La Mamma Pizza And More
190 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA, 02134
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Address :
190 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA, 02134 - Phone (617) 783-1661
- Website https://lamammapizzadelivery.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
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Nick B.
Now, while this place receives a 4.5 for overall quality, it's every other aspect of La Mamma that pushes it up to a perfect 5. To me, each pizza place should be unique in taste, which is why La Mamma has become my delivered pizza of choice in Allston. Any good pizza restaurant should be rated according to overall quality, variety of toppings, price, delivery hours, speed, and fee, and, seeing that I'm from the Midwest, friendly drivers! I just wish La Mamma offered rewards for loyal customers; I would certainly fit the bill. Overall Quality. It's simply melt-in-your-mouth good. The sauce, the cheese, and the crust all arrive fresh and hot. And, more importantly, the taste is consistent. When I order from La Mamma, I know exactly what's coming my way. They simply don't have "off" nights. Variety of Toppings. Since moving up to Boston, I've discovered my new love, and her name is Ricotta. I get ricotta on each and every pizza from La Mamma. One, they absolutely don't hold back (see my picture) and two, it's delicious plain or with meatballs or with egg plant. Each combination adds a new layer of satisfaction and utter mouth-stuffing bliss. Price. It's cheap. Like, really cheap for Boston. A large 16" cheese pizza starts at $9.00, and the ricotta is only $2.00 more. An $11.00 pizza that tastes this good? I'm still trying to figure out how they get away with it, but hey, I'm not complaining! Delivery Hours, Speed, and Fee. I wish La Mamma would extend their hours to 2AM, but I guess that's my incentive to stop drinking earlier and get my order in by 1AM! I've always ordered through Grubhub.com , and even during peak delivery hours on weekends, La Mamma always beats the delivery time estimate, usually between 30-40 minutes. And, delivery is FREE, so tip your driver extra generously. Friendly Drivers. Many people may not care as much about this or simply overlook it, but I do not. I've had drivers from other restaurants practically throw my order into my hands and sprint away, without any "thank you" or "have a good night." Not at La Mamma, though. Every driver has greeted me with a smile, thanked me for my order, and wished me a good night. Considering I am often one of their last deliveries (I'm keeping them working longer), I truly appreciate this. Other than the above, it should also be noted that drinking beer makes me crave pizza. Seeing that I heart beer (Sam Adams, you just get me), I've ordered from La Mamma at rather questionable hours at least 15 times. I like to think of eating pizza as my tried-and-true hangover cure. La Mamma, my head and stomach thank you for existing.
(5)Zizzles A.
The place isn't welcoming to non-spanish speakers, lets be serious. There's a dinky little english menu then a blackboard (yes the dreaded black/white board of ethnic restaurants) full of spanish. I hate the blackboard; you know the best stuff is on the blackboard, but unless you are literate in thai, chinese, hindi, spanish, etc. you're relegated to the kiddy stuff. Fortunately, there's a big poster of a chacarrero. The only other place I know of to get chacarerro's is downtown, and la mamma beats it by a mile. The major difference is that la mamma's has a little bit of mayo in it. Personally the mayo doesn't do much for me, but it's all the other things that make this sandwich better. The avocado spread is chunkier, and the steak is more tender and fattier. It's still expensive, much like the downtown version, but providing it through midnight and later? That just throws this chilean sandwich into a whole new realm of cravings, the boozy realm. Chacarrero's will be the death of me.
(4)Rahul S.
I have been told their pizzas are the bomb - maybe they are, or maybe the reviewers went there after one too many beers at 1am - I dont know. All I know is that I had ordered Chicken Alfredo for delivery once a couple of years back - and it was the worst pasta dish I have ever had. Even worse than my work cafe, and thats says a lot. It was cold and dry and tasteless - almost like they had just packed in a lot of cold pasta. I had to throw it out - and I never throw food out. I even eat expired food! Hence, the one star.
(1)Christopher M.
Every time I walk into La Mamma I'm greeted with a great big smile and a booming, "Hello my friend! What can I get for you?" You just can't help but smile back. And you'll smile even more once you get your order. Chicken parm and toasted ravioli for under $10 - simply awesome! It's one of my favorite comfort meals ever. The buffalo chicken pizza is pretty damn good too. And the selection is unparalleled; empanadas, milk shakes and every type of comfort food you can imagine. I'm not going to make claims that the food is the best ever, but for what you're paying and when you're getting it (delivery at 1am, for instance), I've never been disappointed. Unfortunately calling in on the phone, in terms of customer service, is a different story. The thick accent and rapid fire speech pattern makes it difficult to understand what's being said, but if you call in enough you'll eventually learn the procedure: "ThankyouforcallingLaMammahowcanIhelp?" This is their greeting, so you say, "I'd like to place an order for delivery." "Okaywhatyoulike?" Now you tell him what you want. "I'd like the chicken parm with toasted ravioli and a large buffalo chicken pizza." "Okaywhereitgoing? Give him your delivery address. "2000 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton" "Okayfortyminute" CLICK The trick is, if you're paying with a credit card or getting the student discount (yes, last I recall there's a student discount of 10%-15%, and they never ask for your, ehem, 'perfectly valid' albeit worn, student ID), you have to shout "WAIT!" before he hangs up the phone. But don't worry, after a couple orders, you'll get used to the protocol (hey, he's not the Soup Nazi, he's just in a hurry). And you'll be another big fan of La Mama.
(5)Jen D.
I gave La Mamma three chances and they've struck out each time. The first time I ordered they were rather rude on the phone, but my Chilean sandwich was tasty so I decided I'd order from them again, but only online. The second time I ordered I waited a little over an hour and finally had to call about my order. They said they never received the order, but would rush it over. The food was disgusting! I ordered the tacos dorados and they were so greasy that I only had a few bites before I threw them out. They were basically swimming in a pool or orange grease. It was absolutely foul. I foolishly ordered from them one last time last night. The food was a half hour late and again I had to call them after an hour of waiting and they said they were only a few minutes away. Fifteen minutes later I checked in with Eat24, the online ordering service I used, and Eat24 said that it'd be fifteen more minutes before my food would arrive. When it was finally delivered it was rather warm so I'm left to assume that they didn't start my order until I called them, just like my previous order. The food in this order was just as disgusting as the last time. What was supposed to be pasta with boneless chicken breast contained a surprise-a bone-and it loosened my friend's filling when she unknowingly bit into it. She now has to see the dentist and because she doesn't have dental coverage she'll have to pay out of pocket due to La Mamma's carelessness. Of course both our meals were literally pouring grease off them. As if this wasn't bad enough, but we were both really sick to our stomachs from this food. I suspect that La Mamma gave us food poisoning. I contacted Eat24 today and they issued me a refund and promised to contact La Mamma about this incident. I'll also be calling the Health Department. Stay away from this place like your health depends on it.
(1)Mike H.
My colleagues and I are no strangers to bad delivery food. This place takes the cake (if that cake is made of salt, rock-hard pizza crust, wilted lettuce and terrible, terrible ranch dressing.) First, I know, the place is in Allston and so maybe expecting a lunchtime delivery to Kendall Sq in a reasonable amount of time on a Wednesday is too much to ask. Whatever, not a big deal that it took almost 2 hours. Or it wouldn't be if the food was at least palatable. We ordered a wide variety of foods: We got fried chicken, a Hawaiian Sicilian pizza, a couple different steak subs, a chicken parm sub, a couple Italian subs (one with no hots, one with extra hots), onion rings, fries, and a turkey club. Everything was god-awful. The chicken was tough and dry, the fries were chewy and damp, the subs were loaded with salt, neither italian sub came with hots (although one had some kind of weird red relish sauce), the pizza was hard enough to use as a hammer. Unfortunately we were all so hungry we ignored our better judgment and continued onwards. I can already feel it trying to make its way back out. We've gotten some bad food for our meeting lunches, but this took bad to a whole new level.
(1)Jake S.
I wish i could put zero stars, but since one was the minimum i had to settle. We ordered two subs for delivery, and fries. One turkey sub and one bbq chicken and cheese sub. The friesand the turkey sandwich came first. The fries would have been good if they were above freezing temperature. The sandwich would have been good if they had put more that LITERALLY one slice of turkey on it and honored my request for no tomatoes. unacceptable. oh yeah and the large fries is actually a small fries. then we called about the missing sandwich, and they said they would send it out right away. tip- when you run a pizza place and someone calls, you might want to answer the phone with more than a nasty "hello?." i had to ask each time if i was calling the pizza place. this place doesn't deserve to be in business. im baffled that between imperial pizza and cafe mittis they can even compete! they cant. what keeps them from closing their doors? i dont know but i hope for the sake of the public it happens soon!
(1)Greg C.
I ordered delivery from this place. I got a veggie calzone omg so gross SO GROSS it tasted like an electrical fire legit like they had a terrible electrical fire at the restaurant and the taste got soaked into the food or like they cooked it by zapping it with lightening SO NASTY THEN I BARFED
(1)Matt B.
I've passed by this grungy looking shack dozens of times but never bothered to stop in until last weekend. A friend of mine gave it a thumbs up and we were in a pizza kind of mood, so onward we marched to La Mamma. The guy at the desk wasn't too friendly but he wasn't mean either; I think it had more to do with a language barrier than anything else. Regardless (as opposed to irregardless), I saddled up and ordered 1 large pizza pie. The wait time wasn't too long and the ambience in the place was nothing to write home about, what can I really expect at a corner pizza spot? So I grabbed the pie and pulled out my wallet. Here comes my favorite part about this place, immediately followed by my least favorite part. The total came to less than $10, which is unheard of in a big city for a large cheese pizza. I've ordered 2 slices in New York for more than that. That was my favorite part. My least favorite part is the fact that I was not allowed to tip. I paid with a card and there was no option to leave gratuity. I would have definitely left a few bucks but since my only option was to leave cash which I didn't have (no tip jar either), I was forced to leave feeling like an ungrateful customer. Above average pizza, solid service, great price, amazing name.
(4)Alison B.
I wanted some food for the Super Bowl, and opted to try another local Allston spot. La Mamma Pizza was disappointing. I have my food right now, and they forgot my shake (I think i have bad luck this week with take-out (see S & I)), the onion rings are cold, and the burger is crispy on the outer edges. Perhaps this is what I get for ordering cheap take-out (during the Super Bowl no less), but I know there are hidden gems in the hood, and I want to find them! Update: I decided to eat the burger and at least enjoy one part of the meal, and the bun was moldy. Sigh. I think after finding really great places when I first arrived, I have to wade through a few less desirable spots.
(2)becky b.
My go to pizza joint for delivery. Nothing to write home about, but it gets the job done. Note that I would not stray from the pizza menu, though I hear their empanandas are alright. Heck, I barely even stray from my regular order of a large spinach, eggplant and feta cheese pizza. Yup.
(3)Aileen W.
Why are you guys ordering pizza at this place? YOU HAVE TO ORDER THE CHILEAN DISHES (their owners are Chilean!)! Their steak chacareros sandwich (grilled steak, green beans, avocado, mayonnaise, and tomatoes) is off the charts. Totally beats Chacarero of downtown Boston! Their empanadas and rice and beans are also amazing. GO!
(5)Kena K.
ive been going to la mamma's since my college days and it never disappoints! its probably not the best place to go for pizza, but the pasta and burritos have been deelish! definitely a place you have to try. portion - generous price - (more than) affordable
(4)Jack S.
Got a hella good slice when you tipsy. Haven't tried anything else but I might one day. The slice was really good though. For real.
(3)Karla P.
If I could give this place zero stars I would the food is okay at best but the service is awful. Ive called here a few times and had horrible service every time but the last time took the cake. I called and ordered a sandwich with no veggies when I got my sandwich and it had onions tomatoes and pickles when I called to say it was wrong the same guy who always answers told to pick them off. When I said I wouldn't pick them off since it would leave the taste behind he began using every cuss word I could think of. He was literally yelling at me because I wouldn't pick off the vegetables. Needless to say I will never call here again, do yourself the favor and go somewhere else in Allston, there's plenty of choices... a hundred times better then this.
(1)Sameer N.
I know that Yelp removes or buries these based on how much money the business gives them and all but I've got to write an honest review about this place. I heard a lot about how awesome the pizza is here and how there's tons of stuff on the menu. You could get a tostone or a cuban sandwich, or a bowl of soup and pizza. It's bananas how big the selection is. I ordered from here once and the pizza was decent, it was also in the evening time so it didn't take very long to get my pizza. Then I ordered another time and it was late on at night. I called up at 11:05pm and ordered a large pizza. They told me it would be there in 45mins. I waited patiently but it soon became an 1hr15 mins and I gave them a ring to find out what was happening. They guy who answered the phone was SUPER rude. He was like "what do u want it mang", and I was like "uh hey dude, I ordered a pizza an hour and fifteen mins ago but it's not here" they guy goes "whats d adress?" i told him my address and he said "u called it 25 minutes ago" i was like "no, i called over an hour ago" the dude gave me a bunch of attitude. He was clearly lying (I knew exactly what time I called him) I was super bummed. Then I got my pizza and it was cold. They also tacked on a bunch of wack hidden fees like Ticketmaster. They jacked up the price because it was late at night and told me I had the wrong menu. I wish I could give this place one star for those antics but the pizza is alright... I accidentally just ordered this without thinking. I've been waiting 45 mins now and there's no one here. If it gets to past an hour this time, I'm going to hardball them. Bottom line? BOGUS SERVICE.
(2)Jeremy K.
I still have yet to find something on their menu that isn't delicious. Their pizzas and especially their empanadas are awesome and they are quick to cook everything up and serve it or deliver it. Their prices are low which is also a plus. The place can provide reliable pizzas, subs, salads, empanadas and a few other dishes. They also have this foreign, Southern American menu with items that I have yet to try once I can understand it. Maybe someday....
(4)Lindsey V.
I love La Mamma! At first glance it looks like the rest of Brighton...grim. However their pizza is probably the best delivery in Allston. I'm a New Yorker, and this is the only place I've had that's even on par. Their cheese pizza is standard, but the real winner here is their buffalo chicken pizza. Fantastic. On the side, their delivery is a tad on the slow side.
(4)Matt T.
La Mama. I don't know where to start with this place. When I first moved to Allston, the $9 large cheese pizza was a big favorite and I've only expanded my menu selection from there. I don't think I've ever had a bad meal. From a specialty pie, to a burrito to a calzone to an empanada to cold sandwich to a hot sandwich, it's all pretty good. I'm also fairly sure they have the largest non-alcoholic drink selection of any place around. You go to these small Brazilian or Eastern European joints that offer like 8 drinks. La Mama offers 80. Be warned, they're a bit grumpy when they answer the phone, but I worked in a similar position before and the job does suck ass. Sure, they shouldn't show it, but everything's prepared fairly promptly and I've only had one major issue in maybe the 25 times I've gotten something from La mama over the last 3 years. The pizzas better then most every local joint on Brighton Ave, so enjoy. Oh, and have an empanada while you're at it. They're ballin'.
(4)Matthew D.
"LA MAMMA HELP YOU?!?" This is how they answer the phone. It's actually kind of charming. This place is solid. Their pizza ranges from good to fantastic (try the Hawaiian, they do a hell of a job with it), and they have many other tasty treats. 1.50 empanadas are great, theirs 5 or 6 different kinds on the menu; The mini chicken tacos are just great. Certainly worth a shot if you're in the neighborhood.
(4)Mike S.
Oh La Mama how I love your greasy late night goodness. First off I love their empanadas, (I'm partial to their corn and mushroom varieties) they only are going to set you back 1.50 a pop at it. Needless to say I buy these after having a couple drinks. Then there is their grinders, I always get the Cubano which for those of you who don't know is roasted pork deliciousness oozing with cheese of course. Now some of my friends have gotten some other subs, and while I can't say how they taste, they have all given them some songs of praise as have I. Now I know they are a pizza place, but their menu is huge. I'm sure you will be able to find something to suite you. All of it is at a good price as well.
(4)Dave R.
I love this place. It's amazing. They have a strange menu, but I've only ever ordered one thing off of it: chicken parm (the pasta, not the sub). Here's why it gets five stars from me: 1. They are open 'till 1 a.m. Sometimes, I need chicken parm at 1 a.m. 2. They sell a ton of different varieties of old-school soda. The rootbeer, in particular, is GOLD. 3. The place is about the size of a closet and the owner keeps the door open when it's raining outside. I once sat watching a pats' game, waiting for aforementioned chicken parm, while hurricane-force gusts pushed rain half way across the floor. It was cool. 4. Best chicken parm in the city, with the exception of Carlos Cucina down the street. Seriously, even though this parm comes in a tin foil bowl, it's amazing. Deeply cheesy and satisfying, with the right amount of pasta to get you full but not disgustingly bloated. The chicken patty is probably a big chicken finger, but I don't care because the sauce has the right blend of salt to bring out the mozzarella. Other friends of mine have had other food there, and they always seemed to enjoy it. Try the chicken parm - you'll like it too.
(5)M T.
La Mamma doesn't have a lot of ambience, but go there for the Latin American food, especially the Chilean food (the owners are Chilean). Chacareros and empanadas are delicious and authentic. Also, they deliver.
(4)Andrew B.
I've gotten delivery from La Mama the last two weekends. If I were in Boston again this weekend, I'd probably get it a third week in a row. Once it warms up a little more I'll be walking around town to find this place and eat in for a change. Sadly, I decided to give up cheese for lent so pizza was out. I decided to try the [insert name of Chilean sandwich with avocado and chicken here]. Great choice. No idea what kind of bread this comes on but it's great. I love me some avocado and this sandwich had just enough. It could have used a little more chicken but it was still a good balance. I also tried the pork variation but the chicken is much better. I'm looking forward to April 13 when I can try their pizza without any guilt. It seems to be a hit with a few people here on yelp.
(4)Ryan V.
Need a quick bit on a budget, or a cheap cheese pizza, this is a great place to go. Their calzones are pretty legit too. Hit up the online ordering or phone it in so you can pick it up hot, or have it delivered. I live around the corner and just usually walk in.
(3)Audrey R.
One early spring day I'd just come home from my first outdoor run of the season, and I was famished. My roommate turned to me and said, "empanadas?" So we went to La Mamma. They have a large selection of empanadas, including chicken, beef, cheese, broccoli, mushroom, and others I don't remember. They were deliciously greasy and cheap. I probably ate 8 of them. None of the varieties disappointed. There is limited seating, and they only take cash. We ordered several types of empanadas, and the cashier confused our orders. Right in front of us he rearranged the empandas on the plates with his bare hands. I died a little inside imagining the dirt and germs on my food from the money he'd been handling. But then I got over it and ate my tasty dinner.
(3)Michael C.
Ordered two separate kinds of pizza and the same funky taste dominated the flavor of both. Because of all the other options in the area you can skip this one.
(1)Tarah H.
Disappointment abound. The reviews claimed to be some of the best pizza in Boston. And I couldn't argue with the price. The Eggplant Parmesan pizza lived up to nothing other than being cheap. The eggplant tasted like nondescript fried food item. The crust was chewy. And overall, very greasy. At least it was cheap. But honestly, I wish I'd spent a little more for a better pizza.
(2)alex d.
cheapest pizza per pound in allston. why does anything else matter?
(4)Janssen M.
Cheapest large cheese pizza in the world? Great fries and mozzarella sticks? Kings of the white pizza? Yes, yes and yes. I chubbed the fuck out because of this place back when I lived in the neighborhood and as an already chunkity fellow, that shit had to stop. Shit, if I still lived or worked within their delivery range I'd probably have my own special on the Discovery Channel.
(4)Ali K.
Oh yeah La Mamma, this place is legit, right around the corner from my sisters place, I'm def giving it 5 stars. The late night eats is great they serve everything a typical pizza joint would and stay open late, small small place on the corner, staff is friendly and the food is always good, I just stick to the basics, pizza, fries and chicken tenders and bam its always good
(5)K O.
Great grub. Not fancy, not high-end -- it's pizza by the slice, it's French fry baskets, and it's guilty pleasure greasy DELICIOUS. One of my favorite spots for solid chow for a Saturday night at home. Their French fries are actually surprisingly good for a pizza shop, sometimes enough to convince me to get dinner at La Mamma when I wasn't sure I wanted their grilled cheese (very yum on a buttery bun) or fried shrimp (less impressive). Counter staff are very friendly, and remember their regulars. Cleanliness could probably be improved, but tables are clean when they aren't swamped. Orders filled very promptly, even when they have to start it from scratch. Overall: not the best place to go if you're counting calories, but if you're just looking to cut loose, you could do a lot worse than La Mamma.
(4)Greg C.
Drunkenly wandered away from a Halloween party last weekend that was around the corner and stopped in for some drunk munchie food. Had a carnitas burrito that from what I remember was pretty tasty. My boyfriend had a few huge slices of pizza and my frienfd had some of their empanadas. All around good late night munching, but will definitely have to give this place a go again when I'm sober so I can actually remember the whole thing.
(3)David K.
Good cheap food. Their empanadas rock my world.
(4)Travis E.
La Mamma doesn't translate to little mother, but that's what you'll find here. A little slice of mama in every order. Pizza by the slice comes out crispy and hot nice cheese mix and sauce ratio Price is fair at around 9 for a large I remember it used to be like, 7.50 for a large that was insane Dining in is recommended as they always play FX or some related channel playing bad action films. Meatball sub was really good too - loaded with big mushy balls of meat and sauce and cheese on a toasted roll, mmmmm. Cheeseburger sub not recommended Open early, open late, better than other pizza on Brighton ave
(4)The V.
Aight aight. The pizza at this place really isn't bad. It's like that old school, greasy, papa gino's pizza before pappa gino's went all fancy (you know, when they switched over from the red and white checkered tables). Anywho pretty much eveerything else from this place is good to. From the steak and cheese sub to the cold subs (seafood salad is mad good). This place is a reliable, slightly above average pizza shoppe. However these people can be really, ridiculously rude sometimes. Personally I don't really give a f** as I only speak with them when ordering delivery, but I remember one time they boned my order, and when I called to have them bring me the right thing (they lived like 1 minute walk from my apt) that the dude tried everything to conivince me they had it right... when it definatly wasn't. However they did come and fix it..... so if you can put up with the attitude... I would reccomend.
(4)Annette A.
Pretty good stuff if you aren't a picky eater. I wanted a simple burger today, tasty and easy on the fancy crap. I got exactly what I wanted and it was delicious. The menu is huge, and the staff are friendly.
(4)Jimmy R.
If you're in the mood for thin-crust pizza by-the-slice in Allston, this is the place, and it's open late. The exterior is pretty forbidding, but the pizza is great. And good pizza is in short supply in Allston.
(5)james w.
yummy empanadas, but my lovely wife hates their food, so I guess you have to take this review with a grain of salt. I order when I need a guy moment and she's at her mom's house.
(4)Nick M.
Absolutely gross. I got two slices finished the first one out of pure barbaric hunger and tried to eat the second only to find a huge black hair in it. Stay away from this place. stay away
(1)Billy Su B.
this is the only pizza in boston i've had that holds a candle to NY greasy pizza. it is good good good. so go get some. other food on the menu is supposed to be real tasty, but i can't quit ordering the pizza... la mamma is yet another reason to go eat in allston. cheaperoonie too
(4)Jeff H.
Get the Chicken Parm Sub and then go back for everything else. I'm not sure you'd call it a Pizza place because they have a little bit of everything. I only went for the Pizza and subs but I'm told their quesadillas, and loads of other food is good too. It's a small pizza shop on the corner, and it's perfect for a quick slice. The pizza is something like Papa Gino's (a shortened NY style slice). But seriously go back for the Chicken Parm Sub.
(4)Layren S.
The people who work here are great and always very friendly. The pizza is not fantastic, but I love the empanadas and they have one of the best steak burritos that I have ever had. yum.
(4)Sarah F.
I love this place for delivery. The food is mostly average, but there's so much to choose from that they can satisfy nearly any craving. My husband loves their fried chicken. Just stay away from the wings - they were just plain wings with hot sauce on the side, and the hot sauce was baaad.
(4)Cassie H.
I really wish I could give La Mamma five stars, their food is delicious and the owner is extremely nice-however, their service is horrendous. Time and time again I am disappointed by their delivery time and thus the food as it is ends up being cold and chewy. The other day my I ordered delivery and after an hour finally received a phone call from the delivery driver saying he was lost..at that point that was a given. I gave him amazingly simply directions from where he was and 20 minutes later I still hadn't received my food. I called him back and he said he'd "be by soon and that he was in the neighborhood". WTF?! When he did arrive at my house he called me to come get the food and didn't even get out of his car, he simply rolled down his window and handed it out to me. What a waste of what had probably been some awesome food, and what a jerk!
(3)Ashley G.
One word...RUDE. I ordered a simple plain cheese pizza from this place that took over an hour to deliver and when I called to complain, the guy yelled at me that it wasn't really an hour and hung up the phone. I will never order from them again. Oh, and the pizza was cold and disgusting.
(1)Brooke W.
Delivery is usually very prompt and they are always smiley and friendly. However, the pizza is definitely "eh-ish". Floppy, almost soggy with grease. It's not terrible, just very mediocre pizza.
(3)Dorothy J.
Can't lose with an empanada! I tried the spinach and beef empanadas and both were very tasty. In fact, almost everything I've ordered I liked. Delivery is quick, and the food is very reasonably priced.
(4)Li S.
I would give five stars, but I am keeping in mind that I only one thing from La Mamma's.... the Empanadas!! They are made fresh, steaming hot and delicious. Lots of options. I usually just order 10-20 and pig out with a friend. Amazing, inexpensive, fine delivery.
(4)Michael G.
Overall, the pizza here doesn't taste bad, but I have to gripe a bit about its construction. First, the cheese and sauce on one of my pizzas had spilled over the crust, causing it to become a soggy mess and making it impossible to hold. Second, the crust in the middle was soggy, causing all the toppings to spill off when picking up the slice. There are few things more disappointing in life than picking up a hot slice of pizza only for everything on top to fall off in the middle of the box. This isn't the best pizza in Boston, but it's worth a try, especially with La Mamma's free and decently fast delivery.
(3)Hailey T.
I thought this was going to be a good choice. Last time everything here was great! This time...not so much. I ordered and the wait time for delivery was 45-60 minutes. Ok, no problem. And hour and fifteen minutes go by, I'm thinking maybe they're busy tonight....then an hour and a half and I put in a call to see what's going on. After ringing for quite a bit someone answers in a muffled voice. No real greeting. After being transferred to talk to someone else, I get my answer. Apparently someone misplaced our order. So the guy says he'll get it to me express. We figure that it can't be too much longer so we'll go with it. 2 hours and 15 minutes after placing our order the delivery guy arrives. And he's rude to us, like he's inconvenienced to be doing his job. Are you kidding me? I'm a patient and mellow person but he just about reached my limits. I thought this place was great...now I think it's a little hit and miss. The food was good though (once it arrived and aside from crappy service) though after what happened a discount or something in the form of an apology would have been nice. I'll give them three starts since the food was good, both pizza and empanadas, but they're going down a notch in my book and I'll be shopping around for a different place.
(3)Scott O.
Decent pizza that is fairly cheap. The pizza is on the thin crust side and a bit greasy but good for the price. They have a fairly large menu aside from pizza but I haven't tried much else.
(4)Lukie B.
Good pizza. Crust is thin but a little flimsy. Cheese is better than most. A little too much cheese for my taste but that is just my preference. I would say one of the better late-night delivery places in Allston area. Price to fulness ratio could be improved, but it is average price. I can eat a large by myself but I am almost seven feet tall.
(4)Jessica H.
La Mamma's has such good pizza. There menu is not simply limited to pizza though. They have a few items which might surprise you. For example, empanadas! Who doesn't like an empanada? It's pretty cheap too. And, they deliver.
(5)Chris O.
this was always a solid place to order a large cheese pizza, quick delievery and the pizza was delicious, their pizza is great w/ hot sauce
(5)Dan W.
Solid little take-out/delivery place. Prices are reasonable, and the chicken parm basket is a good value. La Mamma's has gotten me through more than a few hungry nights.
(3)Selene S.
I gotta say, this is the best Empanada I've ever had in my life. I am normally not so generous with praising foods and restaurants, but I have to say, empanada here are just amazing. I decided to get two empanadas, a spinach and a cheese, around 9 pm. They started to make them (not just heating the already made ones) after I ordered. They said it will take about ten minutes, but It does not take that much time, well at least I felt so much quicker. Both empanadas were all freshly baked. The shell was perfect, perfect thickness, hard on the outside but soft on the inside. Fillings were satisfying as well. They were never stingy with the fillings. I only had two flavor tonight, but I am willing to try other flavors as well. To be honest, I was very close to rush out and get some more right after I finished these two.
(5)Nora H.
Unfortunately, this place has greatly disappointed. Have always loved their food, but placed an order at 10pm tonight, and 2 hours later, still no order. Order was simple, small mozzarella sticks and Greek salad. Called the store multiple times, they could not get in contact with their driver or provide an update of any sort. Very disappointed - please make a change in your delivery staff and work on your customer service. 2 hours with no show is not how delivery should work. Still starving, way past dinner time :(
(1)Corinne D.
First time stopping into this joint (late night), and first off I really like the atmosphere. I ordered a calzone, and it was ready fast and delusious. That perfect cheesyness. Which is even more appreciated because it's the only place open right now after you get out of the bars. I would definitely come here again.
(5)Emily A.
Only docking it a star for it's unpredictability. Sometimes the dudes in there are great, sometimes not so much. But at the end of the day, you gotta love this place. My roommates and I frequent La Mamma, since it's one of the best late night joints around town. From the empanadas (which have been raved about), to the chicken/broc/zita, this place has it all. Fun Fact: I've never gotten the pizza here. Or delivery. Also, they are pretty quick every time we've ordered.
(4)Jocelyn T.
This place was a standard late night stop after stumbling out of the bars in Allston. Pizza is satisfying and cheap enough to be a good choice after a night out, but nothing I would go out of my way for. But then one night I wanted something spicy, and asked if he had any hot oil. He said no, but he had hot sauce. Ok, great, sign me up. I was expecting typical store bought hot sauce. Nope. This is delicious, homemade hot sauce. It is amazing, seriously. Garlicky, spicy goodness that made the mediocre pizza one thousand times better. Some people in my party were asking if they could buy bottles of it. So yeah, 4 stars just for the hot sauce. I'll come back and try the empanadas soon!
(4)SirLoin O.
It's been close to an hour and a half, and the restaurant keeps saying that the food is "10 minutes away". Yeah right. Worse, the manager said that they were "making an exception to deliver to me". Exception?? I ordered via Yelp/Eat24, and the restaurant clearly indicated that they deliver here -- and now they're trying to make it look like it's my fault? Gimme a break. Cancelled my order and asked for a refund.
(1)ILya G.
Food was good, guy came in and i say do you have change from fifty he say no and guy had to go and get change for me
(3)Alex O.
The food is so great! But its a definitely more of a TAKE OUT than a DINE IN! The menu is long and everything on it is delicious. They really serve anything that you could possibly be in the mood for. The food tastes like good, hearty, home cooked meals and you will find yourself constantly craving their empanadas!
(4)Brandon A.
After almost vowing not to get late delivery to my place in Allston (especially in the vein of pizza/calzones), I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with my recent order from La Mamma. I've been through a small share of late night delivery options in the Allston/Brighton/Brookline area and have been pretty disappointed. However, I took one final plunge since I was starving and craving a calzone. La Mamma gets my endorsement for sure. I ordered a chicken calzone and it was delivered still hot, in fact I sat it down for fifteen minutes and came back to it and was still decently hot when I began to eat it. The crust was a nice balance of chewy, crispy and doughy. The flavors of the ingredients were fresh (especially the cheese) albeit not super generous in quantity. I think what is also one of the great things La Mamma offers based on reviews and a couple of empanadas I sampled is their Latin food. Empanadas are more than reasonable and are super fresh. An excellent proportion of flaky pastry to warm delicious fillings. I'd definitely go for more of their food in this vein.
(4)Jennifer N.
When you find this type of hidden jewel/ your favorite thing on the menu its utterly impossible to stay away from La mama. They have what's called a "Chacarero" a rather oversized Chilean style sandwich with either chicken or steak. Discovering this place fairly early on circa pushing 6 years now the chacarero is a part of my diet about twice a month I needs thattt!!! The owners are terse with customers but with that reassures they are serious about their work and make room for no mistakes. Delivery online over estimates waiting time which is def a +. Thank you for not changing a classic, from your menu. PS by some energy in the world I met the developer of the bread part of the sandwich who use to work at La Mama, small world. Cheers
(5)Brian P.
pizza is hands down amazing, empanadas are pretty tasty weve had spicy and non spicy, go for the spicy
(4)Valeria V.
I've never had a crappy meal at this place. You can order straight off the menu, or even get stuff made to order or customized for what you need. What sets this place apart from other pizza shops around the area is the variety of food you can nom noms on. Theres fried chicken, and beef milanese, and delish chicken,ziti, brocolli, and lots of latin food to choose from too. Don't forget to try the empanadas! They are little itty bitty pockets of food happiness exploding in your mouth making your mouth go "yaaaaay" --- also try it with the homemade hot sauce. Damn, now I'm hungry.
(5)Ambrose C.
Deliciousness Found in Grittiness Is it really possible to find something tasty in a place that looks gritty? This place is one example. The first time I came here, it was with a group of guys that I know after a Friday night of drinking some beers. A guy was craving for more food, and we ended up getting a pizza with pineapple slices on top. It was not a bad pizza, but it was definitely a mediocre pizza. The flavor of the crust was a little bland. This place's specialty is actually not pizza, but cuisine from Spanish speaking countries in South America. I walked back in, and ordered a beef Chacarero, and a Empanada. A Chacarero is a sandwich originally from Chile, and it usually has meat, green beans and some sort of avocado sauce, somewhat similar to a Mexican Cemita. The bread of the Chacarero is actually excellent. It has a nice chewiness. The beef was juicy and had a pretty good flavor and was really tasty with the avocado sauce. The Chacarero is significantly better than the pizza they serve here. Their Empanadas are not bad. An Empanada is a fried dough pastry with meat inside. I got a Beef Empanada and it has a nice crispiness on the outside with a little greasiness, and the beef had a hot and nice chewiness on the inside. If you add a little spice, it can make the Empanada tastier. I would say that a couple of Empanadas are definitely better than the pizza they serve here. The interior definitely has this gritty look, and it gave me the feeling that I was not in Boston, but in the worst areas of the Bronx borough in New York. The people who run the place definitely have this demeanor that they do not like to get besmirched and one of the persons who work here has somewhat of a snide appearance. It is definitely one of the uncleanest places that serve food, but somehow they can keep the government inspectors happy. I guess to make your experience enjoyable, just order take away from this place and eat the food in the comfort of your own home. Overall, if you are looking for a great Chacarero or a decent Empanada, this is actually a great choice if you do not mind grittiness. I would not recommend this place to get pizza, as there are plenty of better pizza places in this neighborhood. Despite the look of this place, this place is one possible example to find some deliciousness in grittiness.
(4)Judd M.
Ordered the fried ravioli. Delivery took an hour and ten minutes despite being located a mile away. The ravioli was burnt and tasteless. Two stars for being at least edible I guess.
(2)Abby R.
I wouldn't order the pizza here. Despite being billed mostly as a pizza place, the pizza is thin and sub-par. What earns the four stars is the Latin food here! I tried a broccoli empanada which I now look back on as The Best Broccoli Empanada Of My Young Life. It tasted like a crispy pocket full of piping hot cream of broccoli soup (not that watery though). In the best way possible. Also less than $2. The man at the counter was very friendly and I see from other reviews that this is not typical. Maybe he was in a good mood. Maybe I was looking particularly bodacious that day. Whatever the reason, he offered me some homemade hot sauce which was amazingly flavorful and delicious. I have no idea what was in it, but my tastebuds were doing the Charleston. I would come back not for the pizza, but for the Latin offerings.
(4)D C.
Empanadas!! So delicious. Tried a spinach, chicken, cheese, mushroom (ordered a broccoli one, but they replaced it with mushroom) and all were delicious. And sizeable, particularly considering they're only $1.50 each! I also had an onion pizza previously, and appreciated that it wasn't flimsy and soggy like most pizza places in the neighborhood. Good flavor, lots of sauce and cheese. Love that they deliver late at night. Will be visiting La Mamma frequently!
(4)MA M.
Very rude, slow, insulting driver who make mistakes and then blames u and SENDS U A TEXT?!?!?! With F*** word??? Seriously? Never again! Rude on the phone too!
(1)Glen G.
Usually like this place but the last time I ordered they gave me the worst burrito I have ever eaten. The delivery took almost an hour and a half, so I called to check in and the dude yelled at me in the classic La Mamma fashion. would probs eat here again, but stay away from the delivery biz
(2)James D.
Usually I love this place but today I ordered lunch at 11 and they said it'd be here at 12 and it didn't come until 12:30. My mozzarella sticks were cold. I paid an extra .75 for ricotta in my calzone and it tastes disgusting. I don't know if it was bad ricotta and I'll be sick later or just tasted nasty. I salvaged the inside as much as I could and picked the ricotta out but it still wasn't enjoyable. Never going to order there again.
(3)Ashley G.
used to be a faithful Imperial Pizza (brighton center) eater until they closed last summer and I've spent the last year trying to find a pizza place to live up to my standards and let me tell you! this is the place!! estimated delivery is between 45-60 mins but gets here in less than 30. polite delivery man! pizza and fries are to die for!!!!! im really happy yo have found this spot. not to mention they're prices are great. i cant wait to keep trying things from the menu. please dont leave me la mamma! #LongLiveImperial
(5)Hannah P.
I would be lost without La Mamma. Don't believe the negative reviews here. This is my go to spot in Allston. I prefer La Mamma's food to any fancy shmancy bar or restaurant and you better believe I prefer their service, too. Walk in any night and you're likely to meet one of two older cashiers. I don't know their names (I should really find out) but they're both the sweetest people. The older of the two is often there late and he always pets my dog. In fact, everyone always pets my dog, and they always are really friendly when I speak to them. I usually order from Foodler, and they are always on time and happy to see me. I don't think their English is great but they go the extra mile to make me feel good when I leave the storefront. Yeah, the store is a hole-in-the wall kind of place. For the first six months I lived in Allston, I billed it as a "drunk food" kind of deal, and even though I've used it as a drunk food place many a time, I would gladly eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner here too (and I have). The food I have eaten here includes: Pizza: The pizza was just okay. I wouldn't recommend it, but hey, for friendly service, a cheap slice, and pizza (pizza can NEVER be bad), this works. Especially at 12 am. Empanadas: The dear sweet Lord has descended on earth and brought these empanadas with him. They're not corn empanadas like you'll see in Colombia and they're not super bread-y like the empanadas of South America, but they're delicious, fried pastry puffs with uber yummy fillings. My boyfriend is from Peru and he is obsessed with these things. I usually opt for the cheese because it tastes like a fancy tequeno, and I love tequenos, but I've also had their ham and cheese which was great and STUFFED with ham (seriously. they don't skimp out). Pro tip: The empanadas do get a little greasy. After a few bites into the cheese I often hold them upside down and let the grease pour out. Churros: Hot, hot, huge, sugary, churros. Unfortunately the option to order them isn't on Foodler (sad! I want those Foodler points) so you'll have to call ahead or order in-store but they're great. Again, Peruvian boyfriend approved. They come with a teeny cup of dulce de leche on the side. Grilled chicken sandwich: Okay, why was this so good? One day my dog wasn't eating so I thought I'd buy him a cheap grilled chicken sandwich (just the chicken & the bun), and for $4 La Mamma seemed like a good bet, plus I could grab myself some heaven-sent empanadas. My dog GOBBLED the chicken sandwich up in less time than it took me to get him water, so I ordered a sandwich too and it was the. best. chicken. sandwich. ever. I'm talking real chicken, not a gross chicken patty, seasoned and put on a toasted hamburger bun. I'm usually weary of ordering meat from hole-in-the-wall places or opt away from pizza, but La Mamma is so much more. You can't go wrong with the empanadas. And the grilled chicken sandwich is like, really, really good.
(5)Jose L.
I've passed La Mamma up at least 100 times when looking for dinner nearby. The place is dingy on the outside and dingy on the inside. Their enormous menu spans at least three continents. After 30 seconds of looking around, all my self-preservation instincts were telling me to get the fuck out. Mamma must have seen the suspicious look on my face because she started firing options at me. In the middle of her assault, she hits me with "tenemos empanadas". WE HAVE EMPANADAS. I love empanadas! I eyed her separate empanada menu. Beef. Chicken. Pepperoni and cheese. Just cheese. Ham and cheese. And lots more options, each for 1.50. I went with the beef, chicken, and pepperoni empanadas. But she ignored me and gave me beef, pepperoni, and just cheese. Fine. They were fantastic! I thought they might be homemade, so I asked. And yes they are. She said I had to try their Chilean sandwich and I promised I would next time. In hindsight, I should have ordered 4 empanadas. So, if you're hungry get 4 instead. That's all I have on La Mamma for now. I'll update my review after I try the Chilean sandwich. UPDATE: I tried the beef chacarero sandwich. Its got a lot going for it: it is made with La Mamma's own bread, it has lots of steak, and interesting toppings like green beans, some kind of garlicky Chilean guacamole, tomatoes, and mayo. It tasted great but I'm not sure it's worth 9.50 since it's essentially a Chilean torta. But it's definitely worth trying for yourself.
(4)Matt S.
I WANT to like this place. In a neighborhood flooded with quirky or trendy pizzerias, La Mamma seems like an escape from all of that... just a normal hole-in-the-wall city pizza place. Unfortunately, the lackluster service and unfriendly people ruin the experience. Twice I have gone to pick up my phoned-in order, only to learn that they FORGOT TO MAKE MY PIZZA. Not once, twice, and BOTH times they made me pay full-price. Another time I walked in and the cook was sleeping at a table. It took a couple minutes of standing at the counter for him to wake up and take our order. I have friends in the neighborhood who have had similar experiences, but I'm not going to share second-hand stories via Yelp. Also, good luck turning from Quint Ave onto Brighton Ave with the delivery truck driver CONSTANTLY parked like a jerk. I'm giving two stars because the pizza is decent... that is, if you're able to get it in time (not burnt, which also happens frequently). But if you can make the walk to Bravo's, La Befana, or heck, even friggin Redneck's, you'll be much happier.
(2)Harri S.
Didn't die. Good enough for me. Allston, I miss you.
(3)Ro M.
I wandered in for a slice after a night out and many beers later and thought it was bad. Despite this experience I gave them another chance and tried the empanadas; I should have known better. I live to regret both visits. You've been warned.
(1)Becky S.
This is not where you come for an awarded gourmet pizza. This is where you go when you decide you need a large pizza for cheap and a goya soft drink. It is pretty standard, thin slightly sweet and floured crust, standard sauce and a lot of cheese. The pizza slices are slightly limp, but the cheese stays on and I would not say it is overly greasy, it is just greasy enough where you will want some napkins before you leave. This place has other things too but I have not indulged yet.
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