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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1350 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 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 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 1,350 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.

1,350 Reviews
  1. Rikki

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 2 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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  2. Dan

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 2 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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  3. Kayla

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 2 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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  4. Garry

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always delicious! Service is outstanding!
    Mama's on MainResponded 3 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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  5. Christie

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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 3 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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  6. Margaret

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect way to tent in the porch for the winter!!!! Perfect temp!!! And love the new cookie!!!! So good!
    Mama's on MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing your positive experience! Thrilled to hear you loved the rooftop! It's my favorite dining area. Come see us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    What a treat! The food is excellent, very authentic. It reminds us of trips to Italy, both the food and the ambiance.
    Mama's on MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks for dining with us and sharing this great review! So happy to hear you enjoyed everything! Please come see us again soon. Hannah General Manager

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  8. Beth

    Cincinnati

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Mama’s! Service was wonderful, every employee was friendly. Food was very good. Beet salad was unique and so good. Pastas were excellent. Tiramisu yummy. Now I know why it’s so difficult to get a reservation!
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing your great experience! I'm so happy to hear you had such a good time! Hope you get a chance to come back soon. Hannah General Manager

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  9. Rebecca

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!!! Every thing was perfect. New favorite date night spot.
    Mama's on MainResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this positive review! So happy to hear we're your favorite date night spot! Can't wait to have you back Hannah General Manager

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  10. Sarah

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chicken parm, vodka pasta, and focaccia with ricotta are my favs. Don’t sleep on the Caesar salad either. The desserts and cocktails are also all wonderful!
    Mama's on MainResponded 6 days ago
    Thanks for dining with us and leaving this great review!!! So happy to hear you loved everything! Come back and see us again soon. Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1350 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 77 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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