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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1500 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (859) 360-6051
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Covington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,500 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 delights with its "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "perfect ambiance" and "cozy atmosphere," making it ideal for celebrations. Highlights include homemade pasta, delectable tiramisu, and an inviting Italian charm. Despite occasional noise, Mama's remains a "favorite" for many, promising a memorable dining experience.

1,500 Reviews
  1. mark

    VIP

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time there in 3 days. Great food and great service from Becca. Some of the best Italian food I've had. My group enjoyed it!

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  2. jasonw

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal Would definitely go back again The meatballs were delicious. I was surprised how much I liked the beet salad.

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  3. Chelsea

    VIP

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and outstanding customer service. Brought family from out of town and we were all so impressed. Our waiter was a big reason we had such a great time. He did a fantastic job and was very enthusiastic about the menu. Great job to all!

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  4. mark

    VIP

    Caribbean

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and great service from Grace. I highly recommend.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the kind words and recommendation! I can't wait to let Grace know you enjoyed her service. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  5. Katherine

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience at Mama’s. I wasn’t terribly hungry so I got a Winter Spritz, Focaccia with whipped ricotta, and a Caesar Salad which was wonderful! I also got the plate of cookies to-go and enjoyed them later at home. I would highly recommend trying Mama’s out if you’re near!
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving such a kind review! I so appreciate the recommendation. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  6. Matt

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the meal very much. The Rigatoni and Panna Cotta were exceptional
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for this great review! I love the panna cotta. So glad you enjoyed! Can't wait to have you back. Hannah General Manager

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  7. Kim

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama's on Main was a true delight! We had a reservation but were seated early. Our server, Amber, was very attentive and did not rush our food out to us. She gave us fantastic recommendations and we loved everything we tried. If you have not had a chance to go to Mama's on Main, put it on the top of your list!
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave such a nice review! I'm so excited to let Amber know how much you enjoyed her service. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at Mama’s on main. The ambience was romantic and quaint, perfect for a date night and not too loud to enjoy a nice conversation. The food was incredible. We had the focaccia, Cesar, lobster ravioli and eggplant - all was delicious. The only bad thing I can say is that they were out of tiramisu.

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  9. Mark

    Cincinnati

    145 reviews

    4.0

    145 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    two for dinner on a Sunday evening. Been here a few times, first time being seated upstairs, not quite as nice as main floor but it was fine. Good service and very good food as usual. Bread service, calamari, pastas all excellent. Other than a crying baby it was a very pleasant evening and I would not hesitate to recommend Mama's.
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a review! So glad to hear you enjoyed both the food and service! Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  10. Shelby

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and service was even better even with our large party.
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving such a kind review! So happy to hear you had such a great experience. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1500 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
Google Map for Mama's on Main

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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