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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1441 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,441 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

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main offers an "amazing dining experience" with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Known for its "authentic Italian flavors," diners rave about the "gnocchi that melts in your mouth" and "chicken parmesan." The "warm, inviting atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff" make it a "favorite spot for special occasions."

1,441 Reviews
  1. Kip

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to Mama's. The food is consistently good and so is the service. I don't mind it, but it's pretty loud in the restaurant, fyi.

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  2. Lori

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Again, Mama's did not disappoint. From the moment we were graciously greeted despite being 15 minutes late (did not account for rush hour traffic), to our awesome server, Dakota, and the atmosphere on the heated porch, everything exceeded expectations. But, the food, was definitely the star of the evening. Started off with the bread service followed by Eggplant parmesan, pesto gnocchi with sides of fingerling potatoes and broccolini. I will be craving everything until I return again. Thank you Mama's for not compromising quality at an affordable price!!

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  3. Chris

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and we had a great time, we both had the lasagna and it was incredible. Highly recommend.

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  4. Sarah C

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super impressed by our dining experience this evening.  There brand was fluid and stylish. Staff, service chill and competent. Decor. cozy, and rich and cool, contemporary and relevant. Vintage. The food. Easy choices, quality over quantity, intentional. Oh the bar light fixtures! That is (not) all. Loved!

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  5. Donald

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! I want to start with the wait staff, it was an import day for me and the wait staff was able to tell and treated me and my table with so much kindness! The food was amazing and everything I had was top quality. The setting was fun and conversation was easily had. Great location! I will go back for sure.
    Mama's on MainResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving this incredible review! I am so thrilled to hear you had such an excellent experience with us! We cannot wait to have you back Hannah General Manager

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  6. Lori

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chicken Parmesan, Salmon Piccata and Tiramisu were excellent. Our server, Frank, was friendly and knowledgeable. The background music wasn’t too loud so we could carry on a conversation.
    Mama's on MainResponded today
    Thanks for dining at Mama's and leaving such an amazing review! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed everything- from the food to the service to the ambience. I look forward to sharing your kind words with Frank! :) Hope you'll dine with us again soon Hannah General Manager

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  7. Andi

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time celebrating at Mama's on Main! The hostesses were wonderful while we waited at the bar for our table and the service was amazing. We can't wait to be back!
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for dining with us and leaving this amazing review! We so appreciate you being patient with us while waiting for your table. Can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Mamas ❤️

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  9. Abba

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing experience we really enjoyed the food and everything
    Mama's on MainResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing this kind review! Thrilled to hear you had such a great experience all around! Can't wait to have you back Hannah General Manager

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  10. Scott

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Recommend the Ricotta Gnocchi and the Tiramisu, both phenomenal!
    Mama's on MainResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for dining with us and leaving this great review! The gnocchi and tiramisu are great recommendations- so good! Can't wait to have you dine with us again. :) Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1441 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Google Map for Mama's on Main

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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