We typically get takeout from this very good Italian restaurant. It seems more "Americanized" than nearby Dolce, with more red sauce choices and pizza. (Maybe the owner is just more southern Italian than northern Italian. The food is far superior to nearby Frankie's, so don't get confused.) Still, the pesto crusted Salmon and risotto are delicious, and the garlic knots... more

Americanized Italian food and excellent service. Went for business lunch. I tried one of the specials. Chicken lasagna. Should have stayed with the main menu. But you never know unless you try. The meat lasagna is always a favorite and the Tiramisu is large enough to share. Atmosphere was not good for conversation or business meeting since the tables are... more

Mama Ricottas is fantastic and the best Italian restaurant in Charlotte, hands down. No one makes better spagetti and meatballs than Mama Ricottas! I LOVE the penne ala vodka as well. Actually I have yet to try ANYTHING on the menu that I didn't love. When you walk in the door the swanky appearance might make you think it's expensive,... more

My favorite italian restaurant in Charlotte. more

Mama's is the best italian place in Charlotte! They always have the best food, great service, and phenomenal prices! With their homemade mentality, they always have the most delicious food. They make all of their sausages, mozzerellas, dressing, desserts, sauces, etc in house and it really shows in their classic Italian dishes. Their tiramisu and nutella pie are out of... more

Excellent Italian food. more

Excellent italian. Great wine list with a huge variety by the glass. Big, big glasses of wine more

unassuming but excellent Italian more

From the bread to the salads to the main entrees, we were very impressed. The food is great. My date and I had the salmon and lasagna. That was the best lasagna I've ever had and I've been around awhile and eaten at many restaurants in the south. The service was very good, and the wine list included one of... more