Mama's on Main

4.8

1564 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331

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2 people

26 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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
(859) 360-6051
Website
http://www.mamasonmain.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
621 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1331
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

Popular dishes

Spaghetti Al LimoneUSD 19.00
Lemon, grana padano, cream
Spaghetti & MeatballsUSD 20.00
pork & beef meatballs, red sauce, Parmesan
Ricotta GnocchiUSD 21.00
herb pesto, tomato & hazelnut vinaigrette, crispy prosciutto
Rigatoni with Vodka SauceUSD 20.00
Basil, garlic breadcrumbs
Tagliarini with Mushroom RaguUSD 20.00
cremini mushrooms, rosemary, black pepper, parmesan
Lobster RavioliUSD 28.00
Marsala cream sauce, mascarpone, basil, parsley, breadcrumbs

Entrees

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 20.00
mozzarella, basil, spaghetti, red sauce
Chicken ParmesanUSD 21.00
mozzarella, basil, spaghetti, red sauce
Pork Chop MilaneseUSD 25.00
arugula, banana peppers, lemon vinaigrette
Salmon PiccataUSD 26.00
lemon butter caper sauce, fregula, broccolini

Sides

BroccoliniUSD 5.00
Crispy FingerlingsUSD 5.00
FregulaUSD 5.00
Meatballs (2)USD 7.00

Desserts

Cookie PlatterUSD 9.00
Panna CottaUSD 10.00
TiramisuUSD 11.00

What 1,564 people are saying

Mama's on Main reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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 offers a "fantastic local restaurant" experience with a "charming" ambiance and "outstanding" service. The menu features "some of the best Italian food," with highlights like "lobster ravioli," "vodka sauce," and "focaccia." Guests love the "impeccable vibe" and "excellent customer care," making it a "family favorite" and perfect for "special occasions."

1,564 Reviews

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Shannon
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a cute dinner spot! Great service team, excellent food and that bread appetizer you could die for
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Mary
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Very accommodating in the food is yummy.
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Daniel
Cincinnati2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious! Very small servings. Dining inside very loud b
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a review! We are constantly working on ways of bringing the noise level down. I appreciate that you brought it to my attention! Hope you'll dine with us again. Hannah General Manager
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Miranda
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ll be back again. The food was good but I don’t understand not browning the meatballs!
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! I'll share your thoughts with my culinary team. Looking forward to having you back! Hannah General Manager
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Erin
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! The ambience was perfect for a number of different occasions. Prices are very decent. Only thing I'd like more is a few more menu options for entrees.
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a review! So happy you had a great experience. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager
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Dave
Cincinnati4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. The staff was extremely nice. This will be on our monthly visit list.
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the great review! We can't wait to have you back! Hannah General Manager
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Emily
Cincinnati8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Grace was an exceptional host with good humor. We enjoyed her as our waiter. We were happily surprised to be seated earlier than our reservation. We love mamas ❤️
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and leaving this kind review! I can't wait to tell Grace how much you enjoyed her service. Hope you'll dine with us again soon! Hannah General Manager
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Nathan
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each visit is worth every single penny. I dream about their vodka sauce, marinated olives, and focaccia bread. Vibe curated impeccably. Service is always 10/10
Mama's on MainResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for dining with us and leaving this incredible review! So thrilled you enjoyed your experience with us. Hope you'll come back soon! Hannah General Manager
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Shanda
Cincinnati10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is delicious. The service is overall good. I think my waiter was very overwhelmed and had many tables to work and unfortunately was not very attentive to ours. I would certainly give it a try again.
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Lisa
Cincinnati29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience for my husband's birthday. Food was delicious. Drinks were great. Steve our server took extra special care of us:)
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Mama's on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 1564 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

26 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 67 times today

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

Website
http://www.mamasonmain.com/
Phone number
(859) 360-6051

Mama's on Main

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Ricotta Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan

Caesar Salad

Bread Service

FocacciaUSD 7.00

Appetizers & Salads

Marinated OlivesUSD 7.00

Caesar SaladUSD 10.00

Heirloom Tomato SaladUSD 14.00

Fried CalamariUSD 13.00

AranciniUSD 11.00

Pastas

Spaghetti Al LimoneUSD 19.00

Spaghetti & MeatballsUSD 20.00

Ricotta GnocchiUSD 21.00

Rigatoni with Vodka SauceUSD 20.00

Tagliarini with Mushroom RaguUSD 20.00

Lobster RavioliUSD 28.00

Entrees

Eggplant ParmesanUSD 20.00

Chicken ParmesanUSD 21.00

Pork Chop MilaneseUSD 25.00

Salmon PiccataUSD 26.00

Sides

BroccoliniUSD 5.00

Crispy FingerlingsUSD 5.00

FregulaUSD 5.00

Meatballs (2)USD 7.00

Desserts

Cookie PlatterUSD 9.00

Panna CottaUSD 10.00

TiramisuUSD 11.00

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