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The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen Newport Beach Reviews from The Last Year
I absolutely love this place.
Service is always stellar and the food is sooo good for the price point. If my stomach could handle it, id come everyday.
The home, away from home.
From the minute you step into this wonderful establishment you can't even blink without having bread and refreshments at your table. Truly feels like you're going over to a relatives house for supper yet it's a restaurant. Notable mentions, Noah, Cayden and Booker have served me over the years... best in the game and I go out to dinner 5 days a week. Good luck finding another establishment that treats you like family, has delectable food, and always scores a bullseye.
Sorry the electricity goes out but they are accommodating.
We enjoyed our food and service. The Ambiance is a B- but the service and food are A. Can't get in on the weekends so they are doing something right!!
Mama D's must definitely stand for Mama Delicious! Pink
Mama D's must definitely stand for Mama Delicious! Pink sauce is life! Their fresh pasta with their signature pink sauce is flavorful perfection. I really liked the complimentary bread and oil, and our server gladly brought us seconds. My main dish was the Sausage and Chicken Capri with pink sauce and angel hair. I absolutely love a fresh pasta that melts in your mouth and paired with the pink sauce was just wow! The dish also comes in a large generous portion, so I felt like it was priced well, and my full belly agreed. Sadly, the time I visited, they didn't have any more Tiramisu dessert to try. I'm sure that means it's amazing to be all out of it! So I definitely look forward to trying that next time I'm in town. They did give us complimentary chocolate chip cookies at the end, so I thought that was a nice surprise. There's a tiny parking lot behind the restaurant if you're lucky to snag a spot, otherwise its street parking. The ambiance was cozy casual, and the service was excellent! Always appreciate a restaurant that has both amazing food and service. It's hard to find great pasta in NorCal imo so Mama D's blew my mind! So I'll be dreaming of Mama D's until the next time I can make the trip back!
The service is super awesome here.
Everyone is so friendly. Our server, Tim, was very attentive and really helped us out with the menu. Because my dumb dumb self was trying to figure it out and wasn't sure how it works. But basically, the premise is...with the pasta, you can pretty much make it how you want it and a lot of the menu is customizable which is lovely. There are other menu items that you can customize too in some aspects. But just ask your server if you are confused. I got Bri's Capri, chose penne as my noodle type, with pink sauce. My mom got the Bri's Capri, with linguine as her noodle type, with pink sauce and scallops. The pink sauce is great! We also got a small Margherita pizza and that was delicious. I think the cheese on it is really tasty. The eggplant parm was nice too. I think when we come back next time, we have some other things we want to try. But for sure-- the pizza and pasta here is really awesome. It has an authentic Italian restaurant feel. It's cozy. The tiramisu was a cool take on the dessert because instead of mascarpone, it's ice cream and so I think it can be made quicker without a long sitting time. So it was refreshing since it was soaked in warm espresso with the cool ice cream. It was a lightweight dessert compared to the classic, so you definitely will have room for it. Will be coming back ;)
We had the absolute best experience at Mama D's! The entire
We had the absolute best experience at Mama D's! The entire staff couldn't have been more welcoming or accommodating to our big group including several small children. The owner, Keith, gave the best recommendations and everyone from the hostesses to the bussers to our incredible waiter made our dinner one we will never forget! And most importantly, our meal was BEYOND DELICIOUS!!!! I highly recommend this super special restaurant!!
The food was impressive.
Very delicious and big portions for good prices. Atmosphere, very warm and homestyle. Decor matched the vibe. Service, best i've ever had. Friendly staff elevate the experience a lot. You gotta try the mozz sticks
My wife and I had an amazing 1st experience here! Free
My wife and I had an amazing 1st experience here! Free parking across the street after 6pm - warm welcome and seated right away. Those who had to wait were given bread while waiting! We were celebrating a birthday, and even given cheese ravioli to try by the manager. Our server, Josh was incredibly friendly, remembered our names and checked in frequently. The staff signed a birthday card and all! HIGHLY recommend Mama D's pink sauce with whatever house made pasta you want! Probably the best sauce I've ever had. We even met Kieth on the way out, one of Mama D's sons! He thanks us for coming and is comping our next appetizer when we come back. THEIR SERVICE IS UNMATCHED HERE, and the food is to die for!
This place was great! The food was sooo good.
I was in the mood for ridiculously cheesy lasagne, and I got just what I came for. I've lived in Italy and I can't say it was 100% authentic Italian style but I can definitely say I will be back for sure.
Service was a bit erratic.
Good at start, then we had to ask to have our table cleared. Then we got the entrees and they were good, not great for the price. Mainly a pasta/pizza place. No fresh fish.
Love Mama D's haven been going there for years with friends
Love Mama D's haven been going there for years with friends and family, always look forward to our next visit.
Just WOW! Dined in with the family this weekend and i can
Just WOW! Dined in with the family this weekend and i can not say enough about how amazing MAMA DS really is. Wait was not too bad for a weekend and right away we were asked if we would like any drinks, as well a server came out and offered bread to hold up over until we were seated! Once seated our waiter Stockton was super friendly and and made our first experience one to remember! Helped us order some must have options, to start i highly suggest the calamari, baked clams or stuffed mushrooms! For main courses the chicken piccata, sausage chicken capri, meat/spinach raviolis, and lasagna were PERFECT! Another secret too is you can get the must have PINK SAUCE on anything! Really loved everything about this place, must have if your new to the area!!!
Been coming here for years and love everything about this
Been coming here for years and love everything about this place. Our most recent visit we were lucky enough to run into the owner, Keith, who is always so friendly and welcoming! He treated us to a glass of wine since they were so packed and we were going to wait a bit. We knew that going in but were fine with it! Mama D's is always worth the wait. We were craving the meaty pink sauce and it certainly didn't disappoint! As usual, there was great ambiance, amazing service and a meal worthy of 5 stars, thank you for another lovely evening!
Go here if you want some of the best tasting Italian food
Go here if you want some of the best tasting Italian food and an ambiance that makes you feel at home! My first time here I tried the chicken and sausage capri with PINK SAUCE, it was phenomenal!! Keith (the owner) is the nicest guy, always makes you feel like you're part of the family every time you walk in the door. This goes for all the servers too!! Coming from some who has been going to this establishment regularly for 2 years now, you will eat your life savings away it so good.
Meatballs are SO good and hearty! Sauce is perfect! In
Meatballs are SO good and hearty! Sauce is perfect! In point. It sweet at all, onionony and garlicky with tomatoes live and some zest ! So good! Bread is great!! Get extra! Ull thank me later!!
I've come here a couple times on different instances yet
I've come here a couple times on different instances yet each time I have noticed the manager yelling at the hostesses loudly. Not only is it unprofessional but there is etiquette for these kind of things. The food is nice but its hard for me to support a restaurant that doesn't support their employees.
My family and I have been coming to mama d's for years and
My family and I have been coming to mama d's for years and cannot rave about it enough! From the bread, pasta and beer while we wait for dinner (must get the pink sauce!!!) to the cookies at the end, the staff really knows how to take care of their guests! It really feels like going home from the decor to the friendliness of every staff member from the owner Keith to the managers, servers and hosts! Truly the best dining experience!
Great customer service! Pink sauce was bomb! Was a little
Great customer service! Pink sauce was bomb! Was a little surprised when we had to pay extra for the pink sauce. But honestly, it was worth it!
Food was lukewarm.
By the time my iced tea arrived all the ice was melted. Used to be a good place to eat but not anymore. Service was not good. Tables are way too close. Ambiance is ok. Don't think I'll be going back.
We absolutely loved mama D's! The food was delicious and
We absolutely loved mama D's! The food was delicious and the service was even better! If you have anyone in your party that is gluten-free I highly highly recommend this! They brought out complimentary bread for my son who has celiac which is the first time this is happened at a restaurant! He was in heaven! The sauces were all incredible, ravioli was superb, and my son said it was the best shrimp he has ever had. Everyone in our party of eight was highly impressed. We went back twice during our trip. Our server were both so accommodating and kind.
Poor
Take away tonight delivered cold and left on the door step! No knock and no ring of the door bell. Poor quality food generally and will not try again.
Best service ever! Delicious food
Josh and the whole front of house team are the friendliest we've met in all our years of eating!! The most genuine, happy folks and they made us feel really welcome. The food is delicious too and they're happy to adapt or customise their menu however they can to make it just how you like it. When we went back a second time they remembered us, which is always nice. Mama D's definitely care about their diners and their food and we would recommend them 100%!!
So so good- we will be back
Amazing- we had heard nothing but great things so we had to try it and we were not disappointed. From the moment we arrived we were so pleased. We had a short wait-maybe 5 minutes. We were seated the hostess brought us delicious bread. We were a party of 5 and right before we ordered our son’s fiancé ended up being able to join us so they were so kind to move us to a bigger table in our waiter’s, Sam, area. We shared the clams and calamari that was so good. The wine by the glass was also very good. We then shared 2 Caesar salads for the 6 of us agin and Sam was so helpful to say he would start us with 2 and order a 3rd if needed. We all had a different dinner and each was wonderful. We actually gave Sam the waiter- choices between 3 for a couple of people and he chose- and chose well. The only disappointment was only one desert choice.but cookies came with the check- we will be back! So good!
Delicious homemade Italian food at a reasonable price
Fantastic food and service. My meat sauce raviolis made from scratch was so delicious. My friend’s lasagna was good too. We ended it with tiramisu and warm chocolate chip cookies. Prices were reasonable. Highly recommend this place and hope to return if we return to this area.
Best dining experience!
Mama D’s is by far my favourite Italian restaurant I’ve been to. The food is good but the overall experience is something I’ve never found in a restaurant. You will meet the kindest most efficient staff. They are so pleasant to talk to even when they are insanely busy. Everyone I’ve talked to loves their job. They refill their complimentary garlic bread on the table almost the second it’s gone and ask us if we wanted it refilled the whole time we are there. They usually have pretty long waits as it’s not a very large building and they brought out bread to everyone waiting outside twice within 15 minutes and even brought out a tray of penne samples. The pink sauce is a must try. It’s a combination of marinara and Alfredo. They offer it as an option for majority of their pasta selections. The food is great, the ambiance is greater.
BELLISSIMO Italiano!
Fantastic food and fantastic service! I happen to be vegan and truly appreciated this place! It's Italian Family Style and one of the best italian restaurants in the county.
10/10
Perfect for families pleantt of choice for kids! My sin will mainly eat irLian when we are out! 10/10! Thankyou for a lovely meal!
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
This app has opened my world up to so many wonderful new experiences I would never have the chance to have without access to this awesome app! 10/10!
Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
Was able to snag an indoor table at Don Angie through an absolutely seamless worry-free process.
Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
Last minute reservation for Delilah Las Vegas
Got a last minute reservation, dinner for 2 at Delilah Las Vegas: super impressed! The process was simple, transaction seamless. We had an amazing time! Couldn’t be happier! 😍
It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
Got to go to places otherwise unreachable
Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
Whose name will my reservation be under when I arrive at the venue?
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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