This was our first time being here and we will definitely come back again. The food was delicious and our server Gerson was awesome. read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - This was our first time being here. The food is delicious and our server Gerson was super nice and helpful. - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great food. Great Service! Matt was awesome. Super helpful and a pleasure to dine in with him. Love the environment. You won't be disappointed! Tried the lasagna and the calzón last time I was here and they were both spot on. read more

Danny helped our party out last night, and everything was perfect! The pasta was fresh and delicious and Danny was very attentive. See you next time! read more

My son and I were looking for a family Italian restaurant. Not a chain. He suggested Mama D's and we both loved it. The staff was so sweet and actually were happy to be working. The owner Chris came and chatted with us. We met his youngest daughter who was so sweet and will be a powerhouse business women. Our server Alex was so sweet, great service, and very attentive. This place will be our new go to restaurant. Made me very happy to see a family business doing good. The portions were big, bread was amazing plus they gave us chocolate chip cookies. To the Mama D's family you are amazing Thank you for giving us a great dining experience Valli and Michael read more

We've been regulars here, but unfortunately, we just had our worst experience and probably won't be coming back. We ordered a Caesar salad ($13) with chicken ($9 extra), and it came on an appetizer plate with a few pieces of sad chicken. Salad itself is also very much below average. For $22, it just doesn't fell right. We also ordered the meat sauce pasta and a small vegetarian salad. The pasta was good, but the pizza was quite disappointing. I'm not sure what happened, but the overall experience has really gone downhill. It's sad to see. Unfortunately, we probably won't be back. read more

Excellent customer service, everyone from the host, waiters to the people cleaning the tables were very friendly and helpful. Arrived right before dinner and got a table immediately. 30 minutes later the dinner rush started to arrive and the lines outside of the restaurant was long. They do provide a large row of chairs for those waiting outside. Our food was delicious and served hot as if it was made and plated immediately, that's a great trait to look for when your food is being served and not waiting under hot lights. The break served at the table with olive oil was nice and warm and cheesy. Ordered a Caesar salad and it was served split as we shared it. the Lasagna was meaty, saucy and cheesy, excellent. We also tried the shrimp gonococci pasta. Everything was excellent, but we left with a great impression on the customer service which was 5+ star. The evening ended with serving of two mini chocolate chip cookies. That was very unexpected. Thank you for the great experience. Looking for another visit when in the area. read more

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Our first time here, it's a keeper!! Everything was awesome. Especially their pink sauce pasta!! Their bread is soo soft & warm with generous dish of olive oil! Soo nice it comes with the meal & fresh chocolate chip cookies! Service was impeccable, made sure we were well taken care of! Will be back. Good place to bring our grandkids!! read more

Only giving 2 bc my adult kids didn't hate it as much as I did. I've been a fan of the pink sauce bowties w chicken for 25 years. Ordered it today -- MY BIRTHDAY -- and it was OVERCOOKED MUSH, had NO FLAVOR like before, literally four morsels of chicken (I counted), and ONE slice of bread and ZERO bread dip. Mama D's is off my list. No wonder every location fails after opening. (Plus -- I already created my own copycat version, which is wayyyyyyy better!) Later, Mama D's! read more

Went to Mama D's for the first time and it was an amazing experience! There was a bit of a wait, but the staff went above and beyond, offering us delicious bread to snack on while we waited. We were treated so kindly, and you can tell this is a family owned business. I got the fettuccine with meat sauce, and my husband got the rigatoni with their incredible pink sauce. Everything we ate was delicious, and I loved that they gave us complimentary bread and warm chocolate chip cookies at the end of the meal. This is a cozy, delicious restaurant that I highly recommend! read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - Fettuccine with meat sauce - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Needed some good old-fashioned Italian food so of course we pick mama D's. First of all the service is a plus our butts barely hit the bench seat and we already had bread and appetizers and drinks. The beers came within five minutes and they were on the ball taking our orders. Food came fast, hot and as we ordered it, all the food was excellent. I love the chicken marsala here. It taste so good. I wish it came with veggies, but other than that, it's an A+ all the way to top it off. I was hoping for some tiramisu, but all they had were their own versions of a Pazooki and that was super tasty. Everything else we had here was really good. This is definitely one of the best Italian places around the inside is small but quaint and they always have cool music playing. The menu has all sorts of normal Italian dishes I'm sure anything you pick is gonna be really good . I will definitely come back again. read more

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Definitely come visit Mama D's. I wish we had a mom and pop restaurant like this back home in Sonoma county. This very personal family style restaurant would fit right in! My wife and I were in town for the Saturday Rush concert. Mama D's is located literally across from Hotel Hermosa where we're staying. We had the pleasure of being served by Gerson. Clearly a master of his craft. And the Host Alex was very friendly and attentive during our evening. I should have taken more pictures, I apologize. I wasn't expecting to find this gem. We pretty much closed the restaurant. It was full when we got there. The owners are clearly from the East Coast. NO where in CA will you find baked clams and antipasto salad. Even though on the menu, they call it a chopped salad. Thank you for making us feel at home our last night in town. We will be back.... read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great place for authentic Italian in the South Bay! Love their legendary freshly baked garlic knots, lobster ravioli, penne with their signature pink sauce and chicken parm are a must try. They have generous portions so everything is shareable. They even gave us warm chocolate chip cookies for dessert which was a nice touch. read more

I've been wanting to try Mama D's since I always past the Newport locations. There wasn't a wait on a Friday night, but the restaurant was full. It is a rather small space and the seating in tight, I don't think it's good for large groups. The server gave us a few recommendations and we ordered pink sauce pasta and lasagna. Both were great and I had leftover pasta. Their bread is so good, even on it's on by itself. The garlic herb oil was a game changer though. At the end of your meal, they give you a chocolate chip cookie. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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Food & service was excellent. We ordered stuffed shells with pink sauce and tortellini and everything was very flavorful. Will deff be back next time we're in town!! read more

We used to enjoy Mama D's often when it was in Manhattan Beach. This location is smaller and still retains that family-friendly and cozy feel. We don't get to come around here that often anymore, but when we do we try to come get dinners here. Menu is very much the same as old location. They still have the buy two wine glasses and get the third for 1 cent. Their complimentary bread is a little different now but not in a bad way. They still serve it fresh out of the oven with that addictive garlic oil. You can get full just eating bread and garlic oil! It's that good! We ordered three entrees: Alfredo with fettuccine, seafood pasta with pink sauce and Anton's pasta Roma. All are fantastic. The seafood pasta is a tad too creamy for me though. Give Mama D's a try. read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - Daily special: seafood pasta with pink sauce $33 - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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What an adorable intimate little pizza and pasta spot that totally feels like a hidden gem. The owner is usually there chatting with everyone, and he really makes you feel welcome and special. We went for my daughter's birthday, and they have this super cute thing where kids can make their own pizzas. They bring out the dough and toppings, and the kids get to have a blast making their own creations. A lot of the dishes are named after Mama D's kids like we had these "Jamie's Mozzarella Balls" that everyone loved. I got the pink sauce pasta with linguini, and it was amazing. They also give you complimentary bread that's just delicious. And here's a fun bit, they gave the kids papers to draw the server, and my daughter actually won a free pizza for next time! So yeah, it's super family-friendly, they really love kids there, and we'll definitely be coming back. Just note they're only open from like 5 to 8:30 pm, so you gotta catch them in that window. But it's totally worth it! read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Service was great. The staff was friendly and quick. It was nice that you get bread and a small pasta before the meal comes out. It was a lifesaver for us because our 1 year was fussy but was able to snack on that. I enjoyed the speghetti but my husband didn't enjoy the tortellini as much. read more

Excellent service, good food! Cute atmosphere, friendly staff. Must try when in the area.

Food is always amazing and the atmosphere is great whether it's a date night or dinner with your kids! Gerson was our server and he was super nice and helpful! read more

My husband and I stopped by here recently and what a treat! We loved the atmosphere and the staff were very friendly. The food was amazing. They give complimentary bread and cookies at the end. I couldn't believe they had baked clams on the menu. I only find that when I go to Queens to visit. Thanks Gerson and Alex! read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - Pat's Baked Clams - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

We visited today for Father's Day with a large party, including a toddler, which was probably tough considering how incredibly busy they were, but Danny, our server, made sure to be attentive, friendly, and stayed on top of everything to give us everything we needed. Chris also stopped by our table several times to check in, chat with us, and share a few laughs. That personal touch made us feel genuinely welcomed and appreciated. The food was outstanding, as always. Every dish was delicious, but my personal favorite continues to be the chicken piccata. It's consistently flavorful and perfectly prepared every time! Between the exceptional service, warm hospitality, and amazing food, we had a great experience from start to finish. Even with a packed restaurant, they made us feel like a priority. We all had a really great time and are already looking forward to coming back! read more

We came here for a Birthday dinner and had an amazing time! This place feels like a homey Italian restaurant, with kids drawings hung up on the walls and comfy couches to sit in while you wait for your table. We had the BEST service here I have experienced. The staff were all so friendly. When waiting for our table they brought out bread and some pasta for us to try. And at the end of the night they brought out a birthday dessert (song and all) and some chocolate chip cookies. One of our party was gluten free and they were extremely accommodating. Overall the food was decent. The best dishes were the pasta dishes and many of us got the pink sauce which was delicious. The lemon chicken dishes were okay and our pasta didn't get much pink sauce on it compared to the other dishes. We had the best time at Mama D's! I can't wait to come back! read more

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Mama D's has always held a very special place in my heart. But this experience has to be the most memorable. We had the honor of having Gerson as our waiter, and he has made our standards skyrocket after last night. The food was and always is phenomenal but Gerson truly made our expectations higher. Thank you for such an incredible experience! read more

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*** 4.5 stars *** We called at 5:30 pm to order takeout - Big Domo's Chicken Marsala and Dane's Pasta Dish (with chicken) - and were told it would be ready in 40 minutes. Upon arrival, my sister was told it would be just a few more minutes. 20 minutes later, the owner saw that she was waiting and asked what time her order was supposed to be ready. It turns out the girl who had take the phone order (perhaps his daughter) had forgotten to place the order and was trying to hide it from him - something that he was very upset about. He told my sister that that is not how they do business and gave her enough cash to cover most of the order (!). Our order was ready about 5 minutes later (so about 25 minutes late, not great, but honestly comp'ing our entire meal was really above and beyond and shows the commitment that Mama D's has to good service). The good news is that our food was fresh and piping hot when she brought it home a few minutes later. Both dishes were delicious, but the sauce on the Marsala was really next level. Like like the plate next level. As an extra treat, we found two chocolate chip cookies gifted to us in our take out bag. Really such a fan of this family owned business. This was one of my favorite spots back in the day at their old location, and I'm glad that they found a new spot and continue to operate with the same family values. Will be back (frequently)! read more

My pasta was excellent, but when everyone at our table is dripping with sweat, it's not a pleasant experience. It was extremely hot in this place. I won't eat there again. Maybe take-out would be better. read more

Yet another visit to Mama D's and another FABULOUS meal was had by all! Here are tonight's offerings: Baked clams - of course! These are awesome and our absolute favorite! Mushroom and onion pizza - cooked to perfection! Italian Chopped Salad - we had it with our pizza, and it went great with our meal. What can I say - this place is amazing! The food, the staff, the atmosphere, the owner...each one is what makes Mama D's a can't miss experience. Can't wait to go back; and go back, we will for sure! read more

Absolutely loveeee coming here! The atmosphere as soon as you come in is so family oriented! Our waiter gerson was so helpful and polite and attentive we came to celebrate early Father's Day to my dad and also my uncles birthday! The food here is 100/100 and the owner is always pleasant and has good jokes lol! My family and I love coming here! read more

We absolutely love Mama D's! Exceptional food, service and atmosphere. And Samantha is the absolute best!! She made our night extra special

Food was delicious and always tastes like home!! Matthew was our server and was so attentive and kind. Come in and see Matthew and taste delicious food. read more

Best service ever! Small and cozy!! I love the food and gave us dessert. The owner even made sure we didn't sit in the sun!! read more

For years now I have found myself coming back always excited for the amazing food. But what stood out this last time was the phenomenal service Gerson provided. Can't say enough good things about the place. If you're wondering if you should stop by, do it you won't regret it. read more

FOOD Came here and ordered the lasagna and chicken parm sandwich. Lasagna was cheesy and delish, chicken parm was good, but I think we'd prefer it served over pasta rather than as a sandwich. We'll have to come back to try other menu items. SERVICE service was great. We were greeted by the friendly hostess who gave us some garlic bread upon arrival and had us do a game at the counter to try and win free meals. We were seated immediately (Sunday 6:45pm) and our server was kind and attending. VIBES you enter the restaurant on a red carpet at the front door like your a celebrity. Thought that was cute... inside gives old school, family friendly vibes with music to match. We came in December so the old school Christmas jams were playing. I enjoyed the sign that said "we don't have wifi, put away your phones and pretend like it's 1995" lol. We'll be back and will post any noteworthy updates. Gave 4 stars bc it was good enough to come back, but we have to try more menu items before we can decide on a final review :) read more

Mama D's Italian Kitchen - Chicken Parmigiana Sub - Italian Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Couldn't recommend Mama D's more. It began with calling to make a reservation and having Chris, the owner, pick up and confirm that they do let kids make their own pizzas. If you have kids, you know this is a pretty great thing for them to do. Once we arrived we were met with hospitality that most people don't even reserve for their own families these days. The staff was attentive, Chris was charming and entertaining, and the food was great. Between the three adults dining and two kids we had stuffed shells, chicken piccata, eggplant parm, cioppino, and two kids pizzas. Everything was great. The complementary bread and chocolate chip cookies, as well as magic tricks from Chris for the kids, were a welcomed touch. We will be coming back here sooner rather than later, and if you go, I'm sure you'll feel the same. And I need to shout out Gus (Gerson) our server for being great and putting up with us and the kids so effortlessly. read more

The food is great and the customer service is beyond amazing. They truly make you feel like family each time we visit the service somehow gets better. 10/10 recommend! Thank you Alex and the rest of the staff! read more

Danny provided outstanding service, and the food was absolutely fantastic! One of the highlights for our family was the kids' "make your own pizza" option, where they were able to spread the dough, add the pizza sauce, and sprinkle on the cheese exactly how they wanted. It was such a fun and interactive experience for them. The restaurant is incredibly family-friendly, and both the staff and the owner went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their hospitality and attention to detail truly made our visit memorable. Our experience was so enjoyable that our kids had such a great time, they begged us to come back--and we happily returned just two days later. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for FANTASTIC italian food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole family! read more

I was looking for a new locals place, a location i could take my kids. Mama D's didn't disappoint. Fantastic front of house. I can see how much effort they put into making you feel welcome. Food was good too. Solid Recommend calling ahead as the dining room is a little small. read more

Everything we ate was delicious we had the lasagna and the tortellini and the meatballs or absolutely amazing. The bread was out of this world that they give you for free dipped into the garlic olive oil. Service was five stars. I would definitely come back. read more

The food was absolutely delicious and Gerson did an incredible job taking care of us. Thank you for such a beautiful experience. Our hearts and bellies are full. read more

SAY IT WITH ME...."Mamma D's Delicious!" I was here two weeks ago for Galentine's, and the food and service were great!!! Katya was very kind and served us well. The Pizza was fresh and delicious, as was the bread, oil and garlic dip (yummy), soup, salad, and pink sauce pasta with penne!!!!!! MY! MY! MY! We definitely WILL BE going back. Thanks, Mama D's, thanks, Katya! read more

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Gerson our server did his thing and As always Chris has made something very special with Mama D's. Love coming here and can't wait to come back. I'm always putting different family members on to this place. The place is always cozy and family oriented. The food is always the perfect portion. I'm stuffed lol read more