 BUT the liquor selection needs help. Next time we will being a bottle of fernet with us 😉
  38. Buda

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is amazing! I love it and Almost Hate to leave a good review cause when the masses find out about this place, you won’t be able to get in!
  39. Karen

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and exceptional service by Anthony. New favorite for Italian.
  40. MelissaP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a charming spot for dinner. Everything we ordered was delicious and Anthony did a great job taking care of us!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mumma Maria's House using the Order Online button. Mumma Maria's House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (586) 360-0163.

Mumma Maria's House is rated 4.8 stars by 152 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 10 times today
Google Map for Mumma Maria's House

Kercheval Ave 8122, Detroit, MI 48214

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Van Dyke and Kercheval

  • Neighborhood

    Detroit

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Comfort Food, Home cooking

  • Dining style

    Home Style

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Black/African American, LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (586) 360-0163

  • Catering

    We provide catering for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries As Well As Corporate and Business Events.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer our dining room for private rental in 4 hour increments.

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