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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1519 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,519 people are saying

Mama's on Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main offers an "amazing" Italian dining experience in Covington. Guests rave about the "excellent" food, especially the chicken parmesan, gnocchi, and lemon pasta. The "superb" service and "charming" ambiance make it a favorite spot for celebrations. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity and cozy atmosphere.

1,519 Reviews
  1. John

    Cincinnati35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is eclectic ranging from a religious stained glass window to tasteful pinups. The team is focused and casual yet professional and attentive. The food was excellent. We had the bread service a tasty focaccia with a delicious cheese spread. Next the arancini which were cooked to perfection flavorful with just enough tomato sauce. Main course was the eggplant parmigiana crispy yet tender which comes with a great staple (spaghetti) we added a side of meatballs which were tender and flavorful albeit a bit garlicky. The meatballs aligned well with the eggplant and consuming them together resulted in a fantastic flavor. I would definitely recommend mama’s and we will return.

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  2. Monica

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal! One of our fav date night spots!

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  3. EmilyW

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love!! Big fan of this place. The vibes are always on point!

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  4. Karri VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely amazing! The mushroom pasta is one of the best dinners I have ever had. The Cesar salad and bread were delicious. My kids butter noodles were beyond good and the chef was kind enough to make meatballs with no sauce for him. Only improvement would be a few more dessert options and choices for red wine by the glass.

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  5. Clara

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience. However, it was my husband’s birthday I did expect to get a special dessert for him. I ordered him a dessert when we did not receive anything to celebrate him.

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  6. dawn VIP

    Cincinnati27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great! She was very affirming of our choices and we loved her. We were on the first floor which is pretty noisy. Additionally, the staff had to keep slipping between our table and the next yo answer the phone, so I wonder if there is a better place for the phone. Regardless, the food was excellent and our server was fantastic.
    Mama's on MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for this kind review! I can't wait to let your server know how much you enjoyed her service! Unfortunately, our phones battery was acting up and we were forced to keep it on the charger all night. That was an error on our end and I apologize for the annoyance! Thank you for your kindness and patience with us. I hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  7. Michelle VIP

    Minneapolis17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was delightful and food was delicious. Cozy vibe
    Mama's on MainResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review! Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  8. Steve VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food excellent, a bit loud for conversation , but manageable
    Mama's on MainResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. So glad you enjoyed the food! We're constantly looking for new ways to manage the noise level. Thank you for your feedback! Hope you'll dine with us again soon. Hannah General Manager

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  9. Hunter

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Ellie knocked it out of the park with our service. Recommend amazing drinks, polite service and excellent customer care. The atmosphere, food and service will always set Mama’s apart.
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for this amazing review! I can't wait share with Ellie how much you enjoyed her service! Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere! Will be back for sure!

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1519 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 61 times today
Google Map for Mama's on Main

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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