When we first moved to Warren County, after being born and raised out East, finding authentic delicious Italian food was almost an impossible task but when we found Mama's our search was over. The food is delicious and the selections plenty with the ambiance to match. The waitresses are always pleasant and friendly with the attention to service that fine restaurants offer. My only suggestion would be that guests absolutely enjoy being asked as to the their dinning experiences and meal quality but not repeatedly within the reservation. That aside, I can say only the highest praises of Mama's Cafe Baci and I highly recommend anyone yearning for authentic Italian cuisine to experience it themselves. read more

Can't recommend this place enough for any kind of diet!! If you are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or vegetarian...they really take care of you and have 19 separate fryers to make sure you can eat safely. And the food is scrumptious!! They have soft guitar music...perfect background music and not loud at all. The owner could not have been nicer. If you are in the area...or want a delicious dining experience...go to Mama's. read more

The food and ambiance is always top tier at mamas! Thanks Tom! :-) If you are local (or beyond) this spot is the best! read more

Great parking! You can choose whether to sit indoor or outdoors. We had a family get together. So we sat indoors.. lots of charming photographs of old celebrities hung on the wall. Music was retro 1950s Dean Martin style music, which I absolutely adore. The hostess guided us to out table immediately. Very welcoming. Our server was very friendly, kind and professional. She brought her beverages and some freshly baked bread to our table. Yum. I got the Eggplant Siena. It was so delicious and I loved not only the scent but the flavor. The perfect amount of garlic ! Yum! The presentation was lovely & display of the food on my plate was pleasing as well. The veggies were sitting right next to the rigatoni pasta. Adorable, flavorful and delicious! We all ordered dessert. And I was pretty stuffed, but there was always room for a tiny cannoli. That's what I got and it was magnificent! We all loved our dishes and we would definitely come back. It looks like they have music night sometimes and they have a pet patio... for those that have dogs. How wonderful. Very grateful for all the hard-working people that did everything possible for us to have a magnificent time. We were very well cared for. Such a hard-working staff. read more

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Still love this place!! Every time we visit the area Mamas is a must. They again did not disappoint on our take out order. Awesome pizza, excellent balsamic chicken, and loved the homemade soup, today chicken and rice. The service was outstanding while we ordered and waited. Everyone was very kind and cool and made us feel so welcome. Thank you for that! The atmosphere is a classic Italian place and has that warmth and flavor or Italy or what we in America perceive as Italian. You must go to Mamas, it's simply gonna make you happy. Cheers. read more

Mama's Cafe Baci is an amazing family-run establishment offering delicious Italian food, tasty seasonal cocktail menus - and for those individuals who favor plant-based diets - a deep menu of vegan options. I sat at the bar, and was served by Austin - who is a third-generation owner. I enjoyed a sampler of appetizers - all were delicious and rich in flavor. As a cocktail aficionado, I tried several of Austin's seasonal concoctions - my favorite of which was the rum-based "Apple Pie" cocktail, topped with whip cream. For next time, I may try the Pumpkin Pie Martini. Other entries on the Fall cocktail menu include the Pumpkin White Russian, Apple Cider Mimosa, and Autumn Orchard Sangria. The bar also offers a nice selection of premium whiskies available in 2 oz. pours such as Jefferson's Ocean Reserve, Blanton's, Woodford Reserve, Monkey Shoulder, and Macallan (12/15/18). I ended my night with a smoked Old-Fashioned, the perfect segue into Fall. Mama's also offers a nice selection of mocktails. Setting the sonic atmosphere was a singer-songwriter style guitarist. Cafe Baci apparently offers live music 7 nights a week. It was a great evening out - the food, cocktails, and service were all on point. Can't wait to return! read more

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The service was good. My eggplant dish was way too strong with the sauce it was in so it was hard to eat. It wasn't cheap but you got big portions. I liked the little pear cheese purses. Room was kind of chilly. They had a heater running. Overall it was good just felt pricey. read more

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Whenever I come here I feel like I'm home. The people are so friendly and the atmosphere is so cozy it feels like I've come to my grandmas house for Sunday dinner. We have ordered many things and everything is exceptional and authentic. You cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. It's best to make reservations (because they're so well loved) but they will always do their best to accommodate you. They are a Hackettstown original and I hope they are around for another 56 years! read more

Food was great and so was the service. We were a party of six. The music was good too

At first I was a little deceived by the name. I'm so use to a cafe being beverages and pastries. But mama's cafe Baci was great! Everyone was so kind! They bring you bread and pasta as a sampler! The food was delicious you can taste the freshness. Let's talk about mozzarella sticks that don't come from the frozen aisle. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a mozzarella stick like this. To be honest I was full by the time I received my sandwich. I had also ordered garlic knots with mozzarella and I loved the fact that these knots had a wonderful taste of garlic it wasn't just there for show. I will be back!! Soon read more

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Mama's is family! The food is second to none, the service is exceptional. Catering or dining in, hands down the best. read more

Mama's Cafe Baci - Pear purses - Italian Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

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Went tonight with my sons family for our wedding anniversary. Everything was delicious. Dinners can be ordered as 'Duets' which is 2 half entrees. Staff is friendly and attentive. Our table was on the room with the live musicians and it made for a great dinner experience. Some if us(not me) couldn't finish our dinners and the waitress took them away to pack them for take home. Unfortunately the plates were dropped so the waitress came back and told us that the dinners would be remade to take home. After dinner we were welcomed by the owner who really made us feel welcome. read more

I had heard great things about Mama's. Last night we tried it and we were so impressed by the amazing customer service. They do try to make you feel like family. Our food was delicious. We will definitely go back. read more

HACKETTSTOWN: From catering for an event with the Dalai Lama, hosting the Happy Gilmore film crew and NJ native Queen Latifa, to knowing Gene Simmons and carrying his Money Bags soda brand, Mama's Cafe Baci can now add a couple of famous pups to their clientele list with Brie and Nugget having visited! Mama's Cafe Baci is a wonderfully dog friendly restaurant and one of the best businesses we have visited in our 7+ years of taking Brie on her adventures! Mama's has been in business for over 50 years and we were thrilled to be invited by the owner's son, Austin, who is heavily involved in the business and very forward thinking when it comes to amazing food options, dog friendliness, and community. We were treated to an amazing lunch of fantastic classic Italian food and they even specialize in vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy free, and keto options! The portions are huge and we indulged in vegan chicken parmesan, vegan chicken francese, vegan penne vodka, focaccia, orzo, selections from their full bar, and only wish we had room for dessert. For each dietary option you are looking for, the menus are HUGE! The hostess also shows the specials on an iPad, which we thought was awesome! Dogs even get to dine in luxury with their special Pooch Cafe menu! Nugget and Brie spoiled themselves with a pumpkin spice latte using healthy ingredients from another local business in the area, Barkista! And their main course was "The Royal Prince" which came with filet mignon tips. They also have other pup-friendly options of meatballs, salmon, chicken, bacon, and even dessert of vanilla ice cream and peanut butter. All the dog options are gluten-free. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed outside at the Pooch Cafe portion of the restaurant which is located in a cozy space along the side of the restaurant, and when not busy, in the back. The space is open all-year-round and blankets can be provided when it gets chilly. They can also provide water bowls and clean-up baggies. We had excellent service from Ava, Sheri, and the rest of the crew and felt so appreciated by the warm welcome and excitement that we were visiting! read more

Mama's Cafe Baci - Outdoor patio and Pooch Cafe Menu! - Italian Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

Gluten free heaven As parents of a child recently diagnosed with Celiac, this place was so comforting to dine in. They were on point with ensuring gluten-free meals were handed to the appropriate persons. The calamari was nice. It was fried for sure, but less breading. Slightly oily. Not my absolute fav, but our GF little one hasn't had fried calamari in a while so was very happy. We were passed free taste testers and WOW, the creamy risotto and champagne rosa pasta were delicious as ever. Our entree pasta dishes were delicious! I recommend the DUET. We also got a steak dish. Not crazy about the lemon pesto, but the fra diablo was delish! The service was excellent. The ambiance was warm and cozy, a well-dated italian spot from the early ages vibe. Love the spiral staircase! A gentleman began playing singing and playing on his guitar around 6 or 7 pm. A very, very nice time was had. read more

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This place is definitely interesting. The decor is unusual and they definitely bring the hospitality. Multiple people to consistently check on you, multiple menus to accommodate dietary needs, and even little placards at your table to confirm said needs. Lots of GF options to choose from. I had the calamari and the chicken parm with a sample of some rice with vodka-like sauce they brought out (complementary). The calamari was cooked perfectly and the sauce for that was delicious. As far as the chicken parm, I was sad to see the pasta did not come covered in cheese as well (it would have greatly enhanced the dish) and I was not a fan of the red sauce. This place is 40 min away from me and, while it was good, I can't say I was in love with it enough to drive the distance back. read more

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I came across Mama's Cafe Bici, on my endless search for my celiac wife. I would personally like to thank this restaurant for making an effort for those people who cannot have gluten because of an allergy. It was awesome to see so many item's labeled GF. Unfortunately the food didn't live up to our expectations. It was ok. I don't want to bash a place that's making an effort. We really appreciated the night off cooking. read more

Mama's Cafe Baci in Hackettstown, NJ. "Fine food & Love of life" is the motto at @mamas_cafebaci and it shows! @mamas_cafebaci is a perfect place for a romantic date or a family friendly night with live music every Friday and a vast menu including gluten free and vegan options! I loved the "4 season sampler pizza"- a 1/4 of each type of pizza that makes everyone happy! I loved this place for their amazing food and service! They even have a "pooch patio" for your fur babies! Treat your pup to a special treat cooked to order from @mamas_cafebaci's pooch cafe menu! @mamas_cafebaci has so many options-perfect for everyone including vegan and gluten free options! Insta: @thehungrysw - Pear and gorgonzola purses - Champagne Palma - Tomasso Old School - Eggplant Amato - White Champagne Chicken - Chicken Toscana - 4 Season Sampler - Homemade mozzarella sticks - Fried calamari -Bello Giorno Blue Cocktail read more

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Ugh I used to love this place but the quality went DOWN. I had this special apple ravioli and it was not great. There were chunks of apple thrown into it. The sauce was chunky and thick. The restaurant could use a face lift for its appearance. Service was good. read more

Mama's Cafe Baci - Apple ravioli - Italian Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

This time we were there together with a little dog. We had a great experience. We loved it. It's so nice they treated us and the dog. We really enjoyed it and appreciated it. We will definitely come back again. Service was great and food was great. Also gluten free! read more

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We had our sons boot camp from the Marines graduation party here!!!! It was absolutely exceptional. We do generally frequent here to eat but we decided to book our first party here and Mamas did not disappoint!!! It was set up absolutely beautiful!!! I did some ballon's and some banners and just beautiful...the service was spot on from drinks to appetizers to serving us our buffet lunch....well priced flexible and delicious!!! I would highly recommend Mamas to anyone thank you again for hosting my very important party!!!! read more

Mama's Cafe Baci - Caleb's graduation cake!! - Italian Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

This is the second time I have been to mama's. The first few years ago was a big success. I ordered the pear Gorgonzola pasta and it was DELICIOUS! This second time, I ordered the same dish, but it didn't quite taste the same. Likely aided by the fact that the pasta was room temperature (did not expect the pears to be warm). So, that was disappointing. I also had the apple ravioli special and it was also disappointing, and a bit strange. When I think of ravioli the inside is usually a creamer filling to contrast the ravioli. But here the inside was small cut up bits of apples. A strange mix that led to a disappointing eating experience. The service was also not great. Didn't enjoy my time at mama's too much this time. read more

Mama's is definitely a home town staple when it comes to Italian food. They're especially amazing for those enjoying a gluten free diet, as they specialize in gluten free and vegetarian options as well! I love that there is live music most nights of the week, and such a lovely ambiance for a family dinner or date night. read more

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The food...absolutely delicious! The service...we couldn't ask for better! We love Mama's!!!

Service was incredible. Food was delicious and my vegan spouse was able to find a real meal not just a salad. I love the dog menu too

We had an engagement dinner here with my and my fiancé's family. They were able to accommodate our large party and gave us a portion of a room to ourselves. I loved the ambiance of the place and the food was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the calamari and penne vodka. The bread was also really excellent. I'd definitely come back again! read more

I have been coming to Mama's since 2020 and still consider it the best restaurant around. There are so many things I love about it, so I'll name a few. First, I'm vegan and have so many options to choose from, all of which are amazing. They are always adding new things to the menu and I appreciate that my family and friends can come eat here as well and can get "normal" food too. Second, I love that they give you free bread, a free sample of a dish (gluten free and vegan too if needed) and they also give you huge portions. Third, all of the staff is SO attentive and nice. Even when a mistake is made, they are quick to fix it and make your experience better. In five years of coming here, every time we come we are greeted by the owner, Thomas, as well as the host staff with such friendliness. I just can't say enough good things about Mamas, it will probably be my favorite restaurant forever. read more

The service was excellent and accommodating. The food was outstanding. The way the menu extensively catered to gluten free was impressive. The dog menu alone was unique and my dog loved the meatballs ! I will continue returning and was so beyond satisfied with the food and the service and the atmosphere. read more

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Relaxed dining atmosphere, good service but most importantly excellent food. This review only discusses vegetarian options, but I'm sure the quality is the same. They have a great selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. But I'm not speaking to that. This time around I had the cauliflower crust personal pizza, and the broccoli crust personal pizza. Two personal pizzas were split between three people, and we went home with a lot of food. Very tasty, crispy and Very filling. read more

Fantastic gluten free food! Chicken parm + mozzarella sticks especially. Also great service!

Please don't miss this gem of a restaurant! The family owned restaurant is nothing short of perfect. The food -perfect The service-perfect The ambiance-perfect The GF safety-perfect The experience-perfect My GF tortellini and chicken franchise was so delicious. I'm not used to having as many choices as I did. Gf fried calamari was delicious and crispy. The chicken Parm appetizer GF soooo good. My family who are not celiac has Gorgonzola pasta purses and the pizzas. They are very critical and picky and they said it was comparable to food in Italy I highly recommend trying and becoming a regular here. The owner was so nice he sent us home with dessert. Thank you Mama, I will be back ASAP And thank you for the safe GF environment! read more

Great place! We were visiting the area and heard through a friend that Mama's is great, and I'm so glad we went! It's got a classic small-town Italian restaurant feel. My mom has celiac disease and we were so impressed with the size of the menu. The food, gluten free and not, was delicious! I had a great mocktail and the sauce was incredible. Will definitely be returning soon. read more

First time here. Traveled two hours. Disappointed. I got glutened with their pizza. We ate there today and got multiple items. Food is either great or terrible. It was funny how fail and redeemed was a conversation at the table. Gf crostini was amazing. Chicken francaise gross. Chicken tasted awful. Sangria was delicious. Took home a gf pizza and had a slice last night. Wow, I was sick in two hours. Today I need to rest and still have pain and cramps. I'm sure it's contaminated either on the table or in the pizza oven or the sauce with garlic slices. But something went wrong. The other huge disappointment was the award winning decadent chocolate cake. Smaller than a hockey puck and round. I was expecting a chocolate cake. It didn't taste good. One bite and it was spit out by my friend who tried it. I tossed it. That was a waste. Here is the photo of that. read more

I had posted a review of this restaurant a few months ago and it was taken down. 1. Great food 2.beautiful ambiance 3. As a minority don't go. ( if you know you know) read more

We luckily made reservations. All of us had excellent meals! Owner was very friendly. Very happy our friends, the Madonna's, recommended to us! We got a pie and dessert to go for tomorrow. Very happy with entire gluten free, vegetarian and vegan menu options. read more

Mama's Cafe Baci - Duet eggplant and spaghetti olio - Italian Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

Love mamas. Great gluten dairy free menus. SPECIAL KITCHEN to minimize contamination. Food and service is the BEST. Many of employees have been working at Mamas for many years....A week doesn't go.bye that I Don't go for a great meal. SOUPS ARE FANTASTIC with a salad gluten free bread!!! Love Gf Df chicken parm, salmon...Never had a bad meal. Highly recommend to everyone ...Always bring family and friends to Mamas...Tom.proprietor always acknowledges his customers as well read more

This place is very good if you are looking to get really good Italian food. My only complaint(after going to many other excellent Italian places in New Jersey) is that the food has a ton of garlic in everything, don't get me wrong I love garlic but they put too much in there. Also, it is quite pricey for Italian food. I have been going here since I was in middle school. I went to get pizza there with my girlfriend for our anniversary. Two large pies, mozzarella sticks and two drinks each were north of $200, that being said their service is always amazing. Service is always the highlight of Mamas, it truly is second to none. read more

Very good Italian restaurant with warm atmosphere and delicious, homemade-like taste. All pasta dishes are mouthwatering. Kids friendly. read more

Mama's Cafe Baci - Scallops salad. - Italian Near Me - Hackettstown, New Jersey

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A huge shoutout to Tommy Schiano and the entire staff of Mama's Restaurant. Tonight we enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day meal at the restaurant. The place was very busy and the staff was tested but everyone from Tommy on down was friendly and efficient. Mama's is the epitome of Hackettstown...good people providing good service. Thank you! read more

Wonderful restaurant food is delicious ample portions affordable , staff is very attentive. Parking never a problem