This is the best restaurant in Apple Valley, hands down! The staff is friendly and courteous, and I've never had a bad meal there. The dinner salad is cool and crispy. The bread that you dip in the oil and balsamic vinegar is always delicious! Try it out and see for yourself. read more

We are new to the high desert, and are so happy to have found a good Italian restaurant up here. First thing that came to the table was bread and a balsamic vinegar/oil dip. Yum. My husband ordered the Smoke House Pasta and said he would choose that dish as his last meal! I ordered the Bruschetta Pizza. It was good but needed something. I also got the Antipasto Fantastico Salad... nice fresh crunchy lettuce is a plus (it was not the bagged lettuce)... just wished they chopped up the deli meats/cheese into smaller pieces. And we ended our date with the chocolate cannoli for desert. Highly recommend you order one of those! We will definitely be going back there and taking family & friends who come up to visit us. The staff were really nice and the place felt homey. Worth the wait time. read more

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Mama Carpino's did not come to play. Ordered to-go but the flavors traveled like they had a personal driver. The pizza? Straight-up New York attitude with California glow. Light crunch. Golden crust. Cheese was balanced and not greasy. You could tell this wasn't made in a rush. It was made with pride. The Penne alla Vodka came in like a headliner. Sauce was creamy with just enough kick. Pasta had bite without being too firm. Easily one of the best takes on this dish I've had in the area. Italian Jalapeño Poppers threw me off in the best way. Spicy. Cheesy. Crunchy. Felt like Tony Soprano and a Tapatío bottle had a baby. Chicken Parm came through like a hero meal. Breaded right. Thick but juicy. Sauce and cheese ratio was tight. No sogginess. Just layered flavor. Packed up well and still tasted fresh after the drive home. That says a lot. Spot was packed when I walked in. Staff seemed busy but still managed to be polite. A couple looked slightly stressed but not rude. Just overwhelmed. Still got the order out timely. The place was clean. Floor was swept. Tables reset fast. And the bathroom? Clean enough for me to trust it with white sneakers on. It's giving... Scorsese would shoot here just for the garlic bread close-up. read more

I was told by two separate people on the same week to try this place out so I decided to give it a try! We are new to the area and wanted to try something new that was actually good. This place blew my expectations. Not only is the place big, it's BEAUTIFUL, and our waitress HOPE was phenomenal. Her service is the MAIN reason we will be back and of course secondly the food was absolutely amazing. We had the mozzarella sticks and zucchini. The potato soup was so delicious, as well as the minestrone soup. We ordered a pizza and brought it home and the kids LOVED it. Found out they also sell deli meats and sandwiches!! I will be back!! thanks hope again for such a fantastic experience. read more

Mama Carpino's Italian - Zucchini and mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Apple Valley, California

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On got to eat soup and bread, never got out food. Had a family that came 15 min after us and they got their appetizer and food before us. Waitress just kept saying it will be right out. Not sure if I would come back. read more

We had an early dinner at Mama Carpino's Italian and overall it smacked, with a clear standout where it matters most. The Caesar salad and appetizer were fine -- solid starters, nothing bad, just not the stars of the show. The entrées, though? Fire. One entrée could easily feed two people... but why would you want to do that when two entrées are clearly better than one. Perfectly cooked pasta, rich sauce, and that comforting Italian depth that makes you slow down and enjoy it. My girlfriend ordered the clam and corn chowder, and it was legitimately excellent -- especially on a cold, windy day. Warm, balanced, and exactly what you want in that moment. Brittany provided absolutely attentive service without being overbearing, and the ambiance strikes a great balance -- classy but casual, comfortable, and genuinely vibey. Order confidently, don't undershoot, and save your appetite for the mains. That's where Mama Carpino's earns the calories. read more

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Great food and staff, they have gluten free options which is so nice. Lovely place to eat.

Came here for some pizza and was not disappointed. Food was great! We also got some wings which were good. Brittany our sever was amazing! She was super attentive. There's plenty of seating for big parties. We will come again soon to try their other food items! read more

Food was outstanding, delicious and very affordable! Service on point, efficient and accommodating! Ambiance family style the best! All in all a great experience read more

One of the best Italian places in town love their Italian margaritas the lasagna and their sandwiches and pizza been going back once a month. read more

I was craving Italian food so we decided to try Mama Carpino's on a Sunday afternoon. It was raining so keep in mind the parking is in the back and you have to walk to the front. We signed up on the waitlist and it wasn't too long before they sat us down maybe 30 minutes. The inside is very classic italian, and it feels very family centric. The restrooms were kind of small but very clean. The service was awesome, they refilled our drinks without asking and they kept checking on us to make sure we didn't need anything else. Now the food. The home salad was what you would expect from a salad. The Caesar salad was reallyyy good they break down the croutons into the salad. The appetizers were chicken tenders, wings and mozzarella sticks, everything was good nothing crazy. The Italian jalapeño poppers were delicioussssss, a little spicy but very very good, definitely try them. My husband ordered the baked ziti, he really liked it. The only thing I can really complain is that it's a little dryer than what I'm used too, but even then it was good. I ordered the wild mushrooms ravioli and it was amazingggggg. My only complaint is that I wish the portion was bigger it was that good. My husband liked it too because it wasn't super mushroomy. All in all the food was very good especially for the price! read more

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We use to order a pizza once a week or more often but, the quality is never consistent. One out of Five times is our pizza dough and / or toppings actually cooked. I hate a doughy bread and uncooked toppings. I've actually paid for a pizza with unmelted cheese. DO BETTER read more

The pizza was so good the cheese and pepperonis slid off the bread and sauce. The server was extremely kind and kept bringing me refills of Pepsi. The place is well lit and beautifully decorated. I would Infact recommend! read more

Mama Carpino's Italian - Pizza Near Me - Apple Valley, California

Delicious food and great value. We ordered the corn clam chowder and a family style pizza. It's all about the sauce and loved the crust. read more

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After having eaten here a few times, Mama Carpino's is unfortunately officially a no-go for me. The employees are generally pretty friendly. Service isn't the quickest, and depending on where you are placed, you may be forgotten. It is a large establishment, so there are plenty of indoor seating sections as well as two smaller covered outdoor sections. The interior is clean, albeit outdated and dark. The three single stall restrooms are well-maintained. There is a small private parking lot behind the restaurant and free street parking in front. The noise level is moderate unless there are large parties present. They have a decent selection of pastas, desserts, and drinks (alcoholic and non). Unfortunately, the food is consistently bland, extremely messily plated, and overall unsatisfying. More often than not, the food arrives lukewarm. The desserts taste artificial. While the wine selection is okay, the mixed drinks are ill-prepared. Hence, the prices are unjustifiable, especially for add-ons. Of course, a sit-down Italian restaurant is going to be pricier, but what you pay here in relation to the quality of what you receive is severely imbalanced. Perhaps a smaller menu with a greater focus on flavor and plating would help. I know this is a local favorite; however, as fellow local, I would suggest spending your money elsewhere. read more

I wanted to be mad because the sauce was so liquidy, but it tasted so good that I don't even care. I got the creamy mushroom pasta lunch special and added chicken, and it was truly divine. The pasta was cooked really well, and the sauce was so unbelievably tasty. I loved the additional bread it comes with, and it was so good dipped in the pasta sauce. I will def be coming back! read more

Mama Carpino's Italian - Pizza Near Me - Apple Valley, California

The food here is delicious , from the pizza to the ravioli poppers. The service amazing, these people treat you well. The dessert was delicious. Go try it, you'll love it. The ambience is beautiful and I loved it. My wife and I have been here many times and it never fails. read more

Mama Carpino's Italian - Brought the family to show them what we experienced at Mama Carpinos . - Pizza Near Me - Apple Valley, California

We definitely live Mama Carpino's is always great to eat there, food is amazing the taste is real Italian not commercial at all, next time you are in town come you will definitely love it read more

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Ok a little surprised by a 45 minute wait on a Thursday night at 5pm but man we were not upset about the wait at all after we finished our meal. Cheese ravioli was loaded with cheese and smothered in a delicious meat sauce and my wife hot eggplant parmigiana just like her mama made and a side of perfect fettuccine Alfredo. No room for desert but great attentive service and a very festive and friendly atmosphere read more

This place never disappoints. Wait wasn't as long as they initially said. Staff is always super friendly. The ambiance was very nice. Good place to take the family out or a nice date night spot as well. The food is my all time favorite Italian food as well. Don't you dare go to Olive Garden instead. read more

I had a plate of spaghetti at Mama Carpino's and it was fantastic. So much spaghetti I had to share it with my granddaughter. The meatballs was the size of golf ball's. read more

Pleasantly surprised with the sandwich at this place. Great meal. Fully loaded with deli meat. You probably could make several sandwiches with this one. It taste so good. The cheese and sauce combo were on point. I ordered ranch but didn't even use it and I love ranch. Chips were good. Didn't taste oily. Service was good. Server came by often. Nice place to eat. Lots of privacy. Good dessert options. read more

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This place is delicious Food and service are great. It can get rather crowded, but you can be added to the waitlist online and they'll text you when your tables ready. This place is seriously worth the hour wait. read more

Delicious food. Came here for lunch with my daughter. I had the wild mushroom ravioli, and she had the chicken scallopini both are very delicious. The tomato quarantine soup is one of the best soups I've ever had so good. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Food, service, and ambience have been top tier compared to the rest of the high desert every time we've come here. Our most recent experience was no different. They are always packed because of this, so be prepared to wait for an open table, unless you can figure out the reservations through Yelp deal. I haven't. read more

Mama Carino's has amazing food!! their bread is so good. Also, the service is always the best. People waiting on you with smiles on their faces and happy to serve you. Truly, one of the best dining experiences in the High Desert. read more

I was not impressed by their meat lovers lasagna. Not enough sauce or meat and it was actually too cheesy due to the lack of sauce. My wife, though, was happy with her pasta. read more

If you walk in off the street prepare to wait anywhere from 45 min to an hour and a half. Yes, you read that correctly. And if you decide to wait there don't count on anyone giving you the Wi-Fi password. Atmosphere was nice tho and the server was really friendly. Well, we finished eating our meals. Here's the break down. Pasta for the chicken cacciatore and the shrimp scampi was undercooked. The chicken was boiled and not seasoned at all. Do yourself a favor and go to Olive Garden. No line, get a small chocolate when you pay your bill and they have free WiFi. The food may not be "homemade" but you'll be in an out before your place in line at Mama Carpino's is available. read more

Mama Carpino's Italian - Shrimp scampi with undercooked linguine. - Pizza Near Me - Apple Valley, California

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Had the best time, the food was so delicious, hefty portions, the drinks pastures incredible, the service was outstanding

Speechless! This was our first time at Mama Carpino's and we left very satisfied. We visited on Friday night, the wait was a bit long about 1 hour but definitely worth it. Once we were sat down the server was very attentive and brought our dinner our appetizers right away. The ambiance in the restaurant is very inviting. The food was delicious!! Each plate was packed with flavor! I will definitely be returning and recommending this place. 10/10 read more

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Great service and really great food will definitely be back soon. The Ambiance of the place is so nice 10/10 would recommend read more

The service was good, the food was excellent, there was a bit of a wait time and we went on a Monday night. This is a small, cute and quiet place with a Italian ambiance. read more

Amazing Italian. The sauce, meatballs, desert, wine list, and the menu in general is superb. They have deli meats, cheese, canolis, Gelato when you walk in so you know it will be great. Give them a try. read more

What can I say? This is my all-time favorite Italian restaurant. The staff is friendly, and the food is exceptional. The place tends to be busy, especially on weekends, which may result in a longer wait, but they move efficiently, and it's well worth it. Their bread dipped in oil and balsamic vinaigrette is delicious. I always order the shrimp Alfredo pasta, which is fantastic, but all of their dishes are excellent. I find myself craving this place as I write this review. I want as many people as possible to experience it. The portions are generous, and the prices are quite reasonable. The staff is welcoming and friendly. read more

The instant you walk in the door, your nose is sent into SCENT HEAVEN!! The smells are amazing!! The service always awesome and the food!! The food is delicious, big portions and does things to your tastebuds! Ambience and atmosphere is romantic. Highly recommend for a date/anniversary or birthday dinner. read more

Their food is good but I wish they will have enough for later service. They usually run out of some food to serve late diners. They could improve on their table service as well but their reception people are great. Their place is looking kinda old too read more

Ambiance was great! We saw the menu and it all sounded great but once we got our food it didn't look appealing and we tried our food and they were salty. We had high hopes for it and went for mother day. Let's just say it was an experience but didn't have a great experience to come back. Great place for drinks for sure read more

Food is always awesome, service and atmosphere ro match Hostess are always amazing. read more

Always our family favorite place to eat. The food, atmosphere and service is great. ... they have gelato read more

New place to try...service was great..food was ok...They start you off with some oil and balsamic and a piece of bread...I ordered a spicy margarita ...the jalapeños were the kind that are in a jar floating in my drink...not a fan ..but I drank it...the appetizer we ordered was fried calamari and unfortunately it was rubbery ...it took several minutes to chew..(again we ate some of it ..we were super hungry. So after that I ordered jalapeño poppers (they were fried raviolis with cream cheese but didn't taste the jalapeño at all) and some bruschetta and toast points..that was amazing! We had chicken spinach cannelloni that was good, a Cesar salad, minestrone soup that was hearty and delicious and wild mushroom ravioli. They did have amazing desserts and ice cream .. but we passed on that...outside beautiful seating...the parking lot was not very large ..people were waiting to park as we left...All in all it was a good experience... read more

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