Mama Ricotta's

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601 S Kings Dr AA (at Baxter Street)
Ste Aa
Charlotte, NC 28204

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(704) 343-0148
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Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
Mama Ricotta's - Charlotte, NC
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Best

The prices are great and the service is good. We are are fans of the lemon penne chicken. They also offer family size dishes. We had friends in town and were able to split 3 ...

Worst

My girlfriend and I were there recently for a quick bite. All of the staff was very friendly and professional. The food was good, especially the pizza. Unfortunately the manage...

Great Food 4/1/2008

There is not bad dish at Mama Ricottas. Everything is wonderful. I have visited the restaurant for lunch, dinner, and had work events catered by Mama's and everything was delicious. Service was great. more
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Best Italian food 3/14/2008

The lasagna is soooo good. And I top it off with the best bread pudding in the world. We go there at least once every other month for lunch. Highly recommended. more
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Best Italian in Charlotte 3/3/2008

The food at Mama Ricottas is the best Italian food that I have ever eaten. They stay packed at lunch time due to good prices and large portions. In my line of work alot of drug reps order lunch from this establishment and there is always a line waiting to get this delicious food. The bread is to die for. more
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Mama Ricottas 12/16/2007

Mama Ricottas offers authentic Italian food that is delicious. I highly recommend you try the Chocolate Nutella Pie it is fabulous. I feasted on the Chicken Carciofi a chicken entree with caper and wine sauce. A great place for any type of feast. more
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jam packed 6/12/2006

went there for lunch at 12.30 on a monday and the place was jammed packed..service fair considering the crowd..prices very innexpensive and good portions..had chicken scarpello over spagetti..tasty and good portions..bread was 1 bisquit and 3 hard rolls laced with a touch of olive oil..definetly a popular place and worth going back providing you have time at lunch or diner to wait a little.. Pros: inexpensive good portions.. Cons: extremly busy more
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jam packed 6/12/2006

went there for lunch at 12.30 on a monday and the place was jammed packed..service fair considering the crowd..prices very innexpensive and good portions..had chicken scarpello over spagetti..tasty and good portions..bread was 1 bisquit and 3 hard rolls laced with a touch of olive oil..definetly a popular place and worth going back providing you have time at lunch or diner to wait a little.. Pros: inexpensive good portions.. Cons: extremly busy more
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Best Italian food I ever ate!!! 1/13/2006

This was our first visit at Mama Ricotta's. I live in Midland, NC and went to this restaurant with some friends. Our friends had eaten there many times and told us it was good. I agree!! This Itailan restaurant has the best Italian food that I've ever eaten. It is authentic and not too Americanized. I tasted ""polenta"" for the first time because I've never known another ITalian restaurant in this area that serves this. I ordered ""Chicken Carciofi"" with polenta. This was very delicious. Although it took me a long time to decide what to order because everything on the menu sounded good. The prices are reasonable but we did have to wait about 45 minutes for a table. Next time we will go a little earlier to beat the crowd. I guess you know a restaurant is good when there is a 45 min. wait. Try this place! Pros: Food, Prices, Courteous Cons: busy, crowded more
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Best Italian food I ever ate!!! 1/12/2006

This was our first visit at Mama Ricotta's. I live in Midland, NC and went to this restaurant with some friends. Our friends had eaten there many times and told us it was good. I agree!! This Itailan restaurant has the best Italian food that I've ever eaten. It is authentic and not too Americanized. I tasted "polenta" for the first time because I've never known another ITalian restaurant in this area that serves this. I ordered "Chicken Carciofi" with polenta. This was very delicious. Although it took me a long time to decide what to order because everything on the menu sounded good. The prices are reasonable but we did have to wait about 45 minutes for a table. Next time we will go a little earlier to beat the crowd. I guess you know a restaurant is good when there is a 45 min. wait. Try this place! Pros: Food, Prices, Courteous Cons: busy, crowded more
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350 US$ wine bad tasting 12/13/2005

Unfortunately I went there the wrong night, the food was fine but I had been gently obliged to consume 350 US$ bottle of Gaja Barolo that was VERY BAD. It looks that the money were the first thing of the restaurant policy. I am Italian and I never been treated in that manner. I would not recommend a restaurant that act in that way. Italian food is base on good feeling and good service. Unfortunately I couldnt find both. OWNER even does not appear, he just obliged me trough his staff to Pay the full amount (I left the tip tooif they need money why do they not put a sign?) and that it is all. Gaja wine should not served if it is too old or improperly stored. more
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350 US$ wine bad tasting 12/13/2005

Unfortunately I went there the wrong night, the food was fine but I had been gently obliged to consume 350 US$ bottle of Gaja Barolo that was VERY BAD. It looks that the money were the first thing of the restaurant policy. I am Italian and I never been treated in that manner. I would not recommend a restaurant that act in that way. Italian food is base on good feeling and good service. Unfortunately I couldnt find both. OWNER even does not appear, he just obliged me trough his staff to Pay the full amount (I left the tip tooif they need money why do they not put a sign?) and that it is all. Gaja wine should not served if it is too old or improperly stored. more
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Best! 12/10/2005

I love the new location for this Charlotte favorite! Get the Chicken Carcioffi. The garlic twists are a must! Their Tiramisu is sooo delicious. Nice big portions! Pros: Good ambiance more
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Best! 12/9/2005

I love the new location for this Charlotte favorite! Get the Chicken Carcioffi. The garlic twists are a must! Their Tiramisu is sooo delicious. Nice big portions! Pros: Good ambiance Cons: none more
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Best Italian in town 7/26/2005

Mama Ricottas is by far the best italian restaurant in town. They've changed their menu a bit, removed the Mama's Pasta (which is my favorite) but they'll still make it if you ask. All of their pastas are excellent, terrific appetizers, wonderful desserts...and don't forget the bread knots with dipping oil! The atmosphere could be better, I don't care for the wild interior design & decorating. Pros: Pasta Cons: atmosphere more
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Best Italian in town 7/25/2005

Mama Ricottas is by far the best italian restaurant in town. They've changed their menu a bit, removed the Mama's Pasta (which is my favorite) but they'll still make it if you ask. All of their pastas are excellent, terrific appetizers, wonderful desserts...and don't forget the bread knots with dipping oil! The atmosphere could be better, I don't care for the wild interior design & decorating. Pros: Pasta Cons: atmosphere more
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YUM!!! 2/2/2003

Wow! I am absolutely in love with the Penne ala Vodka. The individual size portion was very generous! Dinner for two was one soup, two glasses of wine, two entrees, one dessert plus tax and tip was under $50. Plus, there was enough left over for lunch the next day. A ""MUST TRY"" in Charlotte. It was a little noisy, but It was a busy Friday night. Pros: portion size, menu variety, reasonably priced Cons: noise level more
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YUM!!! 2/1/2003

Wow! I am absolutely in love with the Penne ala Vodka. The individual size portion was very generous! Dinner for two was one soup, two glasses of wine, two entrees, one dessert plus tax and tip was under $50. Plus, there was enough left over for lunch the next day. A "MUST TRY" in Charlotte. It was a little noisy, but It was a busy Friday night. Pros: portion size, menu variety, reasonably priced Cons: noise level more
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Mama Denny's 1/19/2003

This place is a totally forgettable mismanged mosh pit. On a recent Saturday at 7pm we called 30 min. ahead yet our party of 6 waited over an hour to be crammed into a booth for 4. Unhappy waitress then proceeded to spill olive oil on the table and coffee cream on one of us. Food arrived like the kitchen was understaffed- late and lukewarm. Only plus was that they didn't charge for desert because of the spills. My first and last visit to this overrated bistro. more
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Mama Denny's 1/19/2003

This place is a totally forgettable mismanged mosh pit. On a recent Saturday at 7pm we called 30 min. ahead yet our party of 6 waited over an hour to be crammed into a booth for 4. Unhappy waitress then proceeded to spill olive oil on the table and coffee cream on one of us. Food arrived like the kitchen was understaffed- late and lukewarm. Only plus was that they didn't charge for desert because of the spills. My first and last visit to this overrated bistro. more
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loved it! 1/13/2003

I enjoyed this resturant thoughly. I am also planning on having my rehearsal dinner there! Pros: food, service more
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loved it! 1/12/2003

I enjoyed this resturant thoughly. I am also planning on having my rehearsal dinner there! Pros: food, service more
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Mama Ricotta's the Italian restaurant of choice for thousands of food lovers in Charlotte, NC for over 15 years!

Owner Message

  • For nearly 15 years, Mama Ricotta's has been the Italian restaurant of choice for thousands of Italian food lovers.

    Owner Frank Scibelli, raised in the grand tradition of hearty family dinners, dreamed of bringing the Italian dishes he loved to Charlotte residents. Despite growing from a small restaurant to a 200 seat, award-winning establishment, the quality of Mama Ricotta's food and service has remained.

    Now, in addition to the restaurant, Mama Ricotta's can also count more than 250 employees and a multi-faceted catering division with a customer list that reads like the Who's Who of Charlotte. Mama Ricotta's serves traditional, authentic Italian dishes in an inviting setting where everyone feels welcome.

Editorial

  • In Short
    True Italian-style pizzas, a stylish atmosphere and the signature penne alla vodka, penne with sauteed pancetta in a spicy tomato sauce with pepper vodka, keep Mama Ricotta's...

  • 11/27/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun 11am-9pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Visa, Master Card, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: Dilworth
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