Great, no frills spot for a quick casual lunch or dinner. Cannot beat the pricing here for the pasta -- I was stunned since most other Italian restaurants charge at least $20-25 for teeny tiny portions. It isn't the best pasta you'll ever have, but it's good and comfort food style. Service was super friendly and the restaurant itself is cute on the inside. Has the ambiance of a fast casual sit down place so don't expect it to be the date night you dress up for. read more

best, freshest, healthiest, most mouth-watering italian food, ever... no contest!!! you need to try it to believe it! no brown lettuce leaves or old protein choices... this is not a chain restaurant, & they value & thoroughly appreciate their loyal customers!!! MAMA SAYS' TAKEOUT CONTAINERS ARE ECO-CONSCIOUS & DEMONSTRATE THEIR RESPECT FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT! THE LARGE PORTIONS MAKE IT ALSO MORE AFFORDABLE. love this place!!! read more

I ordered a build your own salad! I added capers, olives, carrots, pepperonchinis, & romaine lettuce. I got ranch & yuzu dressing on the side. Their ranch was interesting, it had a dill flavor to it. Their yuzu tasted like a vinaigrette. Ingredients are fresh, I just wish I liked their dressing selections a bit more! read more

Mama Says - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

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Perfect place for a light, fresh, and healthy meal. Service is quick, friendly, and the place is kept very clean. They have tables for dine in. Located Rolling Hills plaza next to the blaze pizza so it's easy to park and get to, I pretty only order for take-out and have only gotten either the bowls or the wraps. Particular favorites are the garlic rosemary chicken. They also have other protein options like salmon, tuna, and ham. They also have a lot of pasta options, but I have not tried them. For the wraps or bowls, you can order pre-set ones or customize your own. All of their ingredients are very fresh and the proteins are flavorful, especially the garlic rosemary chicken. For wraps, I like using their spinach or pesto wrap. Portions are more than generous; it'll definitely fill you up. My picture may not show a lot of chicken, but trust me, there's plenty in there mixed with everything. Sometimes I'll just eat half and save the other half for later (ask for dressing on the side). Their carrot orange poppy seeds dressing is my favorite or their black sesame. They're unique flavors that pair well with your meal. One of the places that I hope stays open for a long time. Perfect place for a quick, delicious meal read more

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Reasonable price, always served fresh and hot. Great variation on my favorite--garlic bread.

I ate at Mama Says for the 3rd time. I can honestly say the food is always great! I've been watching what I eat and it was great to order something different. At first I wasn't sure what to order, the girl who works there ( I didn't catch her name-But I'll ask next time) she recommended the OG Mama wrap, OMG it was sooooo delicious! She was really nice and patient with me. I got the wrap on a spinach tortilla. I added a different dressing from the one it comes with. I got the spicy French. I love the flavor of the spicy French in the wrap. I ordered a slice of Tofu in it, which is extra but that's ok! The place is cute and intimate. I will definitely recommend Mama Says to my friend and family.. And I will definitely order another wrap! read more

Mama Says - The O. G. Mama with spicy French dressing and a slice of tofu. - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Each pasta dish I've tried (Spaghetti Alle Vongole in Rosso and the Spaghetti Bolognese) was super salty. So if you are salt sensitive/ High blood pressure, steer clear. Bread was fab and so is the dinner salad. read more

The food is great. I have been coming here a lot. However, the price has hiked up so much. I get it due to pricing of all veggies has gone up, but to pay $15 for a chicken veggie wrap is a bit too high. I found a similar place in Rancho Palos Verdes called Urbane Cafe and their food pricing is more reasonable and affordable. I wish for Mama Says to go back to serving the people first and this is what got you guys the business.... No need to hike up more on the menu prices or else you'll lose more people. My gym friends and I used to come here almost weekly, and now it's just sporadically. Don't get me wrong the ambiance is great too. Just too pricey now. read more

This restaurant is our favorite local place for, me the Bolognese and my Wife Shrimp Marinara. My Wife will also try the specials, like tonight the Muscle Marinara. The owner, Masa san, is always cooking most of the time when we come for dinner. read more

I wish I took photos but I was too consumed with how delicious every vegan option we tried was. The food was perfectly hot and very flavorful. The carrot soup was incredible. The spicy eggplant pasta unreal. The custom wrap very fresh and that tofu steak surreal. It's very clear a real chef is behind it and as a mom I felt nourished and great that my kids were eating it. The carrot muffin was also an incredible treat and healthy. The place is so charming and the drinks are so good and not very sweet. The chef was so kind and interesting. Thank you so much. read more

This place is underrated, and it's absolutely mind blowingly delicious and affordable AND healthy! Triple threat for sure. A hole-in-the-wall spot that needs some IG or tiktok marketing because it well deserves the business. My rosemary chicken wrap was made with high quality ingredients and honestly on the cheap end for what I got. Mama loved her chicken meatloaf and mama said she'd drive out to come back! My sis enjoyed her salmon pasta which was wayyyy cheaper and still as delicious as her italian norm spots. Ended the meal with carrot muffins and tiramisu (my sis fav) and def coming back. Also service was really great! The guy checked in on us and helped us figure out what to order :) Inter design: carrots on the wall were cute too read more

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as always a 10/10. got my go to customized wrap last night and man everytime I get to eat it I have a revelation LMAO. this is one of my fave healthy and quick meals to eat any time of year read more

We arrived to cheery Carrot wall murals, matching carrot orange dining chairs as well. Ordered at their Counter and had a Seat.... We came for their Pasta but found Healthy Salad and Wrap options on their Menu as well. Ordered their spaghetti bolognese and spaghetti alle vongole (8 plump clams). Both dishes were cooked al dente, not oily nor overly salted. It came with a thick slice of sourdough bread to mop up the bottom of the plate goodness. Solo Chef in his kitchen so a short wait/prep time guarantees you fresh hot pasta. He will bring his creations to your table. Ordered the house Non-Alcoholic Sangria. A solo diner and family of 4 dining were dining In as well. He makes his own line of Salad Dressings for purchase. Very clean dining area and attentive Counter Help helped us bus the dishes when we were done. Cannot wait to return with friends and family to share more of the Master's goodness. Another gem of goodness in the South Bay! Easy parking as well! read more

Mama Says - spaghetti and clams red sauce - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

if i could give this place a 100 stars, i would. that eggplant parm for $6.25 was..... mind blowing. the mortadella pistachio salad for $12?? idk where else i could get this great of quality food in the south bay than some other local spots. COME HERE IF YOU WANT HEALTHY, AFFORDABLE FOOD MADE WITH CARE! read more

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French, Italian with a California Twist! If you watch the Netflix Show " La Grande Maison-Tokyo" you understand the mastery of the food that "Mama Says" Serves to its customers in Torrance. A little Slice of European cuisine. Right down the street. Bon appétit! read more

Perfect place for a light, fresh, and healthy meal. Service is quick, friendly, and the place is kept very clean. They have tables for dine in. Located Rolling Hills plaza next to the blaze pizza so it's easy to park and get to, I pretty only order for take-out and have only gotten either the bowls or the wraps. Particular favorites are the garlic rosemary chicken. They also have other protein options like salmon, tuna, and ham. They also have a lot of pasta options, but I have not tried them. For the wraps or bowls, you can order pre-set ones or customize your own. All of their ingredients are very fresh and the proteins are flavorful, especially the garlic rosemary chicken. For wraps, I like using their spinach or pesto wrap. Portions are more than generous; it'll definitely fill you up. My picture may not show a lot of chicken, but trust me, there's plenty in there mixed with everything. Sometimes l'il just eat halt and save the other half for later (ask for dressing on the side). Their carrot orange poppy seeds dressing is my favorite or their black sesame. They're unique flavors that pair well with your meal. One of the places that I hope stays open for a long time. Perfect place for a quick, delicious meal read more

This place was very good and fresh. The chicken was good and so were all the veggies that it came with. They have many different tortilla wraps to choose from. The service was good, nothing to complain about and the place was clean and had nice cozy lighting. The price to me was sort of pricey 2 wraps with 2 drinks costing me a total of $35. I would come back here again if i was craving something healthy and fresh!! read more

Mama Says - Cucumber mint lemonade - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

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I love coming here for something quick and healthy. I usually order the chicken wrap and then customize to make it healthy for me so that I don't feel groggy afterwards. The price is decent for the amount of food you get. Would come here again to try their spaghetti as it looks good :) read more

The food is always good and portions are ample. Masa does a great job in the kitchen.

Easy no frills place. Good food, quick service, good prices. Came here one day for a quick lunch, and it was a nice experience. It's a fast casual place you order at the counter, and then sit down at one of the many tables. The place was simple and clean. Staff was very nice. We got a salad and 2 pasta dishes to share. Everything came out fast. Salad was custom made as you like. Prices are very reasonable. Nice place for quick meal. read more

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We stumbled upon this restaurant when we were forced into a lower carb diet. They have many different salad choices all with unique and different tastes from your average salad. You can also take any of the salad options and turn it into a wrap, or even build your own. The place is calm and well decorated. The cook in the back always has really good energy and seems like a very sweet guy. I love his carrot hat. read more

First time at Mama Says! Came with some friends to get dinner. We ordered the carbonara, salmon in pink sauce and carrot garlic bread. The carrot bread was a bit strange since I didn't know what to expect. It had a spicy kick to it which might be from fresh/raw garlic. The carrot garlic spread was similar to hummus and spread on pieces of bread. I ordered the pasta with salmon in pink sauce. It was pretty good and you get a good amount of small salmon pieces. My friends ordered the carbonara which they said was good. The service was really slow when we went. We opted for takeout so we placed our order when we arrived and headed to the Whole Foods a couple stores down while we waited. We took a while at the grocery store so when we came back we were surprised that we still had to wait for our food. I forgot to check the time stamp on my receipt but we must've waited 30-40 minutes at least. I'd recommend that you eat there so the pasta is nice and hot, unless you live close by to bring it back home. Overall, good pastas but slow service. read more

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I ordered the chicken breast wrap. It was delicious and had generous portions. Wrapped well where the ingredients didn't fall apart as you're eating it. Casual atmosphere and friendly staff. Love the customization options. read more

Mama Says - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

Came on a weekday afternoon with my family for some lunch. We got a build your own chicken wrap, the eggplant spaghetti, and the tofu steak. We even tried a flan for dessert. Everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the eggplant spaghetti as it was seasoned well. The sauce was creamy and had just the right amount of spice. My wife really loved her wrap and it was fairly large, so she took about half to go. The tofu steak was OK. The crispy outer texture was perfect, but the tofu itself had no flavor. We had to cut it up into small pieces and mix it with the pasta so that the pasta sauce flavor mixed with the texture made it more enjoyable. Overall, it was a solid meal that we would have again. The place was pretty empty when we went. The staff was a two man crew that did everything, and they were super quick and efficient. If you're in the area, check it out, and I hope you enjoy! read more

Mama Says - Spaghetti Eggplant Arrabiata Tofu Steak with Sesame Dressing Dinner Create Your Own Chicken Breast - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

I have really been enjoying mama says recently ! I work near here & honestly when I want fresh food that still fills up & that's healthy I come here ! It's a plus that they have gluten free pasta as well! I have gotten their rosemary chik salad SO GOOD & generous amount for the price ! Have gotten two of their pastas , the sauces are amazing really taste made in house ... everyone there has been nice with service as well on phone ordering & answering questions as I don't eat pork & they helped figure out what doesn't have it ! I only took one star off because I did order one of their pastas with shrimp and they did not devein the shrimp & that's a super ick for me couldn't finish eating the shrimp but definitely still finished the pasta , I know it's not a must but it is for me ... Anyways definitely a must check out parking is easy & everything here literally tastes SUPER FRESH . Can't wait to try more items read more

The carrot spread is beyond delicious. I felt the pasta was a bit bland but my bf liked it

We love the food here. Always happy to stop by or order delivery for delicious, fresh, and healthy food options. Pastas, soup, bread, and salads have been consistently great. Always a satisfying and wholesome meal, even as leftovers the next day. Parking is easy in a large plaza with other restaurant chains, but it's always best to support local - eat at Mama Says read more

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Given the high ratings, I expected more from the food. I got the spicy chicken spaghetti delivered. The sauce was super sweet and good for kids, but had no real flavor to it at all. I am a chili head and I'm a little biased to expect heat when a dish is called spicy, but there was nothing here. The chicken was tender but also flavorless. It was diced so evenly I have the impression it was frozen. There was no seasoning on it at all. It was edible, so I gave it 3 stars. I'm hoping for a better experience if I ever try again. read more

Best pasta in South Bay. Perfectly seasoned sauces over perfectly al dente pasta. Serious chef. Beats any of the fancy overpriced pretentious Italian restaurants. Their healthy and fresh wraps are humongous and hard to choose between all the home made dressings, although my favorite is yuzu. read more

Tasty yummy pasta Clean and cute restaurant Prompt service But: Friendlier or more smiles needed for the stuff Salad should not be served in a soup bowl read more

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This is our favorite local restaurant in Torrance. Their rotisserie chicken wrap is so good, you get to hand pick what goes inside your wrap and there's so many options to make it into different styles. They also have really interesting selection of salad dressing. My favorite is the pesto! It's flavorful but it's also on the healthier side of things. Also, I love their mixed seafood pasta. I don't know how they make their sauce (it's not a typical original Italian marinara) but it's sooooo good! Food quality is usually consistent and fresh! Looking forward to coming back again next time (we probably visit every month!!) read more

One of my favorite places in the South Bay. Love how fresh and healthy the food options are here. Pastas seem to be made fresh to order. The egg plant pasta and the rosemary garlic chicken salad are my favorites! I can eat it everyday lol read more

We've always enjoyed and love Mama Says, the way you make your pasta! My wife has been a big fan of your special wrap so she knows step by step how you build it with great care and generosity! That's why when the new worker gave her an attitude, simply grabbing and dumping each item with her hands without care, just wanted to get her job done without any consideration for the customer, we were very frustrated and sad. We hope we can erase such bad memory and return to enjoying the food you make with great care. Thanks read more

I really like their spaghetti, their sauce is really good I got it with meatballs, and the they were good too. I like that they give bread with the spaghetti, to sop up the extra sauce so good. read more

the salads here are incredible. Everything is so fresh and crisp. When you need a change, you can get the same salad in a wrap. it's my favorite place in South Bay & the owner runs it himself most days. great place. read more

I was so amazed by Mama Says! It doesn't look like much from outside but every single dish was so good. We were also very impressed by the chef who single-handedly prepared all of our food in a timely manner. The bread was freshly baked and so so fluffy and good. All the pastas were so well flavored and piping hot! We tried the carrot garlic bread as well. I can't say I tasted much carrot but it was still delicious. Good prices and good food!! Would definitely recommend coming. read more

Mama Says - Spaghetti Carbonara - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

1. Pancetta carbonara: 4 -Have tried a lot of carbonara at different restaurants. This one is the most consistent. Some restaurants the carbonara is creamy but flavorless. This doesn't has as much sauce but has good flavor. 2. Salmon spaghetti with pink sauce: 4.5 -My go to. Rich creamy and flavorful. Get this! 3. Mixes seafood pasta: 4 the seafood doesn't taste frozen. The octopus is tender and not tough and chewy. Usually I get take out. The only negative here, is that they put the bread inside the take out box and it becomes soggy by the time I get out. Wish they would put it in a separate box or paper bag. 4. Spaghetti Primavera: 3.5 -Special of the day. Comes with artichoke, tomatoes, broccoli. A heathy option with good flavor. read more

Food is always consistent, I order a lot and the pasta is always cooked perfectly al dente. The carrot garlic bread is so good and so flavorful. The staff is always nice and friendly, the owner is very sweet. read more

This is a carrot themed restaurant! Mama says eat your vegetables but even it you're not into carrots you'll love it here! The restaurant is so adorable! We had the salmon pink pasta and a carrot garlic bread. We also tried the carrot soup since there were carrots on the wall. Now I don't think of myself as a carrot lover but everything we had here was 10/10 delicious. You have to try the carrot garlic bread even if you're not into carrots. Just make sure you have some floss in the car for after haha They also don't have sodas but do have great teas and an alcohol free sangria that was delicious!! read more

Mama Says - Spaghetti Salmon in Pink Sauce - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California

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Happy to report that a year and 29 check ins later... Still driving down from Santa Monica, still obsessed. The best food in the game. As you'll see from other reviews, the pasta dishes are fantastic (and come with awesome sides). But the real gems are the build your own salads (salmon for me!) and the carrot garlic bread. My body CRAVES the freshness and healthiness of this food, and the veggie options are phenomenal (Japanese sweet potato, capers, pepperoncini, etc.) Plus, awesome prices. JUST COME. Thank me later! read more

Mama Says - Build Create Your Own Fresh Salmon Salad + Carrot Garlic Bread - Salad Near Me - Torrance, California