Mama's is a bit of a throwback.
If you want very good, traight-ahead Italian as most Americans have come to expect it and don't put an emphasis on atmosphere, then Mama's is really excellent.
The Chicken Spendini is notably famous and very generous. The pastas are nicely done traditional pasta dishes, the pizza is thin crust, but not St. Louis style.
The Calamari we had for $7.95 as an app kept four of us busy for quite a while.
The surroundings are not fancy, the servers are approachable and friendly, but the pace can be a bit hectic, so if you want a more upscale experience, there are better choices for you.
If you want very good Italian at a very fair price, Mama's is an excellent choice.
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