Mama Ricotta's

We use the freshest, finest ingredients available, many of which are made fresh in-house including fresh mozzarella, breads, sausages, and sauces.

9 / 10
232
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  • Phone

    (704) 343-0148

  • Website

    mamaricottasrestaurant.com

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  • Type

    Italian Restaurant

Address

601 S Kings Dr Ste Aa (at Charlottetowne Dr.) Charlotte , NC 28204 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 60


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Italian food nutella pie penne alla vodka chicken grinders great value house salad good for dates bread pudding short ribs risotto trendy cheese dinner bar lunch bread parking Romano good for special occasions
Rebecca Brooke

Overall fantastic authentic Italian . Highly recommend the goat & mascarpone cheese appetizer . The angel hair w/ tomato basil + meatballs & fresh mozzarella was phenomenal. The cannolis were just okay.

Toy Teezy

Everything was delicious. I ordered a scallop special with broccolini ; capers ; linguine in white wine butter sauce . The tiramisu was delicious as well

Amy Mitten

The lasagna and garlic cheese bread were Amazing! As was their garlic rounds. But the Nutella pie ... Omg unbelievable !

Randy Burris

Great lunch today! The lasagna was fantastic. Ally was one of the best servers I have had in years. I can't say enough positive things about the overall experience.

David Nichols

I love the warm, vibrant atmosphere of this place. The penne alla vodka is heavenly and you must try the delicious nutella pie .

Kari Hess

Eat at the bar to beat the wait (only 4-5 seats). If Beth is bartending , talk to her. She is an incredibly friendly and outgoing person and provides great service!

Jacquelyn Clayton

Knowledgable staff , very attentive! Loved the mushroom ravioli feorentine and their Don David Malbec . Dressing on the mama house salad-so good!! Sort of a hidden gem-vibrant and warm atmosphere!

Brandon Jozsa

Great place! Make sure to sit at the pizza bar , and you'll not only save time (it's first come, first serve seating), but you'll be treated with random pizza samples from the pizza chefs !

Don Rowley

The pizza is really good and the wait staff and management are friendly and efficient.

Suzanne Zick

The Shrimp and Crab Risotto is creamy and delicious. My pick when I'm NOT craving a marinara sauced dish.

Drew Thompson

Try the new haven style pizza ! We'll worth it, plus the other Italian dishes are awesome too!

Adam Moss

Pollo Romano is excellent and enough for 2 easily! All the food we had was great.

Danny McCormick

This is without a doubt the best Italian restaurant in Charlotte. No other place even comes close.

Gabriela Phillips

My go to Italian joint! Love the ravioli with the pink sauce . Feels like mamas cooking!

Kyle Miller

One of the best Italian places in Charlotte. They have to go too if you're feeling like staying in.

Creative Loafing Charlotte

Small but imaginative menu of pastas , antipasti and pizza . Fresh mozzarella , breads , sausages and delish sauces. Read more

Tom Strebel

Best Italian I have had in Charlotte. Penne a la vodka and risotto cooked Al dente , and the risotto wasn't clumpy.

John Gore

I absolutely love this place . I have been going there for years now .

Steve Starnes

Salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus . Was delicious. The calamari was very good also

Sara Vargas

Tiramisu is the best I've had. Chicken Parm was awesome and their house salad dressing is worthy of buying a bottle to take home!

Adam Shinn

Best Italian in Charlotte! Bar none!! Try anything here and be amazed. Seriously!

Joshua Lopez

Everything is delicious but you must either order the short rib or lasagna !

Student

Nice italian restarant, good service , great food

CLTdining

Great locally owned Italian that's always solid. Get the Nutella Pie for dessert . It's the size of your head!

Curtis Correll

The chicken oreganata is the best pizza I have ever tasted!

Ryan Novak

Excellent penne vodka (get it with chicken ).

Karl Wall

Sharing Lasagna and house salad still the best.

Danny McCormick

They should just rename this place to heaven. Everything is amazing

Nocatcho

The grinder is a great lunch and the fresh baked bread is sinful!

George Orrell

So loud it's difficult to have a decent conversation.

Moe Dexler

Short rib entree. That is all.

Michelle Ballentine

The penné chicken with broccoli in lemon sauce is FABU!!!!

April Smith

The goat cheese and marscapone dip is to die for!

Nancy Silver

The best pizza ever!!! I love this place!!!

Karl Wall

Everything

Steve Davria

Italian Grinder , placed in top 41 sandwiches in Charlotte

Ryan Edge

Best lasagna I have had in Charlotte

Kristi ???? Hodge

Peanut butter goodness

Lauren Nix

Get the Nutella Pie ...OMG it is delish!!

Phoenix Jimenez

Go with the Grass Fed Meatballs .

Divadelta33

Lasagna and penne chicken broccoli are the bomb.com! Lol

Shannon Michelle

Order & share the Mama's Pasta & Penne alla Vodka . The best!

Tres Shepherd

Goat cheese app is great, pollo Romano is the best in CLT

JoePat Roop

Grouper was great

Eduardo Ferrari

Nutella pie tastes like Peanut Butter pie . Server said: Doesn't Nutella tastes like Peanut Butter ?? Seriously.... anyways, the food here is nothing stellar, had better pasta in pizza places .

Karl Wall

Lasagna and ceasor salad

Wesley Smith

Chicken sausage pizza is awesome!

Wendy Grover

Omg...everything!

C Rovente

Great chicken parm .

Courtney Newman

Try the cinnamon raisin bread pudding its life changing!!

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