Mama Delia

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   Alissa

   Chicago

   12 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Really disappointing experience. Mama Delia's used to be one of my favorite restaurants, especially having lived in Spain knowing what true tapas y Paella should taste like. I was so excited to take my husband for a special birthday dinner - but the service was awful. Took 1.5 hours only for them to tell us they totally forgot to put in the Paella. This is and 20+ min for drinks and nearly an hour for any food to come out at all. The waitress apologized but there was still a mandatory 18% tip. No manager came to see us. Not even any bread to say sorry. I'd talked Mama Delia up to several friends...no more.
   

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   Dana

   New Orleans

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 2, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Cozy restaurant. The Spanish coffee was amazing. The food was really good, but kinda over priced in my opinion. We did the vegetable paella and it was tasty and had great seasoning. I think it could of used more vegetables in it for the price you pay. The meat/seafood paellas are overpriced by a landslide. I would come again for shareables and drinks! And upstairs was so much fun afterword. I would definitely still recommend!
   

   Mama DeliaResponded on November 2, 2024

   Hi Jenna! Thanks for the feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Spanish coffee and vegetable paella. We take pride in our food and it's great to know that you found the seasoning and portion sizes to your liking. We understand that our prices might seem high, but we believe they reflect the quality of our ingredients. We're glad you'd consider coming back and sharing our dishes and drinks. We're looking forward to your next visit to Mama Delia and Bordel!
   

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   Nicole

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 30, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mama Delia in Chicago is a fantastic Spanish restaurant that truly captures a fresh take on Spanish food with the essence of traditional cuisine. From the moment you walk in, the vibrant decor and warm ambiance make you feel right at home. The menu is filled with delectable options, and every dish I tried was bursting with authentic flavors. While the paella was a highlight—rich, aromatic, and filling... The Matrimonio paired with a beautiful Albarino really wowed us! The service was attentive and friendly, with staff eager to offer recommendations and ensure a wonderful dining experience. Whether you’re a fan of Spanish cuisine or just looking to try something new, Mama Delia is a must-visit. It’s a delightful spot for a casual meal or a special occasion!
   

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   Farah

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on October 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Waiter was great. Food was overly salty and not a good value for the prices.
   

   Mama DeliaResponded on November 2, 2024

   Hi Farah! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our waiter great and the service satisfactory. However, we're truly sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We take pride in our flavorful dishes and we regret that they fell short for you. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience.
   

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   Diane

   Chicago

   30 reviews

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   4.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on October 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a really nice dining experience and Mama Delia. Ordered several tapas which were delicious and the Paella which was good. The service was excellent and the atmosphere is lovely and really great music. Perfect way to start off our evening.
   

   Mama DeliaResponded on November 2, 2024

   Hi Diane! We're delighted to hear that you had a great dining experience at Mama Delia! It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our dishes and Paella. We're also thrilled that you appreciated our service. Thank you for choosing to spend your evening with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
   

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   Franco

   London

   13 reviews

   3.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on October 5, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Unimpressed. Outrageously expensive for the quality and amount of food. Wine list with only a handful of choices in the two-digit range. Soggy Pan Tomate. Dry jamon. Overburnt paella. But the space is really nice and service attentive and courteous.
   

   Mama DeliaResponded on November 2, 2024

   Hi Franco! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Mama Delia. We're sorry to hear that you found our food and wine list to be lacking in variety and value. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with high-quality dishes that also reflect a reasonable price. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our offerings. We're glad to hear that our service was attentive and courteous. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience.
   

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   Meeae

   Chicago

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 13, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice ambiance. Service was good. Food was ok. Overpriced.
   

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   Matt

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and setting. Drinks were lovely. Ambiance nice. But friendly service made it an unforgettable evening.
   

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   Hailey

   Chicago

   9 reviews

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   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on August 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing cocktails and food. Our server was amazing and very knowledgable!
   

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    Julianna

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I was expecting small portions, but a few of the dishes were very hit or miss with us. The staff was great. But the dishes were not worth the high prices.
    

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