Mama Mia seems like the popular local Italian eatery. This place was pretty full here on a Monday evening. Service was friendly. The food itself was average. This kids pizza, bread basket, and Caesar salad was great. The Capellini was somewhat bland though and the Linguini Pescadore had an unusual flavor (tastes like a bowl of marinated artichokes). Portions for all dishes are large so if you're hungry then this place will hit the spot. read more

Mama Mia's - Linguini Pescadore - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Located on the right front side a a shopping center, lots of parking, if you are wheelchair bound you probably won't find a handicap space as they are scarce throughout the whole shopping center. They have inside and outside seating, inside ac temp I felt was perfect. The inside of the restaurant has a bar at the center with multiple TVs to watch sports. The inside looks classy with white table cloths, however I don't understand why they put white paper over the table cloths. IMO I f you are going to do white table cloths then do white table cloths and change them out between services. So this is the first time my pops, my wifey and I all ordered the same dish, which is honestly crazy because we all have such different tastes. We ordered calamari antipasto and for our main dish the salmon with capers, steamed veggies and substituted the pasta marinara with pasta Alfredo. Pops also got his usual non-alcoholic Heineken beer. After ordering we were given two small loads of bread, cut and quarters with a small plate of garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The rundown: The bread looked and tasted commercial, store-bought and the dipping garlic, olive oil, and balsamic was way over powered with an old garlic flavor "I love garlic but this garlic was just not good. "We all had one small piece and stopped eating it" The calamari was definitely nowhere near the best I've had but it was good, quality wise. It struck me as though it was also prepackaged and frozen prior to cooking. The veggies were good but underseasoned "I dipped them in my pasta Alfredo sauce" The pasta Alfredo I must say was very tasty. The salmon was slightly overcooked but tasted good with the caper sauce they put on it, unfortunately the capers were flavorless. The server did a great job and paid attention to detail "he gets 5 stars" The price point "nearly $100" was IMO on the high side for the quality of food "or lack there of. They come in at 2 stars max IMO. I am giving them an extra 1star was for the great service, total of 3 stars. read more

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Greeted with great customer service. Seated right away, ambiance gave a very intimate dinner setting. Drinks were ordered n timely manner. Order was taken and food followed soon after. Service was great. Don't knife the hostess name but he greeted us brought our drinks and food was great. read more

It's hard to say what was better as both the service and the food were exceptional! The Chicken Toscano was very, very, good! read more

Mama Mia's - Chicken Toscano - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

Luis, the manager, was very helpful in correcting my first order. Personally, I didn't like the Alfredo Fettuccini , however, the chicken Marsala meal was the best I've ever had! Perfect mashed potatoes & delicious fresh vegetables! I'll be back! read more

My parents have lived in Gilroy for over 20 years and this was our first time dining at Mama Mia's. We came on a Friday night for dinner and got seated right away. We placed our orders- calamari appetizer, lasagna, calabrese, Mediterranean chicken, roasted pork chop tenderloin, and kids chicken tenders with meat sauce pasta. They gave us bread and oil/vinegar for the table. Service: We had been waiting for close to 45 minutes. Our waitress had only come by once while we were waiting, no update with our food. I asked if she could at least see if my toddler's order could be brought out first. I thought it would be common sense to accommodate little kids as I've never had a problem in other restaurants, but to my surprise, I guess it's not common sense after all. After I spoke up, my son's food magically appeared within 5 minutes or so. However, the rest of our order didn't arrive for another 20 minutes, which at this point, it had been over an hour since we placed our order. Mind you, the party behind us got seated after us (after our appetizer arrived) and got their meal way before us. Not sure what the hold up was. There was no update like, "I'm so sorry, your food should be coming out shortly" or "let me check in with the kitchen." Our waitress basically just dropped food off, dropped off boxes and our check. Didn't really do much more than that. Food: the calamari appetizer was smaller than I expected. All of our other orders were good though. Very generous portions. We had to take most of it home. The Mediterranean chicken was probably the only thing I wouldn't get again- too much lemon made it a bit too sour for my liking. read more

They refused to honor a Mama Mia's gift certificate simply because the location that issued it has since closed. All four original locations are listed on the gift certificate. There is no indication anywhere that it must be used where it was purchased. They stated it was "too old" and they don't accept them "anymore". It is illegal in California for a gift certificate to expire or not be honored for being too old. read more

Service was great. We sat near the draft and they were nice to close the door. We got our drinks. Everything like clock work. I had the Lazy Man's cioppino. No crab but it's ok. Got mussels shtmrimp, calamari strips, and fish. The best part was the fish, so melt in your mouth, not overcooked. The broth had lots of fresh tomato. A tiny bit salty. I took the broth home to put more stuff in it. The garlic bread was hard but after you dip it in the soup, then it was ok. The lamb shank with mash potato was hugh. Had to take home half. The chicken pilaf was a big portion. Plated nicely. We got the best herb bread. Very soft and cut up in chunks. It went well with the olive oil and balsamic. Very enjoyable dinner. They asked if we wanted to sit in these bar tables. What is it with bar chairs and tables? We preferred regular tables and chairs. This place is huge. Indoors and outdoors. This must be a quiet night because we found parking space right outside. I realized that they wrapped up the soup to go with saran wrap so it doesn't spill. That was really thoughtful. The soup was even better the next night. I added more fish. Yum. read more

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I'm a bit disappointed to say that the food quality has declined. The pasta doesn't seem fresh, and the raviolis have a frozen like taste. The bread was hard, cold, and seemed a bit stale. The red pasta sauce was surprisingly bland and lacked flavor. On the bright side, the waiter was very friendly. read more

Happy hour was just ok food. The crazy part is one of the appetizers took over an hour. Instead of letting us know that are severly short staffed, they brought the food right as we planned to leave. Not even an apology. Went Thursday at 6pm. Horrible service from the bar tender and food was mediocre. You should have canceled or comped the bread. We didn't eat it read more

The Ahi Tuna is PEAK. I just ordered and picked up. After ordering I was worried that it was just going to be chopped pieces of tuna mixed in with spinach. NO. This was perfect...exactly what I envisioned. A perfectly seared tuna steak over spinach and pasta. The sauce over it was delicious too. Mushrooms -- perfectly tasty. I will def order again! read more

Mama Mia's - Ahi Tuna - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

Eating outside is always fabulous. My first pick up order, not so much. The salad, which normally has several bites of cucumber had a single slice. The tortellini was not well cooked, and had zero chicken, which I ordered, and paid 6 dollars for. It was not worth the $30 plus I paid for a single person, for food that was subpar. read more

First of all, I must admit that we were greeted and served with a lot of friendliness and efficiency, and the place was very clean. We were served a few rolls and a dipping sauce of olive oil, vinegar and herbs, which was good. But our entrees were disappointing. I would not go so far as to say they were "bad" or anything like that. But being Italian, I guess we are just used to how our family makes things like ravioli and gnocchi. Things are mostly a la carte, so we added salads to our meal at an extra cost. The gnocchi were kind of large, much larger than I have ever seen, and very, very soft. The sauce over them was curry, and while I was willing to try it, I have to be honest and say I am not a fan. The ravioli were also quite large, and may have been prepared with shredded, but very fine, meat. The marinara sauce was very chunky, not to my liking. I haven't been able to find a good, old-fashioned, traditional ravioli for decades. I wish restaurants would offer traditional fare, along with whatever "new inventions" they wish to experiment with. The music was kind of pop/modern that we did not care for, and the ambiance was not any particular ethnicity. The name does state, "Mediterranean" rather than "Italian", so I guess they can play whatever kind of music they want to. Oh, and they placed white paper on top of the white tablecloths! It reminded me of Marie Barone placing clear plastic over her living-room sofa. I was looking for a traditional Italian experience, so my bad. I am sure the place will succeed anyway. I wish them well. read more

I ordered a meatball calzone and got a pepperoni calzone. I called the merchant and they argued with me. They told me, we sent a meatball....you can see from the picture that isnt what they sent. In the end they didnt deliver me a new calzone, they told me to contact grubhub and that they couldn't do anything. I have been going to Moma Mias several times a month for a very long time. I go to both the morgan hill store and the gilroy store. They failed miserably.... i will never give them a dime again. read more

Mama Mia's - According to the manager at Moma Mia's this is a meatball.... - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

Excellent food and service! It has been awhile since i last visited but boy have they stepped up their game. Is was a real treat!

I enjoyed the pizza the most. The crust was good. Service was good. I wasn't a fan of all the tvs. Felt more of a sports bar. Outdoor patio might be welcoming during the warmer days. Fire pit looked inviting. Pizza didn't taste as good the next day... read more

Margarita Pizza was absolutely tasteless. Big sliced tomatoes on top and old Basel. All for $25.00 for a small/medium. Needless to say, will not be returning or recommending. Highly recommend getting the frozen pizza from Trader Joes, which are delicious. read more

My first visit to Mama Mia's was steeped in anticipation, sparked by the tantalizing aroma wafting from the parking lot. I could almost hear my Italian family's voices in my head, reminiscing about authentic flavors and homemade recipes that have been passed down through generations. The menu boasted a variety of typical pasta dishes, sandwiches, paninis, salads, soups, and appetizers--everything that should evoke the warmth of a family kitchen. We started with the Bruschetta, but it was a lackluster disappointment, devoid of the vibrant flavors I expected. I opted for the meatball sandwich, hoping to experience the kind of culinary magic that comes from a grandmother lovingly rolling out meatballs each morning. Instead, what arrived was nothing short of an affront to my family's legacy. Instead of hearty meatballs swimming in rich marinara, I was served thinly sliced "meatballs" accompanied by poorly cooked peppers and an alarming absence of sauce. My heart sank as I pulled apart the meatballs, only to discover they were frozen--an insult to everything my family holds dear about authentic Italian cuisine. I could almost hear my ancestors gasping in disbelief at this culinary travesty. Disappointment lingered in the air, a stark reminder that some traditions simply cannot be replicated. Worst meatball ever. Service was great. read more

I was looking forward to eating at an Italian restaurant, found mama Mia's on yelp so I thought I would give it a try. Time waited to be seated, 1-minute Time waited to place my order, 10-minutes Time waited until food was delivered, 25-minutes I ordered the chicken parmigiana. The breading on the chicken was burnt which took away from the overall flavor. The restaurant was classy even for the afternoon lunch I partook in. Cloth napkins and all. Overall, I was not impressed. read more

Went to Mama Mia's in Gilroy last night. My wife and I have been to this location several times. The service is top notch and Luis and Manny are the best. As I noted, we've been to this location several times and I've never written a review until now. Figured it was time to share my experience. I ordered my favorite meal Chicken Parmigiana and as usual it was delicious. I've had Chicken Parmigiana in many restaurants and have been to Italy 4 times! In my humble opinion the Chicken Parmigiana here at Mama Mia's Gilroy is the best I've had. Great ambiance, great service and great food. Can't ask for better than that. I shall return. All the best! read more

my sister and i came here one afternoon before going to the gilroy outlets. it was not busy and we were able to be seated shortly after entering. they handed us a menu, gave us water, and then came back to let us order. we ordered two different pastas (pictured) and a parm garlic bread appetizer (not pictured). all of it was really good. we really liked the bread. my sister's fettuccine had a very rich cheese flavor which we liked. my pasta was also really good and it was a vegetarian option (i didn't add chicken or anything). i also had leftovers which i took home and let my friend try, she also really enjoyed it! the inside is nice and they have lots of tables. overall, nice restaurant in the gilroy area. read more

Mama Mia's - Fettuccine Alfredo and Tortellini Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

40 minutes to get a calzone and pizza is way too slow. It wasn't that busy on a Saturday night. Half the tables were empty at 625pm. Don't like the automatic 20% gratuity that wasn't clearly shown on the receipt I signed . I almost gave more thinking tip and included yet read more

Wow, visited this restaurant on the way to gilroy gardens and I loved the vibe even in the afternoon. The grape vineyard covered patio is so nice. Their indoor is equally nice. Now for the food, I feel they do a decent job, the kids pizza was so yummy, I am Still snacking the leftovers ;) We also ordered the caprice sandwich and the gilroy chicken pasta. All were decent! The servers were friendly too. OverAll, I would Come here if I am in the area! read more

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Love this place! I've been to both locations (Morgan Hill and Gilroy) in my opinion this is the better of the two. Most of the time I order for pick up/delivery and the food portions are VERY generous I definitely get bang for my buck! Service was great the few times I went there very clean and good enough for a date night. They did a GREAT job with their outside area. Recently I tried their calzone and this thing was HUGE! Have an appetite if you order from here! Side note big fan of the calamari it's not soft at all and it's delicious! read more

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Love the ambiance here especially with the outdoor fire places. I recommend reservations. Food was average, some dishes were better than others. The server was decent, she could have checked in on us more. Was not pleased that we had to get up to check in on the wine we ordered after our dishes were given. read more

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Great service and the food is really great! I had the Salmon and hubby had chicken Parmesan. Both dishes were very good. They have a full bar and although margaritas don't go with Italian dishes they say. lol. The Cadillac Margaritas were spot on!!!! read more

The service was top notch. The food was all very good, everybody's order was correct, all of the food was hot. The one thing that really needs to be addressed is the men's restroom, it was absolutely disgusting. Aside from that, we had a great experience. read more

Always consistent! just extremely slow... if you're going to come to eat here, be prepared to wait for a while! restaurant interior is clean and nice tho. food is good, maybe a little expensive for the quality. recommend the pizza! read more

Ordered takeout pizza. It was great half combo and half garlic sausage. They forgot the sausage but I should have checked. So one star off. Service was friendly and the restaurant was packed but food came out in a timely fashion. Ambiance is nice and open but I took out and will need to try this place again as a sit down. read more

I really dislike having to leave a poor review for a local place but my meal and service were really bad tonight at Mama Mia's. I ordered a side salad with ranch and there was maybe a teaspoonful of dressing on the salad, however the greens and vegetables were very fresh. My entree was the smoked salmon with fettuccine and spinach in a dill cream sauce. The pasta was good - mostly al dente and nice and hot. The salmon was INEDIBLE SO salty! Literally could not eat it. I tried taking small pieces and incorporated that into a bite of pasta. Still waaayy too salty. I let the waiter know and he said that it was a "salt cured salmon, and you had to be ready for that"! Lol so funny. Be ready?! How exactly does one ready themselves to consume sodium at inedible levels? He offered no ideas or remedies. Additionally and further unfortunately the waiter was incredibly untrained. He rushed us, interrupted our ordering, served us only from the end of the table, so we had to awkwardly pass our own plates to their owner, slapped my wine down in the middle of the table with no direction as to who ordered it, and seemed to think he needed to clear our bread plates when the entrees were served. No water refills, no second glass of wine offered, had to ask for soda refills. I can't really hold this young man responsible for this lack of training, someone didn't ensure he was ready to provide service. The chef apparently doesn't taste his own food and neither does the manager or owner either. No plan to return here. read more

Service was excellent and good spot on. I had the Capellini Fresca pasta I added chicken to it. They provided a bread basket with some dipping olive oil. I also ordered a Pomegranate Margarita - Delish!!!! I made sure to let my waiter know that is was GOOD. I sat in the bar area and it was perfect for me. Wanted to watch some basketball games (March Madness)!!! They have a nice size dining area and everyone is hustling to provide good customer service. read more

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A+Service. A+ Ambiance Food... what we ordered was not to our satisfaction. Meat Ravioli with Mariana sauce was bland and watery. No matter how much parmesian cheese i added. Id suggest fresh Parmesian cheese to greate over would be more pleasing. Moroccan Chicken looked beautiful . Did not taste like spice or lime. No flavor at all . Had to add salt and pepper for taste. Chicken seemed boiled or steamed not sauteed like i read. read more

I Unfortunately Found A Bug In My Drink. Which Made Me Disgusted To Even Wanna Eat There. Service Is Acceptable. Ambience Is Average. I Know It's A Small Bug But That's Disgusting. Don't Think I'd Ever Go There Again. read more

Mama Mia's - Found A Bug In My Drink - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

Have been getting their food several times, very consistent quality. High skills in handling the food brings above average, outstanding food quality. Customer service: very good Indoor n outdoor setting: clean n pleasant Spaghetti with chicken with pesto sauce: excellent worth's Six Stars Tiramisu: coffee too light prefer heavier The bread/ bun and olive oil & vinegar comes with the dishes is also very outstanding Highly recommended read more

Mama Mia's - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

Great food,service and atmosphere Can't go wrong here! Order anything on the menu & you won't be sorry! read more

Decent service, great bread and appetizers, but our main meal of salads were a Huge disappointment. Step It up Mama Mia's.... Time to go eat at Home. read more

Mama Mia's - Huge disappointment! Greek salmon salad & the Mediterranean salad. Wilted salad, big chunks, bad tasting Salads! - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

Ordered the cannolies through door dash and they were atrocious. I cant even describe the flavor they had to be old or something. The cream the outside shell the chocolate sauce, It was all bad I couldn't isolate one ingredient that was bad. They had to of been several days old. read more

Server forgot us after seating us. After waiting a long time I had to grab another server to place our food order. Food was very bland. Even the costumers next to me were saying the same thing. Costumers and staff kept leaving the outside patio door open and I had to get up multiple times to close it. Very cold constant draft. I asked a staff member that was at the desk next to the door to please try to keep the door closed. She yes with a smile but didn't bother to do so even though she was stationed to stand at the desk next to it to welcome costumers in. Our waitress accidentally charged my credit card with someone else's huge bill. Which she did reverse. Overall very unhappy with the experience. WILL NOT GO THERE AGAIN. read more

Mama Mia what a meal! Really enjoyed my lasagna and house salad. They served fresh bread with oil and balsamic, some crushed garlic. It was delicious. Salad was fresh and lasagna really hit the spot all piping hot and delivered with some fresh grated cheese. The sauce was rich and thick. They brought us more bread so we could clean our plates properly. Service was stellar. I want to try the pizza here so will definitely return. read more

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Yumm. The risotto has full pieces of artichoke heart in it which went so well with the salmon. Next time I'll order a glass of Chardonnay to complete the meal to perfection. read more

Mama Mia's - Delicious Grilled Salmon Risotto (next time I'll ask for extra lemon ) - Italian Near Me - Gilroy, California

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