Mamma G's

OMG what a great experience! It was as if I was transported to my Nonna’s kitchen ~ the tripe was perfectly tender and the sauce was delicious with it … then I stumbled onto a seafood special that was not only crazy good, but there was enough seafood for two dinners ! (Did I mention the pasta was homemade ) Half came home along with homemade dessert and meatballs to go that I nibbled on and fell in love with … So for me and my Fiancé it was like going to heaven. Already talking about going back to work our way through the menu… And the prices were very very reasonable… and the service was excellent !!!

I would give 10 stars! We arrived at a busy time but got seated pretty quickly. Everyone working here is welcoming, professional and very helpful with the menu. We appreciated that they are trained to pronounce the food correctly 🙂 The owner is from the Abruzzo region. Humongous portions of delicious food! No wonder it's the local favorite. We loved it so much.

This is our second time eating at Mamma G’s and it was excellent. Homemade pasta is excellent, portions are large and the service felt like we were back in Italy. Highly recommend!

Authentic delicious Italian food. I had the Homemade spaghetti with Shrimp and Scallops. It was fantastic. Highly recommend this place.

Food was magnificent. Really delicious food for great value. The appetizer, main dishes , bread , deserts and the wine were all great. Service was also great. This is #1 Italian restaurant in the Rochester area or maybe in the country and We will be back. Highly recommended

The restaurant seems small but pretty spacious. It was talking volume which was really nice. The food was amazing. The egg drop soup my wife died for and the chicken French would melt in your mouth. The alfredo was so creamy and delicious. Simply amazing and decent portions. Service was a super friendly and helpful. When asked about pairing wines with certain food they checked with the in house wine expert and was perfectly spot on! Just an amazing experience! This is our 3rd time going and our expectations are blown out of the water every time!

If you want authentic Italian food with a variety of options, then this is the place to go. It is better to get a reservation otherwise wait times can be quite long.

Disappointing experience overall. I ordered the meatball appetizer, Greens & Beans, and the Caprese salad. The Caprese came without basil — a key ingredient. Only after I pointed it out did the waitress apologize and explain they had run out. I didn’t understand why the dish was served at all without informing me or letting me decide if I still wanted it. The meatballs felt like they had more breadcrumbs or filler than actual meat. The texture and taste were noticeably off. The Greens & Beans were the best part of the meal — flavorful and well-balanced. We also ordered the gnocchi, which was a bit tough and slightly disappointing. Not the experience I was hoping for.

What's even better than a Mamma G dinner? It's their lunch! We arrived without reservations on a busy Friday, but were greeted cordially and seated shortly. Our server, although very busy, greeted us and said he'd be over soon. We both started with a glass of wine and house salad. Entrees were saltimbocca and chicken parm, both delicious. The highlight of the meal was a puff pastry filled with berries and cheese and topped with whipped cream. Amazing. The outstanding thing about Mamma G's is that every employee makes you feel welcome from the time you step in the door.

The place was packed and people had bags of leftovers and desserts. The portions are huge with a reasonable price tag. However I found the food to be mediocre.

Ate at Mamma G's recently ...food and service top notch as usual! Wine is always a generous glass with a nice Italian wine selection. Dessert looked wonderful but by the time we were leaving selection of the specialty desserts was down to a pineapple type layered dessert. We ordered off the regular dessert menu. Their tiramisu is usually great HOWEVER the dessert person has now chosen to load it with chocolate chips. Ick just ick....nothing like a mouthful of hard dry poor quality chocolate chips to ruin what's supposed to be a delightful creamy dessert. And that's why they got a 4 instead of 5 stars.

Great Italian restaurant in the area. Portions were amazing for the price. Service was friendly and quick, and every plate I had was amazing. Menu is not crazy big but it has everything you will need. Also don't skip on their desserts

Mamma G's was pretty good overall! The service was excellent and the ambiance was fun (the restaurant used to be a Friendly's). We ordered a lot of food. The free bread was just okay. It tasted like pretty plain white bread from the grocery store. Granted it was free, so I'm not trying to complain, but my suggestion would be to fresh bake a focaccia or something more flavorful and substantial. For appetizers we got beans and greens, and arancini. The beans and greens were excellent! I'd never had that before but I loved it. The arancini was just okay. It tasted pretty bland but the red sauce helped! I got chicken Parmesan and for $20 it was enough for two people. It was so delicious too - perfectly crispy and the sauce was great. We didn't try any drinks or desserts but I've heard good things so I'd definitely go back. Overall a great spot and a place I'd return to!

I'm beyond thrilled I drove all the way from Jamestown to try them. Reservations were the right way to go because it was very busy during Saturday dinner rush. The owner and waitress were incredibly friendly. The place was spotlessly clean. The service was very fast and nice. The food was absolutely the best I've ever had in Rochester! Hands down the best spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti noodles are made fresh, the bread was warm and fresh, the chicken soup was great, the tiramisu was perfect, the red sauce was absolutely AMAZING, and so were their big moist meatballs. I highly recommend them! They said there's another location opening soon with a full bar. I can't wait to try the new location too.

Worth the patience it takes to get a reservation and to be seated. The food is delicious

I visited Mamma G's during my visit to Roc last week; my partner grew up in the area and had told me that Mamma G's is a favorite among locals. We made a reservation for an early dinner, and her mother joined us. I checked the menu online and my curiosity was piqued when I read that the owner's family is from Abruzzo. I lived in Italy in my twenties, and my boyfriend at the time was from Abruzzo, so I was somewhat familiar with the traditional recipes from the region. It's not every day you see pallotte cacio e uova (pronounced "pallotte casc'uov" by my ex's late Nonna Maria, who earnestly tried to teach me how to cook this dish despite my not knowing the Chietian dialect and her not being fluent in Italian) on the menu. But I digress. We ordered the following: pallotte cacio e uova, pennette al maialino piccante, insalata caprese, timballo abruzzese, and ravioli al salmone. DELICIOUS. The pallotte cacio e uova brought me back in time; it was just like I remembered it. My partner and her mother said their dishes were also quite tasty. (Also, the leftovers were epic!). The staff was friendly and kind (and busy! No wonder reservations are recommended), and I would absolutely come back here the next time I'm in town.

One of the top-rated Italian restaurants in Rochester that known for its authentic Italian recipes and cozy atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity. book a table NOW

Been here a couple times and the service was great. The food is also incredible. We will definitely keep coming back.

4 couples (friends for years) went out for dinner at Mamma G's- my first time here. The experience was perfect- nice friendly service, great food and a relaxed atmosphere. Not to mention reasonable prices and decent sized portions. I got the Pork Loin Marsala with Prosciutto- they call it Saltimbocca. Excellent preparation and tasty- with a side of homemade pasta. There was a salad or soup first- I had the salad and it was very good too. Everyone enjoyed their meals. See the pics. They have all the classic Italian dinners- the Parms and Frenches- along with some interesting dishes on the menu like mine. We got one dessert to split for a few of us. Their dessert case looked awesome. It's probably a 20 minute drive here from my home but I would come back.

Ordered Chicken Marsala. Tasteless sauce , thick pieces of chicken which was so tuff and was difficult to cut. It was like microwave chicken with bouillon and a few mushrooms over it. Red sauce over pasta was average. Very disappointing but enjoyed the people I was with . Pittsford Plaza

My friend and I both ordered Chicken Parmesan. The portion was large and the price VERY reasonable. I've had this dish at Mama G's many times and always loved it but last night the sauce was mediocre..it seemed that it needed to simmer longer. The salad was huge and the salad itself beautiful and tasty but both the house Italian Dressing and The Balsamic Vinaigrette dressings were VERY vinegary and unbalanced...they kind of ruined the salad. Homemade desserts are delicious and reasonably priced. Service was friendly and efficient even though it was a packed house.

Waitress Food. Parking everything tasted authentic. Clean facility. Did make a reservation prior to dining. Definitely need to make a reservation first

I would go to Mamma G's over any other Italian restaurant in the area. Reasonable prices and excellent service. Meal portions are exceptional. The selection of traditional Italian dishes are endless. You will need reservations if going for dinner during peak hours and holidays.

The food is incredible! The service is amazing and fast! They have generous portions and super fair prices. Ordered to go and they took extra care with packaging everything: Meatballs, kids pasta (homemade spaghetti), spinach side, lasagna, saltimbocca romana and bread. Our son gobbled up the entire pasta and half the spinach (which was huge!). The bread reminds me of my grandmothers homemade bread. You can tell the authenticity Ava care that went into the lasagna and saltimbocca. I'm feeling extra grateful with this meal and will return for sure!

This was definitely one of the worst restaurant experiences we have ever endured. From the minute we walked in the door, where they had no reservations for us which we had made on Friday in person because no one answered their phones, to waiting close to two hours to be served dinner. This experience is one I choose to never partake in again. Our waitress was clueless and frazzled, and kept apologizing for the fact that they were short staffed, had one bartender, etc., etc. I work in the service industry and their staffing is not my problem. We waited close to 20 minutes for bread and water and another 45 minutes to receive our wine because there was only one bartender that night. Saturday night and it's your opening weekend and you only have one bartender. Shameful! When our food order was finally taken, it took close to an hour to receive our meal. Thank God we had bread on table (which was cold and tasteless) but at least it was something. One of our dining companions ordered calamari as her meal, and it was served as an appetizer which she had to send back. The soup she was served was ice cold. When she did receive her calamari for dinner, she did not receive the tentacles that she specifically asked for so that was another 15 minutes. The food was sub standard at best and definitely not worth the wait. We typically go to an Italian restaurant in our neighborhood which is packed every single night like an opening Saturday night and the service is second to none every single time. I was criticized on their website for my review and told that I should be more forgiving for the poor service but that I cannot do. This is not their first rodeo. They already own a restaurant in Henrietta so they know how things are and they should've been prepared. Unfortunately, we will not return and I will make sure I pass on to everyone I know how poor the service and the food was....so I guess shame on me for being so critical, but I expect a little bit more when I go out to dinner.

As always, Mamma Gs never disappoints. Delicious and authentic Italian cuisine, phenomenal service (the owner is so sweet), and cozy ambiance. No wonder they are always busy and packed. Love, love, love Mamma Gs!

Super attentive service! Friendly atmosphere Good is authentic home cooked Italian - can't go wrong with your order! Portions are generous Easy parking

We LOVE the *service *food *dessert *prices *bread, etc etc. Seriously, the best non-bougie Italian. Perfecto!

My husband and I visited the restaurant on a Sunday around noon. We had an enjoyable lunch with areas that could definitely use improvement. The dining room was clean and we received bread at the table upon being seated. It was disappointing to be given lunch menus by the host only to discover that lunch wasn't being served that day. Nai replaced our lunch menus with dinner menus, where all items had on average a $3 up charge. It would have been helpful for the host to confirm the service style for the day to avoid any confusion. The omission of basil on our caprese salad was a key ingredient that contributes to the dish's flavor profile. Romaine lettuce, while providing a pop of green color on the plate, simply is no substitute for flavor. (we weren't aware of the basil being unavailable until the dish was presented) Our Bean and Egg Drop soups were tasty and served at a proper hot temperature. While it's nice to have cheese added to a dish, balance is essential to ensure that it doesn't overwhelm the dish. The gnocchi were suffocated under a pile of melted mozzarella. We found humor in the portion of sausage added to the angel hair pasta meatballs! As for the tiramisu, we would prefer a smoother texture without the crunchy chocolate chips, as traditional tiramisu typically doesn't include them. Our server, Nai, was fun and informative, and she really enhanced the dining experience. We would give Mamma G's another try based on her warm personality and joyful attitude.

Relaxing lunch with delicious homemade food. Great service. Here's the pictures from my first review that didn't post with my review.

I'm so lucky I stumbled upon this place. I love Italian food and didn't know where to go, googled best Italian restaurants and this came up with lots of good reviews; Everything was so delicious, felt like I was in Italy. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a date night or looking for good Italian. 10/10!

My husband went there on business and said the food was to die for! He brought me back some tiramisu and it was the best that I've ever had! Prices are fair too and the owner and staff he said were so friendly.

We tried going here and was told we had to have a reservation, so we made one for the following day. Well we were thinking that since there was so much hype, it would be amazing! It was a bit underwhelming, sad to say. The bread was good. Nice chew to the crust. Best minestrone soup I've ever had. Then the Alfredo fettuccine came out. When I first tasted it, it reminded me of biscuits and gravy. Not something I want my fettuccine Alfredo to taste like. Sad to say, Olive Gardens Fettuccine Alfredo is better and I consider them "fast food" Italian. My husband got the Chicken Parm. He thought it was okay. I got the pastry with mixed berries. It needed to be sweeter.

Amazing fresh pasta. Would recommend everyone to try this place. Make reservations to insure a table.

Authentic Italian! No more explanation is needed. Great food, service and value. Everything we had was fantastic.

The service was great. Their sauce was a little sour for my taste. Portions are big, enough to share. They offer a wide selection of dessert.

Food is always top notch can't wait for them to open another one Service is always incredible as well

Good service, but the food needs improvement. I know the owners are from Italy, but the food tastes like something from a low end Italian restaurant. The pasta was overcooked, over sauced and had way too much oil and salt. Dessert was excellent however, being made in house by the owners wife. Her pastries are top notch. I know this place is popular, but I can't imagine a restaurant like this would survive in NYC or Long Island.

Good old fashion Italian. Did takeout and was delicious. Will be back to eat inside the restaurant. Food was ready when I arrived.

Great service, comfortable booths and tables & atmosphere, homemade Italian dishes-SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!! The desserts were so good- we ordered a cake for our father's 94th birthday party! Beth K made our day with her warmth & excellent service-Thx! Can't wait to come back!

Best dessert of my life - the sfogliatella with the mixed berry is to DIE FOR. The meat sauce is so so good. Their pasta is always so good. Service is unmatched, everyone is so friendly. Best ambiance in the world, it's warm and comfortable. I'll say it again, best authentic Italian in Roc.

It may be a good pasta restaurant, but don't order a sausage sandwich. unless you like it cold, uncooked, and in a squishy bun with minimal sauce. We complained to the waitress who said "the kitchen was busy."

The place is cozy but could use some more air conditioning. The service is not so fast and attentive but they are very nice. Food is delicious and absolutely worth it. We got Calamaris which were unfortunately too salty, lasagna- which was pretty good but didn't have enough meat unfortunately. The best part was the dessert I would say!

Had the most delicious lunch there, I have the gnocchi's with mozzarella and a meatball and my sister had lasagna. We both enjoyed our meals very much. Service was wonderful and portions were large.!

Great food and great service, deserts are to die for! Home made pasta and sauces prepared by a family that came from Italy only 10 or so years ago. Lots of locals here, and it is no wonder. Anxious for their second location to open later this summer!

This is a gem. Unbelievably good Italian food and a family friendly place to eat. The price is very affordable.

Loved it! Authentic Abruzzese style Italian food, made by someone's grandma. We started out with the arancini and pallotte cacio uovo. Both were good but I would get some of the other apps next time, lots of stuff looked good. For mains I had the PASTA ALLA MUGNAIA. It was fantastic! The pasta is a homemade, thick pasta that was hearty and filling. The mixed meat ragu was delicious, perfect for warming up on a cold night. My wife got the TIMBALLO ABRUZZESE which was like a lasagna made with thin homemade crepes that were light and the whole things was delicious. We shared something I can't remember the name of for dessert, it was shaped like a croissant, but crunchier layers and it was filled with a coffee flavored cream. Our waitress was super nice, I want to say her name was Naia but i may not be remembering that right. We brought our own wine and they only charged a $5 corking fee, which is great. It's in an old Friendly's so not super nice ambiance but the food and great service more than make up for it. If you're holiday shopping in Henrietta this Christmas Mamma Gs is definitely worth a try.

Great food. Have been there numerous times and never had a bad meal. Service is great and the owner is very friendly. Wide menu. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Rosemary B.

The salmon is sweet but in the best way and served with Fresh homemade pasta as a side!And dont get me started on the Lobsterclaw Dessert!

Authentic Italian! We went at 230pm without a reservation and got seated immediately. We were served homemade bread and iced water as our menus were passed to us. Two of us got chicken parm dinners, one with homemade spaghetti, the other rigatoni, and one chicken parm sandwich lunch special with French fries. Our server brought them out within 10 minutes. Served hot and with a good amount of sauce. We were pleased with the taste and quality. Would recommend

We ate at Mamma G's last night with another couple. We had a 6 o'clock reservation and were seated at 6:10. We enjoyed our meal and the service was perfect. At 7:25 we paid for our meal and left a generous tip. A few minutes later when we were finishing our conversation, the waitress came over and said embarrassedly that the owner wanted us to leave so they could see other people. The four of us got up and left as requested. We are all seniors who found during our discussion afterwards none of us had ever seen such rudeness from a restaurant owner. We will never go back despite how good the food was and will tell all of our friends of our experience.

In my opinion this restaurant Is one of the best? If not the best restaurant I've ever tasted Italian food in I drove 82 miles to meet to up with some friends for dinner I would drive every week the 82 mi to get to this restaurant. Everything was homemade in the restaurant. The sauce was unbelievable it had ground beef, lamb and pork in the sauce This restaurant is truly an Italian restaurant. The staff was outstanding. Very friendly. Knew the menu by heart to explain everything. The coffee was outstanding. The tables were well spaced so you didn't have to listen to someone else's conversation and the noise level was perfect My reservation was for 4 30 and by 5:00 there wasn't a seat left. Every table was full I'm coming back

Been going for a couple of years now and everything has always been amazing! Service- owners and staff are friendly and attentive.

So, after Xmas dinner leftover burnout. We decided to try somewhere new. First, definitely need reservations. I called for a 5pm res at around 3pm and ended up with a 7pm res. And the parking lot was full. I won't lie, walking in is underwhelming. They literally just took the friendly signage down and reupholstered the booths. It could use a make-over. However, the important thing is the food and service. Service was friendly. It's definitely a casual family vibe. Now the food. The bread they bring to the table was not great. Its served cold with cold pre-packed butter packets on the table. Just skip the bread. I ordered the homemade spinach ravioli with a meatball. The meatball was excellent. Not dense but a large size and perfectly seasoned. The ravioli was not to my taste. The pasta was good however the filling was heavy on nutmeg (I'm pretty sure it was nutmeg). Now, I use nutmeg when I'm making spinach at home but it's supposed to enhance the flavor not takeover. However, this may be my personal taste. My dining partner had the veal parm with their house made spaghetti and that was perfect. The spaghetti had a nice bite to it and instantly brought me back to my great aunts kitchen. We would likely return for a family meal in the future. Heck, I might just order their meatballs on occasion instead of making them.

Amazing food and friendly service. Wish I could say something bad so people would stay away and I could have the place to myself!

I wish I could give them seven stars! Oh my goodness what a fantastic restaurant. I haven't had Braciole since I was a kid. (Pronounced BRUH szole) I don't think I've ever been in a restaurant that actually served it. If you're not familiar, it's a rolled up beef tenderloin with ham and cheese and spinach inside slowly cooked in tomato sauce. It was served on top of fresh made spaghetti style pasta and was absolutely superb. I also tried their Italian egg and spinach soup, can't remember the name of it, but you can see it on the left side of the photo. Food was terrific, atmosphere was JustRite and my server Casey could not have been any better. Next time I'm in town I'm going to make a beeline to try their spaghetti and meatballs.

Arrived at Mamma G's at approximately 4:55 pm. We assumed we didn't need a reservation to find out the place was packed. The hostess was amazing she said there was a stable however it was reserved for 6pm we had till then if we wanted it. We jumped on the opportunity. We ordered a Formaggio Fritto to start and as a main dish I ordered a Parmigiana Di Verdure with a side house salad and my daughter ordered a Pasta Alla Mugnalia. Portions are big! By 5:50 we were done eating and paying our check. Food was fresh and tasty, service was top notch! Make sure you have a reservation, it is well worth it! To the hostess: Thanks for accommodating us, we will definitely be back!