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Sun
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri
4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian, American, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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About
When you dine at Mama Mia Trattoria, Portland's Italian tradition, you've taken a step back in time into a traditional Italian kitchen where memories come to life with authentic southern Italian meals and the genuine hospitality of people who love delicious and genuine Italian dishes. At Mama Mia Trattoria our meals are prepared from scratch every day, with only the freshest ingredients. Our sauces and meatballs simmer all day to add the perfect flavor and essence to our expertly crafted dishes. We are committed to providing the highest quality food and service by sparing no expense and by using only the best local products and sustainable resources available. Here at Mama Mia Trattoria, we take pride in our daily, freshly made pastas, mozzarella cheese, and our scrumptious homemade desserts. We even make our Italian ice cream and sorbet daily. At Mama Mia Trattoria, you'll find timeless favorites like chicken, veal, and eggplant parmigiana, handmade ravioli, lasagna, manicotti, gnocchi and countless other pastas, pizzas, chicken and seafood dishes, all made from scratch and cooked to perfection. Our dining room sparkles with over twenty crystal chandeliers and nearly fifty gilded mirrors. Our marble tables are reminiscent of those found in many Trattorias throughout Italy. With our dramatically tall ceilings, an entire wall of fourteen-foot tall windows, keep the dining room lively yet mysterious. The warm ambiance of rich red, green, gold and black decor beckons diners to relax and savor the brilliant flavors of Italian cooking served in a luxurious yet Portland-esque casual atmosphere. The rich, black granite bar is a perfect spot for one of our delicious signature cocktails, many made with our own house-infused spirits. Both the sixty-inch and forty-inch high-definition televisions are the perfect place to watch your favorite sporting events while you sit back and relax. Our entire food menu is served throughout the day at the most comfortable bar in downtown Portland. Our location, the historic Waldo Building, built in 1886, is easily visible on one of the most traveled corners in Downtown Portland at the intersection of SW Washington Street and 2nd Avenue, just feet away from great shopping at Pioneer Place, the waterfront, mass transit and some of the most visited attractions in downtown. So plan something special and meet your friends, family, and colleagues at Mama Mia Trattoria. Our old school Italian-American soul food, like that offered at the best restaurants in "Little Italy's" across the United States, will exceed your expectations. Happy Hour: Monday - Saturday: 04:00pm - 07:00pm Sunday: 04:00pm - 09:00pm
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian, American, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
605 reviews
Excellent
275
Very good
201
Average
86
Poor
26
Terrible
17
Norman M
Houston1330 contributions
Jul 2024 • business
My colleagues and I stopped here for dinner one night as we tried the various restaurants around the hotel. We saw Mama Mia while driving back to the hotel and made a note to come back and try it. We arrived at 6 pm and the restaurant was not that full on a weekday night. We were promptly seated and given menus.
The menu items are what you would find at any Italian restaurant, and the prices were very fair. We decided to start off with the calamari and the bruschetta. For our entrees, we ordered Pork Chop, fettuccine Alfredo, and Chicken Marsala. We also ordered drinks from the bar. The drinks arrived first, and while they were decent, this was not a strong point for the restaurant.
The Calamari and Bruschetta arrived, and they were delicious—well above average. The calamari was cooked perfectly, and the different spreads for the bruschetta were different but very good. After that, our entrees arrived, and the presentation was excellent. The pork chop was not overdone and was very juicy. The pasta was also delicious and done al dente.
I would come back again just for the food, but I would probably skip the drinks. If they elevated their bar menu and drinks, I think they would be 5 stars.
Written August 9, 2024
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skibum123
130 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
We had this delivered to our hotel, so I can't really comment on the in-restaurant experience.
We had entrees of Spaghetti and Meatballs, Fettuccini Alfredo, Chicken Parm, Chicken Scallopine Piccata and then also some garlic bread. Wife loved the Piccata. I sampled all the others. My favorite was the Chicken Parm. Meatballs were pretty dense and tasty. All told the food was quite good. My bias is that I'm pretty critical of Italian, because I eat it a lot. The bar is high for me. So I feel the 4 rating is fair. This was not mind-blowing, over the top amazing Italian...but it was solid and satisfying. I have had better and I have had MUCH worse. I feel that the price point for what was delivered to us was a bit high (not counting delivery fees), but I definitely didn't regret ordering from Mama Mia.
I would likely return here and eat in house.
Written March 7, 2024
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Depoe Bay166 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
We loved our server, Colton!! And the location is great. But the salt level ws far too much for us. Meatballs salty, Cacio e pepe was literally inedible due to the salt level. Desserts were fantastic.
Written November 22, 2024
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Key W
46 contributions
Jul 2024 • family
They would not let us order happy hour appetizers because I had a minor with me. They said I could only order in the bar area. They did offer to let me pay full price. No thanks. The dinner prices were pretty high and the guy at the host stand was rude.
Written August 3, 2024
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Sparks26 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
We ate at this restaurant many years ago and were looking forward to another great meal. Soooo disappointing! The food was subpar and cold. I had chicken Marsala. The sauce was like glue. My husband had spaghetti and meatballs. They claim the pasta is homemade NO. The sauce was salty and the meatballs were like rocks. And the prices ridiculous based on the quality
The staff was accommodating minus the hostess who was rude and inappropriately dressed.
The Mama Mia’s of the past is sadly gone. Avoid it !!
Written July 24, 2024
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Laurene M
390 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
Humongous portions at this restaurant a very traditional Italian American food. The eggplant Parmesan came with the choice of spaghetti and other sides. There was enough to feed three people. The Caprese salad was also delicious.
Written July 22, 2022
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Trinidad77 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Cool old world ambience. My seafood pasta was A-mazing. Typically with that sort of dish I end up with all my seafood gone and a big bowl of pasta left. Had the opposite experience here. There was so much seafood I couldn't eat it all and each piece was extraordinarily well-prepared and seasoned. And the amaretto cheesecake made by their in-house pastry chef? Just.... Wow. Our server Nick was very helpful and attentive and made us feel completely welcome. Downtown Portland is expensive in general but this place is a good value for what they serve. Highly recommend.
Written February 7, 2020
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Shelby T
Bellevue3 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
Our family had a nice time! I really enjoyed the fried mozzarella and lasagna. I gave it a 4 because my child got the macaroni and cheese and it was really not good and I feel like that should have been an easy one to do. Our waitress was very kind and attentive!
Written March 9, 2024
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Michelle F
Bellevue8 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Huge portions, everything tasted great with good drink options. Even the apps are huge. We had fried calamari that was tasty, crunchy and not chewy at all, the bruschetta board was SO yummy. We split an entree and it was still so much food for each of us. Would definitely go again!
Written July 1, 2022
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265az82
Gilbert102 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
We had arrived in Portland very late on a Sunday night. Fortunately for us, Mama Mia's was open for business!
The restaurant is small, which would be perfect for an intimate Italian dinner. The restaurant exudes a great Italian restaurant vibe!
The server (wish I could remember her name) was very friendly and attentive. The manager, too, was very friendly and concerned with our dining experience.
My wife and I had a shared a pizza and the fried artichoke hearts, which were both delicious.
My only regret was that we didn't have time to go back for a full-size dinner option before we left.
We'll definitely be back. Nice place. Keep it up!
Written June 10, 2024
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Pam B
12 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Lovely setting, excellent service. House salad had a bit too much dressing (although it was tasty!), veal parmesan not as tender as I remember veal should be. Bread came with meal (a plus in Portland). Fried zucchini and minestrone above average but not remarkable.
Written April 22, 2023
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Naples2512 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
Four of us had dinner, appetizers calamari, garlic bread and salads came out in 5 minutes, which was surprisingly fast, made me wonder if the calamari was pre-cooked and warned prior to serving.
I had the gnocchi with bolognese. Though these were supposed to be fresh, pan searing them made them very dense and stiff, sort of the opposite of what I would expect. The sauce meat was OK, but it was not hot in temperature so it was not enjoyable over-all.
Thr other 3 diners didn't make any comments about their dishes so I took that to mean that they were unremarkable. Not likely to come back.
Written February 14, 2020
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Hardrocker8888
2120 contributions
Jul 2024 • solo
I wanted pasta for dinner so I ate here. I had reservations so I was quickly seated. The restaurant was pretty busy for a Friday night. I had the chicken Marsala with a side of pasta. My dishes were delicious. It felt like the staff was new. But everyone was friendly and helpful:
Written July 8, 2024
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Scenic588295
Austin11 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Great location if you are downtown. Quick seating with no reservation. Decent wine list, lots of choices on menu. The service was really great. Very attentive and friendly. The pasta I had was not very flavorful. The appetizer was amazing and the processo was delish!
Written July 22, 2023
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Erin F
San Mateo5 contributions
Oct 2020 • family
We decided to take the 14 minute walk here. Streets near the area were FULL of drunkies and crazy people. Maybe you should drive. Other then the location, the food and service was amazing. Some of the best Italian I’ve had in a while. Would recommend!
Written October 17, 2020
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