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Mama's on Main, Covington, KY

Mama's on Main

4.8
4.8
1527 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 76 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Covington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,527 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Italian

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's on Main is a charming restaurant with a "romantic and quaint" atmosphere, perfect for date nights. Guests rave about the "amazing" Italian cuisine, including standout dishes like "eggplant parmigiana" and "lobster ravioli." The service is consistently praised as "fantastic," and the eclectic decor adds to the warm ambiance.

1,527 Reviews
  1. alexis

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate on the heated rooftop which was lovely and romantic. The service was great and the food was fantastic. We celebrated my birthday there and they brought us a birthday dessert which was super kind.

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  2. Ellie VIP

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mamas is amazing! Everything was delicious and it’s adorable inside

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    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken parm was possibly the best we’ve ever had!

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  4. Miles

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for date night. Menus were not overwhelming and everything came out quick and hot.

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  5. Steven VIP

    Cincinnati14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food and service were great as always but it was really really loud, even more than usual. It's a small room with tables right on top of each other, so when it got loud it became a cycle, people had to talk even louder which raised the noise in the room even more so everyone had to shout even louder and it added up to being impossible to have a comfortable conversation.
    Mama's on MainResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us and sharing this feedback! So happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. There are certainly times when the noise level can become overwhelming. We are constantly looking for new ways to help with this. Hannah General Manager

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  6. Kim

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good service and the food is delicious. I have eaten there at least 6 times and have loved everything I have ever ordered. The old fashion is smooth too!

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  7. Judy

    Cincinnati22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Eggplant parmigiana was excellent. Spaghetti and meatballs were rather spicy. The noise level was quite high. Service was excellent.
    Mama's on MainResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us! The eggplant parmesan is a personal favorite of mine. The noise level definitely can get quite high. We are constantly looking for ways to improve upon this. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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  8. John

    Cincinnati35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is eclectic ranging from a religious stained glass window to tasteful pinups. The team is focused and casual yet professional and attentive. The food was excellent. We had the bread service a tasty focaccia with a delicious cheese spread. Next the arancini which were cooked to perfection flavorful with just enough tomato sauce. Main course was the eggplant parmigiana crispy yet tender which comes with a great staple (spaghetti) we added a side of meatballs which were tender and flavorful albeit a bit garlicky. The meatballs aligned well with the eggplant and consuming them together resulted in a fantastic flavor. I would definitely recommend mama’s and we will return.
    Mama's on MainResponded today
    Thank you for dining with us and leaving this incredible review! Thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience. The eggplant parmesan is a personal favorite of mine. Can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager

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  9. Monica

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal! One of our fav date night spots!
    Mama's on MainResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for this great review! Can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager

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  10. EmilyW

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love!! Big fan of this place. The vibes are always on point!
    Mama's on MainResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for this kind review! Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager

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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1527 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 76 times today
Google Map for Mama's on Main

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covington
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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