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    Mama’s on Main

    4.5 (295 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Italian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    MAMA’S ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Romantic

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    Tiramisu, espresso

    Spectacular Italian. Hits the right balance of warm, welcoming, relaxed, vibrant, and special enough for a nice meal out. Fun ambiance with unique decor and a gorgeous stained glass window. Friendly service that helped accommodate an accessibility need with a great attitude and never acted like it was a problem. Started with the Luxardo soda and a prosecco - both delicious. Continued with the focaccia and whipped ricotta which was a fantastic fluffy starter. Table had entrees of pesto gnocchi, eggplant parmesan, and salmon piccata. The gnocchi was such a standout. Pillowy, fresh, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Eggplant parmesan was superb, and the salmon piccata was also very good. Tiramisu and espresso in the most delightful little cups finished the evening. Overall just a lovely experience. If you're looking for fresh, comforting food in an approachable, artsy, and classy venue - this is the spot!

    Mahek S.

    Chicken Parmesan - 8/10 Focaccia with Whipped Ricotta/Olive Oil- 9/10 Review The cutest little spot! Vibes were immaculate on this day with a full restaurant and ~almost full~ patio dining (it was summer!) The pasta was cooked to al-dente perfection and the sauce was sweet, tangy, and seasoned really well. The chicken was well seasoned and crispy. The focaccia was soft inside and had a light crust that was quite enjoyable with the whipped ricotta. Delicious! No indoor seating was available so be sure to make a reservation, especially if you want to sit in the AC during a hot July dinner rush. Parking is available in a small garage or along main street. The service was alright, nothing too special but the waitress was very nice!

    Kristi B.

    Amazing food, ambiance, and service! Best Italian in this area! This is a great spot for a birthday, graduation, or an anniversary celebration.

    Whitney V.

    This little Italian restaurant had amazing pasta and wine. We didn't make a reservation and had to sit at the bar but there were only two of us so it wasn't a bad experience. The restaurant has darker lighting to create a romantic mood. We ordered the meatballs, which I would recommend 100%. Our pastas were very good but I'm glad we got a side as we were still hungry. The garlic chips on the broccolini were our favorite. They had so many good choices for wine and the staff were incredibly nice and attentive.

    Flavia P.

    I was initially skeptical by looking at some pictures of the food online, but I have to say that the pasta dishes were tasting better than how they were looking! They are serving Italo-American food, and overall the quality is good, service was great as well, and the restaurant itself is quite peculiar with some stain glasses inside that make the ambiance so unique!

    Molly L.

    Was craving my Mamas faves, so what better way to do so than on sweetest day !! .... Came for usuals Limoncello Spritz, Caesar salad, chicken Parm, mushroom Ragu Tagliarini, and Panna cotta !! Our Server Frank is my favorite and he is always friendly and helpful... food per usual was delicious service fast and excellent and always love the atmosphere there. I always feel at home with some good food.

    Kennedy B.

    What an amazing first experience! My fiancé and I had been looking forward to our Saturday night reservation all month, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The chicken parm was delicious, and the table bread is a must. The atmosphere is so fun and unique, and the wait staff was incredibly kind. We'll definitely be back -- and bringing others with us!

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    Mesy D.

    2nd visit and for me and my friend, this is our favorite Italian spot. This visit sealed the deal. Service was excellent, kind and above and beyond. The foccacia was a little more well done than I like but flavor great, whipped ricotta delicious! Our ceasar was dressed perfectly in our opinion. We both had the spaghetti and meatballs. The dish was balanced so well. I would not change one thing. We been to two other Italian spots in Covington, two in Hyde Park, one downtown Cincinnati and over Christmas we went to Mt. Adam's, Mama's on Main is top of the list for us.

    Enclosed rooftop

    Literally the best Italian I've ever had. Only complaint was I was still a bit hungry after my mushroom pasta and the bread appetizer, but if you added protein it would likely be perfect! Service was amazing. We sat on the enclosed rooftop which was perfect! Very quiet.

    Rigatoni with vodka sauce & chicken parm added on
    Nick M.

    Amazing time here, stopped in at the recommendation of a friend. The setup is really nice whether inside or outside. We sat outside and watched the street go by. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Had the rigatoni with vodka sauce with chicken parm on top (at our server's suggestion which was a great call). Definitely have to get the Focaccia as well which is what they are known for. Our server Ashely S was very kind and had good suggestions for us. Only thing that I would note is that they book out pretty quickly so make your reservation a good week before hand. There is a small bar and outdoor tables which are first come first serve which we were able to get a table at, but that was certainly very lucky. Also had meatballs on the side. Perfect amount of food for 2. Overall, great experience here, cannot wait to come back!

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    Trinity G.

    Incredible. I heard such good things about this restaurant so my expectations were high. I can confidently say my expectations were met. Everything we ate was incredible. We started with the arancini which was flavorful and rich. I ordered the eggplant parmesan and my boyfriend ordered gnocchi with red sauce and added chicken. We also ordered a side of potatoes. The red sauce was sweet and flavorful. The chicken was bursting with seasons and created a wonderful party in my mouth. And my favorite thing was the potatoes. I could talk about them for probably 10 minutes straight. The food arrived at the table at a decent time from ordering. The restaurant is elegant and classy. The decor is very intentional and it is truly a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend dining here.

    Pesto, chicken parm rigatoni and the broccolini. Nebbiolo for hubs, aperol spritz for me
    Molly S.

    Cutest place ever with food to match. Husband got the pesto gnocchi, and thankfully let me steal some bc it was so good. I got the chicken parm with rigatoni and red vodka sauce, also lovely. And finally a place with vin santo!!! I'm content

    Arancini, Limoncello Spritz, Floral Fashioned
    Marieke S.

    Finally made it here, and wow everything was delicious! Came with a girl friend and we split everything, which is always the way to go! For food, we ordered the Arancini, Spaghetti Al Limone, and Panna Cotta; for drinks, we shared the Limoncello Spritz, bourbon cocktail (could have been the Floral Fashioned), and Thin Mint Martini. No notes, just chef's kiss!

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    Ask the Community - Mama’s on Main

    Open table says how long the table will be reserved for... Does this mean there is a time limit for how long we can be there?

    They do have a time limit on Opentable, but Mama's won't kick you out once your time is up. Opentable is simply estimating the amount of time they think a reservation of your size will take there.

    Do they take Reservations?

    Yes

    What are the gluten free options?

    Yes but very few

    Are there any Vegan options?

    Yes

    Is mama's kid friendly?

    In my opinion,it's not a restaurant you take young children to dine.

    Are there gluten free pasta options?

    No there are not.

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    Ripple Wine Bar - Covington

    4.6
    (187 reviews)
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    Tonight I stumbled into Ripple looking for a glass of wine and ended up finding exactly what I…read moredidn't know I needed. From the moment I sat down at the bar, owner Matt and the bartenders made me feel genuinely welcome. They took the time to learn my name, offer recommendations, and check in throughout the evening without ever being overbearing. It's a rare gift to make a solo guest feel seen while still giving them space to enjoy their own company. The food was outstanding. I ordered the baked brie with the honeycomb (trust me, get the honeycomb) and every bite was delicious. The combination of warm brie, puff pastry, honey, and nuts was incredible. Matt's wine recommendation was equally spot on. What impressed me most, though, was the atmosphere. Ripple strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and comfortable. Whether you're on a date, catching up with friends, or simply enjoying a quiet evening alone, you'll feel right at home. I arrived as a first-time guest and left feeling like a regular. Covington is lucky to have this place. I'll definitely be back.

    I booked this place for our anniversary. When we walked in, we we're immediately led by the staff…read moreto the 2bd floor sit by the glass railing which allows you oversee downstairs bar and kitchen. It's amazing and fun to watch the chef and people coming in and what they order from above! We had their Spanish flatbread which is very tasty and yummy. We also had their beef Wellington popovers, which is delicious! For main course i had salmon and husband had their Mac & cheese. All great, no complains! Very happy! Just surprised that they serve everything use one-time plate which is a little unusual for this type of place. We didn't had dessert but I'm sure it will be great too! This place is a little gem in Covington with lots of wine selection too, and it's 1st floor is bar and 2nd floor mostly restaurant, of course, we drink while we eating too! It's a nice find!

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    4.4
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    Fantastic service. Cheap price. Great, fancy/casual vibe. Food was fantastic. Cheese board was so…read moreso good. My flatbread was delicious. Ordered a bottle of wine and got the cheese board for free (only on Wednesday's). Found out on Thursday's they offer $2 oysters! Make sure to get there early.

    went to ripple for the first time last night and had a great experience- up until we had to deal…read morewith sarah. one of my girlfriends has a nut allergy which we specified to our server (not sarah) while ordering but when our food was brought out (by sarah) we realized there was pistachio on one of the items. the rest of us don't have a nut allergy and said we could eat it but sarah made a small fuss about how she couldn't leave it bc then she would have to charge us for two dishes, never mind that it was due to their error. whatever, no big deal. halfway through our visit, our server came to say that his shift was ending but that we'd be taken good care of by sarah. that's when we learned that sarah is the girl who brought out our food and thought eh, maybe the last interaction was a one-off and everything would be fine. sarah then proceeds to try and clear our charcuterie board even though we still had a decent amount of food left and were still picking at it. comes back AGAIN (mind you we all have drinks that are still half full) ten minutes later, takes the board and asks how we'd like to split the check. given that we'd had such a pleasant experience with every other employee we'd interacted with up until then, it was incredibly disappointing to have our visit end on a sour note by sarah trying to push us out the door (i'm not even kidding, i think she was our server for maybe a grand total of 20 minutes) when these are girlfriends i hadn't seen in months. it wasn't even close to closing time, there were still multiple other patrons present, and we weren't being loud or disruptive, so im really not sure why sarah was so anxious to send us on our merry way. all this to say, i highly recommend ripple- just try to avoid getting sat in sarah's section if at all possible.

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