Reviews for MAMA Oakland in Oakland, CA
Great experience. The service was top notch. The food was well-presented. I like my foods a bit more spiced up, so it could feel... a bit bland if you are like me, but I still enjoyed it. I love all the little touches like the visitor note they get you whenyou pay the bill. Read more
Meatballs were interesting and good. Has kind of a fluffy texture with a nice crispy crust - almost falafel-like. Tomato sauce... is creamy and pretty unique. Salad, pasta and tart were all good Read more
Prix fix menu that changes weekly. Amazing service from Dang, great wine list and spot on food. Definitely will return.
Mama has a quaint, rustic-feel interior with beautiful decor and leather booth seating. The prix fixe menu offers two options... for each course (starter, entree, dessert) and other additional add ons. I believe the options change each week. The food hereis really flavorful and good for the price of the meal. I would definitely recommend adding the foccacia because it comes withan amazing whipped ricotta and marmalade spread. The service is really quick and the staff are really nice. I love that theyinclude a 20% service charge that goes to their staff directly. I had an amazing meal and will definitely be back! Read more
I’ve wanted to come here for months but I was finally able to get a reservation and I was not disappointed! The menu is prix... fixe with several optional courses. Each course has two choices, so we opted to try one of everything on the menu. Needless tosay it did not disappoint! Everything was excellent and super high quality. This place has a very laid back homey vibe which isgreat. It was pretty unassuming but it blew my expectations away! Cannot wait to come back! Read more
My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and the food was absolutely incredible. I love how the menu changes... weekly. The waitress we had was also amazing and so attentive she even took pictures for us and wished us a happy anniversarymultiple times. It was our first time here, but we already plan on coming back soon. Read more
There's a very small menu here that changes weekly (3 courses with 2 choices for each one), and a much longer wine list (Mama is... associated with a nearby wine store). Fortunately, the food is delicious, and the choices proved entirely adequate: we basicallyate everything. Definitely worth returning to. Read more
Walked in on a Monday at 5:45pm and the restaurant was booked up. Was put on the waitlist because we desired outdoor seating and... waited over an hour! BUT worth it. MAMA was a good Italian spot, a bit on the pricier side (20% service fee for any party) butthe food was good. The only option for food is a three course prefixed menu($36 pp), with the option of add-ons. Bread is $6extra. With the bread, 3-courses will fill you up. The focaccia with ricotta and peach jam was delicious! The pasta was lightand flavorful. The dessert was also good. Overall I really enjoyed. If you wanna eat here make a reservation! It’s a popularspot for a reason. Read more