Mama Roma Ristorante Italiano
8100 S Quebec St,Ste B16, Centennial, CO, 80112
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Address :
8100 S Quebec St,Ste B16
Centennial, CO, 80112 - Phone (303) 796-7662
- Website https://www.mamaromaonline.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Tammie W.
Craving Italian? Check out Mama Roma's off of Quebec & County Line. I've never had anything else but the Spaghetti and Meatballs and I've been going for 6 years straight. My husband always gets the Meatball Calzone filled w/ Ricotta and served w/ Marinara. Mama Roma's is a laid back, family restaurant. They serve the crunchy breadsticks with butter along with a plastic bag filled with their fresh bread. The service is always good and food is always great! Check it out!
(4)Kate T.
My boyfriend and I were craving some Italian and he remembered that there was an Italian eatery tucked away here. What a gem! I got the Eggplant Parmesan and BOY was it good! I opted for the meatballs with my dish. They are fab. Seriously, I don't know if there's some other kind of meat with the beef, or what, but they were the best I've had. Our waitress was laid back and attentive. It was late when we were there, so I can't comment on the atmosphere with other patrons. I will definitely be going back and trying new items off the menu.
(4)Dawn M.
Whenever we are craving lasagna, we come to Mama Roma 's. The sauce is simple, yet perfect, the service is great, and the chocolate mousse made with liqueur is the best way to end the meal. As for the salad...they could improve that. It's one olive, one piece of pepperoni, and one yellow pepper on a bed of iceberg lettuce. Some mixed greens and a little creativity would go a long way. But who comes there for the salad? I've read the other reviews about the pizza, calzones, and spaghetti and meatballs, and at some point I'll have to branch out and try something else, but honestly, the lasagna is so good that I would miss it if I didn't order it.
(4)Canuto B.
Everything was good great service. Spaghetti was great! If you want quite and nice family place this is the place to come for dinner. Affordable and great food!
(4)Connie S.
As regular frequent customers I have to say I'm very disappointed Mama Romas has gone down hill at a rapid pace! I highly recommend Gejos instead! Nicole & Stacie in the bar are very rude & have chased the regular great customers away! Overpriced for warmed up Italian food in a microwave! Bread wrapped in plastic served cold ..Really? No Thanks too many better restaurants nearby !
(1)Vicki O.
Love this place. Love Nicole in the lounge area. Yes both of them. But we usually see Nicole on Thursday nights. Great food. Great service.
(5)Brian R.
Been coming for years and love the food. The service is mediocre and inconsistent but never bad. Wish they would train/pay their staff better. Bummed they aren't open on Sundays, but I won't hold that against them. Just would be a great place to go on Mother's Day. I wish they would get rid of the TV, just trashes the feel. Their Alfredo sauce is to die for (probably literally since they use real cream and butter). I love their Chicken Marsala. Stop by and support a local business. You'll never look twice at an Olive Garden again!
(4)Sharon A.
Local pizza & Italian place near Safeway & 24 hr fitness. We had the pizza and it was pretty good -- the crust was not too thin but not too thick and the sauce was really good but overall a little on the greasy side. But thats what makes good pizza right? This place has been there since 1986, my fiance used to go there when he was 4 yrs old and he still loves it. Great place for familys with kids or couples. Pizza is available for takeout or eat in. They have good tiramisu too!
(4)Denese G.
Great food, courteous staff and fast service is what's kept our family coming here for 4+ years. The location isn't the greatest (a busy shopping plaza, but look for the big red & white striped awning & the outdoor seating with red umbrellas & fencing...plenty of parking in the back), and the decor of the restaurant looks like it hasn't changed much since it opened back in the 80's...hence my hesitation to give them 5 stars. However, it is clean & you're guaranteed to hear either Frank Sinatra or one of the other old great crooners playing softly in the background. The hostesses are young, high-school kids who probably come from the local neighborhoods (and they probably grew up coming to this place with their folks!)...but, they have always been courteous & competent with us. The wait staff are friendly, knowledgeable about the menu & constantly keep their eyes out for beverages that need to be refilled & dishes that need to be cleared. The fresh-baked bread is soft and yummy (and they serve it in a plastic bag to keep it that way!) and is accompanied by crunchy breadsticks and individual pats of butter (the butter is usually cold, which is one thing I wish they'd change...but, it softens fairly quickly so I just have to be patient). The salad that comes before the meal isn't fancy, but it IS made with fresh, crisp greens & plenty of dressing - I always order the ranch (it's the best I've had) and my husband gets the Italian dressing (he said it's really good). They garnish it with a cherry tomato, slice of pepperoni, and olive & shredded mozzarella; again, it's not fancy, but it's fresh & plentiful! My husband has had several dishes & has liked them all...but, I always order the homestyle spaghetti & meatballs. Huge portion (I take half of it home for lunch the next day) with thick, soft noodles, smothered in the best home-made sauce and 2 large meatballs that are to die for. Best meatballs I've ever tasted! Our children love the penne alfredo (again, with a meatball on the side...they love them as much as I do) and the pizza. No matter what dish, the portions have always been generous & we always come home with leftovers. The prices are fair (not cheap, but not outrageous), but with all the extra food we take home I feel like we definitely get our money's worth. We've never had room for dessert, so I honestly can't comment on any of them...but they sound great & I look forward to reading other Yelpers suggestions in that area.
(4)Brandon B.
I had the baked ziti very yummy, the sauce had a good flavor and the table bread was a great compliment. This restaurant is a hidden gem in land the land of olive gardens and macaroni grills.
(4)Michele T.
I can't even begin to explain how good the creamy basil tortellini is! Seriously just...WOW!!!! I can't bring myself to order anything else even though I've tried bites of my husband's baked ziti and it was fabulous too. And the meatballs are so good they are addicting! No matter how full you are (and you WILL be full) you just can't stop eating the meatballs. The salads and fresh baked bread is really good also. My stepdaughter had the mac and cheese and the flavor of the cheese was incredible. In all the times we've eaten here, we haven't had one thing here that was just average. I read some complaints and can't figure out what people are talking about, but it make me sad for them they somehow didn't enjoy this awesome food! The staff is friendly and helpful with any questions you have about the it's a nice, relaxed atmosphere. This is the only place I will go for Italian! I love it!
(5)Jodi J.
We went here last night for my birthday dinner because it was voted #1 Italian on Denver's A list. I was pretty disappointed with our experience! The food just was far from great. They start with a half loaf cold of dry bread and butter with no olive oil to dip. Our dishes were Smothered in oily sauces, salads far from appealing smothered in dressing. The shrimp was really fishy tasting so you could tell it wasn't fresh. Even the molten lava cake at the end was dry and the waitress said they just microwave them. I wasn't impressed AT ALL. I won't be going back I know plenty of other places that are much better and authentic Italian. This gives Italian food a bad name.
(1)Lisa M.
Very good pasta, and service, why not 5 *?because if you can make a great pasta then go the extra step and make homemade salad dressings and have lettuce for Ceasar and house be fresh green lettuce not the cheap iceberg( yellowish) kind. Also have fresh Italian bread served not Wonder bread looking bread in plastic wrap. So easy to make this a great restaurant instead of just ok place.
(3)Chris S.
Eh, the food is edible and that's about the best I can say. I definitely will not be eating this food again, there are definitely better pizza/Italian options in town. I guess I take the most offense at the claim that this is "New York" style-- which as an east coaster I can say that no, nothing here is New York style.
(2)Michelle A.
Just so so. I was very disapointed this time. I was looking forward to the Ziti. It is my favorite dish here It usually comes out bubbling hot and yummy. This time it just was not the same yumminess. The sausage was cold and the meatball was not to my liking. Yes I went with a friend and our time together was great but I did not feel so good after eating. I am not rushing back. I guess ziti will have to be homemade from now on -maybe.
(2)Jon B.
The noodles were not cooked in the manicotti leaving them gummy. The tomatoe sauce had no real taste to it and the salads had way too much dressing. The bread comes in a plastic bag. The vodka shrimp pasta was average at best. Wait staff never asked how our meal was even when things remained uneaten. Would never go back. There are plenty of better Italian restaurants in the area.
(2)Hailey H.
I thought it was just yummy! Pizza was delicious. We ordered a supreme pizza and an artichoke pizza. Loved them both! The service was super friendly and the patio is very pretty. We definitely would go again. Yum!!
(5)Jenn B.
I visited Mama Roma's for the first time today. Based on my experience, I won't be coming back. The bread basket was cheap, store bought sandwich bread and Keebler brand individually wrapped bread sticks. Both the bread and the (also individually packaged) butter were served cold, so it was impossible to spread the butter. On top of that, one of the breadstick packages was open and half-eaten, which indicates to me that the the bread baskets are reused without ever being inspected. I chose a salad for my first course. It came with iceberg lettuce, which tasted like it came out of a week-old bag of store-bought salad mix, one grape tomato, one black olive, two slices of pepperoni, and a small sprinkling of cheese. Very skimpy, very disappointing. The Italian vinaigrette was flavorless and too oily to stick to the salad. My husband had chosen the bean and bacon soup, which was much tastier. I ordered the shrimp and scallop alfredo as my main dish. The sauce was delicious, but the rest of the meal was not. The seafood and the noodles were both over-cooked. The scallops were chewy, the shrimp (there were only two of them - more skimping) were tough to cut even with a knife, and the noodles were so soft that they fell apart as I tried to get them on my fork. I frequently make better pasta dishes at home because I know how to cook pasta properly. My overall impression of Mama Roma's is that there is no pride in home-made, authentic ingredients. I'm sure that most of what I ate on my visit there was pre-packaged, reheated, and store-bought food, which is not what I expect when I'm paying $14 for one plate. Though the food was thoroughly disappointing, the staff were attentive and friendly. They are the reason this review got two stars instead of one.
(2)Lizi C.
This charming little family owned restaurant has prevailed through the test of time. For as long as I can remember Mama Romas has been around dishing out delicious dinners. My favorite dish to order is the homemade spaghetti and meatballs. The dinners come with a nice little side salad. The white bread is always fresh too. The eggplant parm sub is also tasty. I'm a creature of habit so I can't speak for the rest of the menu. The prices are reasonable and the portions are enormous. For families you can also buy literally a bucket of spaghetti to feed the family and not have to break the bank. People say you can just make spaghetti at home, which I most of the time agree with but the selling point here is the doughy chewy homemade noodles. Yummmmmm.....
(4)Mark L.
My daughter chose this restaurant for her birthday dinner because she loves the food. I really like it too. We got to the restaurant a bit later than we wanted and it was packed. We were told 15-20 minute wait but only waited maybe 10. I was not looking forward to what I thought would be a long wait but our food came out without much of a wait and was delicious. The spinach gnocchi is wonderful!
(4)Natalie R.
We walked in a Tuesday night with 9 people, and they sat us quickly. Good food and drinks - just what we needed after a 15 hour drive.
(3)Keith W.
My wife and I used to be fairly frequent customers at this nice little Italian eatery years ago, but as the kids grew up and our dining habits changed we forgot about it. After finding a Christmas tree at one of the local lots on Saturday, we decided to give this place a try for the first time in maybe 15 years, and were very pleased we did so. We ordered the calamari appetizer, expecting deep-fried as you find in most eastern Mediterranean places. Instead, the squid was boiled, and came topped with the house pasta sauce. Tender and moist, not rubbery as calamari can sometimes be, this twist on one of our favorite apps was tasty and pleasant, not too filling. My son ordered a large calzone with pepperoni, mushrooms, and sausage. My wife ordered a cup of minestrone soup and eggplant parmesan, and I had the Mama Roma Specialty pizza, minus olives plus extra cheese. The calzone was gigantic, covering two-thirds of a 14" pizza tray. Oozing with mozzarella, provolone and ricotta, bursting to the seams with meat and mushrooms, my 6'7" 280lb. son was barely able to finish half his lunch, and said it was delicious. My wife's minestrone was much thicker and more robust than the bland, watery version you get at most Italian locals, and she said her eggplant parm was done to perfection. She's VERY picky about her Italian food, being a great Italian cook herself, and for her to say it was perfect is a big compliment. My pizza was great - the green peppers and sauteed onions were still crunchy, the crust was slightly gooey near the center and very crunchy on the rim, and there was plenty of pepperoni and sausage. The 8 or so folks at the table next to us all had heapin' helpin's of what looked like wonderful pasta, piled high on the plate with generous helpings of the house tomato sauce - if my pizza hadn't been so tasty I would have regretted not getting the rigatoni. The ambiance here is quite pleasant - Christmas carols piped in softly enough that you can have a conversation at normal volume, cool old reproductions of early 20th century pasta and liquor advertisements, maps of the food regions of la bella Italia, nice chandeliers, and tastefully understated holiday decorations. My one little gripe is that the meal came with cold bread from the grocery store, Keebler breadsticks and packaged butter - I would have preferred freshly-made bread. I noticed too late that there was a garlic bread appetizer on the menu. Now that we have rediscovered this little gem, we'll be coming back more frequently.
(4)Angela S.
Great for groups. Gluten-free offerings. Locally-owned, nice owners (met the husband briefly).
(4)Logan K.
I have been going here for the past 16 years and its my favorite Italian place. Although, I have only had the home made spaghetti and meat balls. Literally the only thing I've had there in all 16 years. But it's amazing.
(5)L W.
I have been going here for over 10 years. Always great food and fast, friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend! I have never had a bad experience here.
(5)Kristen D.
Gross. Enough said. Just sayin'
(1)Mark T.
I'll give it 4 stars for what it is, and the options in the area. I had a very good meal, but it is not a "gnocchi and ravioli made fresh daily" or romantic Italian restaurant. The house Chianti wine was great. I took a tip from a review below and had the calamari appetizer (not fried calamari rings - they were fairly tender and in a good marinara sauce - which was great for dipping bread in!). Angel hair pasta is not on the menu, but they have it, so I had white clam sauce on it. The "white" clam sauce is not a thick white sauce, or white at all, but it was very good, and there were at least 100 half-inch clams on top of the pasta. The cannoli was good for dessert, but I'm not an expert. The crust was very krisp - a little hard - and the filling was good. It seems a little high in price (and for me $41 with 15% tip), but I could have split the appetizer if I was with someone. I would also split a heavier dish, but I had no trouble eating the light clam sauce on light angel hair pasta by myself.
(4)Jay P.
I have been coming here for the last 25 years and the food and service has always been great! I like the calzones ziti meatball sandwich and all of the Alfredo.
(5)Stephenie H.
This is my new favorite place. Only got carry out so far but am looking forward to eating on their patio next time. Pizza is good but the size is smaller than expected. The staff is super friendly.
(5)Jay W.
Obviously this place has changed ownership or is simply going out of business. My salad was more brown than green and drowning in dressing. They used to serve it separately. My spaghetti was topped with a Ragu-like sauce. They used to make it fresh. And my chicken parmesan was the worst I've ever had. Nothing about my wife or son's meals look appetizing either. Won't be back.
(1)Jenny S.
I wish I give this place 0 stars. The food is over priced for the quality of food that you're getting. The owner came to check on us and he was a major jerk. He talked to my family and I like we were beneath him. This place needs to be shut down.
(1)Viktor V.
Awesome meatball sandwich to go.
(4)Frank K.
I love locally owned & operated establishments that use fresh quality ingredients and really work hard to take care of customers. Mama Roma definitely passes muster in this category! Mama's has exceptional Italian food and a casual family atmosphere. We enjoyed a relaxing meal on their patio on a cool August evening last Friday night. The service was great even though the restaurant was very busy. We started off with soup and salad. The dinner salad was a nice size made freshly with crisp lettuce and served with a wonderful house made Italian dressing. The Minestrone Soup was also house made with lots of vegetables in a rich tomato broth. For our entrees, I had the Penne Vodka with Shrimp which had a delicious creamy sauce and large savory shrimp. My wife ordered their Lasagna that came out piping hot in a rich tomato sauce with lots of cheesy goodness. Mama's wine list is small, so we ordered a liter of the House Chianti for $17, and were really happy with that. Mama's is conveniently located at Quebec & County Line and offers a dinning room, patio, and a separate lounge all around a central kitchen so you can see and smell all the authentic Italian food & New York Style Pizzas being prepare as you walk into the restaurant.
(4)Steve M.
This please has been a favorite for years. Quiet comfortable atmosphere, and the food is consistently good.
(4)Topher D.
A great little "hole in the wall" mom-n-pop restaurant. I have been here several times, and everything that I have tried has been great. The service is adequate, and it is quite a charming little place. The outdoor patio area is great during the summer nights. The Spinach and Mushroom Alfredo is amazing, and one of my favorites. All the bread you want, and a lively variety on the menu. All around, a great little place.
(4)Ryan T.
I just love neighborhood spots like this. I will tell you that the food is top-notch, too. Everything from the pizza to the pasta is amazing. I would recommend Mama Roma's to anyone looking for good Italian.
(5)Tony W.
I'm in their bar every Sunday during the football season. They have 5 big screens and pretty nice deals for watching the games all day. $2 Bud Lights, $3 Stella Artois and Lucky U IPA. $5 mini calzones and pizzas that aren't all that mini. I also hit up the happy hours during the week when I can. BOGO between 3 and 6 on drinks. They have some wonderful reasonably priced dishes to. I'm partial to the Fettuccine Tortellini, Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich and the Spicy Italian Sandwich. And you're helping out a locally owned business. Mama Romas is about as good as it gets.
(5)Burr C.
The food was below average. I tried the Chicken Piccata. The chicken filet on top of the pasta was tough and dry. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly and had plenty of capers. We had 5 at our table and the other entrees did not look appealing either. The decor is outdated with wooden chairs that had green vinyl cushions that were cracking. Not worth the stop in my opinion but the waitress was nice and attentive.
(2)Ricki C.
We've been eating at Mama Roma's for over a decade. It is a friendly restaurant with great service and yummy food. The pizza is the best in Colorado! I recommend the Mama Roma Supreme with a side of fresh garlic to smother on top. (Believe me, I have tried almost all the pizzas in Colorado only to be disappointed over and over again.) The alfredo sauce is made to order for the fettucine and is rich and creamy. I like the beef tortellini in marinara sauce, too. All meals come with a bread basket filled with soft, white bread; crunchy breadsticks and butter. Entrees come with a basic house salad - iceberg lettuce, a pepperoncini, an olive, pepperoni slice and a teeny tomato. Tip: If you come for lunch, the entrees are a smidge smaller but they come with either a sausage or a meatball plus a salad and bread for quite a bit less spendage. :)
(4)Jeremiah Z.
Sort of tucked in a congested shopping plaza type area with no booths, all table dining, and outdoor seating. Lunches are in the $8-$20 range and you can add about $3 for the dinner version. The wait is a little long but then again you are getting fresh made meals. For lunch, at least; you might want to go with the soup. The salads that came with my lunch meal was this super bland concoction, with maybe an Olive and a slice of cold pepperoni served with iceberg lettuce and minimal cheese. Don't let it deter you from the main dish, however. We had ziti and manacotti, both were excellent, thought they were swimming in marinara it was still a huge serving and the sauce is pretty good. One thing to hold you over while on your wait, $9.95 1/2 liter of house wine. At check out, I asked the waitress how long she worked there, 4 years, so I asked if she still ate there...she said yes, but a few dishes, like that ziti, are great but get old...still, 4 years and you can still eat there and have some favorites, that has to say something.
(4)Meg J.
Awesome homemade noodles! Also the white pizza is a family favorite! Good for dine in or if you want to save a few dollars, take it home!
(5)Joe L.
My favorite local Italian place. I especially like the eggplant parmesan here. That and their fantastic house salad dressing. Dishes like the eggplant parmesan come with a choice of meatball or sausage. Their meatballs are very good. Dinner or lunch also come with the soup or salad (again, house dressing is great) and a bunch of bread.
(5)Deena R.
We ordered take-out from Mama Roma's last night. We ordered the homemade spaghetti and meatballs. It was the best I've ever had. The noodles were thick, the sauce was excellent, the meatballs were delish! The portion sizes were very generous. Enough for lunch today. We will definitely go back.
(5)Rachael R.
The atmosphere isn't too bad here, and the service was good, especially from the guy who refilled the water. As for the food, we had Chicken Parm and Lasagna. The portions were decent, but the food had almost no flavor. Just bland and smushy. I don't know if they make their own sauce, but it tastes like nothing at all. This next part is important: the wine. Their house wine is...brace yourself...Carlo Rossi! And they have the nerve to charge $5+ a glass for it. This of course is the worst kool-aid-pretending-to-be-wine in the world. I thought it was a joke, but sure enough, they actually bring you a glass of Carlo Rossi with a straight face. This ruined the meal and they should really be ashamed to serve this swill. I will not go back to Mama Roma's nor will I ever recommend it.
(1)Hilary G.
This is quite possibly some of the worst food I've ever had! If I could give no stars I would. It reminds me of the kind of place Gordon Ramsay would come into for one of his restaurant overhauls! I can't believe it's stayed in business when there are so many genuinely good Italian restaurants so close! I had nasty, tasteless ravioli with clearly frozen and then defrosted meatball (one) and piece of sausage (one). My husband got the alfredo...seriously, how can you mess this one up??? If you're not going to make it yourself, at least get the canned kind that has some flavor. It was lukewarm at best, thick, and gross. The bread was clearly store-bought, still in the bag, individual wrapped butters, and keebler bread sticks...REALLY!??? The experience would not have been as bad had service been even somewhat decent but it was terrible, too. I saw the waiter once, had one re-fill on our soft drink before I guess they cut us off, had to go to the kitchen to finally get a box for left-overs (only my belief that food should NEVER be wasted made me bring the rest of it home), and never was asked how the food was...they probably know the answer! And, as if all this wasn't so bad, my entree alone was $15!!!! WORST food I've ever eaten and I could have gotten an awesome meal, and brought another home with me, had I gone to Maggianos or Olive Garden! Seriously, stay away! I'm all about supporting local restaurants but not if they're going to serve crappy tasteless food, and not have any service at all. I'll never go back and I'll recommend all my friends to stay away!! There are too many good restaurants in Denver to support a terrible one like this!
(1)Savanna G.
LOVE MAMA ROMAS !!! I've been eating here for over 13 years and it has always, always been consistantly good. The service is prompt and Carlos the server assistant is amazingly attentive. The meatballs are my favorite, the sauce and house salad dressing are exceptional.
(5)Amy W.
I love this little place. The wait is worth it. Luckily my hubby and I are early eaters so we have had little difficulty getting a table right away, but the weekends do get packed! The homemade sauce keeps me coming back for more. The meatballs are to die for. I usually opt for their half spaghetti half ravioli plate. However, their Eggplant Parmesan is wonderful too. The garlic bread was very tasty. The wait staff is laid back and was quick to offer her opinions on anything we had questions about on their menu. Save room for their Spamoni Amaretto cheesecake!
(4)Lauren B.
My family has literally been coming here since the place opened- about 26 years now. I used to sleep in the corner while my parents had dinner. We LOVE it. I always have the ravioli with meatballs (hard to beat), or the home style spaghetti. Occasionally I've had the pizza and everything is delicious but I just have my favorites. My brother loves the minestrone soup and my Dad and husband are a little more adventurous trying different things every time. The waitstaff and servers are extremely kind and if you end up becoming a regular customer they make an effort to remember you, your order, and visit with you, definitely adds to the family run neighborhood establishment. While they don't have a private room for groups they are able to seat you in a part of the restaurant with half walls for some privacy. Their patio is great and there is usually not a very long wait!
(5)LJ S.
Ask for Kevin... He will take care of you! Calzones are awesome. Go to the bar for a great, friendly atmosphere. Yum!
(5)Terry B.
I've been here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. The food is decent, service is ok, portions are big. It's your typical neighborhood, ma and pa type Italian place with solid food and service.
(3)Matt R.
Okay - so I have to say that I was impressed - SAUCE. ATOMSPHERE. FAMILY. The owners really care. A great family italian restaurant - try it once and you will be back for more
(5)Karli F.
I met my friend here for dinner on a Friday night. The 13-year old hostesses didn't seem to know what to do with themselves if there was more than one person or group waiting for a table. I heard one of the aforementioned hostesses tell the couple behind me their wait would be 5-10 minutes while she had told me just seconds before, that my wait would be 10-15 minutes. That couple behind me in line was seated before us. I didn't quite get it, since our parties were the same size but I wasn't in the mood to cause a fuss. 20 minutes later we were seated after that super young hostess fretted over where to seat us as there were about five tables open. I was as puzzled as she was--open tables, long wait, no reason???? I ordered the Chicken Spazzato (or something like that). It had been written up in an article posted on the wall in the waiting area, which I spent enough time in just moments before. That dish was also on special for the night--which just meant they knocked a couple bucks off the price. We ordered a half liter of the Chianti, which arrived in very full glasses because they were out of the half liter carafes. The bread arrived in a basket with butter in little plastic holders--but the bread wasn't just in the basket, nope it was wrapped in saran wrap. Again, I was puzzled. AND the butter was cold, so it made it impossible to spread--one of my biggest pet peeves at a restaurant. My dish arrived. Pretty much followed suit with the rest of my experience thus far. I didn't like it at all. The chicken wasn't quite breaded, but it wasn't just grilled either. I didn't know what the mystery coating was. There was basically no sauce whatsoever. The tomatoes were almost cold. Ick. My friend's baked ziti with meatballs and sausage was pretty good but nothing I couldn't have made at home. My friend told me that their cappuccinos were top notch so we asked for two of those only to be informed that the machine was broken. When we checked out we asked the little 13 year old hostess to split our check--which they forgot to note the special on so it was for $2 too much. After she ran my card she started rambling to herself saying, "Shit Shit Shit." She probably said this about a dozen times. She must have seen the looks of dismay on our faces and she says, "I just ran your cards under the wrong server so my boss is going to kill me." Umm, ok. This poor girl has so much to learn about customer service and the foodservice industry. I'm all for family owned and run, but come on. The hostess is the first impression most patrons will get and in this case, the last.
(2)M F.
Mama Roma's is part of the Romano family of restaurants in the Denver area. This spot is what I'd call the homey one. Friendly waitresses and waiters and consistently good Italian food. This isn't gourmet, but it's a good, warm neighborhood eatery with good Italian comfort food. We haven't tried the pizza because we don't get past the pasta dishes. I really like the eggplant parmesan because you get a thicker slice of the eggplant and actually get to taste it! The wine is mostly junk, but we don't go there for the wine. The prices are reasonable and we're pleasantly satisfied when we leave.
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