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    Mama Maria's Pizza

    4.1 (145 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Michelle T.

    When we first moved to Elmhurst, we struggled to find a good pizza spot. We tried a few places, but nothing hit the mark--so we stuck with our usual from Lombard Rosati's. That is, until we found Mama Maria's! Their pizza is always fresh and absolutely delicious. We usually keep it simple with a half pepperoni, half sausage, and it's perfect every time. And we never skip the tiramisu--seriously, it's a must-have! The staff is friendly whether we're picking up or getting delivery, and the drivers are always pleasant. It's become our go-to spot for weekly pizza night. Prices are reasonable, but since we're loyal customers who order every week, a loyalty program would be a great touch!

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    Ben B.

    First, the good: the cheese on this pizza was excellent. It's high-quality stuff, on par with any great Midwestern pie. But the sauce and the crust let me down. I ordered a pan pizza and found the crust quite doughy and flavorless. The sauce also didn't have any particular flavor. It's entirely possible Mama Maria's thin crust or stuffed crust pizzas are far superior. I might return to try those other varieties. It's rare that a pizza place can do multiple types of crust well, so maybe it's just the pan pizza that's a dud. The cheese alone is worth me giving it another shot. If they overachieve on thin or stuffed, I'll revise my rating.

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    Mammas is one of my favorite restaurants-would highly recommend it- food is always good and they make everyone feel like family!

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    Best pizza in Elmhurst. They also have really good pasta options.

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    I order from here all the time. I love the pizza there I think its the best in the area. They are super fast on the delivery as well.

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    This place is really excellent. Pizza is great. Staff is delightful. Our food was delivered quickly. All this during a very busy time.

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    Best place in Elmhurst. Been around for 30 years. Try the fried Panzerotti.

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