Cherry Chan
We ordered the calzone, risotto di mare, gnocchetti alla campidanese, and ravioli di carne rosalba. Food and service was excellent. The place/atmosphere made me think I was in Italy 🇮🇹 Price was also reasonable. We had such a nice experience that we decided to go there again the next night/our final night in York before leaving.
Paul James
My beautiful wife and I visited Mama Mia's in August 2023 and what an absolute gem! An authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of York. The owners were very friendly, very accommodating and happy to recommend dishes.
We ordered a cheesy garlic bread pizza, the Ravioli flavoured with lobster sauce and the Gnocchetti. All dishes were fantastic and their Tiramisu was delicious. A truly fantastic place for good, homely authentic Italian food. Would 100% recommend if you visit York.
Nikki and Paul
gainem
Fantastic. The burrata cheese was so fresh my senses took me to Southern Italy. In my opinion the best Italian restaurant in York at the moment, just like I used to see n the 80's and 90's with that accompanying smell too from. The kitchen.
Luke Oxley
Fantastic food! Large portions and clearly all homemade. Will absolutely be returning!
The staff were fantastic, super friendly and happy to help!
Lia Jobanputra
If I lived locally to York this would officially be my new favourite restaurant. The atmosphere felt like sitting in a little café on the streets of Italy and the food was authentic and delicious. The Lasagna Al Forno was the best I've ever had!
Anne Hook
Had a wonderful birthday meal at Mamma Mia last night. The staff were always there as soon as you needed them and the food was excellent. They looked after my mother and we found a good place to hide her walking aid. Toilets were very clean. I really enjoyed my birthday surprise.
Steven Pollard
Mothers 70 Birthday. 10 of us including grand kids. Food was great. Service authentically italian/European. Friendly but professional no fluff just good service and left alone to enjoy meal
john sutcliffe
Excellent food, well presented and absolutely delicious. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection ! The portion sizes for the starters were the same as mains , huge. house wine was recommended and was very nice, the chef here really knows what he is doing, it's all authentic Italian food, the service is very professional yet warm and personal, the desserts were also absolutely delicious. 5 stars from us and we shall definitely be back.
D Humphreys
Authentic Italian tucked away from the main centre, but still very short walking distance.
Excellent food, fantastic service, my new favourite restaurant in York.
Highly recommend, and I'll certainly be back soon.
Cam Simpson
Cosy, traditional Italian restaurant on Gillygate. Had a really nice meal, the pizza was delicious and the tiramisu was divine. Service was relaxed but attentive and the restaurant had a nice lively atmosphere. Would definitely go again
Michael O'Connor
Beautiful food, steak was amazing. Chicken Michelangelo very tasty. Service was a bit slow after the main course, but very friendly.
Robert Warburton
Just popped our head in here at 9pm off the cuff and although they were busy they had room for us.
WOW !
Food was lovely , authentic Italian cuisine and authentic Italian portions, amazing deserts the kids were blown away and we all had a lovely meal .
Eat here you won't regret it .
Along came Polly
Beautiful food, excellent service, relaxing ambiance. Ngl, we came for Nicols amazing authentic Italian cooking.. but all staff are super kind and friendly. Rafiella our waiter was very helpful and a pleasure to talk to! We will be back!
Lora Thomsen
My boyfriend took me for my 30 ~cough cough~ something birthday 😉
I’ve been trying to get to this restaurant for 19yrs & I wasn’t disappointed.
The staff were so welcoming & attentive. The restaurant itself was charming & relaxing.
The starter: Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers was fresh & tasty.
Main: Pappardelle e Petto D'Antara (pasta ribbons & duck) was amazing! Melt in your mouth Duck slices with fresh Pasta 😋
I didn’t order a dessert (though tempted) but the wait staff Serenaded my with ‘Happy Birthday’ & gave me a Giant Profiterole with a Candle & Sparkler with a Shot of Limoncello.
Unfortunately it contained Nuts, but I was grateful the Waitress asked & told me.
So my boyfriend ate it for me (which looked kinda bad to anyone observing, but anyone who was there that night can read this & know that he wasn’t eating it because he was greedy & paying the bill!) 🤣
But I had the last laugh because I got the 2 complimentary mint chocolates 😝😋
That’s the best evening out I’ve had in so long (thanks to Covid 😡) & the most romantic night with my boyfriend 🥰
Thank you to the staff for a wonderful birthday 🫂
Liz Parkinson
Had a wonderful meal there last night - delicious pasta and sauces. The linguine and scallop dish was the best I’ve ever eaten! Lovely family run restaurant with attentive staff in a really nice atmosphere! Thank you!
Joe Alexander Shepherd
One of the most hardest working families who deliver the best service, food & drink... we have been going for many years & love the tomato garlic bread.. a pleasure to be back :) love, The Shepherds x
Paul Calcraft
Quality food, great family run restraint. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Sara Whittam
Very welcoming staff, prompt and efficient service with tadty food.
Would go back.
Helen Rowett
This is our favourite Italian restaurant in York. Everything about the place, the food and atmosphere is spot on.
Jenny Rowlands
We ate here last night and what a lovely evening we had. Staff were very welcoming and the food was to die for! Although it was quite busy we were never left too long, food and drinks kept flowing. One of the best Italians I've eaten at, recommend this to anyone visiting York.
Sue Day
This small restaurant is friendly and well run, food was fantastic, service was efficient and we were made to feel welcome and unrushed. I would highly recommend this place, definitely worth a visit x
Ali Pincham
We were looking for somewhere to eat reasonably late on a Saturday and fell upon Mamma Mia. What a find!!! The service firstly, was second to none!! However, the food really was absolutely delicious!!! Would definitely recommend Mamma Mia to anyone!
Nikki Leslie
An absolutely fantastic little restaurant,a hidden gem,gorgeous garlic tomato bread followed by best steak my husband has tasted(his words) but I have to agree my chicken was amazing,excellent service and polite friendly staff who didn't push you out the door when you had finished,will definitely visit again when in York.
David Stevenson
Fabulous place, warm welcome, authentic feel, great food, lovely staff. So glad we finally went after saying “we must...” for so long. We’ll be back.
Alison Lane
Had a fabulous meal at this lovely restaurant..The mixed fish grill was amazing definitely recommend this dish....followed by the trio of desserts which were delicious.
The staff are so friendly and helpful..we will definitely be returning soon .
Matt Linley
I have been eating at this restaurant for over 20 years, Fernando and his team are attentive the food is beyond descriptionas it's so good the wine is fantastic and authentic. If you want authentic Italian cuisine this is definitely the best place to go.
Amber-Rose Quinn
Incredible place, staff and food is 5*. Atmosphere lovely and is a friendly family business. Amazing place!
Alan Blackburn
A wonderful authentic family run Italian! We have been a number of times celebrating birthdays and wedding anniversaries and the food is absolutely amazing every time! So much so on a recent visit to York we dined two days in a row (How's that for a recommendation)
The restaurant itself is lovely and it has a cracking little garden which is great to eat in during summer. It is our favourite restaurant in York and I definitely recommend a visit.
Christian Simpson
As good as ever but someone wants to put a smile on some of the waiting staffs face - really! Hospitality a little lacking at times to the point of being uncomfortable.
MickandSue Skrobacz
Our meal was great, sevice and all the staff are very helpful and friendly, atmosphere is lovely.
When in York again we will visit Mamma Mia Restaurant again.
Cinzia Bacilieri
Great food, really authentic proper Italian pizza and very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Their profiterole is literally to die for!
Caroline Frost
Absolutely gorgeous steaks and garlic mushrooms � x
Lovely friendly waitress with a lovely can do attitude and big friendly smile �would definitely recommend this restaurant xc
RobSarah Evans
Lovely meal, good value, great atmosphere and attentive staff. What more could you want?
Kayleigh Erica
Lovely place, lovely atmosphere and lovely food! :-)
Julian Ebbs
Fantastic family run business, actually run by Italian's! Beautiful food, good service and a family atmosphere!!
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