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    Mama Rose's

    3.4 (547 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Parmesan w.GF pasta; caprese in the background

    This place is right on the river which makes it a spectacular location. A very nice server cleared a table for us with a view of the river. I really should have gotten the lunch special but opted for the chicken parm dinner bc I was trying to limit bread. GF spaghetti was mushy but the chicken was good. Caprese appetizer was good. Hubs had the old world spaghetti. The worst part of lunch was the smell. As the breeze blew, I kept smelling something like old mop water and/or garbage. Please consider removing the bussing station or maybe bring the dishes in more often. Once the dirty dish tub was brought in, the smell seemed to lessen. Seeing a server wring out a gray dishrag into a bucket of water (that remained on the station-maybe another source of the smell?) was unappealing. A spray bottle might be better IMO. The food was forgettable but the river was a beautiful setting. Server was attentive. A little on the pricey side, but in hindsight the lunch specials would have made this a reasonable lunch.

    Angry chicken, bread, vanilla Italian cream soda

    This is our favorite spot to eat in Estes. Staff is always nice and the building is so cute and historic. The Angry Chicken is always our go to and the Italian cream soda is also delicious, we never skip it. 10/10 bread as well.

    1/2 order of lasagna
    Kim F.

    What a wonderful experience we had tonight we were in town for the Estes Park holiday parade after Thanksgiving and we had reservations at Mama Rose's Holy cats... Alex, our waiter, was so attentive and took care of all of us. We had a table of 13. All of our dinners came out just perfect. The special tonight was a sirloin marsala, and oh my gosh, it was "melt in your mouth" delicious... I had an option of either pasta or roasted potatoes and vegetables and I thoroughly enjoyed the potatoes and vegetables. It was absolutely delicious and so flavorful. The lasagna was absolutely delicious and my hubby's Chicken Parmesan was also really good... What a nice little place tucked away right on the river....

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    Ashley C.

    The food was fresh and tasted delicious! Our server was great with a party of 8. The space was very old school Italian with white table clothes and everything. It was great for our group meal!

    Vegan Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
    Rachelle R.

    We really enjoyed our experience here. They clearly label the menu with the vegan options which made everything so much easier and took the guess work out of looking at the menu. The pasta sauce was delicious and it was a great serving size. The ambiance is very Italian and family owned which I love. Our service was quick and the staff were helpful with questions.

    Adriana L.

    I wish I would have read the yelp reviews before trying this place. My friend and I were in Estes Park and we just found a restaurant and decided to go in. We would not come back if ever in the area again. Upon entrance, the waitress sat us down in their patio area but the table was right behind the door trapping whoever sat there. We kindly asked her if we could move after realizing we wouldn't be able to get in and out like if we wanted to go to the bathroom. She immediately said yes, and proceeded to let us sit at the booth that was right next to it. We were admiring the cute outdoors and the view of the mountains and trees when a different waiter approached us and said we could not sit there. He was very abrupt and rude. We told him how we didn't sit there on our own that we had actually asked the waitress. He proceeded to walk away and continue to say "I don't know. I don't know. I just know you can't sit there. It's reserved." We were confused and just staring at each other when the initial waitress came up to us and apologized for the confusion and offered us a different table. We were finally situated when, unfortunately that waiter guy came up to us again because he was our assigned waiter. He took our order and was not nice at all. My friend and I debated leaving, but we also felt bad doing that. The food came, but the eggplant order was actually mistakenly brought with chicken. We felt bad even say anything, but we had to because we're vegetarian. The guy did not respond to us and just took the plate and walked away. Overall, this was a horrible experience, and it was all because of the male waiter. We were very bummed out that this was the experience especially because we were tourists, and potentially other tourists are being treated the same way. We would not recommend this location to anyone visiting Estes Park.

    Appetizers
    Sarah H.

    It was good. I got the three bake or whatever it's called and that was a mistake- but first off, I don't really like pesto, so there's that. It was super greasy though (yucky). My hubby got the eggplant parmigiana and he really enjoyed it. The appetizers were delicious. We would totally come back again, I'd just make better food decisions for myself

    Shrimp Scampi

    Amazing shrimp scampi, rich garlic sauce, fresh taste, friendly staff, loved it! Sad that the patio wasn't open.

    Salmon sliders.
    Nicole N.

    The food was as beautiful as was the taste. The service was very good. Sitting on the patio was a different and more relaxed atmosphere than the inside.

    Victoria L.

    First, let me say, we visited this location several times on multiple trips to Estse Park the view if you sit on the patio, the is just lovey with the rambling water running along the river. It's just so peaceful. The food is fantastic we have enjoyed every meal there. On our last trip we brought my sister who asked to go back there multiple times during our visit. Needless to say, she loved it! Fir presence we usually go around July 4th - the weather us perfect and the are empties out bit after the holiday.

    A daily special!  Steak stuffed with cheeses and mushrooms marinated in burgundy
    Mike S.

    Enjoyed great meals tonight so no changes there. What I will mention is they serve very large portions of any pasta option. So be aware to order family style unless you have a huge appetite! Also, if you order fettuccine pesto you may want to ask them to go light on the sauce. It can be overwhelming.

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    Caleb P.

    Tucked beside the Thompson river in Estes, this Italian restaurant is a true gem. The Chicken Parmesan was tender and flavorful, paired perfectly with creamy, rich fettuccine Alfredo. The food was hot, beautifully presented, and full of depth. Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere--elegant and tranquil--made the whole experience truly unforgettable. This is an excellent location for a riverside date night. Well done Mama Rose's!

    Chicken Fettucine with Basil Pesto
    Christian C.

    This is my experience at the restaurant. Upon arrival, there was six people at the hostess stand, the gentleman finally greeted me and I said we'd like two for outside. Upon sitting at our table, the server came over and was very attentive to our needs. I ordered the chicken pesto and my husband ordered the lasagna. The chicken pesto was very dried out, and the pasta was undercooked. My husband said the lasagna was really good, but not the right temperature. So for two entrées an iced tea the bill was $67!! Way overpriced for Estes Park and Italian food. The inside of the restaurant was nice but outside on the deck by the water most of the tables were very dusty and dirty. So food 2 out of 5, Service 4 out of 5, overall 2 out of 5.

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    Like the food ... like the service ... like the ambiance ... like the price. Overall, ok place to eat at.

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    Excellent food and service. Waiter very attentive, but not overly attentive. Have eaten there numerous times and never disappointed.

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    Always a big hit! Ceviche is delish and the margarita selections are fun and creative.

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    The tiramisu was still frozen when it was served but the entrees were delicious and the employees were professional and nice.

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    The good was really great. The tomato cream sauce was amazing. I loved their champagne vinaigrette was out of this world

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    The food was delicious and service and ambiance was great! Enjoyed our dinner very much!

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    Rock Cut Brewing Company

    Rock Cut Brewing Company

    4.7
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    The beer was so nice I ordered the same one twice!…read more I put in 20 miles hiking Rocky Mountain National Park in a day a half. I slept about 4 hours the night before to make it early for sunrise. To say that a few tasty beers were what the doctor ordered would be the understatement of the century! None of this matters, of course, to the good folks at Rocky Cut Brewing Company. This is off the main drag of Estes in an unassuming strip plaza. Humble vibes inside, a simple U-shaped bar top with seating all around, a few smaller tables, a community table, and a large patio with mostly picnic table seating. If you're lucky, snag a stool right along the Big Thompson River! Though, I recommend they fix the wooden placeholders for beers, they're leaning on the wrong side of history, we don't want any full glasses of beer reaching an unnecessary demise! Interference IPA * American IPA * 6.7% * 16oz ($7) From their website: "Climbing the Interference Boulder in Rocky Mountain National Park requires strength and power. This Colorado IPA showcases the power of hops with an intense blend forging citrus aromas with a pine forward finish. Featured ingredients: Cascade, El Dorado, Mosaic, Chinook, & Simcoe hops * Recommended adventure: hiking Black Lake, climbing the Twin Owls, skiing upper Hidden Valley." A perfectly apt description. I would summarize this beer just as they did, focusing on hops, citrus, and pine. Absolutely delicious, a memorable IPA in recent memory. I liked it so much I ordered it again and it tasted just as delicious the second time down! They also had a food truck outside, so safe to assume they do this often. Would love to try more of their beers during my next visit. Rock Cut, I see you!

    We stopped by for a beer after dinner. They offered good beers, food truck (burger truck today),…read moreoutdoor seatings by the creek with live music. It's a fun and layback vibe. Puppies are welcome too:) I sampled some of their beers, and picked the amber which was GABF award, good one! My friend had a lighter beer and she was happy with it. Staff were friendly, gave good recommendation, and their beer samples.

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    Two GABG medals, not bad

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