We love Mama's Kitchen for easy casual and warmth of community. The staff are really wonderful and always make guests feel welcome. We've been going there to dine for years... Sad that Mama passed away but the family choose to stay with the community and keep the restaurant going! We have two go-to dishes: Kale and Salmon dish -- incredibly generous portion and so healthy -- Parmesan crusted salmon seared and served over kale, couscous, cranberries, and butternut squash salad, tossed in an apple vinaigrette. AND the Athenian Chicken which comes with chicken breast sautéed with tomatoes and garlic in olive oil and reduced in a lemon white wine sauce, topped with melted feta cheese -- the chicken serving could be a tad larger (it's one breast pounded thin). Served with choice of two sides: salad, broccoli, spinach, rice, pasta. Oh, and I'm reminded that the lentil soup was incredibly delicious! The pizza crust is okay ... but the toppings are very good and generously placed. Another few favorites to try come from appetizers: Grilled Halloumi -- Cheese charbroiled Cypriot cheese served inside a pita with tomatoes and dried mint. What a treat! 2710521 Trio Dips -- Hummus, tzatziki and feta spread served with WARM pita bread. OMG! I saw try all dishes and the beer they serve are also VERY good. read more

I very recently went with friends to Mamma's. I had been here once maybe seven years ago, during my Yelp hiatus, and that visit wasn't really memorable. This most recent time, service was welcoming and over the top excellent! I would categorize Mamma's as more Greek than Italian. When we came at 6:00pm on a Saturday evening, the restaurant was busy but there were still some open tables. My friends thought the music was too loud so they asked our server to turn the music down so we could hold a conversation, noting that on other occasions the music had not been loud. They did turn the sound down, maybe a little. There was a specials menu and the regular menu. For an appetizer, we ordered the Caprese, which was three skewers speared through cherry tomatoes and, I think, chunks of toasted burrata cheese, resting atop arugula lettuce drizzled with Balsamic vinegar. These were tasty. We also ordered crab cakes, a Meat Lovers pizza, lentil soup, a side of chicken white meat atop vegetable greens, and a side salad. The chunky crab cakes very good and came with couscous, broccoli and two slices of nicely done garlic bread. The side salad came with a vinaigrette dressing. This salad was lettuce and strips of green bell pepper. Personally, I would never eat raw green bell pepper (but will eat cooked green pepper), but each to his own. The lentil soup was very good. The side chicken was pretty good. I had the Meat Lovers pizza. The toppings (cheese, ham, sausage and pepperoni) were excellent. But honestly, I didn't care for the pita chip-like crust. It was scorched, hard and dry. BTW, the default sauce for this pizza is Marinara, but I was able to get a white sauce. Overall, Momma's was good enough that I would come back, especially considering its close to where I live and that there is a dearth of decent restaurants on the Richmond Highway corridor. read more

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Food, service and Ambiance are all excellent. Family owned and operated. Outdoor garden is a wonderful place to eat, with mature wisteria growing overhead. Great place to eat or have a gathering. read more

Good food, great service The 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our visit OK IT WAS GREAT I MEAN JUST A LOVELY TIME-cannot just LEAVE a review unless it meets the 85 word minimum! read more

I used to love this restaurant, and the patio is still one of the nicest around, but our recent visit was a major disappointment. The food was overpriced and underwhelming across the board. The $23 lasagna was a small portion. The $16 hummus and dip plate came with only a few tablespoons of dips. A $16 gyro had very little meat and tasted bad enough that I couldn't finish it. Even swapping fries for a tiny side salad cost extra. The pizza was especially strange. The crust tasted stale, almost like it had been made days earlier. It was covered in excessive sauce, topped with a few thick slices cut from a mozzarella log, and then drenched in olive oil. At $23, it felt like one of the worst values of the meal. Service didn't help matters. A cramped table and oversized plates contributed to a glass of water being spilled all over my daughter. While she sat soaked, the manager came over to apologize. I suggested towels would be more helpful at the moment, and the interaction became awkward rather than solution-focused. For roughly $140, we left feeling disappointed. The patio remains beautiful, but the food, value, and overall experience no longer justify the price. read more

Really amazing local italian place. Outstanding and friendly service every time we go, and we've been a lot over the years. Huge menu, great choices. Everything it great from pizza to pasta to salads. My wife's favorite restaurant to the hybla valley/alexandria area. read more

Mamma's Kitchen is hands down, my favorite local spot and for good reason! The service and food are always consistent. I recently had the Greek salad with gyro meat and the sun dried tomato ravioli with spinach. They were both absolutely delicious but the real standout is the calamari. It's easily the best in town-- crispy on the outside and tender inside and served piping hot. The staff here is always warm and attentive and makes you feel right at home. If you're looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere, this place is a must. read more

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Delightful setting at the outdoor garden area, delicious food, and friendly staff made a wonderful dinner experience for our three visitors to the area. read more

The food was solid and service was good. I was in the mood for Greek food, and this place hit the spot. I ordered the trio dip appetizer and gyro platter with rice/fries. Everything tasted fresh! My friend and I had absolutely no complaints. They do offer military discounts, so be sure to ask! If I'm in the area, I would definitely visit again. read more

Two of my Soldiers really thought this place was stellar as they had eaten here before and wanted to come back. I had their melenzana, the calamari, and some pizza. The calamari's not bad. Light and crispy. The melenzana's was disappointing. Not a lot of flavor and it comes with spaghetti that's borderline terrible. The noodles are fully cooked and the marinara sauce is incredibly lackluster. I had a slice of pizza and was glad I didn't order a whole pizza. Overall, a very American-Italian experience which, if you know what real Italian food is like, not a great experience. read more

Sat on the patio. It was covered and cool. The food was amazing. I had the Athenian chicken which was fresh and filling. Also had dolmades which I prefer hot, but they were still good. The server was attentive without being obtrusive. We would come back!! read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Patio - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Mamma's Kitchen in Alexandria is the kind of spot that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto something special. The pizza is a perfect example--thin, crisp crust baked in a real brick oven, with fresh tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and basil that's actually fragrant. It's simple, clean, and exactly how a Margherita pizza should be made, no shortcuts, no greasy mess, just real-deal flavor. Then there's the fried calamari. Light, crispy, and clearly fresh. Not rubbery, not overly breaded. Just golden and tender with a nice lemony bite and two sauces that actually add something. But the real MVP is the spicy feta dip. It's rich, a little tangy, with the perfect amount of heat, and when you scoop it with that warm, pillowy pita, it's addictive. You can taste that the food here comes from tradition, not trends. When you combine that with the breathtaking garden setting outside, this place is a must-go. read more

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food is really good but I'm very disappointed with the manager He's rude with customers , He doesn't have a manners , very disrespecifically

Food is delicious but portion sizes have decreased. Service is OK, depends on the waiter.

This restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside as it's right next to Richmond Highway/US 1, but it was surprisingly very nice inside and on the outdoor patio. Can't complain about the service, the waitresses were nice and the food came out pretty quickly but the food itself was my favorite part. If you get an entree, you also get some bread and a side salad, and the Greek salad came with this delicious dressing. The olive oil in it tasted very fresh (and they do sell olive oil next door) and it was good to dip the bread in as well. We got the eggplant dish which was like a Mediterranean take on Eggplant Parmesan and it was very tasty. The menu was more on the Italian side than Mediterranean, with pastas, pizzas, and sandwiches being the main components but the Mediterranean sides and aspects were delicious. I wish I saw this restaurant sooner! read more

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Had a wonderful first experience here tonight. It was a beautiful day and we really wanted to enjoy some outside patio seating. We've been meaning to check it out and I'm so glad we did. We arrived around 4:45 and despite being a beautiful busy day there was still room on the patio. Lots of outside tables and a beautiful gazebo, vinery patio. Service was fast and friendly. Prices seemed fair. Food was fresh and fast. Def coming back to try the pasta and pie. Dessert also looked yummy! read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Kids Pasta with Butter - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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We went there for lunch. Their meals are pretty good but service was terrible and very slow. I needed napkins and a glass. The servers don't come so I had to go get them. I wanted to drink hot tea after my lunch. The server didn't ask my preference and just brought herbal tea I didn't like and told me that's all they have. read more

We came here on a quiet Tuesday afternoon! The service was great. We ordered a few appetizers options to share, my husband and I. Amazing dips options, one of the best gyros I've ever had. The patio the biggest surprise. read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Love this giant turtle on the patio - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This was our first time at this restaurant and will be our last as it was an overall disappointing dining experience. We started off with fountain drinks and mine arrived with a fruit fly floating in the top, not a great start but it was quickly replaced. The calamari appetizer was fine, very small rings though they were tasty and not chewy. The real disappointment was the entrees. The Reuben Sandwich consisted of literally two slices of what looked like lunch meat, a slice of cheese, and a spoonful of sauerkraut. It was like a high school cafeteria version of a Reuben. I asked if that was normal and the waitress didn't know, but took it back to the kitchen where they appeared to add an additional slice of meat, even then it was still the saddest Reuben I've ever had. We also ordered the Beef Kebabs, which were average and definitely not worth $31 when you can get a nice 8oz steak for that price. Note the prices are significantly higher than what is listed here under popular dishes, the actual prices were $16 for Calamari, $15 for Rueben, and $31 for the Beef Kebabs. So for a $75 meal (before tip), I had much higher expectations of portion size and quality, both of which were lacking. There are many other options for good Italian/Greek/American food in Alexandria, spend your money somewhere else. read more

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I've been here before and the food was just as good this time. Friendly staff! And even though it gets quite busy there always seems to be a free table. No rush. Eat and enjoy! Sometimes parking can seem a bit tight but there always seems to be a free spot when I get there! read more

Food is top notch, service is excellent, & ambiance is just wonderful! We had clam pasta, pizza, eggplant, mushroom ravioli, the soup of the day! Everything was delicious. Coming back! read more

Had such a great experience here! I started with the fried calamari which was perfectly crispy, tender, and packed with flavor. For my main, I went with a half spicy meatball and half margarita pizza. Both were amazing! The spicy meatball had just the right amount of kick, and the margherita was super fresh and flavorful. The service was top notch as well. The staff was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. I could tell that they genuinely care about the food and the guest experience. I'll definitely be back! read more

I absolutely love this place particularly their pizza. Amazing service too. I can't not wait to go back. The management and ownership is top as well. read more

Friendly staff hidden food gem in the cut in an off the beaten path in the Groveton area of Alexandria. Love the outdoor patio. Food was fresh and tasty. I know they own the olive oil store next door so I was surprised when they didn't offer the oils with the breads. Would have been nice to sample first hand. read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Eggplant parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Upon arrival there was a minimal wait however the staff did not acknowledge me or my daughter as we waited for the hostess. The hostess was very pleasant. We were seated at a booth on the inside and the ambiance was very inviting. We had grape leaves for an appetizer. The were really good. For my entree I had the lasagne. It was not good at all. It tasted burnt but at the same time it was very bland. My daughter had the kid's Alfredo. She said it was very good. The sauce thick like she liked it. Because we are both pizza lovers we each got a pizza. She ordered a regular cheese and added pesto. I ordered the meat lovers and added onions. I absolutely loved the crispness of the thin crust. My daughter LOVED her pizza as well. I will definitely come back but only for the pizza. When I told the waitress that I didn't like the lasagna she was very accommodating. She offered to give me a kids sized spaghetti to try. I loved her service read more

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Delicious specials, Greek n middle eastern items. Great salads, burgers n other choices! And read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Ben did an excellent job of making our evening very enjoyable and pleasant. The food was terrific. We ate inside because of the humidity but outside eating space was very inviting and we will definitely go back. Calamari very tasty. Beef kabobs were outstanding. Pizza was perfect. Shrimp Scampi was delicious. Don't pass this up. Super menu!! Ask for Ben. Fun guy and very attentive. You won't be disappointed. Very impressed and happy read more

The Chicken Parm was tough. It was hard to cut with a knife. The salad was bland and tasteless.

I'm really disappointed in Mamma's Kitchen. I had told my friend what a wonderful restaurant this was and brought her with me tonight. While my food was fine, her eggplant was inedible. She mentioned this to the server after taking one bite, and the server responded "ok" and left. It was surprising that she didn't ask if my friend wanted something different, apologize, or have more of a reaction. Later, my friend politely mentioned to a manager that she wanted to provide feedback that the pasta was flavorful but the eggplant did not taste good and she could not eat it. He also barely responded. I was shocked that he did not offer to remove a portion of the charge or ask if she would care for something else. In addition, we were not offered soda refills (I did request one) or provided the bread that should have accompanied our entrees. The poor service and lack of concern from the staff and my friend not having a satisfactory meal was mortifying. read more

I just dropped bye to see what they're about. The place looks absolutely cozy. An ideal place to grab a small bite. Upon assurance from the waitress that the $14 onion rings were divine, I tried them. Sad, just s a d! They fell apart as soon as you bite into them. Meh is the rating I would give them, but I'm an onion ring snob! I was not offered a glass of water which I found abnormal for a restaurant. I'm beginning to feel no one has good onion rings in NOVA. I may come back to try something else! read more

Food was good, but service was odd. My family was the only poc in the restaurant and other tables that sat after had their orders served way before my family. We saw two other tables get served that ordered about the same amount as we did. I'm not sure if this was racial but in any case it's unacceptable to wait 20 minutes for food where others were served within 10. Waiter was nice. Honestly, would only order for takeout read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Shrimp Basilisco - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Run don't Walk! This is a must visit restaurant. Greek Cusine. Healthy portions. The vibe and service is very nice. Just go and enjoy. Pictured is the Chicken Kabobs read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Mama's Kitchen-Delicious - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great neighborhood restaurant with fresh, delicious food. Main theme is Mediterranean/Greek plus American items like pizza and subs. Good family vibe. In the summer, they have cute outside area. Staff is friendly. read more

We used to really like coming here and enjoyed the service of a really sweet and friendly young blond server. This changed drastically on our last two visits. One of the other servers is curt, rude, and has a major attitude (apparently mainly towards women?). Words like 'thank you', 'you are welcome' or any other polite terms or behaviors don't seem to be part of her vocabulary. First time we had her a couple of months ago, I very politely and nicely asked whether I received the wrong wine, since it was clearly not a Pinot Grigio. She refused to check and just glared me down instead, insisting it WAS in fact what I had ordered. We gave her the benefit of a doubt, thinking she may have had a bad day, and we decided to try one more time. Big mistake! We had the same server and had to deal with her attitude from start to finish of our meal experience. Once she even filled up my partner's water glass while ignoring mine which had the same amount left in it. This rudeness is the last thing you need after a long day, especially when you are spending a lot of money for basic dishes. Never again, we will be taking our business elsewhere. read more

Really tasty pizza and filling sizes! I got the meat lovers pizza and Greek pizza. The meat lovers pizza I felt like was somewhat generic but still good. The Greek pizza was so delicious though with the cheese and gyro meat - it was definitely the fav of the table! The pizzas were able to fill a party of 5 so I'm content with that. They're a little more on the thin side but still filling enough. They provide Parmesan and red peppers too. The pizzas took a while to cook and be served but the quality it came out as was great anyways. Definitely a good pizza joint for a meal out. read more

Mamma's Kitchen - Greek and Meat lovers 12" pizzas - Italian Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

So yummy, and just what we needed to end a relaxing day with our friends and neighbors (socially distanced, of course). Everyone ordered something a little different, and it was all ready quickly, hot, and tasty. Most everything was in a sharing size, except for the gyro wrap, which had juicy chicken perfectly seasoned with cheese. My griller (sandwich) was a little greasier than I would prefer, but I had napkins and the flavors and textures were good. I just recommend eating a griller quickly and not planning on saving it for a leftover. There were plenty of fries for the group from one order. Everyone was satisfied and probably overfull by the time we cleared the table of takeout containers. I can't wait for the next neighborhood hangout to order again! read more

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I have to say this place is hands down the best place I've been to in a while. Their friend calamari was amazing and their pizza was light and delicious. My boyfriend and I devoured so many dishes (salad, stuffed grape leaves, trio dip, steak and cheese submarine) that day since we were hungry and we will be coming back for more. read more

The other night I dined at Mamma's Kitchen and I had a great experience. I tried the Mediterranean chicken salad, the margherita pizza, and the calamari, and everything was delicious. A definite 5 out of 5. The atmosphere is also fantastic, specifically the patio area. Highly recommend this place! read more

One of our favorite restaurants in the area. Food is always very good and homemade. It's usually very busy and a small location so be patient and you'll be rewarded. Some of the waitstaff is better than others but it's to be expected when they are young folks and not a huge labor pool around here for this type of work. read more

Delicious entrees, especially Greek dishes with eggplant, Wide menu A good place for takeout as well, as many people were getting pizza and other choices read more