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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1359 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 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 1,359 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.

1,360 Reviews
  1. Beverly

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This  was my first visit to mama’s and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very nice and the food and the festive music was very enjoyable. Enjoy the bread and the spaghetti and meatballs and the cookies were very very good.

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  2. Megan

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always receive the best food and service and this visit was no different! Always our favorite place to dine.

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  3. Rob

    Cincinnati

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mama's is reliably delicious every time we go. Never had anything but great meals. Start with the bread service. It's incredible. Any entree you pick is even better. Get a homemade limoncello to finish things off. You can't go wrong.
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this awesome review! Really happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. :) Hope you'll be back soon! Hannah General Manager

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  4. Perry

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my partners birthday and we were given a complimentary glass of champagne for a toast. Food was incredible and ambience was awesome! Service was perfect had no issues!!
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks so much for choosing Mama's to celebrate your partner's birthday! I'm thrilled to hear you had such a great time! Hope to have you back soon Hannah General Manager

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  5. John

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 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.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much for this great review! Hope to see you back soon! Hannah General Manager

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  6. Brigitte

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us! So happy to hear you loved the food! Sincerely apologize that the service wasn't up to your standards. I will check in with my team to ensure we avoid this issue in the future. I hope you can give us another try soon! Hannah General Manger

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  7. Dawn

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this awesome review! So happy to hear you had such a great time with us! Please come see us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  8. Joe

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much for dining with us and sharing this great review! Can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager

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  9. Ric

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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.
    Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much for this great review! Our cacio e pepe is one of my favorites! Glad to hear you enjoyed. Hope to have you back soon! Hannah General Manager

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  10. 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 on 21 November 2024
    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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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1359 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 76 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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