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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1379 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 52 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,379 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

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main delights with "the best Italian food" in a vibrant, eclectic setting. Guests rave about "fabulous food" and "impeccable service." Signature dishes like ricotta gnocchi and mushroom ragù are must-tries. While some note noise levels, the overall "amazing experience" and "charming ambiance" make it a beloved spot in Covington.

1,380 Reviews
  1. jill

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience here was wonderful. The food and drinks were delicous and reasonably priced. I would return for another visit!

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  2. connie

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was festive. Food was exceptional. Grace was attentive to our needs. Upstairs was nice but noted some guests were a bit loud.

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  3. Shawn

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went basic with lasagna feature and chicken parmesan. Both were outstanding! Red sauce was fantastic. Will return!

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  4. Betsy

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, table wine was excellent and a value.

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  5. Kunal

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience! Staff was excellent and very helpful with suggestions! Great selection of wine!

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  6. mimi

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service has always been great. Mushroom ragu never disappoints.

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  7. danna

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread with whipped ricotta is reason alone to eat there, but everything is delicious! We took a wine recommendation and it was excellent! It is a warm, inviting atmosphere. The servers are always friendly and professional. One of my all time favorite restaurants!

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  8. Iain

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were sat promptly with a reservation. Our waiter was attentive although she did bring the wrong drink and our drinks in general took around 10-15 mins to come out. Bread service was really good. Atmosphere was really cool but it would have been better if we weren’t so close to the other table the noise was really loud. My girlfriend loved her food and filled her up she got the salmon piccata. I got the lemon spaghetti dish it was good! Although I wish it was a bigger portion size. It didn’t fill me up which is what i expect for paying $20 for a pasta dish. The price for portion was not equivalent. We got the smoked honey apple cocktail and we both loved it. Overall a good experience.
    Mama's on MainResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing this review! I appreciate all of your feedback and will make sure I discuss it with my team! So happy to hear you enjoyed the rest of your experience with us. The smoked apple sour is my absolute favorite fall cocktail. Glad you loved it. :) Hope to have you back with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  9. Kelly

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Amber was great! I ordered the Gnocchi with pesto and I really didn’t like it but I ate the rigatoni with vodka sauce that my husband ordered and it was amazing. The salad and bread was also very good. The tables were very close together which didn’t provide a lot of privacy and didn’t feel like an intimate dining experience. It was very noisy and I could barely hear my husband talking. The place is just so beautiful but there are just too many tables in a small room.
    Mama's on MainResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Thrilled that you enjoyed your service from Amber! I'll make sure to let her know. I'm so glad you loved the rigatoni with vodka sauce, salad, and focaccia! Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the gnocchi. If you dine with us again, please let us know if you are unhappy with a dish and we will make sure to replace it with something more to your taste! Hannah General Manager

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  10. Bill

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great as always. We Took some business associates from Atlanta and they really enjoyed it.
    Mama's on MainResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing the Mama's experience with your business associates! Please come dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1379 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 52 times today
Google Map for Mama's on Main

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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