Great food, large portions, and everyone was super nice. Waitress even gave us a dessert to-go as we were to fill to order one after dinner. Close to CLT airport so took an Uber over instead of waiting in the airport. read more

Always fabulous - never disappoints! Service, food and atmosphere are always wonderful!

Must visit when in Charlotte! My family stopped in at dinner time on a weeknight and even though we didn't have a reservation, they found a table for us. The service was wonderful, the food was delicious. Everyone I was with devoured their meal. The restaurant was clean and updated. If we were local, we would be going here all the time, I will be recommending to anyone I know heading to Charlotte. read more

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After seeing this restaurant recommended by others I decided to try it while visiting my college student. I made a reservation online and when we arrived we were promptly seated. Our waitress greeted us pretty promptly as well. We ordered Penne Vodka and the Pasta with broccoli & chicken. Complementary bread and dipping oil was brought to us while we waited for our meal. The heat (spice) in the dipping oil went well with the bread. Food came out piping hot & was delicious. The serving size was generous as well. Overall great food & great service. There is ample parking in the parking lot too. read more

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-Service 10 out of 5. -Cheesecake 5/5 -Chocolate cake 5/5 -Ambiance 8 out of 5 -Chefs special(rolled flank steak with spinach,etc on bed of mash potatoes ) 5/5 -Pizza 5/5 Mascarpone dip 4/5 Sweet tea(5/5) read more

Mama Ricotta's - Chef's Special - rolled flank steak - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We decided to stay in one night at the Airbnb and order out. After much debate this establishment seemed to fit everyone's appetite. Going there to pick it up, inside was bustling from the kitchen to the atmosphere. My Veal Marsala was delicious even in a to go pan. The flavors hit with the veal and mushroom sauce. The pasta was perfect. Id love to actually eat inside of the place for the full experience but the take out was great so the dinner service should be. I'd definitely come back here when in town and craving Italian. Till next time... read more

Mama Ricotta's - Veal Marsala - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I came for dinner with four other guys. We didn't make a reservation and we had to wait an hour for a table, even on a Monday night. The wait was well worth it. We were given a booth and the manager apologized about the wait immediately but expressed his gratitude for our patience. We started with 2 baskets of amazing bread. I say 2, because we needed a second round. The highlight was the focaccia. Warm, crispy, fluffy, a little coarse salt on the outside added an extra dimension of flavor. One of my new friends had a regular side salad and it looked really ordinary. For my entree, I went with the homemade radiatore. They don't make all of their pastas in house, but they do make the radiatore. It came with a tomato sauce with ground beef, pork, and veal. It was similar to a ragu sauce. Not the low level brand of sauce, I'm referring to the style. Wonderful flavors, the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I couldn't have enough grated cheese on that, I almost felt bad for the server! I was all the way against the wall, so she had to reach out far with the cheese crank to reach my bowl. And I made her go for a good 20 seconds. We did split a dessert, the bread pudding, which amazingly was split 5 ways on our bill. So we all had a very large $2 bite. And what a delicious bite it was! It was topped with 2 scoops of vanilla gelato, which they make in house as well. Fabulous. Typically, I hesitate to go out for Italian, because being partly Italian, my standards to tend to get pretty lofty. But I will tell you that Mama Ricotta's is not a place to be missed if you're near the Charlotte area. read more

The food here is seriously just delicious! It's classic Italian, huge portions, quick and easy service. The place is always packed no matter the day so if you are set on this place I would suggest a reservation. The cocktails were yummy too and the overall vibe of the restaurant is wonderful. read more

Mama Ricotta's - Penne, Broccoli & Chicken - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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From the moment we walked in, the experience was warm and welcoming. They greeted us with fresh bread and olive oil at the table, a simple touch that sets the tone for the meal to come. We ordered the vodka pasta with homemade noodles and the meatballs, and wow... just wow. The noodles were perfectly tender, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were melt-in-your-mouth good. It's the kind of dish you dream about days later. What truly made the night special was the attention to detail. We had noted our anniversary in the reservation, and they surprised us with a decadent chocolate cake .. rich, indulgent, and absolutely delicious. That kind of thoughtful gesture is what makes Mama Ricotta's stand out. Whether you're celebrating something special or just craving incredible Italian food, this place is a must-visit. I'll be back again (and again)! read more

Mama Ricotta's - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Had a wonderful meal here recently. We weren't served in the cozy dining room, which looked like it had a lovely romantic ambience, but were served in an adjacent area with bright light. The bonus is we got fantastic service from Alejandro. My small salad came out quickly and was a good portion size. Vinaigrette was a little too strong for my taste. We ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, which were fantastic - the meatballs were huge! I ordered the broccoli, penne and chicken in a lovely lemon cream sauce (could have used more of this - it was pretty sparsely dressed with just the faintest taste of lemon) and I paid an upcharge for the homemade pasta, which was well worth it. Delicious! If you're craving homemade Italian check this place out :) read more

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I ordered takeout from Mama Ricotta's and got the vodka pasta with Parmesan chicken, delish! The pasta was well seasoned and rich, the chicken was crispy, and everything was still hot when I got home. It all came packed in a tin container, which actually kept it nice and fresh. Pickup was a little hectic..the parking lot was packed and the bar area had a bunch of DoorDash pickups, but once I got the staff's attention, my order was ready to go. They were friendly and efficient even with the crowd. I also grabbed a tiramisu (my fav)... so good. Light, creamy, and not overly sweet. Totally worth the little bit of pickup chaos. read more

Mama Ricotta's - Penne Alla Vodka - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We came for a friends birthday.This place has been around for a long time . The food is always delicious! As close to authentic Italian as you can get in the south! The staff is wonderful. And the management still comes around to check on the tables ! Something so special and unique in this day and age. Packed house on a Thursday! 100% recommend ! read more

Mama Ricotta's - Out front Mama Ricottas - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Already being a huge fan of Little Mama's, it's no surprise we also love Mama Ricotta's. The food is to die for. Everything is amazing. There is no wrong order. read more

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Pros: I absolutely love the penne à la vodka, pasta, and the Tuscan salad with the Barolo dressing. To go order is usually made pretty quickly and for the most part pick up is pretty easy at the bar. Cons: My last two orders have unfortunately had items in it that do not belong. I am a vegetarian and I do not eat chicken. The last salad I had had chicken on top of it and I had to call and request for a salad to be remade or a refund. The manager chose to give me a refund and that it was handled rather quickly. Unfortunately, today I had another issue. I ordered the same Tuscan salad and this time I bit into something that was a bit firm and sweet. I was unsure of what it was. I continue to eat my salad thinking maybe I was mistaken and maybe had bitten into maybe an olive pit or something but no it was a chocolate chip. I realized it was a chocolate chip because I saw it this time and captured it in the photo below. read more

Mama Ricotta's - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great food, great service, everything we had was so yummy we ordered the penne vodka family style and Caesar salads. Our server was Ryan and he was amazing! Ask for him read more

Mama Ricotta's - Penne Alla Vodka - Family Chicken Parmesan - Dinner - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Honestly, I get why people like the place, but it simply isn't for me. There's something that feels less than welcoming. Not hostile, by any means, but certainly nothing warm about our checking in, being seated and the ambiance. We were seated in an auxiliary room and felt a bit forgotten through the meal. There was also air conditioning blowing directly above us. We asked to move, and that table was the same. As for the food, there are many selections but it somehow feels limited and I ultimately just settled on a broccoli and chicken penne that was just okay, but was over-salted and unfulfilling. We got a special canneloni dish that was massive, and probably could have fed four, that was good, but also heavily salty. Final dish was a lasagna that was the tastiest dish, yet the temperature was way too cold. We tried the bread pudding and that was good, not great, but was also HUGE! Ultimately, if you're into quantity over quality, AND like salt, you'll love it. For us it was a swing and miss on our last night in Charlotte. read more

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We had a private dining room for an event and it went incredibly well! The food was amazing and they were very flexible with my gluten and dairy allergy. Alexis, Valerie and Eric were all wonderful and extremely attentive! Highly recommend for events read more

Valentine's Day dinner with my love at Mama Ricotta's Restaurant For starters, we were brought some delicious foccacia bread with a chili oil to dip. The bread had a nice crust but soft on the inside. Nicely salted on top. The chili oil added a nice spice. Our excellent server, (I believe his name was Ryan), went above and beyond as we told him this was our first time visiting. He recommended the short rib arancini for appetizer. This was DEFINITELY the right call. It is a crispy fried rice ball filled with their house made short rib. It was decadent. Probably our favorite thing we ordered. For our meals, both of us got the Anna's cheese ravioli - however, I got mine with the vodka sauce and added a chicken parm cutlet and my wife got the butter and sage sauce with a chicken cutlet as well. The vodka sauce was amazing. I can't recommend it more. The butter and sage sauce was light and refreshing, but flavorful. For dessert we got the chocolate cake and were treated with a WONDERFUL cannoli. Yes, the cake was great - it was chocolate cake! But that cannoli...thank you, thank you, thank you Mama Ricottas for the BEST cannoli I have ever eaten - it actually became, after last night, one of my FAVORITE desserts. Parking was sorta difficult but doable. Ambiance was very very cool. Cozy, warm, dimly lit - perfect for a date night. All of the staff were friendly and made sure that we had a great experience which we definitely did! read more

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If I could give this place 6 Stars I would! Sat at the bar and started with a Mama's Italian Pilsner which was very good. Ordered a small mozzarella and tomato (small) and the House Radiatore with the meat sauce. Overall...exceptional food. The mozzarella is made in house and the heirloom tomatoes made for an incredible but simple appetizer. Loved the Radiatore...delicious sauce, and the house made pasta perfectly cooked. The service here was spot on...I watched the kitchen and bar work getting out to-go and dinner orders with great precision. It's no wonder this place has over 3,000 great reviews...and I am proud to add mine to the list. read more

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From the moment we were greeted, the customer service blew us away!!! Their customer service is UNMATCHED! Our appetizer was delicious and my husband ordered the chef's special which was AMAZING!!!! I order the white pizza with pepperoni and sausage, it was good but I actually ate more of my husband's dish than my own. Lastly, the drinks and wine were also amazing!!! Honestly, with that level of customer service, I'd go back and order a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Customer service goes a very long way for us!!! We will return on our next stop in the Queen City!!!! read more

If comfort food had a crown, this chicken parm would be wearing it. Perfectly crispy cutlet, smothered in rich, tangy marinara, and blanketed with gooey, golden cheese--every bite was a flavor bomb. The portion? Generous. The vibes? Immaculate. And let's talk about the Aperol Spritz--bright, bubbly, and just the right amount of bitter. It was giving Italian summer in a glass and paired chef's kiss with the parm. Already planning my next visit. This duo is a must-order! read more

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I love good, flavorful Italian food, and this place truly feels like somebody's grandmother is in the back cooking The fried short rib arancini is INCREDIBLE--I'm not exaggerating when I say I still dream about it. The lasagna looks like a small portion at first, but you quickly realize these are family-style plates for a reason--rich, hearty, and very filling. We also ordered a Margherita pizza that didn't make it into the camera roll (because it disappeared too fast ), and it was amazing too. This place is all about the sauce, and they absolutely nail it. A must-visit if you're craving comforting, authentic Italian flavors. read more

First and foremost our service was exceptional! Marquis was awesome and took very good care of us. We went on a Thursday night and the wait was over an hour. But we were told it was worth it so we waited. I am so very glad we did. We started off with the goat cheese dip. It was covered with a chunky tomato sauce. It was served with toasted ciabatta toast points. Very good. Another appetizer was the arancini. These are fried rice balls with some sort of filling. These were ok. But they were a little heavy on the allspice or nutmeg. For entrees, I ordered the papparradelle with tomato sauce and meatballs. The meatballs are massive and dense. The pasta was made in house and was perfect. The tomato sauce was a perfect accompaniment to the noodles. Another one in our party had the salmon Caesar salad, which was also delicious and takes exactly what you would expect. The third entree was the penne ala calls sauce. This was so simple and so perfect y. No sharp flavors, just comforting delicious creaminess. I'd definitely go back but highly recommend reservations read more

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The food and service here were superb. The lasagna is very tasty (mixed with beef and Italian sausage). The bread was just okay. Steven was our server and he was OUTSTANDING! Get there early - parking is very tight. read more

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Oh my gosh! Soooo good! Our server, Genevieve was awesome. She provided AMAZING service and ensured that this would be a five star review. The food was wonderful. The restaurant itself was nice. We sat on the patio area which was markedly quieter than inside - a bonus in my book. All was delightful! read more

Mama Ricotta's - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

While visiting Charlotte, my husband and I craved Italian food and this is the place he found for us. We had reservations for 745 on a Tuesday but we ended up getting there early. They didn't have any open seats until 745, which meant we would have needed to wait 39 minutes. Thankfully, they had bar seats available so we just ate at the bar. We got arancini, pizza, and penne alla vodka. The penne was amazing! The pasta was cooked perfect and the sauce was perfectly creamy. The pizza and arancini were delicious, but were on the saltier side. The way I described this place to my husband is like a fancier and more regional Olive Garden. I mean that in the best way possible! Our server was very efficient, quick, and attentive. She maintained her composure even though they were so swamped and there were only two servers at the bar. read more

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Amazing service. Gluten free friendly. Perfect for large groups. Dim lighting inside. Plenty of menu options available. Large drinks menu. Great tasking food. Pizzas were great tasting. Orders came out quickly. Overall exceptional service. A definite recommend if ever in the Charlot read more

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I dined here with a small group for an early Sunday dinner. We were seated immediately & promptly served. There are both tables and booths available. Service was on point; we were well taken care of. We ordered the Goat Cheese with Ciabatta for an appetizer & it hit the spot! I elected for a small Caesar Salad & Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal & there was enough left over for another meal. I think the prices are very reasonable given the portions. The Lasagna was also a hit! I wish we were hungry enough for a dessert because all options sounded great. I look forward to going back! read more

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Best Lasagna I have ever tasted from a restaurant. Easiest ordering experience and prices just right. Always welcoming and never missing a beat even though there is always a crowd it never seems to slow you down or affect the wonderful customer service. read more

First, the complimentary bread like focaccia (very small portion) is beyond delicious with this mildly spicy olive oil dip. Absolutely savored it. I ordered the house made pappardelle with tomato basil sauce (no protein) and it was so flavorful and had a great thick consistently that gives the impression it was slow simmered for a long time. The flavor and the consistency of the sauce was superb, especially when you compare it to a dull watery pasta sauce that comes from a jar or places like Olive Garden. The noodles had a density to them and I personally don't know enough about fresh pasta to know what the correct texture should be- but i did thoroughly enjoy the meal and it was filling. My dad ordered the Tuscan salad with grilled chicken. The flavor of the salad had a lot of depth and a good variety of inclusions- the only downside was the chicken was kind of dry, the salad was a bit too salty, and had way too many onions. It was easy to finish, don't get me wrong, but I have had better salads in this case. TLDR great quality meal for the price point. Not the absolute best meal ever but also definitely good enough that I will return. Also service was very kind. Went on a Sunday around 5:30pm and was seated immediately read more

Service was excellent, professional and so responsive. The food was memorable & delicious. Extra kudos to our server, Valerie. We will ask for her specifically in the future. Loved the personal touches & a nice visit from the manager. Will definitely return. read more

We come here often for celebrations, so when Trey recognized us from a previous visit, it was so nice of him to ask us how we were doing! Our other two waiters for the night were amazing as well! They were attentive, and even gave us a graduation cannoli to celebrate our night! The food was amazing, as usual, so we'll definitely come back again. read more

Mama Ricotta's - Chicken Parm With Spaghetti - Family 9" Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza Penne Alla Vodka - Dinner - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Good food great service and beautiful ambience . The chicken parm was on point. The dirty martini hit the spot read more

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A long time favorite Charlotte Italian restaurant, and for good reason is Mama Ricotta's. The food is amazing and so is the service. The restaurant is clean and the staff is very friendly and happy to help you with whatever you need. The food is so good, and the garlic infused olive oil with red pepper flakes they serve with the bread is awesome. If you like Italian food, this place should definitely be on your short list of places to visit, I know you won't be disappointed. read more

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The service atmosphere and food is always on point. Our server Genevieve was able to connect with our kids and family in a thoughtful way while covering multiple tables. read more

Always a favorite of mine! I'm never disappointed in the food here. I had the Insalata Di Manzo salad today for lunch and almost forgot to take a pic before I smashed it. It was out of this world good. They know just what to add to make this a fan favorite! read more

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First time visit but certainly won't be my last! I wanted Italian food for my birthday and yelp led me to Mama Ricottas. We had a 6:45 reservation and were immediately seated despite it being very crowded and busy. The ambiance is nice, dimly lit just as you'd expect an Italian restaurant. Our waitress was super friendly, explaining the history of the restaurant. My husband ordered the French onion soup that was amazing and the warm bread basket with chili infused olive oil was delicious. My entree was chicken parm and true to Italian restaurant fashion the portion was huge. The cutlets (2) were thin and flavorful and the spaghetti was delicious. It was enough to take home for left a full meal the next day. My only gripe is the parking. There was only 1 handicap space in front that I saw and the lot was jammed packed. read more

Mama Ricotta's - Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We have been here several times in the past year and every time it has been absolutely amazing! Best Italian food anywhere in NC! The service is always fantastic and the ambiance is beautiful and reminds me of having lunch/ dinner with my Nonna. Be prepared to wait a bit as its very very busy every day of the week but how can it not be with how delicious and authentic the food is a how awesome the server's are! read more

Some of the best Italian fare I've ever had..very authentic flavor. Delicious sauces on perfectly cooked pasta. Can't wait to g again.

Can't go wrong with Mama's! Lexie took great care of our group. The vibes were great and food was delicious. The goat cheese dip and bread was amazingggggg. The house made pappardelle with the Calabrian chili oil is a must! read more

Mama Ricotta's - Housemade pappardelle - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina