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MAMA Oakland Reviews
As an Italian born Eritrean Immigrant to the United States.
I can say MAMA Oakland makes better food than the original back in the old country. I came here for my birthday, Mom's Birthday and Mothers day
Wonderful service, food was excellent & the wine Negroni
Wonderful service, food was excellent & the wine Negroni was surprisingly delicious! Highly recommended!!!
When my wife and I decide to enjoy a dinner out, the last
When my wife and I decide to enjoy a dinner out, the last thing we want is to feel rushed. I don't know if it's a post-COVID thing or what but more it feels like restaurants are desperate to get you in and out and flip the table. This was o
Oh Mama! We love the $42.
95 prix fixe dinner. The theme tonight was tomato! Starter: Tomato and Basil Crostata & House-Baked Herbed Focaccia Main: Tomato Campanelle & Pappardelle & Mama's Sugo Dessert: Ricotta Cheesecake & Chocolate Budino. All fresh
Consistently amazing food and wonderful service.
You just can't go wrong with anything you order here
MAMA is one of the best restaurants in Oakland.
I recommend to everyone visiting. They have a changing menu with seasonal options that are always amazing. The service is fantastic and will help pair any food with wine. The space is small so be sure to make a reservation!
MAMA Oakland is such a charming concept--built as an homage
MAMA Oakland is such a charming concept--built as an homage to the founder's Italian-American grandmother, Maria Germano Stacionis, who embodied warmth, hospitality, and the joy of feeding people. The restaurant carries that same spirit, with a
There were no reservations available but our party of 2
There were no reservations available but our party of 2 arrived within a few minutes of the restaurant's opening and were seated comfortably at the counter immediately. All the food was divine. Dishes like peach gazpacho and lasagne sugo showed
Following five dinners at MAMA I can say this is a
Following five dinners at MAMA I can say this is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant that feels fun and festive and is also a good value. We've celebrated my husband's birthday and our anniversary here. I've been twice with friends. W
I walk by this place almost every day and I waited to try
I walk by this place almost every day and I waited to try it! Recently came on a Saturday night and it was easy to make reservations prior. Remember it is a prefixed menu, so check it out before you dine in! The restaurant itself is so cute and coz
Mama Oakland will forever be loved in my heart.
My now fiancé and the staff there planned and executed my proposal to perfection. THANK YOU TO THE STAFF BEFORE AND AFTER MY PROPOSAL. It was truly unforgettable. The staff were so gracious to me and my fiancé. I c literally can't rave enough.
My husband and I came here on a Friday night for date night
My husband and I came here on a Friday night for date night and had a wonderful time. We were greeted by a very friendly host and our server greeted us and explained the menu upon arrival. She was the perfect combination of attentive and friendly wit
Loved Mama Oakland's menu and was an exciting date night
Loved Mama Oakland's menu and was an exciting date night out to try many dishes for my partner's birthday! My favorite dish was a mushroom papardelle, the pasta was fresh and chewy and I absolutely loved this dish, but I didn't feel that the other
I wish we as a society could get over this pretentiousness.
You will never convince me that a teeny tiny meal (we literally left hungry) that's from a fixed menu of limited options, in a cramped little restaurant where you can't even sit comfortably, is worth the $250 we spent. That's for 2 people. Make it ma
Staff: amazing Food: amazing Vibes: off the charts This
Staff: amazing Food: amazing Vibes: off the charts This was my fourth time eating here and I loveeeee how it's always different every time I come. I brought my parents for their anniversary and they loved it. The staff congratulated my parents on th
The service was okay.
The guy at the door was nice. Our waiter was kind of grumpy. When we asked him for help regarding what to get, he said he had no opinion about the specials and to just get one of each from the menu! Thanks, I guess. Oh, and he took a 20% service char
Everything here was so good! Very cute date night
Everything here was so good! Very cute date night ambiance. The interior colors are warm and lovely, pistachio, rose, and caramel. Service was exceptional, attentive, and friendly waiter who gave great recs on wine pairing. Loved everything here
Everything was perfect! Ambiance was great for the time we
Everything was perfect! Ambiance was great for the time we were there. The service was excellent they checked on us at the right times. Food was great
We had a fantastic time here with our party of 5.
Not only were the food and wine incredibly delicious, but the service was outstanding. Our server was warm, funny, sweet and totally became part of our night. I love when the staff feels very invested in your experience and takes such an active role
I have a suggestion for Mama's that will stop the many 2
I have a suggestion for Mama's that will stop the many 2 star reviews...and the complaints about you rushing them to order and then out the door. You should have "SEATINGS." This is common in European restaurants and you are wannabe Euro
My favorite breakfast place in the East Bay
I'm a local and this place is my hands-down favorite for breakfast -- great food; casual, comfortable, down-to-earth (hard to find in the East Bay) atmosphere; super nice wait staff; friendly owners! There's nothing else like it nearby. What more cou
Breakfast was Great!
Was referred to this restaurant by a friend. Excellent selection for breakfast. Quality and Quality was just right. Will certainly return.
Came here for the Oakland restaurant week special.
I had the garlic potato soup, ravioli, and the chocolate mousse dessert, focaccia, along with some wine. The food is delicious, though I recommend for the special also ordering the bread, the portions aren't huge, but with the bread I was full. The f
I want to say the customer service is outstanding, very
I want to say the customer service is outstanding, very cozy inside. Definitely a date night type of place. The food is good. Very portion out. It's up on the higher side on the price but it's pretty amazing.
I will start by service was 5/5.
From the moment we got seated to when we left, everyone was super accommodating. Came here for their Restaurant Week menu. As a vegetarian, I was a little nervous about the vegetarian accommodation, but there was nothing to worry about. Our server wa
Disgusting.
I vomited after eating here and will never revisit under current management. I used to eat here back in the day, but new owners are unacceptable.
A charming italian restaurant in Oakland.
This place is a no brainer for a date night. The prix fixe menu was top notch. I was traveling with my son at the weekend so we were able to cover most of what the menu offered. Very good quality. I was a little surprised by the fried chicken on t
Mama Oakland is a fun, cozy Italian restaurant with
Mama Oakland is a fun, cozy Italian restaurant with delicious comforting foods and good service. The menu is largely prie fixe with some optionality within each course so you can choose your own adventure. The salad was a great way to start for me -
My friends and I dined for a birthday.
Ambiance was cozy, yet elegant and intimate. Service was quick, but attentive. They gave us our time, let us enjoy our meal, and never interrupted conversation! Sometimes servers feel like they need to check up on their tables too much, but we had a
Favorite spot in Oakland.
This food is so special and I always take people here to show it off. The wine shop down the way is also so great. It's homey and warm inside. The service is excellent.
Extremely homey food - family recipes and such.
Almost has a Euro-vibe. Quaint, warm, hospitable staff.The meatballs!!!!! Don't miss those. Tender, juicy, flavorful, rich. The leek soup was great - sharing worked.The salad was good - some of those exotic lettuces are too bitter for some people. I
LOVED IT! mama oakland knows how to do food right! Right
LOVED IT! mama oakland knows how to do food right! Right off the bat we were seated in a nice warm and ambient table and our server asked if we needed an explanation to the menu, after saying yes, she very kindly explained the menu and how everything
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