Little Mama’s Italian

This is one of the best restaurants I've been. Everything was good. I got there without a reservation and originally told me it'd take 90 minutes but found me a table in 30. The appetizer fresh mozzarella was incredible. The pasta was out of this world. The drinks... I had a non alcoholic one but added a shot of rum.. incredible Service was outstanding. Really an amazing place in every way. Would take my partner, wife, parents and everyone here.

Update (September 29th): Despite feeling a certain way, we believe in second chances and have yet to try a better Italian place than this one and we were really craving it.. I'll consider that time an exception. We returned to the bar. The service this time was much more personalized and egalitarian. Perhaps last time, we were seated next to one of the owners or someone very important 🤷 For appetizer, this time we tried the crab cake, which was very tasty. My husband went for another Parmesan with meatballs because he just loves them hehe I went for the sausage ravioli, which was absolutely divine, one of the best ravioli I've ever eaten 💖 We also had some great mocktails and an so so yummy yummy cheesecake, one of my favorite one now 🏆🤤 We were left feeling nice, satisfied, and with leftovers for later. What can I say? We'll keep going back 😅 ______________________________________ September 1st: We'd tried the original one in South Park a while back and were always satisfied, until one occasion when we ordered pasta it came out pretty overcooked and even when it was returned, the new pasta was overcooked as well 🫤. But oh well 🤷 Now that we have this other one closer to us, we decided to give it another chance because we usually really liked this place. It was pretty busy, but we're not picky about seating, and we understand that we didn't make a reservation, so we ended up sitting at the bar which usually it’s cool. The service was… Ummm… average? There seemed to be some preference for certain customers, but I know that happens sometimes in this industry… Honestly, the drinks and food were just on point as how it used to when we used to visit the other one. We truly missed those meatballs, which we consider the best we've ever had, so in the end, I didn't feel like mentioning anything extra at that moment. We also tried their bread pudding, which was super fantastic 🩷 but honestly, it took way too long to arrive even though the restaurant was pretty empty at that point and we had no approach or explanation of the dessert delay ☹️ I'm glad they opened another location near us to try out and I wish them much success, but I think that for the next time, or well from now on, if we get a little mama craving, it's better to order it to go and avoid having to go through some other kinda unpleasant experience that isn't very personalized or attentive 🤷‍♂️

Our go to Italian food restaurant for ANYTHING!!! Celebrations, date night, family night out, double date with friends or family. This place never disappoints. The food is the best in Charlotte and you can taste the love, passion, and skill the chefs put into every single dish! Definitely make reservations and enjoy. From the appetizers to desserts it is spot on!!!

Mozzarella with that oil was something different but oh so good! Meatballs for an appetizer was cooked and made to perfection! Lasagna was to die for and there cookie butter cheesecake was delicious! I definitely recommend getting a reservation if you plan on going anytime in the afternoon! 10/10 Recommended!

Very nice ambience, great service and delicious and authentic Italian food! What more can you ask for? It is great for special occasions. It was seating in the upper level of the restaurant as well. Parking right near it may be a little scarce, but you can drive over to the next lot and park your vehicle.

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Absolutely incredible! The stuffed peppers were a flavor explosion, and the chicken & eggplant Parmesan were next-level amazing. Handcrafted drinks, exceptional, Perfect. Service was Top tier , friendly and gave great advice and details on the dishes! Also the vibe—intimate yet exhilarating—makes this a must-visit. Can’t wait to go back!

We usually love Little Mama’s and have had amazing experiences at the South Park location. Tonight my husband picked up takeout at the Rea farms location and both of our dishes were a complete let down. I got my usual (the radiatore but sub gluten free pasta) and it was pasta from a school cafeteria bad. Like so bad. No sauce. No meat. Dry. Spices were off. I had to make pasta sauce for it to be edible. Picture for proof. I think we might be done with Little Mamas for a while after tonight.

We visited the restaurant on a Sunday evening without a reservation, which meant we had to dine at the bar since the place was fully booked. However, this didn't diminish our experience at all. We thoroughly enjoyed the Italian cuisine and the wonderful atmosphere. Despite the seating situation, the ambiance was inviting, and the food was delightful. I would definitely love to come back here again!

Grabbed dinner with family friends and thought that this was such a cool Italian restaurant with a fancy Italian aesthetic to it. Our server was so kind and gave us a bunch of helpful suggestions. We started off with the house mozzarella which is made fresh at the restaurant and I NEED more of this. It was one of the best fresh mozzarellas that I have ever had. We also shared some meatballs and a pizza that both tasted great. My girlfriend loves lasagna and this dish was very cheesy and delicious. The chicken parm was cooked perfectly and we switched up the pasta to the house made radiatore.

Before ordering, your table gets a complimentary basket of bread with dinner rolls and focaccia (along with olive oil to dip in). I ended up ordering a single portion of Fresh Radiatore (a round ridged pasta with a Scibelli family meat sauce recipe made with ground beef, pork, veal and Italian plum tomatoes), which was delicious! Side note: the pasta is made from scratch. Another thing I really liked was that the servers come to you with a cheese grater when your food is ready. In general, it was slightly difficult getting the attention of our server, but I will say that it was a lively place even on a weekday evening. Parking was not an issue though, as there is a big lot in the back.

Unfortunately I was not impressed at all. The food was mediocre at best. This place is a notch up from Carrabbas. The atmosphere was very nice however even though they sat us next to the kitchen where you can see everything. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

food was delicious and nice atmosphere. Dark wood accents and low lights. also had a margarita pizza that was very good.

The experience from the time we entered was 5. Our waiter was very attentive and detailed. I ordered the combo parm (eggplant parm and chicken parm) the chicken was good but the eggplant was some of the best eggplant parm I've had! The ambiance is that of a family upscale restaurant! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

I have gone here multiple times for my birthday, anniversary, and just a yummy dinner. Every time I've had good service and good food. My go-to is the mozzarella presentation for an appetizer and chicken parm or penne a la vodka for my entree. The mozzarella presentation I usually get the heirloom tomatoes and red peppers with pine nuts and raisins. The tomatoes go well with the mozzarella and is very savory. The red peppers have a sweet flavor to them that surprisingly I love so much. The chicken parm comes with two chicken cutlets and is a lot of food for one so be prepared to take some home. They do tend to have specials every night and I have tried a few of those and they're always delicious. I would go here everyday if I could. Haha

Good food, definitely not the best. 26$ for a chicken parm is kind of crazy honestly. Got it take out so I can't comment on the service too much but the restaurant is clean and has a nice look. However the price and quality of the food did not match up for me. I don't think I'd return.

We have been to this new Little Mama's location twice now and have enjoyed both times. I think that overall the service is the strongest point of this restaurant, as they go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied and in my case on my birthday, feel special and celebrated. They really do a fantastic job. The atmosphere is definitely cozy and intimate, exactly what I want from an upscale-casual Italian spot. My party was large and we all ordered different types of things, and most people in the group were really happy with the mozzarella stracciatella presentation and the bread with olive oil served at the beginning of the meal. The entrees brought on a bit of a mixed review, with about 2/3 of the group loving their dishes and the other 1/3 finding that there was something lacking or just not hitting. I ordered the fresh radiatore pasta with meat sauce. It was my birthday and so when my pasta came out with barely any sauce on it, everyone urged me to tell the server so she could make it right, especially because another girl in our group ordered the same thing and hers came out with plenty of sauce and meat. Our server was so kind and immediately took my dish and brought it back improved and with plenty of sauce and meat, and at my request, a meatball as well lol. The wine we had was good and it was very nice of them to provide a free birthday cannoli, which was delicious. We will continue coming back to this spot and I will try the vodka sauce pasta next time because I was my favorite dish that anyone at our table had- simply full of flavor.

I just love Little Mama's and this new location in Rea Farms did not disappoint! Start with the mozzarella presentation with 2 accompaniments - do not skip this TRUST me. We love the fresh tomatoes & basil along with the peppadew peppers. Next, I always get chicken parm and sub the spaghetti side with a side of one of their fresh pastas. I love the telefono pasta with alla vodka sauce but this time I opted to try the fresh radiatore pasta. It was delicious as well and the texture was insane. I tasted the fresh fettucini with alfredo sauce and it was fantastic. Next time I'm definitely getting a side of the fettucini to go with my chicken parm. I just love the combo of red sauce & white sauce. Unfortunately, this night we had extremely slow service (we were there over 2 hours). How Italian of them! I'm going to keep coming back.

Katie was a great server. She was attentive and provided recommendations. My question is why the he#% is there so much black pepper in the sauce? My radiatore that was all I could taste. For my husband who isn't a huge an Italian fan because there is generally cheese in everything and he only eats mozzarella, it is a welcome addition to the menu. It's pizza so the flavors as you get expected. The desserts are gargantuan!! These could easily be shared by 3 ppl. The chocolate cake was okay needed a scoop of gelato/ice cream or more whipped cream. It tastes better the next day. Katie highly recommended the Nutella Pie. Our dining companions loved it. I'd love to see a ravioli on the Sandy Rock location menu. All in all a pleasant experience.

We had a reservation for a party of five to celebrate my sister's birthday. We have all been to the other Little Mama's location in South Park as well as the original Mama Ricottas so we were excited to try this newer location. Let me just say we were very pleased! The inside decor and ambiance was so nice and the host and hostess were very friendly when leading us to our table. Also, our server was super friendly his name was Roger! The complimentary bread and spicy olive oil that they serve is great. We started off with wine and the meatball appetizer which was delish! Each of us ordered pasta dishes for our dinners. We ordered lasagna, fresh fettucine al burro, fresh radiatore, and two of us ordered penne alla vodka. All of the pasta dishes were very tasty. However, the fresh radiatore was not hot so it was sent back for a better serving. Other than that issue, the entrees were decent portions and we could tell the pasta was fresh. Roger, our server, even brought out a complimentary cannoli for my sister with a candle for her birthday which was super nice considering we also brought our own cake from outside the restaurant. Overall, a great experience and we could tell that the issue with the radiatore was due to it being so busy on a Friday night so we would definitely come back!

Is Little Mama's Italian about to become the go-to Italian spot for me and my wife? I think so. We had heard so many good things about the Southpark location, we knew once their new location opened we would have to go soon. We ended up getting a reservation on opening weekend when it was PACKED and it was fantastic. We had a 7:00 PM reservation but because of the insane number of people there and service trying to get up to speed with new staff/location, we were seated around 7:30. It was all so worth it with the amazing food we had. There was complimentary bread, we split a pizza, I ordered the penne alla vodka, and my wife had the lasagna. There were big portions and we got to take some home for the next day. The bill was pretty reasonable considering the quality and quantity of food so we were pretty surprised at the end. They'll figure out timings and all that stuff in time so not holding the wait times for the table or between dishes against them. I'm excited to go back and try all the dishes on the menu that caught my eye the first time!

I came to little mamas on a Thursday evening for dinner with a girlfriend. I put our names in and there was a short 15 minute wait. The bar and main room had a great atmosphere. We waited at the bar for a bit and no bartenders looked at us, they were chatting with a couple gentlemen at the bar the whole time we waited. The kind hostess led us to the back room where the ambiance was a little different. The booths don't have backs, and I was getting consistently blinded by cars in the Harris teeter parking lot. The party behind us was having a good time and every time they laughed our entire booth shook, and I was afraid I was going to knock heads with the folks behind us. Our waiter was kind, but when we asked questions he had to go to the back to ask a few times. We ordered drinks and put in our main order. I was trying to avoid tomato so ordered the only dish I saw without which was the fettuccine with truffle breadcrumbs. Our food came and I will borrow gen z's term and say it was mid. The sauce was watery and desperately needed salt, I really didn't want to eat it. I'm a millennial so I don't complain, the waiter asked if it wasn't to my taste and I told him it was meh, my friend got the penne with vodka and it was amazing, I think it was my fault for ordering wrong but the waiter had assured me the dish was good. I was still hungry so I ordered the tiramisu and an espresso cocktail and both were AMAZING. I got the last piece of the night and the party behind us wouldn't stop yelling about how I got the last piece, it was quite awkward. All in all I'd give it another chance, but I was not blown away. I would suggest getting the chicken parm or penne vodka, both desserts we got were spectacular, and the espresso martini was great!

We have been so impressed with the menu, food and service at the South Park Little Mama's that we invited another couple to join us in trying their new Rea Farms location. Thursday night, glad we had a reservation as it was super crowded. We were seated in the "porch" section, right from the hostess station. Menu same as in south park, BUT the noise level was so great that we could not talk with each other. Our server mentioned that they did pad the braces, but it was not near enough. Suggest you get some noise abatement people to check it out as Little Mama's is a good restaurant, but for the noise. The food and service were great except for the pepperoni pizza our friend ordered. It was nicely cooked, thin crust, but was flavorless and very skimpy on cheese and topping. The other three of us tried the pizza and all agreed that it was not good at all. If you want pizza, go to a pizza place. Little Mama don't got it! But they do have a good menu and good food.

Our waiter Colin was very polite and knew what he was talking about. We had very quick and efficient service. The food was amazing. I got the chicken Parmesan sandwich and my girlfriend got fettuccine Alfredo. The cheese was sensational and had great flavor. The lighting is low and they had nice music playing. Overall this is a great spot with amazing service and very good food.

Consistently great on all fronts. Busy and fun, an appealing atmosphere .... and you get a bunch of the Frank Scibelli menu classics. Penne alla Vodka to die for, the burrata, the lasagna, on and on .... It's a staple of the local scene and we're glad he opened one a bit further out for those of us in south-south Charlotte.

One of our favorites! Consistently good food.. lunch and dinner!! Typically great service as well.

Met a friend at the Rea Farms location for my birthday dinner. I chose the shrimp oreganata to try something different. My friend had the carbonara special and added shrimp. Both of our dishes contained shrimp that had not been peeled. Nothing like biting into a shrimp peel to throw off your palette and ruin your meal. I sent an email about my experience, but didn't even receive the courtesy of a reply. Disappointed considering the quality of food and service I have experienced at the Southpark location.

Ohhhhh Lala! I can hardly stand it -- it's sooooooo wonderful! Ordered again last night and it was just tremendous and that was pickup! The Eggplant Parm is just so thin and crispy and fried to perfection ! The Goat Cheese and Marscapone cheese with the angel wing breads are whipped to perfection! We also had the Chicken Parm !! The best in Charlotte !! Can I eat here every night ? Please !!!!

Celebrated our marriage at LMI Rea Farm with family....on Saturday night. Had reservations and were immediately seated on main level in a comfortable booth. Jazmine was our five-star server with assistance for all the first-timers...started with the mozzarella presentation and sides - outstanding! Cocktails and wines were delicious and appropriate for our entrees....chicken parms, crab cakes were all generous, hot, and delicious. Location was buzzing with homecoming couples...service was impeccable. A completely enjoyable experience - cannot wait to go back!

I want to be as objective as possible. Im trying to play nice. Especially for a restaurant that charges your card for a reservation hold. Our reservation didn't get booked, but so we sat at the bar. The service was good. My card got declined because it was locked. The bartender was patient while I figured it out. However, the food which is always myvmain focus. Let's talk about the food. It was rather disappointing. We opted for a small Salad, Chicken Parm, and Nutella pie. The only thing decent was the pie. It was huge, light and fluffy, and covered in caramel. The chicken Parm was a great size (2 big) breasts heavily breaded and covered in sauce and cheese, completely lacking flavor. The breading did have herbs. Additionally, it was completely greasey. You could squeeze the cutlet and the oil oozed. They definitely needed salt, too. The side of spaghetti was no different. The sauce was the same and lacked flavor. I did add fresh shaved parmesan, so the salt in that should have enhanced the flavor, but it was still lacking . The whole meal was void of flavor but looked esthetically palatable. I asked her opinion and she felt the same. Gave it a 2 out of 10. In fairness, she's Indian so she likes heavy flavor and spice, and I love strong seasoning, so this may not have been our cup of tea. So, take my review with a pinch of salt.

It's a nice place with great ambiance to get a healthy meal at. My coworkers enjoy coming here for lunch as the service is quick. We are repeat customers and always love our food and experience.

Fabulous Italian food! We love their pasta and their drinks! The new location is in Rea Farms, definitely need a reservation. We ate at the bar because it was so busy. Delicious shrimp orgenatta and fettuccine entree, truly phenomenal! The fig Manhattan drink was amazing with delicately sweet flavors and presentation. I love their food and fabulous service!!

Exceptional Dining Experience we had an incredible experience at Little Mama's Italian! From the moment we walked in, we were treated like royalty by the two lovely ladies at the reception desk. They were warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Our waitress, Britney (Sorry I I'm mistaken the name, but sounded like Britney), was fantastic - friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was truly outstanding! The lasagna was cooked to perfection, and the house-made pasta was a highlight for my boyfriend. The crab cakes were flavorful and paired beautifully with a squeeze of lemon. Sweet tea? DELICIOUS!!! What impressed us most was the light and refreshing quality of the dishes - no heavy or greasy feelings afterward! The ambiance was fancy, classy, and elegant, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion or a night out. We can't wait to return and try more of their delicious offerings. Kudos to the team at Little Mama's Italian Restaurant for a truly exceptional dining experience! Thank you !!

Popped into this place and sat at the bar. The ladies at the bar were so nice and made me a very good lemon drop. I ordered the chicken parm. It was great. The pasta wasn't all that but the parm paired with it was perfect. I'd go back for the service alone.

The atmosphere? Extremely welcoming, comfortable environment. Music apropos to the food. Absolutely loved the pictures around the restaurant! I could've pulled some out of my grandparents photo albums and put them on that wall. It was like coming home and looking at family. Service? ABSOLUTELY STELLAR! You can tell they work as a team and as dishes are ready, they are brought out often by someone other than your server but that's OK. I was in a position to watch the bartender and will say the seats around the bar were packed. She was personable, engaging and interactive with her patrons. What was REALLY cool - I saw there was an upstairs section! I was seated downstairs, which is totally fine, of course. But I would like to see what's upstairs. I imagine it could be a more intimate space. The hostess was amazing. Advice: when she talks to anybody other than guests you may want to tell her to keep her game face on. The reality is your guests see 'everything' and first impressions are everything. She was professional to guests, but I was 2 people back, think she was frustrated with some of the staff - and it showed. Speed to table for the appetizers? Quite honestly I was surprised it came out so quickly! The rolls are very good and light. The olive oil, wish they would put or offer to put, some grated cheese in it and maybe some parsley. If they dressed up the oil for the bread, inexpensive quick, bump. I am going to try as best I can to put my favorites in order because I ordered so much food - and it was just for me. Top of the list? That crabcake appetizer. Amazing! And the sauce on the side that you could dip the crab in? Wonderful! I also squeezed lemon over my crab cake because I love lemon and it was just beautiful. I really expected a lot of breadcrumbs? Not the case and that was a great thing! It was fresh, it was light, it was creamy, but it was so flavorful. Definitely put lemon on and use the sauce. My next favorite? The goat cheese, mascarpone cheese with the big slices of bread?! Oh my goodness. Really beautiful!!!!!! Soooo flavorful!! I could eat it on pasta, bread, veggies and actually DID put it on the Prime Beef Pork meatballs!!! Prime Beef Pork Meatballs I'm putting them next ONLY if you pair it with the above goat cheese mascarpone spread. The meatballs are fresh and good texture but a bit plain. They were going to move to the bottom of my list until I got the brilliant idea to put some of that goat cheese mascarpone over it?! Oh, Lord, that was MONEY, right there! I told my waitress that it would be a wonderful suggestion to pair the two. Stracchiatella Dip, artichoke salad side? Loved the artichoke salad. Highly recommend it all on its own. Quite honestly? Not a fan of the cheese dip only from the perspective that they used an extra-virgin olive oil. I felt it overpowered and skewed the flavor of the cheese. I really didn't taste any lemon zest, but loved the pistachios by the way. So I think in my personal opinion - for what it's worth? Would have doctored that up a bit - do NOT go with the extra-virgin olive oil. Now to the eggplant Parmesan! I opted for an extra side of the brussel sprouts with it in addition to the pasta but eggplant Parmesan blew me out of the water! If you get nothing else but that dish as your meal? You will be full! It was so cheesy, loved how they breaded and fried the eggplant. But that roasted grilled cheese flavor - just SOOO totally came through. If you're looking for something light? This is not it. But if you're looking for something rich and flavorful and comforting? Totally a go to! I brought home the Strachiatella pizza home - my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PIZZA!!! You can see the pictures in my full review here since pics are limited on YELP. They also have a text limit so had to shorten this review. https://maps.app.goo.gl/qQqnf2XC45NXsW3D7?g_st=ic Brussels with almonds and raisins? It was different, but REALLY enjoyed it! Sweet with a charred/grilled flavor that is inherent to roasted Brussels. Worth a try! There was no way I could do dessert because I was already being rolled out of that restaurant as it was. However, I enjoyed listening to the family from Brooklyn one table over. They absolutely enjoyed the variety of coffees and dessert liquors with their desserts. I think I even heard the woman say a particular dessert was better than Cajun queen. From service to portions for price and quality? Can't wait to go back and try the dishes many of you mentioned. You can't go wrong here, in my opinion. Again - went to Mama Ricotta's one time in South Park? Little Mamas is 100 times better on every scale. Especially noise it was not loud at all. It was very comforting and portions 10 times better. FYI....all that food $114 - absolutely a deal in my personal experience and opinion.

So excited this spot opened in the area and hope more places follow suit! The decor gives the space a cozy, classic feeling. The ambiance wasn't my favorite since it was so packed and warm. Everyone we encountered on the staff was friendly and helpful. We sat in the back room and the booth didn't have a back cushion, so it was quite uncomfortable for me. The table was often too crowded with dishes. The food was fine but I wasn't blown away by anything. The portions were generous and everything came out relatively quickly (even though they said they were backed up in the kitchen). Of everything we ordered, the mozzarella was the one thing I was impressed by and I thought the fettuccine al buro was lovely. Homemade pastas are always a plus. The cannoli filling was better than most, and the tiramisu was good. The cesar salad didn't have enough of an anchovy flavor and just tasted like cheese. I didn't like that the steak came served on top of the sides. I appreciated that my toddler did well here and that they don't use sesame in anything. Overall, it was more of a 3.5 for me but I'll round up. I imagine everything will get better as they get settled in the new space and I still recommend checking them out.

This is the best Italian resturant i've ever been to! Colin was our waiter and he was great! The restaurant is very clean and decorated nicely. The food was delicious, I got fettuccine Alfredo, which I really recommend. They even surprised us with a cannoli for me and my boyfriend's anniversary.

Great food and service I will definitely go back for more. They have the best meatballs, I couldn't believe how big they were. One is enough.

If there was a 6th star I would give it! Service is fantastic in spite of being crazy busy. Staff works seemlessly together to provide a great dining experience. I got the crab cakes and my husband got the chicken parm. The chicken parm is two GIANT breasts - pounded out to the perfect thinness so that it's still juicy but crispy on the outside I would go so far as to say that the crab cakes were the best I have had in Charlotte and I am a HUGE crab cake snob. There is NO filler. These babies can hardly keep their shape. Nothing but lump crab and the perfect seasoning. We will be back for the pizza and the ambienc

Our favorite South Park Italian restaurant - Little Mamas - opening a second location in Rea Farms off Providence Rd is bad news for both my wallet and waist line. Like its Southpark counterpart, this joint seems to get it all right: Comfy and cozy dining area, superb service, engaged management and great cuisine at surprisingly affordable prices for the area. Of course, I'm not saying anything that dozens of my fellow Yelpers haven't already said about its original location. It's a Yelp favorite! My wife and I dropped by for an early Friday night dinner and, again, for lunch on Saturday. There is a gorgeous bar located immediately upon entry surrounded by comfortable tables and booths. Unlike the Southpark location, there is also upstairs seating available for larger parties. We started things off with two appetizers: A huge sliced meatball and a mozzarella appetizer with two accompaniments - white bean salads and stuffed mini-peppers, after our friendly and attentive waiter, Kendra, emphasized that it was made fresh in-house daily. It was everything she said it was. Fresh mini dinner rolls arrived piping hot with our side salads. The Little Mama salads were huge and were loaded with good stuff, while the rolls were very tasty. For my entree, I went with the Chicken Parm. Served with a side of perfectly prepared spaghetti, it was delicious. The chicken was moist and cut a bit thicker than most. I have never had better. Serving size was huge. My wife enjoyed her chicken, pasta, and artichoke dish. (I forget its name). We normally get the tiramisu for dessert but decided on the chocolate cake, which was decadent. They are located in Rea Farms near the super Teeter. We will certainly return. It's a Gotta Try all the way!

Only with great food and customer service would I give 5 stars. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is really nice. We went during lunch hours after church so it was a little busy but we didn't have to wait at all. I ordered the mama's chicken sandwich with fries " no salt "and my wife ordered the chicken Parmesan sandwich. They brought 2 mama's chicken sandwiches and amazing cheese and herb seasoning on my fries. Unfortunately I cannot have salt. The manager felt so bad she gave us the first sandwich to take home, replaced my wife's with the correct one, gave us a Cesar salad AND a free desert. The Nutella pie was amazing. Not very often do you get customer service like that. Holly is the manager and she went above and beyond. We looked forward to going back during dinner hours. This will be our go to. Oh ya and the sandwiches were amazing. You owe it to ourself to try this place.

Everything was great! The girl waiter was just wonderful ! I ordered ravioli, it was a masterpiece! It was delicious! I take away one star for the long wait to be seated at the table, I think you need to hire more hostesses that would not be such situations, because then at the entrance stood about 10 people and just waiting to be accepted. I'll be back again!

This place is absolutely AMAZING. The penne ala vodka was the highlight of the night- arguably one of the best I've ever had. The waitress recommended instead of getting the chicken parm, we get the combo parm and it did NOT disappoint. This dish made me look at eggplant parm in a whole different way. Surprisingly, we enjoyed it even more than the chicken parm. Also ordered the cheese pizza, and that was also delicious. The crust was incredible, although there could have been more cheese and sauce on it so overall 7/10, but the other two dishes were truly 9.5/10. Would highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Italian food. The ambiance was nice and the service was great. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes!

I LOVE the food and ambiance. The decor is so tastefully done and cozy. The food each time (we have been twice) is delicious. I have had the Fettuccine Alfredo and the Fettuccine Al Burro. Also the Stuffed Shells special and the Chicken Parm sandwich. We also tried the fresh Mozzarella last time. All absolutely delicious. My only complaint is they are horrible at up-charging. EVERYTHING is an upcharge. And they don't always tell you it will be added to your bill. Need more crustini for your mozzarella? $1.50. Want a side of broccoli? $6 ....it was fantastic- but the serving size of the broccoli was 3/4 of a cup. NO WAY that is worth $6. (Who knew it could cost that much, that's why I didn't ask before I added it to my Fettuccine) Want breadcrumbs on your Fettuccine Al Burro? $1 (Um, that was included in the dish and somehow I ended up paying for you it.) It becomes silly and just frustrating looking at your bill with 4 up-charges on it and only 3 people for lunch. I want to go to this restaurant every week...but with the crazy up-charges I don't know if it will always be at the top of my list.

The food was not as good as Mama Ricotta's but the service was great. I would go back and order something other than the Parmesan chicken

Pricey. Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with was okay, kind of bland. Chicken wasn't seasoned. Our table was at an odd spot in front of the kitchen so all we got was servers coming jn and going and the bright kitchen light shining on us. It was very distracting spot. The whole restaurant had a weird sewer-ish odor smell as well.

Great eating. Food portions are ample. Ambience is great. Prices are a little high but comparable. Hardest part of evening dinner was parking. It's a busy environment and street parking is shared among apartments overhead. For sure would return!

Forever a fan girl of Little Mama's. This is a fantastic dining option for any occasion. Romantic enough for a great date & relaxed enough for a nice family dinner. Their family style portions are great for larger parties looking to indulge in several items. If you've dined here you probably know just how good it is so selecting a favorite is near impossible. I will say that the mozzarella presentation is an absolute staple for any of our visits. It's too good to ever pass up! But trust me when I say you'll leave beyond satisfied!

We really enjoyed our dining experience at Little Mama's. Our server was excellent, and we really enjoyed the professional service. It really added to the enjoyment of our meal. We started our meal with the mozzarella appetizer with the roasted peppers and raisins, which was excellent. My wife had a dish with the house made fresh pasta and I had the eggplant/chicken parmigiana combo and wrapped it up with the Panna cotta. They have an excellent selection of Italian wines. The portions are big and they also offer family style portions which would make feeding a large group easy. Great ambiance, excellent value and amazing service make this a real gem!!

I went to Little Mama's to catch up with an old friend and let me just say the food was good but the service was even better. We had the sweetest girl, Mary, who made us laugh and was very patient and kind. She really made the experience so great. It was my first time and I will definitely be coming back!! I got the lasagna, so good 10/10 recommend :)

There are just so many good things to say. I stopped here on my way through to Savannah, Ga. I was looking for a highly rated restaurant and decided to try this one and I am so glad I did. It has such a great vibe and was packed for a Thursday night. Our server was amazing and so nice, he suggested the fresh mozzarella that is made after you order it. We decided to try it and I am having a hard time not eating the leftovers as I type this a few hours later. It was soft and still warm and so beautifully prepared. We had it with heirloom tomatoes and some peppers. To our surprise a server came over with a goat cheese starter and said the kitchen made an extra and asked if we would like it at no charge! We accepted and I'm glad we did. It was scrumptious. We shared the eggplant parm and they subbed the spaghetti for the fettuccine al burro with truffled bread crumbs. The pasta was everything I dream of and the flavor was a delight. We were stuffed otherwise we would have ordered dessert. Our server even offered to send my mother home with a sweet tea to go since she liked it so much. 10/10 would absolutely recommend and if I am ever in Charlotte again I'm visiting.

A nice location and a very pretty restaurant. I just wish the food was better. I recently dined at the Rea Farms location drawn in by its spotless and inviting atmosphere. Unfotunatley the food left much to be desired, turning what could have been a delightful evening into a disappointing experience. I ordered the Penne alla Vodka, a dish I usually enjoy immensely, but what arrived at my table bore no resemblance to Penne alla Vodka in any form. The pasta was overcooked to the point of being mushy, and the sauce was a heavy-baked concoction that lacked the creamy, tomato-rich taste one would expect from this classic dish. There was no hint of vodka and an inordinate amount of red hot spices. Its a shame because we can really use a nice Italian place in this location.

Food was homemade and truly Italian delicious The mozzarella cheese!!!!!! Service was incredible Prices reasonable

We enjoyed our lunch in the enclosed patio! The salads and pastas are delicious. Our waiter was very attentive. Can't beat the lunch prices for good food! Nice little gem tucked here in south Charlotte.

So they lied. I had visited the restaurant and negotiated a quiet corner for a Bible study group on a Tuesday afternoon. A manager agreed we could reserve the booth. I called a day ahead and confirmed the space. On our Tuesday, after they had baited, they switched and sat our group out in one of the loudest sections of the restaurant. I would have appreciated a call or email with the news that they were going to backslide on our agreement, but I got neither. Beyond that, the food was OK, but the prices were reasonable. The service as spot on and our server, Ann, was super nice and did a great job. For the dishonest management style, I would NOT go back but would rather visit The Uncommon Pig, which is less than 100ft front their doorstep.

This review is for the new location. Parking was a little of an issue as we had to park at Harris Teeter, so we had to walk over to the restaurant. It was hopping at 5:00. We thought we would get there early to get a table, nope. Luckily we were able to get seats at the bar. Bartender was awesome, she knew her drinks and how to work the bar. She kept the drinks coming and the water full. The food was excellent and what you would expect from Lil Mamas. I did notice the tables turning quickly as we had dinner but there was a line at 6:30. Definitely worth the wait. I will be back again

The staff was about as friendly as I've ever experienced anywhere. The atmosphere was a pleasant mood lighting without being dark. My wife and I enjoyed our anniversary here and felt important to our server, the manager, and rest of the staff. Oh, and the fresh pasta and mozzarella and all the food were just amazing! We're headed back in just a couple weeks for my wife's birthday.

Possibly the best Italian food in Charlotte. The mozzarella platter is fantastic. Their chicken parm is some of the best we've ever had. So glad they opened a Waverly restaurant.