Packed but good. Pasta was excellent. Great meatballs clean and safe. Bread wasn't great. Tasted like nothing read more

What's even better than a Mamma G dinner? It's their lunch! We arrived without reservations on a busy Friday, but were greeted cordially and seated shortly. Our server, although very busy, greeted us and said he'd be over soon. We both started with a glass of wine and house salad. Entrees were saltimbocca and chicken parm, both delicious. The highlight of the meal was a puff pastry filled with berries and cheese and topped with whipped cream. Amazing. The outstanding thing about Mamma G's is that every employee makes you feel welcome from the time you step in the door. read more

Went to the Monroe Ave location today to stop in for a gift card. The place was so busy! What a wonderful thing!! Everyone seemed to be enjoying their food. The ambiance was casual with a sophisticated and dim lit atmosphere. There are plenty of tables and a full service bar. The servers seemed to be hustling! I will return to try thr food soon. read more

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I had a fantastic experience at Mamma G's! The homemade pasta is clearly crafted with care and has the perfect texture. For the main course, the fish was incredibly fresh and prepared beautifully. The highlight of the meal, however, was the lobster claw pistachio dessert--it was absolutely excellent and the perfect way to end the evening. To top it all off, the service was wonderful; the staff was attentive and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend if you're seeking an authentic, high-quality Italian meal! read more

Mamma G's - Pistachio lobster claw - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Every time we go to Rochester, this place is a must stop for us! Chicken Parmesan is one of the best we have ever had and the sauce is delicious. I am a fussy Italian and I love this food! read more

Brand new second restaurant for this team. The food portions are excellent you'll have enough for lunch the next day. Big place but get a reservation. The drinks are a bit on the smallish side but not overly expensive. There's a nice bar area with high tops if you cannot get regular table. read more

I'm beyond thrilled I drove all the way from Jamestown to try them. Reservations were the right way to go because it was very busy during Saturday dinner rush. The owner and waitress were incredibly friendly. The place was spotlessly clean. The service was very fast and nice. The food was absolutely the best I've ever had in Rochester! Hands down the best spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti noodles are made fresh, the bread was warm and fresh, the chicken soup was great, the tiramisu was perfect, the red sauce was absolutely AMAZING, and so were their big moist meatballs. I highly recommend them! They said there's another location opening soon with a full bar. I can't wait to try the new location too. read more

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Great Italian restaurant in the area. Portions were amazing for the price. Service was friendly and quick, and every plate I had was amazing. Menu is not crazy big but it has everything you will need. Also don't skip on their desserts read more

Mamma G's - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Mamma G's was pretty good overall! The service was excellent and the ambiance was fun (the restaurant used to be a Friendly's). We ordered a lot of food. The free bread was just okay. It tasted like pretty plain white bread from the grocery store. Granted it was free, so I'm not trying to complain, but my suggestion would be to fresh bake a focaccia or something more flavorful and substantial. For appetizers we got beans and greens, and arancini. The beans and greens were excellent! I'd never had that before but I loved it. The arancini was just okay. It tasted pretty bland but the red sauce helped! I got chicken Parmesan and for $20 it was enough for two people. It was so delicious too - perfectly crispy and the sauce was great. We didn't try any drinks or desserts but I've heard good things so I'd definitely go back. Overall a great spot and a place I'd return to! read more

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I visited Mamma G's during my visit to Roc last week; my partner grew up in the area and had told me that Mamma G's is a favorite among locals. We made a reservation for an early dinner, and her mother joined us. I checked the menu online and my curiosity was piqued when I read that the owner's family is from Abruzzo. I lived in Italy in my twenties, and my boyfriend at the time was from Abruzzo, so I was somewhat familiar with the traditional recipes from the region. It's not every day you see pallotte cacio e uova (pronounced "pallotte casc'uov" by my ex's late Nonna Maria, who earnestly tried to teach me how to cook this dish despite my not knowing the Chietian dialect and her not being fluent in Italian) on the menu. But I digress. We ordered the following: pallotte cacio e uova, pennette al maialino piccante, insalata caprese, timballo abruzzese, and ravioli al salmone. DELICIOUS. The pallotte cacio e uova brought me back in time; it was just like I remembered it. My partner and her mother said their dishes were also quite tasty. (Also, the leftovers were epic!). The staff was friendly and kind (and busy! No wonder reservations are recommended), and I would absolutely come back here the next time I'm in town. read more

Mamma G's - Pallotte cacio e uova - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Ate at Mamma G's recently ...food and service top notch as usual! Wine is always a generous glass with a nice Italian wine selection. Dessert looked wonderful but by the time we were leaving selection of the specialty desserts was down to a pineapple type layered dessert. We ordered off the regular dessert menu. Their tiramisu is usually great HOWEVER the dessert person has now chosen to load it with chocolate chips. Ick just ick....nothing like a mouthful of hard dry poor quality chocolate chips to ruin what's supposed to be a delightful creamy dessert. And that's why they got a 4 instead of 5 stars. read more

One of the top-rated Italian restaurants in Rochester that known for its authentic Italian recipes and cozy atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity. book a table NOW read more

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Growing Pains? We had a 6pm reservation for 7 people. The antiquated paper reservation system they use takes forever to look up. They were so backed the table reserved for us had just received their food. Do we want to wait 45 minutes or get stuffed into a booth. We took the booth at 6:15. Appetizers never arrived. Salads arrived at 7:15 and our meals were delivered at 7:30. The last corrected meal came at 7:40. People that arrived after us had already left. Food is average Italian. We expected a total renovation inside, looks like they just painted. We were told they still planned on opening the original location once the landlord fixed a leaking roof. I'm not sure how they can run two locations. read more

We were there on Mother's Day and although the place was packed, we had great service. The food was amazing, everyone was extremely pleased with their entree which came hot and delicious. Our salads and our entrees were served to everyone at our table at the same time! We will definitely be going back! read more

Went to the new Pittsford location for lunch on a Thursday. The place is BUSY! We did not have a reservation so had to sit at the bar. They are still getting things worked out at this new location so service was a little rough. They did not bring bread so we had to ask for it. Eggplant Parm was excellent, and conversation at the bar was pleasant. We will go again for sure, but be advised, you must make a reservation! read more

We just went to the Pittsford location, Meh at best. They brought Italian bread to the table...zero flavor. Arancini was like mush, rice was way over cooked. My main course was Seafood Fra Diablo was actually pretty good. Deserts were disappointing. Service was below average. Too many great restaurants in the Rochester area. Skip this one. read more

4 couples (friends for years) went out for dinner at Mamma G's- my first time here. The experience was perfect- nice friendly service, great food and a relaxed atmosphere. Not to mention reasonable prices and decent sized portions. I got the Pork Loin Marsala with Prosciutto- they call it Saltimbocca. Excellent preparation and tasty- with a side of homemade pasta. There was a salad or soup first- I had the salad and it was very good too. Everyone enjoyed their meals. See the pics. They have all the classic Italian dinners- the Parms and Frenches- along with some interesting dishes on the menu like mine. We got one dessert to split for a few of us. Their dessert case looked awesome. It's probably a 20 minute drive here from my home but I would come back. read more

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The food is incredible! The service is amazing and fast! They have generous portions and super fair prices. Ordered to go and they took extra care with packaging everything: Meatballs, kids pasta (homemade spaghetti), spinach side, lasagna, saltimbocca romana and bread. Our son gobbled up the entire pasta and half the spinach (which was huge!). The bread reminds me of my grandmothers homemade bread. You can tell the authenticity Ava care that went into the lasagna and saltimbocca. I'm feeling extra grateful with this meal and will return for sure! read more

As always, Mamma Gs never disappoints. Delicious and authentic Italian cuisine, phenomenal service (the owner is so sweet), and cozy ambiance. No wonder they are always busy and packed. Love, love, love Mamma Gs! read more

Mamma G's - Pasta special with shrimp and scallops - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

The place was packed and people had bags of leftovers and desserts. The portions are huge with a reasonable price tag. However I found the food to be mediocre. read more

Worth the patience it takes to get a reservation and to be seated. The food is delicious

Super attentive service! Friendly atmosphere Good is authentic home cooked Italian - can't go wrong with your order! Portions are generous Easy parking read more

I would go to Mamma G's over any other Italian restaurant in the area. Reasonable prices and excellent service. Meal portions are exceptional. The selection of traditional Italian dishes are endless. You will need reservations if going for dinner during peak hours and holidays. read more

Mamma G's - Establishment sign, for restaurant - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

My husband and I visited the restaurant on a Sunday around noon. We had an enjoyable lunch with areas that could definitely use improvement. The dining room was clean and we received bread at the table upon being seated. It was disappointing to be given lunch menus by the host only to discover that lunch wasn't being served that day. Nai replaced our lunch menus with dinner menus, where all items had on average a $3 up charge. It would have been helpful for the host to confirm the service style for the day to avoid any confusion. The omission of basil on our caprese salad was a key ingredient that contributes to the dish's flavor profile. Romaine lettuce, while providing a pop of green color on the plate, simply is no substitute for flavor. (we weren't aware of the basil being unavailable until the dish was presented) Our Bean and Egg Drop soups were tasty and served at a proper hot temperature. While it's nice to have cheese added to a dish, balance is essential to ensure that it doesn't overwhelm the dish. The gnocchi were suffocated under a pile of melted mozzarella. We found humor in the portion of sausage added to the angel hair pasta meatballs! As for the tiramisu, we would prefer a smoother texture without the crunchy chocolate chips, as traditional tiramisu typically doesn't include them. Our server, Nai, was fun and informative, and she really enhanced the dining experience. We would give Mamma G's another try based on her warm personality and joyful attitude. read more

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We LOVE the *service *food *dessert *prices *bread, etc etc. Seriously, the best non-bougie Italian. Perfecto! read more

Relaxing lunch with delicious homemade food. Great service. Here's the pictures from my first review that didn't post with my review. read more

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My friend and I both ordered Chicken Parmesan. The portion was large and the price VERY reasonable. I've had this dish at Mama G's many times and always loved it but last night the sauce was mediocre..it seemed that it needed to simmer longer. The salad was huge and the salad itself beautiful and tasty but both the house Italian Dressing and The Balsamic Vinaigrette dressings were VERY vinegary and unbalanced...they kind of ruined the salad. Homemade desserts are delicious and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient even though it was a packed house. read more

I'm so lucky I stumbled upon this place. I love Italian food and didn't know where to go, googled best Italian restaurants and this came up with lots of good reviews; Everything was so delicious, felt like I was in Italy. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a date night or looking for good Italian. 10/10! read more

Mamma G's - Spaghetti with meat balls and Caesar salad - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Food was excellent, marinara sauce was delicious . Desserts were very good. Lasagna was excellent. Take the minestrone off the menu. I can get better minestrone in a can. Service was sub par. Had a reservation for 5 or they won't take your reservation. We showed up promptly at 4:00 and they couldn't find our reservation. They were very confused and unorganized.. The place was busy but they managed to get us a booth for 4. When I asked for a bigger table all I got was excuses. What clearly was their problem now became mine. The owner came to our table later to greet us. Very nice touch. I appreciated that. I wish you great success. Just get your hostess staff together. read more

We went opening week on Thursday night. They were shattered handed and everything was very delayed. We were sat immediately but it took a very long time to order drinks and then dinner. Food was good but the kinks need to be worked out. Will wait a couple of months and try again. read more

I would have loved to give a 5 star review, but after the experience on Sunday, I am being generous with a 3.First, the new location has a beautiful decor, and is very large and roomy. Our server seemed as if she did not want to be there.No pleasant interaction, spoke to me and my friend almost condescending.We had to ask for ice for our water, asked for more of the delicious bread, that never came. a minimal amount of salad dressing in a little plastic cup(kinda tacky) , we asked for more dressing, never came. I ordered the Beef Braciole with Rigatoni.No spinach or ham in the Braciole, as indicated on the menu, only a small amount of cheese, in a plate of Rigatoni that was so overcooked, I had to eat it with a spoon, as I could not pick it up with a fork.My friend ordered Chicken French, it was tough, and she indicated there was no trace or white wine or lemon.She asked the server for lemon, and brought back a sliver of lemon.We asked for bags to bring our leftovers home, she brought us 1 bag.(maybe we would have been charged for a second one) We waited 20 minutes after we asked for the check, then we decided to get up and pay up front.Now, our server came racing over, when she saw us get up. Glad we didnt want coffee or desert, because she never asked, and when I saw the coffee station, there was about an inch of coffee in each pot, simmering on the Bunn O Matic. No one ever came over to ask how our meal was, or even to acknowledge that we were even there!! We felt invisible. I dislike giving this kind of review, but unfortunately, our long anticipated opening of the new location , was not at all what we expected. The mozzarella stick were the best part of the meal.But that doesn't say much for the rest. read more

We tried going here and was told we had to have a reservation, so we made one for the following day. Well we were thinking that since there was so much hype, it would be amazing! It was a bit underwhelming, sad to say. The bread was good. Nice chew to the crust. Best minestrone soup I've ever had. Then the Alfredo fettuccine came out. When I first tasted it, it reminded me of biscuits and gravy. Not something I want my fettuccine Alfredo to taste like. Sad to say, Olive Gardens Fettuccine Alfredo is better and I consider them "fast food" Italian. My husband got the Chicken Parm. He thought it was okay. I got the pastry with mixed berries. It needed to be sweeter. read more

Mamma G's - Not sweet enough. - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

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We visited the new location this week. We did't expect good service as the kinks are still being worked out. But.......I did expect the food to be edible. Two of us ordered the gnocchi's. They were served with barely any sauce, the gnocchi's were still hard and they were lukewarm. another person had the chicken parm. There was a lot of chicken but again a spot of sauce and mozzarella. The waitress never came back to the table to check on the food so we could not send them to be reheated. I wasn't going to write a review. But today I reheated the gnocchi's with some sauce. And guess what? The gnocchi's were tender and tasted good. Extremely disappointed! I probably will not return. Plus they had hand printed signs everywhere! Really bush. read more

My husband went there on business and said the food was to die for! He brought me back some tiramisu and it was the best that I've ever had! Prices are fair too and the owner and staff he said were so friendly. read more

Mamma G's - Italian Near Me - Rochester, New York

Been here a couple times and the service was great. The food is also incredible. We will definitely keep coming back.

Ordered Chicken Marsala. Tasteless sauce , thick pieces of chicken which was so tuff and was difficult to cut. It was like microwave chicken with bouillon and a few mushrooms over it. Red sauce over pasta was average. Very disappointing but enjoyed the people I was with . Pittsford Plaza read more

The service was great. Their sauce was a little sour for my taste. Portions are big, enough to share. They offer a wide selection of dessert. read more

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Waitress Food. Parking everything tasted authentic. Clean facility. Did make a reservation prior to dining. Definitely need to make a reservation first read more

This was definitely one of the worst restaurant experiences we have ever endured. From the minute we walked in the door, where they had no reservations for us which we had made on Friday in person because no one answered their phones, to waiting close to two hours to be served dinner. This experience is one I choose to never partake in again. Our waitress was clueless and frazzled, and kept apologizing for the fact that they were short staffed, had one bartender, etc., etc. I work in the service industry and their staffing is not my problem. We waited close to 20 minutes for bread and water and another 45 minutes to receive our wine because there was only one bartender that night. Saturday night and it's your opening weekend and you only have one bartender. Shameful! When our food order was finally taken, it took close to an hour to receive our meal. Thank God we had bread on table (which was cold and tasteless) but at least it was something. One of our dining companions ordered calamari as her meal, and it was served as an appetizer which she had to send back. The soup she was served was ice cold. When she did receive her calamari for dinner, she did not receive the tentacles that she specifically asked for so that was another 15 minutes. The food was sub standard at best and definitely not worth the wait. We typically go to an Italian restaurant in our neighborhood which is packed every single night like an opening Saturday night and the service is second to none every single time. I was criticized on their website for my review and told that I should be more forgiving for the poor service but that I cannot do. This is not their first rodeo. They already own a restaurant in Henrietta so they know how things are and they should've been prepared. Unfortunately, we will not return and I will make sure I pass on to everyone I know how poor the service and the food was....so I guess shame on me for being so critical, but I expect a little bit more when I go out to dinner. read more

Amazing fresh pasta. Would recommend everyone to try this place. Make reservations to insure a table.