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Mama Mia - 44sw

4.5
4.5
1061 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Welcome to our family-owned restaurant since 1971! Three generations of our family have labored hard to bring you authentic Southern Italian recipes, a warm atmosphere, great service, and excellent food and wine! 

Blocks from the Theatre District, Mama Mia 44sw is considered the Best Family Owned Italian Restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Whether your from the neighborhood, a tourist, or theatre-goer this is a hidden gem certain to delight you!

We are consistently rated 4 to 5-Stars across the board!!!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 315-4582

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Mama (Anna)

  • Catering

    Standard or prix fix menus available for groups and catering. Please call for details.

  • Neighborhood

    Hell's Kitchen

  • Cross street

    9th Ave

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    A short walk from Port Authority and the Theater District train stations.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,061 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MLK17

    New York Area

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here many times for brunch and dinner. Food and service always good.
  2. LisaC

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my friend went on mothers day to eat lunch first time at this restaurant. I usually always eat dinner. Only thing didnt get was bread. Food is delicious. Tried the mushroom ravioli. It was good. Cesar salad always good. Food always good. Staff always nice. Never has any issues.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved sitting outside with live entertainment Delicious drinks
  4. westsideguy

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been going to this place since it was just a small pizzeria. That was at least 35 years ago and the food has always been top notch.
  5. Ozone

    New England

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    We ordered a bottle of one of our favorite wines, but the waiter pushed hard to sell us on a different bottle telling us much better and his favorite. After pushing us for two minutes, we agreed, he brought over the bottle and we tasted it. It was skunked! We asked him to just bring the original wine that we ordered and again insisted on a different wine. Why did we agree, OK, let’s try it. It was not a decent wine for us so we said let’s just take the bottle of our original. After five minutes he came back and said they had none of it Instead of just telling us that from the beginning. We ended up giving two glasses of a second choice wine instead of a bottle of what we wanted, that took way too much time. Menu very limited. Caprese salad was so plain, needed salt which it never should if using real buf mozzarella cheese. Mushy “family style “ eggplant. App size ok but family style? Not really. We ordered one of their “specialty” dinners, NO taste except garlic. We had to add grated cheese, salt and was still bland. Too bad, it looked like a decent place.Extra charge for charge cards. Too many great restaurants in the area to go back to this disorganized restaurant with an unqualified kitchen staff .
  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was stellar and the food was delicious! Wonderful family-owned business! Highly recommend for pre/post theatre dining. Can’t wait to come back!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience at Mama’s. Connie the hostess and her staff deliver the best of the best. This staple in Hell’s Kitchen has NEVER disappointed in all the years that I have dined there. I HIGHLY recommend this fine restaurant for its service, food and family friendly ambiance that can please anyone’s pallets or higher standards of cuisine. “Thank you Connie “. For the experience and your attentiveness to provide a wonderful dining experience. Congratulations on your 50 plus years on here on 44street!. May God bless you always. 🫶🏽
  8. Vonnie

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The restaurant hardly had anyone in it yet our server was nowhere to be found until we noticed him flirting with a patron at the bar
  9. LisaC

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and staff were great as always. Best Italian restaurant eaten at in hells kitchen.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious!!!! Like eating a meal in Italy!! Very special find in busy mid town. Can’t say enough about this family run restaurant!!! Can’t wait to return!
  11. KarenB

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every time I’m back in New York City I come to Mama Mia and always get the most amazing meal!!!
  12. OutofTowner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had an early reservation after a mattene show. The location is perfect for such a thing The menu hits all interests. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Definitely recommend when visiting the area.
  13. ReneeW

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good go to place. Delicious brunch at a reasonable price. Many choices on brunch menu for a fixed price and basket of complimentary muffins are really good . Service was wonderful.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Kind staff & delicious food. Will be back again!
  15. Yesseniadp

    Caribbean

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite Italian restaurant in New York, the foodnis amazing, great location and great service, make sire to don’t miss it
  16. wnpverona

    New York Area

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I've been going to Mama Mia 44 Southwest for years pre/post theater. The food is always good. Great value too.
  17. LisaC

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this Italian Resturant. Food is amazing. Prices worth it. Been coming to this resturant with friends. Have good wine. Even though I don't drink..
  18. Sully38

    New York Area

    230 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    230 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Very attentive service, delicious dinner salad but the margharita pizza is just regular pizza with a basil leaf on it and it's not as food as pizza shop slices.
  19. laurec

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food was excellent, service is slowish. The noise level is ok
  20. Brian

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Usual spot for pre theatre meal. Nice Italian food and nice service.
  21. CallH

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very friendly and attentive staff! Food tasted great and was large portions.
  22. DouglasS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been this restaurant for more than 20 years. Always a great meal at a reasonable price.
  23. harrietz

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Could not ear our meals. Arrived at noon wuth reservations. Place was empty, staff looked upset. We ordered and said we have show tkts. At 115p still no food, even though we kept asking and told it was coming. At 120p meals came out one at a time. Hamburger was raw, egg/potatoes were mush and chicken parm was all breading with thin cutlet. Now to late to eat. I advised my disappointment and server did say, no charge. There seem to be a problem in the kitchen so we should have been told so we could go elsewhere. Now had to go to theater without eating. We did tip server. Never had experience like this especially in theater district.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    West Virginia

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Confusion over lunch vs brunch menu got the experience off to a rocky start. But the food is very good for the price and don’t miss out on the pear martini.
  25. MariaD

    New England

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My daughter and I had dinner after a show. The restaurant was easy to walk to from the theater. We were seated in the back and there were a few larger very loud parties. That was my only negative. Our waiter was hard to hear but we managed. Oysters were fantastic. Icy cold and sweet. We also had eggplant rollitini and then our dinners. I had the branzino special which was very good cooked with white wine sauce with chopped tomatoes and olives. There were pits in the olives FYI. My daughter had penne with pesto and chicken, also very good. We had the 44 montepulciano wine and tiramisu for dessert. Overall a great meal. Prices are very reasonable and portions generous. We had enough for lunch the next day.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Overall the service and food was good. My friend thought that the sauce was too acidic, I did not, I loved it! My chicken eggplant rollatini was good but not as gooey cheesy as I hoped.
  27. NicoleD

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This was my first time back since Covid and it was nothing like it used to be. So disappointing. The service was not very nice and the food was not good. The meats on the antipasto were not even edible. I will not go back at all. So sad
  28. AnnieTum133

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    I have eaten here several times before for brunch, and we’ve normally had a very good experience. However, this time not so much. I’m sure they are short staffed as most restaurants are, but we waited a very long time for our orders to be taken and then a good while for our drinks to be delivered. When the food finally started coming out, one of our parties meal was not there at all, and one was totally incorrect.
  29. Alan

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been going here for 20+ years. Always a great authentic experience.
  30. RichardS

    Detroit

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fabulous venue with a very attentive staff. A lot of reviews say it's crowded but our party of 6 did not find this true. All of us ordered something different and shared around -- all of the dishes were great. We would highly recommend this establishment for theater district dining (and skip the Olive Garden in Times Square).
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cozy, inviting space. The food is excellent (best chicken Marsala ever) & the staff is very friendly. Great for pre-theater!
  32. trumpetman118

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    I had made reservations on Open Table and we were seated promptly. My wife ordered a glass of wine and it was served promptly. When we placed our entree orders I also asked for a glass of the same wine my wife ordered. Although the waitress kindly advised that my lasagna order would take longer, it took a very long time to receive my wine so that I could toast with my wife her birthday that day. I was surprised that we didn't receive any bread on our table until after our entrees were served and I had mentioned it. There were bread plates on our table since we were seated. I was also disappointed that, although I noted it on our Open Table reservation, my wife's birthday wasn't recognized. When we had arrived a woman across from us was recognized with a candle on her dessert and was even sung to by a staff member. I thought our waitress would have taken an additional cue from me when I mentioned that my wife was ordering her 'Birthday" dessert; no such luck. Although I'm sure we'll return, this wasn't as special as I had intended.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious, waitstaff excellent! We have been here 6 times. Always a wonderful experience!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is amazing as always and the best cosmo in the city!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our experience was incredible. From our waitress, Irene, to the food. Just incredible. My family and I came here for Christmas Eve and the staff was wonderful, we were seated right away (with our reservation), the food was top notch, and our waitress Irene truly made our night complete. Would absolutely recommend.
  36. JoaneW

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so tasty!
  37. pissyninja

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Place was a bit small and so it kind of gets crowded. No place to wait so you’re bumping into people that’s seated close to the front door. Food was definitely great. Big portions. The whole staff worked hard to make sure everyone had great service. Make sure you read the receipt. Gratuity is already included on the bill. If you want to give extra, you can do so by adding it on the receipt after they swipe your card.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    food was great but the waiters were garbage but i assume it’s because the tip is already included so they do not care how they treat you. would recommend for take out only if that’s even available
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXACTLY what we were looking for: My friend and I take a girls’ trip with our kids every Christmas. I was devastated to learn COVID closed the place my parents had taken me each year over 2 decades. It was such a loss. BUT finding Mama Mia was the best ever! It is family owned and loved. They love their customers and are happy you are there. They want you to love the experience. The food was great and the prices were more than fair. It was a bit noisy but it’s small. Standard for theatre district restaurants. So excited to start this tradition all over again in a new restaurant with my daughter. ❤️ Already planning next year!
  40. Patster

    New Orleans

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Irene was a fantastic waitress!! We will definitely be back. My sisters loved the margaritas!! Fantastic experience!

FAQs

Mama Mia - 44sw offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 315-4582.

Mama Mia - 44sw is rated 4.5 stars by 1061 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 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mama Mia - 44sw

621 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

Additional information

  • Cross street

    9th Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Hell's Kitchen

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Contemporary Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    A short walk from Port Authority and the Theater District train stations.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Mama (Anna)

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 315-4582

  • Catering

    Standard or prix fix menus available for groups and catering. Please call for details.

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