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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1440 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 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 1,440 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."

1,440 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. 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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  4. 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.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Susan

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We were seated on the top floor, which is an enclosed rooftop without heat. While they had a space heater going, the room was far too big and it was a very cold night. My toes were numb by the time we left. It also seemed this space didn’t get a lot of service attention. Food took much longer than it ever has before, and we were not checked on very often. My daughter wanted to order a glass of wine with dinner, but she was halfway through her meal before the server came to check on us.
    Mama's on MainResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! Your feedback is extremely important to us and will help us continue to grow as a restaurant. This is our first winter with the rooftop open and we are still working on dialing in the perfect temperature for our guests. Next time you're in, regardless of where you're seated, please let us know if the temperature is not comfortable and we will happily adjust it for you or move you to a location where you are more comfortable! I am sorry to hear the service quality was not up to the standard you have come to expect of us. I've taken the opportunity to coach our team on Mama's standards of service. We hope that you will give us an opportunity show you a great experience at Mama's sometime soon! Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1440 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 77 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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