(310) 546-1492
1125 Manhattan Ave
Manhattan Beach,
CA
90266
33.8845
-118.4109
What People Are Saying About Mama D's Italian
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – This modest, Old-World Italian joint stands out in a neighborhood studded with fancy eateries. Chattering couples pack the brightly lit, homey space and extend out the door in what's always a long line. Carrying bread and plates of homemade olive oil, enthusiastic waiters guide diners through the exhaustive menu of Italian favorites. Build-your-own-pasta dishes topped with the house specialty pink sauce is popular, as is the thin-crust pizza.
05/18/09
Excellent 5 Star Customer Service! Delicious Italian Food!
by KatarinaMarr
My boyfriend, another guy friend and I went to Mama D's tonight for dinner and it was 5 stars from the beginning to the end. We are all from NYC and know good Italian food and Mama D's is up there. I am always raving about their soft cheese bread and olive oil/garlic dip - it's the best I've had at any Italian restaurant. In addition, our friend had never been there before, so they gave us a free appetizer - homemade ravioli that was perfect. I got the Baked Ziti - delicious and couldn't even finish all of it! My boyfriend got Mama's Pink Sauce with Penne... and it's one of his favorite restaurant's that have pink sauce! Our other friend got the spinach ravioli with pink sauce and mushrooms on top - which was exquisite. The customer service was top notch and all smiles and they even packed our leftovers up for us and stuck in some of the bread that I love without even asking us! I've gone to many restaurants in Hollywood and nobody has as great customer service than Mama D's... and all on a Monday night, no less! The decor isn't fine dining at all, but it's a great casual place for some good ol' Italian food!
- Pros: Great Customer Service! Fast service!
01/08/09
Very Disappointing
by larryros
Mama D's has been one of our favorite restaurants for many years, and we've never minded waiting for a table because it t was always worth the wait. But last night was a total disappointment. Things at Mama D's have changed. The wait staff used to be welcoming, friendly and energetic. The food used to be tasty and service was generally speedy, even when the restaurant was packed to the gills with people. But last night, the place was half full. The food was below average. The wait staff was ordinary at best. And to top it all off, at the end of the meal we found out that they've stopped serving coffee?!?!?! If last night is now typical, my guess is that they won't be around much longer since there are many great restaurants to choose from in the South Bay. I've recommended Mama D's to many friends in the past, but not any more. I hope they can get back what they lost, because Mama D's used to be terrific. I feel like we lost an old friend.
- Pros: Can't think of one
- Cons: Parking can be tough on the weekends
07/13/08
Authentic
by erinlovesfood
Mama D's is a great place to go for authentic italian food in a casual enviroment. The bread and garlic dip they give you to start is really yummy and they have something for everyone on the extensive menu. The staff is so friendly and remember your name. Great place to with with family or friends. The ravioli with pink sauce is so good.
The Details on Mama D's Italian
Know Before You Go:
Mama D's doesn't take reservations, but it does ease the wait with magazines, newspapers and toys for little ones. Too hungry to read? Staff will give you bread, too.
The Extras:
Take home a bottle of Mama D's garlic and basil olive oil for $17.
Save Time:
Mama D's now delivers to surrounding South Bay areas.
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