They had great service. I ordered carry out with my dog, and they brought food out to me with a smile. I like a small bar in a vacation town with a friendly atmosphere. The portions were enough to make two meals out of one entree. The Pappardelle was cooked perfectly. The meatballs and sausage had great flavor. I am giving a 4 not 5 since the pasta sauce was nothing spectacular and was basic sauce to me. Also, it might have been me showing up a little early before the order was ready, but it would have been nice to have some red pepper and some Parmesan cheese. Maybe the ordering app could have had a place to ask for this. The Tiramisu had great flavor. read more

I think, if I return for work again next year in this area, I will definitely make it a point to stay a few days later than I usually do. That way, it gives me a chance to try more of the local flavors. Every year before this one I was usually just leaving right after my work was done, but I needed a little me time. Well, as much me time as possible when some of your friends are still in the area. This spot is within walking distance of several hotels in the area, making it an easy destination for people and one of the busiest places to be for meals. Even in the offseason. When we arrived we were greeted promptly at the door and lead to a booth. With menus in hand we were on our way to deciding out meals. I teetered between two, Lasagna and Bolognese. A few of my friends that I came here with had been before and they couldn't shed much light on the matter. When our server came to the table to take our drink orders he was insightful on my options. He basically convinced me in going with the Lasagna with the soul reasoning being that they use the Bolognese sauce in the Lasagna. Sold, Lasagna it was. A bit about the place. Offseason hours a a bit peculiar, short hours during most weekdays and longer ones toward the weekends. It was warm and welcoming and lively. Our server was a delight, I believe one of the owners, or at least that was what the pictures on the wall portrayed. He made sure we were taken care of and that our needs were met. He even apologized for the timeliness of our food coming out. Then the food did arrive. What took me by surprise at first was the portion. It was more than satisfactory, it was quite the piece of Lasagna. Then the first bite, the server didn't lie, it was quite tasty and I was happen that I didn't have to go with just the Bolognese. The sauce held so much flavor and it was quite the item to pull everything together. It was layered perfectly and a fitting meal. My friends were surprised I finished the whole thing. This will definitely be a place I will stop back at if I return. It filled my need for Italian food, and in my mind, far superior with what else is offered within walking distance of the hotels of Dewey Beach. read more

Mama Maria - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

First time to Mama Maria's for dinner. For a small coastal town I found this restaurant to be very good. I am from Brooklyn NY and decent Italian food is hard to come by here in LSD. We enjoyed our whole meal and the service is good. Franko made sure we had everything that we needed to have an enjoyable meal and time. We will return. John G. read more

PIZZA review first! The Pizza Connoisseur (not me partner in crime) gives it 7.8/10. Crisp crust through to the tip...yes I said tip...the balanced sauce not sweet... for a Hawaiian controversial pizza yes.... ham was not too thick or too thin cut... For the service... nothing exceptional but not rude either .. chill environment and dog friendly in the back by the bar or pm the patio... Definitely take this pizza over typical Grottos... Cheers pizza lovers read more

Mama Maria - Pizza Connoisseur with slice of Hawaiian - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

See all

Huge selection of pizzas to choose from. Friendly staff. Open late for those post night out cravings. Love this place! read more

Simple family run Italian restaurant. We weren't sure what to expect, but we're pleasantly surprised by the overall tastiness of our meal. They won't win awards for their fare, but you'll leave happy and satisfied. We split an order of spumonti for dessert and that was exceptional. read more

See all

Amazing service! Just stopped in for drinks but the bar had a great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Very expensive for so so Italian food. $9 French fries? I ordered the Italian sub which had nice fresh lettuce and tomato but woefully lacked any meat for a $17 sub! I spent $26 on a sub and fries here but never will again! Buh bye... read more

Best pizza in the area... if it was somewhere else it's probably a 3-3.5 out of 5 but it's a solid 4 maybe higher depending on how drunk or high that you are read more

Calamari perfect. Bar tender very attentive. Never a bad meal. Seafood pasta so good. I forgot to take a picture.. read more

Mama Maria - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

The eggplant rollitini is excellent. I've eaten it a lot of times and it's always wonderful. Also, the bar is a lot of fun. The bartender has been there forever and he is friendly and attentive. There is a jukebox that people always play fun songs on. The restaurant part is also nice but it is always entirely too cold - so bring a sweater. But the real reason I don't give Mama's more than 4 stars is the plain pizza is $19 == entirely too expensive for plain pizza. Once you add toppings it is insanely expensive. It's not even my favorite Dewey pizza but it's good enough that I come here a few times a summer. The wait staff is always nice and helpful. We were here last night for dinner and had a really nice waitress. If the prices were better we prob would come here more. read more

Got a large cheese pizza and intended to eat it there with our dog but the outdoor seating was not yet unlocked, even though it was like 6 pm. The pizza was pretty bad in my opinion. Thin soggy cardboard like crust, very minimal amount of sauce, and very greasy cheese. read more

Mama Maria - Large Cheese Pizza - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

SO TO START, I'M REALLY PISSED! IF YOU HAVE READ ANY OF MY OTHER RANTS YOU KNOW , I HATE BURNT PIZZA! So this ass hole is chatting up with the help. The girl at the regester is getting nervous. So she opens the oven. The ass hole sees her and says "I GOT IT." As he pulls the pizzas out he is patting himself on the back and claims them to be perfect! FAR FROM IT. I asked him why all the sparse toppings was on one side of the pizza? He just stared at it, no response. See the pic. DEFINITELY THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS WRONG IN THIS PLACE. Eat your crap and have a nice day!!! read more

Mama Maria - BURNT BARF - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

Now that's F*%king Italian! Those last two reviews, "forget about em." We had the best dinner that we have had since we got to Dewey. I had the pizza cheese steak, and it was phenomenal. My little guy got the kids pizza which he liked and finished. The side of meatballs was out of this world delicious. The cannoli is we're on point, and the Tiramisu, it was Wowwie!! The next time I'm in town, " I walking here" to eat the best of Dewey, hands down! read more

See all

Really enjoyed our meal here. Started with the arancini which were filled with ground beef and pea. Sauce was delicious and the balks were cooked perfectly. Shared a large cheese and pepperoni pizza. Really good; thin chewy crust and piping hot. Finally, a good cannoli and (I forget the name) lemon gelato in a frozen lemon. They have tables set up outside which was really nice. It's in there parking lot behind the restaurant and it worked just fine. read more

Mama Maria - Gelato in a frozen lemon - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

Average at best,skip the gluten free pizza it was lousy.The gravy was tasteless as where the meatballs.

Food was ok. Nothing to write home about. If you want to go to the restaurant section and enter through the pizzeria section as the signs outside the establishment state....prepare to be ignored by the staff in the pizzeria. You just have to roam into the restaurant and stand there like an idiot & wait to be seated. This happened to us and about 5 other groups of people walking in. Get a hostess and some manners. You're food isn't that great to have such sucky service. Wait staff tried their best. This totally is management with the issue. read more

Get ready to get gouged. First of all the food is average at best. I personally work at a pizzeria In an affluent area and have to say the prices are double here. I ordered pasta with marinara and a chicken parm sub . $40. If it were some high end restaurant I might go along with it but far from it. The sauce was ok along with the pasta. The bread was not fresh and the chicken parm was nothing special. When I asked the guy how much the pasta with marinara was he said $22 and gigged. Well you might Of got me this time but will try other places. read more

It is amazing to me that a place with Italian food this good is at a casual beach spot. Also, Nico is the best bartender in town. The pizza and the pasta are amazing. The owner is from Naples, and we hear people speaking Italian in the kitchen. We feel lucky to have this place locally. read more

We have a.house in Dewey and Mama Maria is our go-to restaurant for solid, reasonably priced food. I'm pretty sure the pizza chef only speaks Italian. I've rarely had better Italian food in Italy. Kind of shocking how many drunk first-time Dewey folks are hating on this place. And the bar in the back is some of the best people watching in Dewey. Go see Nico! read more

It is a pizza place. It's perfect. It is good pizza and very normal. You will be fine if you go here read more

Mama Maria - The inside - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

Don't dine here - service was horrible. They messed up our order and didn't apologize, and no one checked on us at any point. When the correct pizza arrived, it was very good but I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

A really disappointing experience. The apps were okay, and the pizza was decent, but the service was terrible. Our server disappeared for 45 minutes (no exaggeration). When a man came to bring us our pizza, it wasn't what we ordered. He offered no apology for their mistake, only said, "We'll have to make a whole new one." As we waited for our new pizza, the server never came over to clear our appetizer plates or refill our drinks (we had to flag down someone else for that). At the end of our meal, the server finally reappeared to offer the check but made no apology (or acknowledgment) of the fact that our meal was delayed by her mistake. Avoid this place. Walk a block in any direction for a different pizza place. read more

They charge $5 extra if you want to share a plate. $5 for an extra plate. We ordered pasta and don't even give you enough sauce. Food was just okay nothing to brag about. Wonder why the place is not so busy. My last visit here read more

If you are in the mood for pizza, consider Mama Maria. The business is less a pizza shop...and, more a restaurant. It is larger, cleaner & more comfortable. But, the important benefit is the pizza. Excellent taste, texture & hot! Upon entering the business, I expected pizza that was a reheated, frozen pie. Totally surprised that it was great! It has become a favorite eat-in/take-out source of great pizza for family, children & grandchildren! read more

Try the shotski ! Open every day until 1am. New Angus burger at the bar. Stop by and say hi to Nico. read more

Terrible customer service People working here are basically running you out of the store. The food is ok at best. They wouldn't even take my wife's order with her most recent visit read more

Worst service ever!!! Don't come here. Sat for 45 minutes and had a round of waters & bread. We received our one entree and it was cold. We were then told that the pizza wasn't out yet bc they were "busy".. there were 2 other tables in the entire place. We made a comment again and they told us that they had door dash orders to complete. We kindly asked for the check, paid, and left. Worst hour experience and horrible food. Don't recommend. Do not waste your time. read more

Don't pass this place by..pizza is very good, cheesesteak was Philly worthy. Plus they have beer...

Do not go in here happy! They don't speak to you! Look at you and keep on working.I spoke upon entry and waited 7min before someone from the back came to take my order. They touch your food with bare hands no gloves. Darn.... they dish was actually good, but not that good as I won't return. read more

Mama Maria - a view of a street corner - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

The food in recent years has gone down hill. The service flat out sucks. Now you see me, then you don't.

We ordered two subs and the cold cuts were worse than what they gave us in high school. I have no problem paying for a sandwich but give me quality meat. Never again!!! At least the bread was kind of fresh read more

I have reported this "business" to the health authorities today for not wearing a mask, not wearing gloves, touching the pizza slices with their FULL UNGLOVED FINGERS, and calling me a "piece of shit" when I protested them not wearing PPE. They told me they don't have to because they were 6 feet away from me....but that allows them to breathe on and HOLD my pizza with their ungloved unmasked filthy mouthed body? After being called a piece of shit for standing up for my rights, I let him know I felt about his fuck off attitude and took my money to another establishment that was clean and had a 97 health score. STAY AWAY, COVID or not. read more

Food was fine; service was awful!! Bald owner has tons of attitude. Incredibly inpatient immediately upon walking in and scoffed when we asked him to explain what pizzas he had available. Just a total brat to customers who just wanted a quick bite. Don't advertise pizza by the slice when you get aggravated that we aren't ordering a whole pie. I would find somewhere else that actually gives their customers some respect. read more

Shittiest place for pizza ive been to since corona. The owner never wears a mask cusses like a sIlor to employees and customers and talks shitand hangs up on people on the phone. 4/5 of my phone calls this week have been hung up on. Ive been coming here for 15 years and the owner (short fat bald guy) has disrespected me personal each time. I will not support this place anymore and if you wanna be a non believer only order a cheese pizza. It might come out ok but do not order anything else. For your own sake DO NOT order any pasta. Overpriced trash. read more

Pizza is ok. The dough/crust had to be ripped apart to eat and then hard to chew. Kids couldn't eat it at all. May have been stale.

We were here off season, needed pizza, it was open. Turned out to be a nice little place. We're vegan and they made us a terrific veggie pizza with no cheese. They seemed to have an extensive menu and the special for the day was butternut squash ravioli, which is different, but sadly not vegan. I only gave it 3 stars because it was "just a pizza place" for lunch for us. The wine was ok, not exceptional. The server was very friendly and I think we even met the chef. They do have a separate area for take out and a separate bar area as well. I would have loved to go back for a dinner but they were closed due to limited off season hours. read more

Mama Maria - Veggie Pizza with no cheese. We ate the whole thing...the two of us... - Italian Near Me - Dewey Beach, Delaware

Talk about a great place for amazing food. Best place... the place certainly does not look like serving great italian food but was certainly one of the very best pasta dinners I had from any city. Everything was amazing! Fully recommend it! read more

It's obvious this place doesn't care how they are rated here. Sunday afternoon 1 plain slice, 1 broccoli slice, 2 small bottles Diet Pepsi - $14! WTF??? Gave him a $20, he gave me $1 change. Told him he didn't give me the $5. He didn't remember but gave it back anyway. I should have told him "why don't you just go back and make your super expensive bland pizza and upcharge your soda while someone else makes change". Blech! read more

Second time this week we came here. Great service and food. Neli is a fantastic server. Safe seating.