Frequent visits to Mama's has allowed me to run through the menu. Have brought family and friends…read morewho have ordered many different menu items. That said my rating will be: My friends and family and I will return many times because we think Mama's provides a wonderful eating experience every time. No complaints about any of my visits.

Food is great. Highly recommend. Love the spaghetti with meat sauce and the minestrone.read more

I ordered the veal marsella. it was horrible. if that's the way they make it they should take it…read moreoff the menu. it was a boiled piece of veal in a soupy tasteless broth. not even on spaghetti. very disappointing. others with me, had pizza,they liked it. egg plant and chicken parm and liked it. Alfredo's pasta and liked it. so some of the food there is good. Please do yourself a favor...take the marsella off the menu it's FUBAR'd. FYI...The waitstaff were excellent and attentive. Get rid of the veal marsella,you're not making it right,you're making it horribly wrong. Its a disgrace to any red blooded Italian,never mind any customer for that matter

Great food & quick, friendly, attentive service. My wife said the server was so sweet!…read more Normal size Stromboli was HUGE with quality, fresh ingredients. My wife had grilled chicken sandwich & enjoyed. Fries were fluffy inside and yummy (though I stole half from my her since they were so good ) Don't miss the dessert (cannoli & gelato, tiramisu, cakes). Service was quick & bathrooms clean to make a quick pit stop off of 64/13. Was told they've been here since 2002 - so don't let the small number of reviews or MIA website link worry you . They are here and terrific!

Good Italian food. Nice inside ambiance. Pizza and fish are tastey. Fast service. Only thing they…read moremight improve is the tea!!

Stopped here for lunch on our way to OBX. Food and service was excellent and had a lovely…read moreconversation with the owner. Highly recommend if you're looking for good foo!

The ambiance is gentle and the food is AMAZING! Tonight, I ordered the Seafood Cannellini. Nice…read moretubes of pasta filled with crab, shrimp, lobster and topped with a cream sauce and fresh spinach. This has to be the BEST seafood Italian dish I have ever had! Filling, but not overwhelming, this delicious entree was scrumptious!

This was our second time here and it was just as good as the last…read more We started with three garlic knots because of the AI generated review here. They were great as my teen gobbled them down. Their garlic bread comes with the salad and pasta so you could skip the knots and not miss a thing. The bread was a little fresher - as reviewed by my son. My son and I shared the Mediterranean salad which was yummy. Wish they had a balsamic vinaigrette but vinegar is always good. I asked for olives on the side. Got the green but not the kalamata on the side which I thought was funny. My son and I both got pizza. Plenty to share. Very flavorful. I got the pizza a La primavera because I sadly can't do tomatoes. They swapped the tomatoes for spinach. Yum! My husband's penne a la arrabbiata was yummy. We used the sauce to dip our bread in. Don't mind us. lol. He liked being able to have wheat instead of white. Great, friendly service. Will be back when we are in town.

The first time I went here it was great, just went again and the service was a F-, took over 40…read moreminutes to get our food, only 5 tables used at the time. The calamari was the worst I have ever had in my whole life, complete rubber. Last time I go here.

Scotland Neck doesn't have a ton of dine out options, so I was excited to see La Casetta after a…read morelong drive and working. Their menu has a great mix of pastas, pizza, salads, and appetizers. All of their entrees come with bread, and you have the option to add proteins and vegetables. I decided to go with the lasagna with a side of vegetables. The food took a while to come out, but it was so worth it! The lasagna had tons of flavor. Each bite you could taste the oregano, tomatoes, red pepper, and one other seasonings. One just popped after the other. The vegetables were a little over cooked and sad, so I added them to the lasagna, and that seemed to help a little bit. Minus one star for the server being a little snappy and rude when I asked about the wifi. She seemed to get a little nicer before we left, but the escalation of her attitude while I asked her questions was surprising. Being a server myself, I understand having an off day; but you can't let that mess with you too much. However, the other server that helped us at the end was a delight. I would come back for the lasagna and skip the vegetables.

This is a go to when I come to town for work. I always have a delicious meal. Today I had just the…read morespinach salad (neat time I'll get the dressing on the side) and the meatballs. I sit at the bar but you can tell there are many repeat customers. Great local Italian restaurant

I discovered Nino's when looking for places to dine over my stay in Greenville, NC. I read it was a…read morebusy place so I made sure to make a reservation. When I arrived, I thought I was going to a fine dining establishment with the decor outside and patio. Even the chandeliers and painted ceiling when entering set my expectations high. Then I was seated in the empty Rat Pack room. It was obvious that I was exiled to be hidden away from the other diners in the main dining area. A couple did join me over an hour later. I would have been fine dining in the room to myself if the staff standing around the hostess stand were not loudly complaining about their personal problems such as their high electric bills, rent payments or needing to complete homework. These conversations belong in the break room, and not for guests to need to listen to, so much for the fine dining atmosphere. My waitress was friendly but did not go over the specials, or seem that familiar with the menu. I started with the Sicily Sunset and some bread. Then I ordered the Pear and Cheese Sacchetti. The pasta pouches filled with cheese and pears in an Alfredo sauce. It was to come with the garnish of cracked pepper, Romano cheese and parsley but that was missing. Parmesan was added at the table. I was a little shocked when my dish arrived within minutes of ordering. It made me feel like I was being rushed as I was isolated and the food came out too quickly. I do wonder if it was freshly made. I could tell they were trying to turn the table quickly as then the dessert menu arrived while I was still eating my entree. The pasta dish was good with the textures and flavor. I would have had a better opinion of the food if I had just ordered that and skipped the dessert. The dessert menu wasn't very Italian so that was disappointing. I had to laugh that the assorted Italian cookies contained chocolate chip, sprinkles, and a chocolate dipped cookie. I did take a photo of the menu, so you can read it yourself. I went with the profiterole, not realizing their version was pre-made. So they took it out of the refrigerator and served it cold. The pasty's texture was changed by the temperature and was chewy. The chocolate ganache had hardened rather than flowing like lava. The dish was not good and I didn't finish. I did mention to the waitress that it was not good and she just said that they might make it different. They pre-prepare it so it isn't fresh. For the price, the service, atmosphere and pacing were below professional standards. I do not recommend Nino's if you are looking for an upscale environment. I would not return after my experience.

Delicious food, generous servings. Very quick service delivered with a smile. We were very happy to…read morediscover this restaurant on our trip to buy Aunt Ruby's Peanuts!

Long post alert On the afternoon of January 14, 2025, I…read morewent to pick up a food order for my co-workers and I. I ordered a meat lover's stromboli. When I opened my box, I noted that it appeared I had actually been given a calzone, that was super thin, barely had any cheese inside and was not fully cooked on top in the center. I tasted a piece and realized that it was indeed not thoroughly cooked as it tasted doughy. I called back and spoke to the young lady at the front register. She apologized and told me to bring it back. When I arrived back at Marina's, she asked if I wanted a replacement, something else or a refund. I told her that I'd get a refund. The lady that owns/runs the establishment was in the kitchen preparing food. The young lady took my food and showed it to her and informed her of my complaints and that I was requesting a refund. The owner began raising her voice at me from the kitchen, saying the food was cooked, couldn't I see that? I didn't respond to her, I just waited to see if I'd receive my refund. She walked from the kitchen, food in hand, still raising her voice, telling the young lady that this day was a day of complaints. She then turns to me and says that I must have paid too much money for the food and couldn't afford it and that's why I returned the food. I replied to her that I wouldn't have had food to return if I didn't have money to pay for it originally. She went on, ranting and raving, calling me stupid, suggesting that I call the health department if I felt like her food was uncooked. I told her that I didn't wish to argue with her, or see the need to call the health department, when she could just refund me my money and I could go on my way. I even apologized to her for her having a seemingly bad day, to which she replied that she was not having a bad day and that I was the problem. I told her that she was clearly having a bad day since she was insulting paying customers the way she was. I have been to this restaurant on many occasions and have never had an issue with anyone that works there, her included, and this was actually the first time I have had to return food. She's always given me a "thank you lady" farewell in past visits. I truly feel so disappointed in how I was treated and that I even went back and forth with her because I am not an argumentative person. After she gave the young lady the okay to refund me, she went on to tell me to do her a favor and not return, which she did not have to do, because after being verbally accosted like that, I have no plans on it. Even with Enfield having slim pickings on places to eat (which is to her advantage), she will not have to ever worry about my coins being spent with her! The food was better when her husband ran the place anyway and the food is overpriced for what you get! I gave 1 star because I couldn't leave it blank, and this terrible experience trumped all my other visits. I wish had taken a photo of the food but I didn't snap one; wasn't expecting the hoopla I received.

I loved this place! They had a lot of wines by the glass at only $7.50 a piece. Follow that by…read morehomemade delicious pizza crust piled with fresh ingredients and I am in heaven! The other really nice thing was that everyone working there seemed happy to be doing their job. This is rare these days. In addition,they have gluten free options! Personal pizza to vegetable and rice noodles to give options for once to those avoiding wheat. I even saw a beautiful fish plate piled on grilled veggies for those watching the carbs. I watched those carbs flow right into my mouth and they were worth every one I ate! Also very reasonable on prices.Very busy for a Thursday night so you may want to go early.

Out geocaching with bestie & bestie jr when hunger pains started setting in. We found this spot as…read moreit was close to our last geocache and closer still to Trader Joe's. We were seated quickly enough but the tables are set up so that some tables have chairs set so your back is directly in front of someone else's chair sideways. So, the diner sitting behind me stared at my back the entire time they were there. I just found this the most awkward of arrangements I've ever seen in a restaurant. I ordered a water & baked ziti with meatballs. When my lunch arrived I thought the meatballs looked dry but after tasting them, while they did look dry on the outside, they were moist and tasted delicious. The rest of the entree was a disappointment. I didn't feel as though there was enough sauce on the ziti, it tasted overcooked and the layers of cheese on top had baked too long. So long it was hard to break off and enjoy in one bite - ziti, meatball and cheese all in one taste. The toasted bread needed more butter as it was just dry toast to me. I had plenty of leftovers and tried to pawn them off on my husband for dinner. While he did eat it all he also made mention that even after heating it up in the microwave, the cheese was still hard to eat. Our server either had too many tables or just doesn't believe in refilling water. I had hopes that if my glass only had ice in it she would take that as a hint to refill it. It was not to be and I had to hunt down a drink soon as we left the restaurant. All in all, this isn't a place I would return to. I liked the atmosphere and the transparent kitchen, it just isn't a place I would spend anymore money in.

Stopped to get some pepperoni pizza for my very picky son. The pizza was good. Garlic knots were…read morenot up to par compared to those we get in NYC. However, my son was happy enough to eat them. The staff was really friendly, and the restaurant was nice and clean.

I asked for a simple dish: a chicken caesar with the dressing on the side. "It always comes on the…read moreside," the guy at the register said. I should have checked before I departed. I got to my hotel room across the street (not three minutes away) and found that it was not only NOT on the side but that the entire salad was swimming in it. At more than $13 for a simple salad that had only Romaine, croutons, grilled chicken and a massive amount of dressing that should have been on the side, it was already overpriced. Before I could finish it, the croutons had practically melted in the sea of sauce dumped on it. (I drive ~350 miles daily, and I was in no mood to get dressed back up to go across the street to get a refund; it was a few minutes after 9 p.m.) Then there was the missing parmesan cheese which was yet another reason to give this lousy place a one-star review.