Mamma Maria

4.8

5519 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Charming
Good for business meals
Good for groups

More availability on our website. Our restaurant also offers unique private rooms for small parties starting at 4 people- email mammamariaboston@gmail.com to inquire.
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Superior local and seasonal ingredients distinguish our Italian cuisine. Our menu is updated daily to reflect market changes. Our setting is historical and unique. Five elegant dining rooms ( most with views of the city) are tucked throughout an antique brick townhouse overlooking North Square in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 523-0077
Website
http://www.mammamaria.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Geraldo Andrade/Julio Torres

Location
3 North Square, Boston, MA 02113
Area
North End
Cross Street
Prince Street
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
T to Haymarket or Government Center.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Featured in

SalumiUS$17.00
Classic salumi platter with cured olives, homemade panzanella, sliced dried tomatoes, house cured pickles, sliced pear, and hard Parmigiano Reggiano
Tuna TartareUS$16.00
Local Martha's Vineyard, MA yellow-fin tuna tartare with sliced cucumber and sliced local Maine watermelon baby radishes
MeatballsUS$14.00
Chickering Farm, Westmoreland, NH pork polpetti, baked on a skewer, with mint yogurt, sage pesto, and roasted tomatoes
Smoked MackerelUS$15.00
Fresh smoked local Wellfleet, MA mackerel with grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and butter-crusted croutons
Cacio e PepeUS$15.00
Variation on the spicy Roman-style classic with imported bucatini pasta, pecorino romano tuile, cracked black pepper, and shaved black truffles
DuckUS$16.00
Slow-roasted duck leg with fresh currants and Sicilian black rice pilaf.
CarpaccioUS$18.00
Named after the Renaissance painter and created by Harry's Bar in Venice --our version features local arugula and shaved black truffles.
Snail PastaUS$15.00
Marinated escargot, imported lumache ("snail-shaped") pasta, fresh herbs, and roasted cherry tomatoes
OystersUS$18.00
King Caesar Duxbury, MA oysters, baked with Prosecco zabaglione, 18
Arugula SaladUS$14.00
Local greenhouse baby arugula with a pan-sauce of smoked bacon, pecorino, and sliced blood orange

PASTA & RISOTTO

Burrata PastaUS$29.00
Artisanal mozzarella burrata from Campania, Italy with imported fusilli, fresh basil, and a slow-braised semi-dried tomato marinara
Clam PastaUS$29.00
Pasta alla chitarra with Falmouth, MA clams, toasted pine nuts, pea tendrils, and Parma prosciutto
Lobster Agnolotti PastaUS$39.00
Maine lobster and Venetian-style pasta agnolotti in lobster brodo, with chanterelle mushrooms and red tobiko.
Pasta con SugoUS$29.00
Rustic pasta with meat ragu - as prepared in the village of Serralunga di Crea - with homemade pepperoncini tagliatelle.
Rabbit PastaUS$32.00
Slow-cooked small farm Sonoma rabbit, in the Tuscan-style, with pappardelle pasta, crispy pancetta, and fresh rosemary.

PRINCIPALI

VenisonUS$35.00
Grass-fed venison two ways: pan-seared tenderloin and grilled chop with caramelized heirloom carrots and garlicky local greens
Suckling PigUS$30.00
Rotisserie-roasted suckling pig, from Quebec with baked figs, Gorgonzola dolce, local baby beets and toasted faro
ChickenUS$29.00
Roasted upstate NY Cornish game hen with baby Brussels sprouts, Meyer lemon, green olives, and black lentils,
OssobucoUS$42.00
Pasture-raised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto carnaroli alla Milanese.
SwordfishUS$32.00
MSC certified Canadian sword loin, grilled, puttanesca-style with homemade squid ink spaghettini, tomato, olives, capers and anchovy
Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$36.00
Truffle-glazed Tuscan-style NY strip steak, wood grilled, with graffiti eggplant and roasted mini bell peppers(Bone-out or Bone-in)

What 5,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Greater Boston
Great for fine wines
Boston
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Mamma Maria offers an unparalleled dining experience with "exceptional" service and "unbelievably good" dishes like risotto and lobster pasta. The intimate, family-style setting creates an inviting ambience. Guests rave about standout dishes, including osso buco and venison, making it a must-visit for "top" Italian cuisine in Boston.

5,519 Reviews

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Paul
Greater Boston
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and meal were great. Noise a bit hard to deal with as night wore on.
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Ben
VIP
New York State
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Risotto was unbelievably good. Mozzarella and tomato appetizer was also great. My mushroom ravioli was aa good as I've ever had. Server was excellent. Top, top meal.
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Ahmet
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Osso Busco was the best . Duck leg was very delicious. Our waiter André was wonderful. Will come back …
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Dian
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! The duck two way is really delicious and nothing can beat it
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Thomas
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From start to finish, our experience at Mamma Maria was exceptional. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the hostess who checked us in right away and was very professional. We were then offered to check our coats in the downstairs closet and then escorted upstairs to the dining room. The dining room as a whole resembles that of a family dining room in a home. It was an intimate and quaint setting, which stands out amongst other restaurants in the North End. From the moment we sat down to when we departed, the service was exceptional. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water, a bottle of Barolo, the Caprese Salad, Pasta Con Sugo, Venison Three Ways, and the Tiramisu. All these dishes were exceptional, but the Venison Three Ways was the star of the show. It was one of the better dishes I have ever had, absolutely delicious. Our waiter was very instrumental in assisting with our navigation of the menu as he was kind, insightful, and articulated the styles of each dish exceptionally well. This is a restaurant that we will plan to visit again in the future as it was exceptional and a pleasant experience.
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Joline
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I liked the location of the restaurant, just off the main rd, away from the hustle and bustle of Hanover St. The staff was welcoming and service was great throughout dinner. The food was excellent. No complaints on presentation, portion sizes or taste. It was all good. We had osso bucco, beef tenderloin and the rabbit pasta.
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Tracy
Detroit
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This is not an authentic pasta restaurant. If you are looking for your average place, then this is for you. Over priced and mediocre.
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Vanesa
VIP
Orlando
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant in an old historic home. Atmosphere is great and staff is courteous. All dishes consumed by my party were amazing. I strongly recommend the ossobuco with saffron risotto!
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Howard
VIP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mamma Maria has long been one of my favorite stops when visiting Boston. The food and service continue to excel consistently. My wife is thrilled that she able to have a gluten free pasta option that does not compromise on texture or taste. The food and wine menus offer a variety of interesting options for the rest of us as well. Finally, the service and ambience combine to create a warm and inviting experience that complements the food perfectly.
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Shawn
VIP
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and definitely lived up to its expectations.
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FAQs

Mamma Maria offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 523-0077.

Mamma Maria is rated 4.8 stars by 5519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3 North Square, Boston, MA 02113

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Prince Street
Area
North End
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
T to Haymarket or Government Center.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Geraldo Andrade/Julio Torres
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.mammamaria.com/
Phone number
(617) 523-0077

Mamma Maria

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Antipasti

SalumiUS$17.00

Tuna TartareUS$16.00

MeatballsUS$14.00

Smoked MackerelUS$15.00

Cacio e PepeUS$15.00

DuckUS$16.00

CarpaccioUS$18.00

Snail PastaUS$15.00

OystersUS$18.00

Arugula SaladUS$14.00

PASTA & RISOTTO

Burrata PastaUS$29.00

Clam PastaUS$29.00

Lobster Agnolotti PastaUS$39.00

Pasta con SugoUS$29.00

Rabbit PastaUS$32.00

PRINCIPALI

VenisonUS$35.00

Suckling PigUS$30.00

ChickenUS$29.00

OssobucoUS$42.00

SwordfishUS$32.00

Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$36.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Mamma Maria offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Mamma Maria restaurant rated?

Is Mamma Maria currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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