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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1356 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 65 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 1,356 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main delivers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food," knowledgeable staff, and a vibrant ambiance. Guests rave about the "whipped ricotta," "chicken parmesan," and "house-made pastas." The restaurant's eclectic decor and thoughtful service make it a "local treasure" and a must-visit spot in Covington.

1,356 Reviews
  1. John

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly service; quick turn around One of the hottest and best Italian restaurants on the scene. Never disappoints.

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  2. Brigitte

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was very mid, our server couldn’t handle all of her tables.

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  3. Dawn

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome - First time and this was a great experience. Atmosphere was charming. Our waiter was very informative and accomodating with food ingredient subsitutions. Entrees were delicious and the tiramisu was perfection. We can not wait to return. Thank you for exceeding my expections.

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  4. Joe

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was our first time there and couldn’t have been any better! We will definitely be back.

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  5. Ric

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always perfectly prepared. Order the Cacio e Pepe, it’s not on the menus but they’re happy to make it and it’s wonderful.

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  6. Rikki

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama's always exceeds my expectations!! Their food, service, atmosphere is always amazing and I always leave so happy!!! If you haven't tried this place yet you need to ASAP!
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this glowing review! We're always excited to see you you're coming in :) Hope to see you again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  7. Dan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama's on Main was great. I will return. Reasonable value for top-notch food. Decor is gorgeous. Waiter was nice but often scarce, particularly as we waited both for the bill and to pay the bill long after our guests departed. The host staff was a bit rude when I arrived in an open door a bit early before they opened. Standards of service and politeness have plummeted so far, my experience was just "on par." Over-all, the experience was very good.
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing your experience! So happy to hear you loved the food and decor! I apologize that the service wasn't up to your standards and that you had a negative experience with our hosts. I will make sure to speak to them about the incident to ensure we don't have this issue in the future. Hannah General Manager

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  8. Kayla

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Always the best meal and a great atmosphere! Highly recommend for a night out alone, with friends, or a date night
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and leaving this great review! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience! Hope to have you back soon Hannah General Manager

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  9. Garry

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious! Service is outstanding!
    Mama's on MainResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for dining with us and leaving this great review! So happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us! Come see us again soon. Hannah General Manager

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  10. Christie

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A quaint restaurant with delicious food and excellent service!
    Mama's on MainResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us! Thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us! Come see us again soon Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1356 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 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
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