We met some friends here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. We were able to get in right away as there were plenty of tables. This was all of our firsts times trying out Mama Louise's Italian Restaurant. All of the staff were very friendly and they came by often to serve and clear plates. We were very impressed with how quickly a lot of our food came out of the kitchen. The food is all very straight forward classic Italian, no-frills. Besides a salad, there was not a mention of any vegetable being served with all of the dishes. For starters we tried the fried zucchini, well breaded and cooked 6/10. The Italian egg rolls also caught our eye, small 2 egg rolls cut in half an order 6.5/10, a little under done. We also had an order of the deluxe garlic bread, flavorful and what you would expect 6/10. Each of the entrees came with soup and a salad. The salads were nice, lettuce splashed with a choice of Italian or Ranch. The salad was fine, 6/10. The soup I really did not care for, it was minestrone which I do not like and will not rate. For our entrees we had the chicken franchaise, with a lemon butter sauce 6/10. The fettuccine Alfredo that was served with it was delicious 8/10. We also had two different pizzas half meatball and cheese 5/10 and a mama's supreme half with no black olives 5/10. We were a little turned off that they use canned mushrooms instead of fresh, but lots of toppings. Th dessert course was the highlight of the meal. The limoncello cake was great, well balanced, not over powering 7/10. The tiramisu was the best thing I had 8.5/10. Our friends had the gelato which they said were very good and also the cannolis which I didn't try but also said they were "good, not too sweet." I appreciate locally owned restaurants and would love to come back here. In a world where lots of places our trying to distinguish themselves, mama Louise's is doing the exact opposite. They stand out as a place that reminds me of childhood and doing classic Italian dishes very well. We were very happy to come here, friendly staff and plenty of parking. It's worth your time if you are in the mood for some great pasta, chicken Parmesan or a homemade lasagna. There are two prices, one for cash and another for card. All of the prices were very reasonable. read more

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The ultimate Mom & Pop restaurant! Amazing flavor and top notch service. The owner came by at the end of our meal and we had a great conversation. I had the Chicken Franchaise, yummmm!!! The lemon did not overpower the great flavors and seasoning. The chicken was lightly breaded. Topped with a glass of vino ! Mmm mmm read more

Mama Louise - Italian Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Long time customer. Consistently great. Welcoming, calm, respectful atmosphere. Thoughtful waitstaff. Just ask questions if you don't have favorites. read more

Maybe stick with the pasta. I got a pizza the deluxe took it home and it hardly had toppings very bland and honestly the dough is horrible. Maybe work on that recipe we would try it again as we live in the area. But for now maybe stick with the pasta and desserts. The pizza is not very edible at this time. read more

A little restaurant that delivers in big ways ! We found this little gem and have yet to be disappointed. The food is amazing. The staff is welcoming with a traditional Italian ambience. Everything's great but our favorites are the chicken fettuccine alfredo calzone, chicken, linguine with pesto. read more

We've now eaten here twice and it's the BEST Italian I've had ever! We will definitely be back again and again! Everything is amazing and homemade! read more

Mama Louise - Their awesome ice cream sundae with homemade wine sauce! It's to die for! - Italian Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

As a former Aurora/Parker resident I was excited to take a work colleague here for dinner on a business trip. The food was good. I had the ChIcken Franchaise and it was just as I remembered. My colleague enjoyed his Eggplant Parm. Where things went off the rails is the service. In fairness, It was busy for a Tuesday evening. Because we were on a business trip we asked for separate checks for expense purposes. As well, we each had a glass of wine, which we could not expense. Therefore we asked for 3 separate bills. The server, whom i believe is an owner, was clearly not thrilled with the request. After processing the 3 transactions (which we paid the credit card fees for) he told us next time tell me when you sit down you need separate checks. He had zero table side manner. Very disappointed in his attitude and likely will go elsewhere on my business trips. UPDATE: I was contacted immediately by the restaurant. They have offered to make it right for my next visit. I must say this is exactly what I was hoping for with one of my favorite restaurants. I am changing my review to the highest stars. Give them a try! read more

This is a great place for date night or family time. It looks expensive until you realize that all meals include Soup and Salad. The food was fresh and the sauce had a great flavor we had the Chicken Parm and the Lasagna end ate every bite. The dining room was really nice and very comfortable. Service was amazing. Great little neighborhood restaurant. Note they charge more for Credit Card payments and Pepsi not coke bout we will be back! read more

Food was delicious. I had linguine and clams Came with soup and salad. Service was excellent. Our needs were met. Just like an old school Italian restaurant read more

Pizza not good. Lasagna very good. The pizza was like a store bought frozen pizza. But very nice atmosphere! read more

Excellent service, amazing home style traditional Italian food. Owner is always present with guest interaction.

The food was very good. I got an 18'inch pepperoni, sausage,and onion pizza. The pizza was fantastic. Besides Dion's the only pizza in the area that is above average. The service was good and prompt. The ambiance of the restaurant was very old school Italian. read more

Great little Italian joint--enjoyed bringing our family! The food is tasty and reasonably priced. Service was excellent. We liked the small family restaurant vibe. We'll be eating here again! read more

I went and did a Take-Out of Lemon Chicken With Fettuccini Alfredo. It came with a salad, soup and garlic knots. The chicken was a nice sized portion as was the fettuccini. I just wish there was more of a Lemon Sauce to put on it. It was very delicious. I also ordered Fried Zucchini, which also was delicious. In addition, I got the Lemon Cake, which was very small for the price. Overall, the owner assisted me with my order and was very congenial and helpful. It didn't take long for my order to be ready. I will definitely be back. read more

Wow! I had been wanting to try this place for so long, tonight was the night and Mama Louise did not disappoint! Amir was our server and he was delightful and attentive. Kent, the owner was present and involved, very nice. I ordered the homemade spaghetti and sausage and I've never tasted sauce so delicious, seriously the best I've ever had. I don't know how they make it taste so fresh and delicious without being acidic or too sweet, I will be craving it! The noodles were so fresh and light, not gummy at all. The garlic knots were soft and delicious, perfect flavor and texture. I had the Chianti Classico with my dinner, it was great. The only thing I would change is the calamari, a lighter batter would serve it well. I will definitely be back! Thanks guys :) read more

Mama Louise - Homemade spaghetti and sausage - Italian Near Me - Centennial, Colorado

Delicious food. Great service. Reasonable prices. Meals come with soup and salad at no extra charge. Great for families, dates, groups. Out door patio, too. read more

Had a fantastic meal at Mama Louise two weeks ago when me and my brothers and sister went to Denver for the Rolling Stones concert. The food was just as fantastic as it's ever been. Me and my late husband used to go to Mama Louise years ago when we lived in Denver. We lived in Thornton and would drive 40 miles just to eat at Mama Louise. My brothers had the Shrimp Alfredo and me and my sister split the Lasagna. The lasagna was a bit l spicy flavor which made it really unique. The red sauce was good not too tomatoey, just the right flavor. My two brothers were very happy with their meal as well I tried it and it was delicious creamy Alfredo sauce and the shrimp wasn't rubbery perfectly cooked. We had the tiramisu for dessert and it was fantastic! I stopped and talked to the owner Ken. He was always very kind to us and I told him I was really happy to be able to eat at Mama Louise after all these years. The ambiance is a very quaint Italian theme. The next time I have to be in Denver I will definitely be eating at Mama Louise. read more

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This place was really tasty. I got the ravioli Florentino and my hubby got rigatoni with meat balls. We were both very pleased. The salad and soup and garlic knot that came with the meal was a great accompaniment. I was not a huge fan of the sauce my hubby got, but I also generally don't like marinara- so take that with a grain of salt. If you like a mild marinara (he does) you'll like the spaghetti sauce. I do not, so I didn't like it much. My email was savory and rich and on point. read more

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I was told by the owner to "not come back" because my 15 month old left food on the floor. I was told the restaurant is not a "romp room". The owner was extremely threatening and rude when we were leaving. Stay away if you have children or anyone that might get food on the floor. read more

We enjoyed our first dinner here, but I'm sad to say it will be the last, due to a (surprise to us) service fee. I recommend the house special, Chicken Franchaise, which is pretty much a piccata without the capers. The chicken breast is pounded, thin, quickly fried, so it's light and crispy. It's served with a Greenie Alfredo and two garlic knots. All the entrees are served with both soup (a nice size bowl of minestrone) and a side salad. My dining partner ordered the combination calzone - I swear it was almost as large as his head. Service was gracious, and I was impressed with the attentiveness of the several young bidders, who were quick to notice and bring beverage refills. The ambiance is relaxed, casual but not "sloppy casual." Parking is good. Too bad about the off-putting service charge. 4 stars read more

Food was very good and the service was also great. Scenery matched the Italian style. . read more

Very quaint family owned restaurant. LOVE the house speciality: chicken franchase!! So nice that each entree comes with soup, salad and breadsticks. read more

I have found my new favorite Italian spot. the food is amazing and service is always great. Its the cutest little spot and I'm sad it took me so long to find. read more

AMAZING! I got the Chicken Franchaise and it was the BEST chicken I've ever had. I could have drank the lemon sauce it was in! We also enjoyed the fluffiest cheesecake we've ever had. We will definitely be going back. The service was also amazing with constant refills, clearing of plate and just attention of all of our needs. Cute little Italian restaurant! read more

First time here, small non-chain restaurant. All the staff were super kind and helpful. The food was really good, had the pizza and cheese sticks. Will be coming back! read more

Service is amazing -- the servers were incredibly attentive and checked in at least 12 times throughout our meal. The ambiance is also on point, with the dim interior, comfy interior. Unfortunately, the food was incredibly mediocre. Everything we ordered lacked flavor and tasted the same. We ordered bruschetta, margarita pizza, the homemade spaghetti with sausage, and the stuffed shells with meatballs. As another review said, the bruschetta was definitely not authentic. It was shredded cheese over chopped tomatoes, with no balsamic vinegar. The margarita pizza tasted exactly the same as the bruschetta. There was no fresh basil (just dried basil) and the same diced tomatoes and shredded cheese as the bruschetta. The spaghetti was probably the worst thing we ordered. It was not as hot as it should've been, the sauce tasted like it was straight from a jar (not the good kind) and was not incorporated into the noodles, the sausage lacked flavor, and there was a puddle of tomato juice around the bare noodles when it was served. The homemade noodles were doughy. The picture that I attached to the review is after I mixed in the sauce. I didn't touch the stuffed shells because the spaghetti scared me off, but my dad and my brother said it was better than the spaghetti so there's that. The cheese looked nicely melted onto the shells as well. I will say, you get a good bang for your buck. Both the spaghetti and the stuffed shells came with minestrone soup, salad, and garlic knots. I've attached pictures of the food. Granted, they were already eaten into so they did look better when they were initially served. I honestly feel really bad writing this review because of how nice the staff is. However, if you are looking for some authentic Italian food, I would look elsewhere. read more

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Excellent neighborhood Italian restaurant - we love this place for dine-in and to go. The service is quick and all of the employees that I have interacted with are very caring and knowledgeable. This is our favorite Italian place around - 5 stars every single time! read more

This place is excellent - the service for dine-inside usually very good - and ordering food to go is convenient and easy. They are accurate with how long it takes and always very friendly. The restaurant itself is clean and has a good family vibe to it - great for family dinner or a nice date. All the food we have had is great but my favorite is their special, the Chicken Franchaise - it is delicious. Every meal comes with soup and a salad. Excellent place, we have tried all the Italian restaurants in the area and this one is clearly the best for service, food and value. read more

Consistent, attentive, and good Italian food. I usually order the chicken franchaise, which is my fav. But the eggplant parmigiana, the calzones, the Italian egg rolls, garlic knots, and don't forget their pizza, eat in or carry out...great either way. Their pizza crust is perfect. Beer and wine selections are good. I've eaten here many scores of times over two decades and the owner (Kent), who now knows me, runs a great little business in a great spot. Indoor and outdoor seating, nice ambiance, and very very attentive servers who have been consistent since I've first dined there. This was the very 1st restaurant I dined at after moving to Colorado. I've had just about everything on the menu and have not been disappointed. The speed of service can be surprising at times, they have tight processes which results in excellent and consistent food. A nice, non chain like experience, can be intimate or suitable for a family or group. Very family friendly. read more

Love the atmosphere, always smells warm and friendly. The staff is very nice and helpful and love the pizza and chicken dishes. The Italian egg rolls are one of my favorites. read more

We have lived here for 15 years and have driven by many times. Finally tonight we stopped in fir dinner. What a gem !!! Truly wonderful food, servers, music and decor. Wow!!! So good our new favorite place. Very authentic, intimate space. The service was really amazing. I can't say enough. You have to try this place!! read more

Service was very good here. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. The food quality was ok, but none in my group were blown away by the taste. The soup was very tasty, which was the best thing I ordered. My main dish was the lasagna, but I did not really like the taste. I would give this restaurant another try as they may just of been having an off night. read more

Wonderful food and good service. It was a nice secluded spot for me and my fiance. Prep time wasn't bad, while bread and salads were consumed. I would not hesitate to return. read more

I had never eaten here as it's on the complete opposite side of town from me. I think it took me 40 minutes to driver there. Some friends invited me and really spoke highly of it. It was clearly a popular place with the locals as it was quite busy. The restaurant is very clean and the man who runs it, runs it like a machine. Even as busy as it was, everything happened on time and very smoothly. It was incredible to watch. Every entree comes with an amazing minestrone soup and salad. I had a cabaret Sauvignon that was amazing and matched my meal perfectly. I had the lobster ravioli and it was fantastic. Everyone loved their meals and the bill was quite reasonable for all we ordered. I highly recommend this restaurant even if you live in the other side of town. read more

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Good service,good food and the price is reasonable for what you get. I had the lasagna, it was very good and large enough portion to take some home. It comes with soup, salad and garlic knots unlike Maggiano's that comes with NOTHING and was 1/3 smaller. Very clean and the owner came to the table to great us. It isn't fancy but just good food. read more

Best Italian food I have came across in Colorado thus far. Cute little ma & pa Italian restaurant. We sat outside before a thunder storm and sat under a tent while being surrounded by the rain. House special was DELICIOUS. Ravioli was tasty. Spaghetti and meatballs was ok. Will I come back? Yes. Great customer service & great ambiance. read more

The review below mine is factual i was there, that food was mid at best and istg the water from my tap was higher quality then the food. The service was god awful and the hostess was rude af, the owner was hovering over as if to say "give me a tip plz i beg u" read more

A friend and I ate at Mama Louise several nights ago (10/24). I have eaten here before but this time I got the Shrimp Fettuccini with Pesto. The house special Chicken Fraise is outstanding but this time got a different dish. Their service was crisp, the soup and salad were fine with the Fettuccini having great flavor. You will be hard pressed to find any restaurant in Denver that provides this quality and service, particularly for such reasonable prices. Nice selection & prices on the wine too. Get there early and enjoy! read more

Our visit here to Mama Louise was wonderful! The service was impeccable. The food was absolutely delicious. This restaurant has been here for a very long time and we finally made it to have dinner. Thank you for a wonderful celebration! We will be back! read more

This a a review of their appetizer selection and quality. I'm a big fan of supporting local and this restaurant has a great chicken special dish. However I just ordered their egg rolls and calamari. (The calamari was recommended by the waitress on the phone since the selection was limited and I was looking for a recommendation). $20 later for a tiny portion of "Italian" egg rolls and tiny portion of calamari. Quality was awful. Hopefully they improve their selection range and quality. Until then do not order any appetizers. read more