My husband and I stayed in nearby Redondo Beach and were really craving Pizza. We didn't know the area at all so we just drove down to cute little town of Manhattan beach and walked around a bit. When I first saw Mama D's, I thought it looked a bit like a diner and was pretty crowded with families, etc.... more

Last night was one of those times we had a hankering for pizza and wine. My husband reminded me of "that place in Manhattan Beach." We'd been to Mama D's only one time previously and had enjoyed some tasty pasta with olive oil, basil and tomatoes, I recalled-- so it seemed a likely place to test drive the pizza. We... more

Used to be amazing. The family doesn't work it like they used to and the food is mostly made ahead. Still very good for the price but not great. Wide variety of pastas and don't fill up on the garlic balls. Addicting and the main reason I think people go there. more

Go off season, no wait. They made a margherita pizza for me with extra garlic, thin crust and the perfect amount of cheese. I'm originally from the East coast, and altho' it still isn't NY's Famous Ray's , it was the best pizza I've had out here. My husband had the minestrone and loved it. Waiter was especially accomodating. The... more

They have all the basics of an Italian/American menu. Good low key meal. Nice touch with the chocolate chip cookies at the end of the meal. more

The service was horrible! The ravioli was not cooked right and the sauce would have been better from a can. I'm not a big fan of Olive Garden but compared to this place it's the best. Their version of a Italian salad contained wilted lettuce mushy tomatoes and salty italian dressing. I would not recommend this restaurant!!!! more

Love their gnocchi & pink sauce. The fresh herb/garlic bread is also yum. more

I had pasta with the pink sauce which I enjoyed. My husband had eggplant and pasta with the red sauce. He did not like the red sauce at all. He did like my pink sauce when he tried it. The people were very friendly there, even bringing us a free appetizer when they found out it was our first time... more

We just returned from a fabulous trip to Manhattan Beach, which is a lovely beach town. Mama D's was a highlight of our trip, and definitely our best meal in Manhattan Beach (actually our best meal in the LA area). Mama D's was recommended by a woman who works in one of the shops in Manhattan Beach. It is a... more