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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1371 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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Mama's on Main

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Covington

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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 1,371 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

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main delights with "the best Italian food" in a vibrant, eclectic setting. Guests rave about "fabulous food" and "impeccable service." Signature dishes like ricotta gnocchi and mushroom ragù are must-tries. While some note noise levels, the overall "amazing experience" and "charming ambiance" make it a beloved spot in Covington.

1,371 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Amber was great! I ordered the Gnocchi with pesto and I really didn’t like it but I ate the rigatoni with vodka sauce that my husband ordered and it was amazing. The salad and bread was also very good. The tables were very close together which didn’t provide a lot of privacy and didn’t feel like an intimate dining experience. It was very noisy and I could barely hear my husband talking. The place is just so beautiful but there are just too many tables in a small room.

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  2. Bill

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always. We Took some business associates from Atlanta and they really enjoyed it.

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  3. Audra

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is so good. EVERYTHING we had there was delicious. From the bread to the entrees to the dessert. We love Mama's. Thanks for making our girl's bday so special!
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for choosing Mama's to celebrate! We're so happy we were able to make the evening special! Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  4. Diane

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Will definitely be back! Everything we had was amazing!!
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and leaving this awesome review! Happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. Hope to have you back soon! Hannah General Manager

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  5. Patti

    Cincinnati

    86 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant had a large party that were definitely not using their indoor voices. Also the bread was overcooked and very hard and crunchy-I mentioned this to the server but nothing was done. Been to Mamas many times and this is the first time I was slightly disappointed. Will definitely try again after the holidays.
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing this feedback! I apologize our house-made focaccia was not up to your standards. I will speak with my staff to ensure this does not happen again. Hope you'll come back soon and give us another try! Hannah General Manager

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  6. Jack

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama’s was beautiful inside! My friends and I went for two birthday celebrations on the same night. We were given special treats with candles and a nice card! My only complaint was that the main dish was small. You’ll definitely need to fill up on appetizers and their bread service. Other than that, a great place!
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much for choosing Mama's to celebrate! Happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you back soon!

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  7. kirsten

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated upstairs, which was cozy and decorated for the holidays. Background Christmas music was playing, which added to the ambience. Food was delicious and service was very attentive.
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving this great review! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything, especially our holiday decor! Hope to have you back soon Hannah General Manager

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  8. mimi

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had heated rooftop seating. It is enclosed with walls and ceiling and was very warm. More of an addition, than a rooftop. Really cool space. Had heaters, so we were comfortably warm the entire time. We always have a great meal there! Salmon and eggplant. Two of my top favs.
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing your positive experience! The rooftop is my favorite space, I'm so happy to hear you loved it too! Come see us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  9. Lisa

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Have to be honest, it was not the dinning experience we were hoping for……For staters, we we were excited to have dinner as we had heard good things. My first impression was disappointing…..it’s the holidays & I had hoped the restaurant would be decorated for the holidays. Well, not here. For starters, there were old mums in the pots out front. Then you stepped into the restaurant & absolutely no signs that we are in the midst of the holiday season. We also were seated at a table with a broken lamp shade. We had to prop the lamp against the wall to keep it from falling. This was very annoying to look at a crooked lamp shade all through dinner. We ordered the bread to start, bread was good & it was served with homemade Ricotta. There was barely enough ricotta to spread on the 4 slices of bread. Could stand to be a little more generous with the ricotta. We ordered two entrees that came out & looked delicious. Unfortunately they were served barely hot. We had to track down our waiter to get them sent back. So we waited a while for them to come out. chicken Parmesan was good, but the lasagna was lacking in the flavor dept.
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. Your feedback is extremely important to us. Christmas decorations are an important part making the holiday season feel special. I apologize all of our decor wasn't up yet when you dined with us. I am sorry to hear our food wasn't the quality you've come to expect of us. If you'd like to discuss your experience with us more in depth with me, I've sent you a private message. I hope you'll come back and give us another try, and get a chance to see what Christmas decor we've added this week! Hannah General Manager

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  10. Cathy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent had 5 different entrees 2 appetizers and 3 desserts Will order all of them again best Italian restaurant and price is very reasonable the service was also great food came out in no time at all can’t wait to go back
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and leaving this awesome review! Happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you back soon! Hannah General Manager

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A photo of Mama's on Main restaurant

Mama's on Main

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Covington

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 71 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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