Mama's on Main

4.8

1408 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 76 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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 360-6051
Website
http://www.mamasonmain.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331
Area
Covington
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Spaghetti Al LimoneUS$19.00
Lemon, grana padano, cream
Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$20.00
pork & beef meatballs, red sauce, Parmesan
Ricotta GnocchiUS$21.00
herb pesto, tomato & hazelnut vinaigrette, crispy prosciutto
Rigatoni with Vodka SauceUS$20.00
Basil, garlic breadcrumbs
Tagliarini with Mushroom RaguUS$20.00
cremini mushrooms, rosemary, black pepper, parmesan
Lobster RavioliUS$28.00
Marsala cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, parsley, breadcrumbs

Entrees

Eggplant ParmesanUS$20.00
mozzarella, basil, spaghetti, red sauce
Chicken ParmesanUS$21.00
mozzarella, basil, spaghetti, red sauce
Pork Chop MilaneseUS$25.00
arugula, banana peppers, lemon vinaigrette
Salmon PiccataUS$26.00
lemon butter caper sauce, fregula, broccolini

Sides

BroccoliniUS$5.00
Crispy FingerlingsUS$5.00
FregulaUS$5.00
Meatballs (2)US$7.00

Desserts

Cookie PlatterUS$9.00
Panna CottaUS$10.00
TiramisuUS$11.00

What 1,408 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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

1,408 Reviews

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Frank
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Favorite restaurant! Can’t recommend enough!! I’d go there for every meal if I could!
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Chris
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was just fantastic! Service was on top of us all night and the food left nothing but a bunch of wonderful smiles.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a superb value for money. Waitress was extremely attentive, music perfect level, decorations tasteful, and food delicious. Menu was not too large to be overwhelming and food portions were not the massive sizes you see at other places that no person could possibly finish. A fantastic date night and definitely going back.
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Patrick
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience at Mama’s on Main was amazing. The service was great and the food was even better. We started with bread service and calamari which was perfect. We then got a salad and two pastas for the main course. The gnocchi melts in your mouth and the flavor on the limone was incredible. 100% we will be going back.
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Stephanie
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening out with friends! Excellent food & service! Will definitely come back again!
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debbie
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So special and we loved it all. Would totally recommend
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Sheila
VIP
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great eclectic atmosphere with fun decor, great food and drinks. A good find in the Cincy/covington area
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Rachel
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! The food was delicious, will definitely return!
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heather
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was great but the waitress forgot to put our order in and we waited nearly a half out for our salad and an hour for our entree. The tiramisu tasted like straight rum .
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Andrew
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Knowledgeable staff, excellent food, service, craft cocktails, etc.
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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 76 times today

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Covington
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.mamasonmain.com/
Phone number
(859) 360-6051

Mama's on Main

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Dining areas

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Ricotta Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan

Caesar Salad

Bread Service

FocacciaUS$7.00

Appetizers & Salads

Marinated OlivesUS$7.00

Caesar SaladUS$10.00

Heirloom Tomato SaladUS$14.00

Fried CalamariUS$13.00

AranciniUS$11.00

Pastas

Spaghetti Al LimoneUS$19.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUS$20.00

Ricotta GnocchiUS$21.00

Rigatoni with Vodka SauceUS$20.00

Tagliarini with Mushroom RaguUS$20.00

Lobster RavioliUS$28.00

Entrees

Eggplant ParmesanUS$20.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$21.00

Pork Chop MilaneseUS$25.00

Salmon PiccataUS$26.00

Sides

BroccoliniUS$5.00

Crispy FingerlingsUS$5.00

FregulaUS$5.00

Meatballs (2)US$7.00

Desserts

Cookie PlatterUS$9.00

Panna CottaUS$10.00

TiramisuUS$11.00

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