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Mama Ricotta's

Mama Ricotta's

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Charlotte
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    Lauren N.
    "Get the Nutella Pie...OMG it is delish!!"(5 Tips)
    Shannon M.
    "Order & share the Mama's Pasta & Penne alla Vodka."(2 Tips)
    Karl W.
    "Sharing Lasagna and house salad still the best."(7 Tips)
    Nocatcho
    "The grinder is a great lunch and the fresh baked bread is sinful!"(2 Tips)
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  • Rebecca B.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca BrookeDecember 29, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Overall fantastic authentic Italian. Highly recommend the goat & mascarpone cheese appetizer. The angel hair w/ tomato basil + meatballs & fresh mozzarella was phenomenal. The cannolis were just okay.
  • Toy T.heart icon on user image
    Toy TeezyJune 15, 2020
    Everything was delicious. I ordered a scallop special with broccolini; capers; linguine in white wine butter sauce. The tiramisu was delicious as well
  • Amy M.heart icon on user image
    Amy MittenApril 22, 2016
    The lasagna and garlic cheese bread were Amazing! As was their garlic rounds. But the Nutella pie ... Omg unbelievable !
  • Randy B.heart icon on user image
    Randy BurrisDecember 4, 2016
    Great lunch today! The lasagna was fantastic. Ally was one of the best servers I have had in years. I can't say enough positive things about the overall experience.
  • David N.
    David NicholsApril 6, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    I love the warm, vibrant atmosphere of this place. The penne alla vodka is heavenly and you must try the delicious nutella pie.
  • Kari H.
    Kari HessJune 7, 2018
    Eat at the bar to beat the wait (only 4-5 seats). If Beth is bartending, talk to her. She is an incredibly friendly and outgoing person and provides great service!
  • Jacquelyn C.
    Jacquelyn ClaytonNovember 11, 2012
    Knowledgable staff, very attentive! Loved the mushroom ravioli feorentine and their Don David Malbec. Dressing on the mama house salad-so good!! Sort of a hidden gem-vibrant and warm atmosphere!
  • Brandon J.
    Brandon JozsaAugust 25, 2012
    Great place! Make sure to sit at the pizza bar, and you'll not only save time (it's first come, first serve seating), but you'll be treated with random pizza samples from the pizza chefs!
  • Don R.heart icon on user image
    Don RowleyDecember 9, 2016
    The pizza is really good and the wait staff and management are friendly and efficient.
  • Suzanne Z.
    Suzanne ZickAugust 24, 2013
    The Shrimp and Crab Risotto is creamy and delicious. My pick when I'm NOT craving a marinara sauced dish.
  • Drew T.heart icon on user image
    Drew ThompsonAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the new haven style pizza! We'll worth it, plus the other Italian dishes are awesome too!
  • Danny M.heart icon on user image
    Danny McCormickJune 2, 2013
    This is without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in Charlotte. No other place even comes close.
  • Adam M.heart icon on user image
    Adam MossMarch 19, 2021
    Pollo Romano is excellent and enough for 2 easily! All the food we had was great.
  • Creative Loafing Charlotte
    Small but imaginative menu of pastas, antipasti and pizza. Fresh mozzarella, breads, sausages and delish sauces. Read more
  • Kyle M.heart icon on user image
    Kyle MillerFebruary 17, 2015
    One of the best Italian places in Charlotte. They have to go too if you're feeling like staying in.
  • Gabriela P.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela PhillipsJune 6, 2020
    My go to Italian joint! Love the ravioli with the pink sauce. Feels like mamas cooking!
  • Tom S.heart icon on user image
    Tom StrebelJanuary 25, 2015
    Best Italian I have had in Charlotte. Penne a la vodka and risotto cooked Al dente, and the risotto wasn't clumpy.
  • John G.heart icon on user image
    John GoreApril 9, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    I absolutely love this place . I have been going there for years now .
  • Steve S.
    Steve StarnesOctober 17, 2019
    Salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Was delicious. The calamari was very good also
  • Sara V.
    Sara VargasOctober 24, 2011
    Tiramisu is the best I've had. Chicken Parm was awesome and their house salad dressing is worthy of buying a bottle to take home!
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam ShinnJanuary 28, 2018
    Best Italian in Charlotte! Bar none!! Try anything here and be amazed. Seriously!
  • Joshua L.heart icon on user image
    Joshua LopezOctober 11, 2017
    Everything is delicious but you must either order the short rib or lasagna!
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    StudentNovember 23, 2021
    Nice italian restarant, good service, great food
  • CLTdining
    CLTdiningJune 16, 2011
    Great locally owned Italian that's always solid. Get the Nutella Pie for dessert. It's the size of your head!
  • Curtis C.heart icon on user image
    Curtis CorrellNovember 2, 2015
    The chicken oreganata is the best pizza I have ever tasted!
  • Ryan N.heart icon on user image
    Ryan NovakAugust 5, 2017
    Excellent penne vodka (get it with chicken).
  • Karl W.heart icon on user image
    Karl WallApril 18, 2019
    Sharing Lasagna and house salad still the best.
  • Danny M.heart icon on user image
    Danny McCormickSeptember 17, 2013
    They should just rename this place to heaven. Everything is amazing
  • Nocatcho
    NocatchoJanuary 21, 2011
    The grinder is a great lunch and the fresh baked bread is sinful!
  • George O.heart icon on user image
    George OrrellAugust 24, 2016
    So loud it's difficult to have a decent conversation.
  • Moe D.
    Short rib entree. That is all.
  • Michelle B.
    Michelle BallentineDecember 16, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The penné chicken with broccoli in lemon sauce is FABU!!!!
  • April S.
    April SmithJanuary 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The goat cheese and marscapone dip is to die for!
  • Nancy S.heart icon on user image
    Nancy SilverMarch 24, 2018
    The best pizza ever!!! I love this place!!!
  • Karl W.heart icon on user image
    Karl WallAugust 3, 2019
    Everything
  • Steve D.
    Steve DavriaSeptember 10, 2012
    Italian Grinder, placed in top 41 sandwiches in Charlotte
  • Ryan E.heart icon on user image
    Ryan EdgeJanuary 19, 2015
    Best lasagna I have had in Charlotte
  • Kristi 🎀 H.
    Kristi 🎀 HodgeMarch 14, 2014
    Peanut butter goodness
  • Lauren N.
    Lauren NixNovember 26, 2012
    Get the Nutella Pie...OMG it is delish!!
  • Phoenix J.heart icon on user image
    Phoenix JimenezApril 19, 2015
    Go with the Grass Fed Meatballs.
  • Divadelta33
    Divadelta33April 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Lasagna and penne chicken broccoli are the bomb.com! Lol
  • Shannon M.
    Shannon MichelleDecember 15, 2011
    Order & share the Mama's Pasta & Penne alla Vodka. The best!
  • Tres S.
    Tres ShepherdJune 19, 2011
    Goat cheese app is great, pollo Romano is the best in CLT
  • JoePat R.heart icon on user image
    JoePat RoopSeptember 5, 2016
    Grouper was great
  • Eduardo F.
    Eduardo FerrariMay 5, 2014
    Nutella pie tastes like Peanut Butter pie. Server said: Doesn't Nutella tastes like Peanut Butter?? Seriously.... anyways, the food here is nothing stellar, had better pasta in pizza places.
  • Karl W.heart icon on user image
    Karl WallFebruary 11, 2021
    Lasagna and ceasor salad
  • Wesley S.
    Wesley SmithMay 8, 2013
    Chicken sausage pizza is awesome!
  • Wendy G.heart icon on user image
    Wendy GroverAugust 16, 2016
    Omg...everything!
  • C R.heart icon on user image
    C RoventeNovember 22, 2014
    Great chicken parm.
  • Courtney N.
    Courtney NewmanJune 7, 2011
    Try the cinnamon raisin bread pudding its life changing!!
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