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    Mama's On The Hill

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    PriceyItalian, Wine Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Spaghetti meal
    Liz S.

    We really enjoyed the food at mama's last night. I had the red pepper ravioli. We shared the sausage, stuffed mushrooms, and my husband had the spaghetti all were exceptional. He loved the paring of his wine and pasta. Unfortunately, while the service was good. We felt very hurried to leave. My husband was asked on four different occasions if he was finished with his food while he was still enjoying his wine and the rest of his meal. We were there to enjoy a birthday dinner and hoping to have a quiet, slow experience. We were out within an hour. It was very loud while the food was great. We probably won't return here.

    John F.

    Great spot! Open on Sunday which worked out well for us. Great food, busy place and definitely worth the wait. Veal was outstanding with a side salad and side pasta. Great wine list and the cocktails were reportedly good too. Pasta dishes were equally outstanding. Connor was our server and did a great job! Kudos I definitely want to explore more of the menu. This was first visit to Mama's and it turned out to be better than my usual places on The Hill which are good too. The Sunday opening was a big convincer in choosing Mama's. Good pick. I will return!

    Seafood Linguine
    Maria E.

    I had heard of Mama's a lot and was very excited to try. However, I was not impressed. Mama's has a typical family style Italian restaurant setup. The service was okay. Not bad, not great. The pasta I ordered was more like a soup and the noodles were overcooked. The drinks were great. Overall, there are much better options in the Hill.

    Meat lovers pizza
    Jennifer T.

    Make the reservation or wait until who knows! Get there early as parking is at a premium as this is in a neighborhood. There is a very small bar but some nights they will not serve food there. It has a downstairs, a patio and the main dining room. Bathroom is off the bar area. We had reservations but were early as we knew parking was crazy. Met some great folks while waiting. Bartenders were fast putting drinks out and giving a little show while doing it. Started with the toasted ravioli as they claim 'they invented it. Got cheese and meat. The sauce that came with was so good we couldn't wait to get our food! I had the tortellini de papa with prosciutto and garlic cream sauce. So good! My husband enjoyed his pizza but remarked the pepperoni was a little salty. It was fine for me. Too full for dessert. This area will be a stop from now on when we visit!

    House Salad
    Shawn V.

    Went for lunch and have never been here before! Place is intimate and was getting busy on a Wed afternoon. With low ceiling it was getting noisy and you have to talk loud to hear the company you are with. Plus, no lunch specials so this place is pretty pricey! I got their small 9" One topping pizza and a house salad. The salad was amazing! The pizza was good but their crust is super razor thin and so I was not a fan of the crust. It was good, but not amazing. Service was average but not over the top, the gal never brought refills which was a bit of a bummer.

    Toasted Ravioli
    Steph W.

    Ambiance (5/5): Super busy on a Sunday night but we managed to get a corner table. A little dark on the inside and on the noisier side. Service (4/5): It was a bit difficult to get service when they were so busy. The food came out relatively quick with no issues. The young waiter was very friendly. Toasted Ravioli (4/5): Glad we came and tried their famous homemade ravs. They had an exterior crunch with some meat on the inside. The marinara sauce went great with it. Chicken caprese salad (4/5): Added chicken to the salad and they did not skimp on the protein! I liked the vinaigrette that the salad came with. Penne a la Vodka (5/5): It was both rich and creamy. The flavors were on point and delicious all around. Found parking nearby with no problem.

    Chris G.

    My family and I live across the river in Illinois, and we love dining on The Hill whenever we get the chance. One of our traditions is trying a different Italian restaurant each visit based on reviews and recommendations from friends. This time, our party of five chose Mama's, and for most of us it was our first visit. I got a reservation weeks in advance and was clear about what we were celebrating. Starting with the positives, our server was friendly and attentive throughout the evening, and the food was good. Every entree at our table was enjoyable, and nobody left disappointed with their meal. Unfortunately, the overall dining experience fell short of our expectations because of the atmosphere. We were celebrating a significant occasion and were seated in the basement dining area. The space felt very sterile, with white walls, white floors, and a white ceiling. It lacked the warmth, charm, and character that many of us associate with dining on The Hill. The room was also packed with large parties, making it quite loud. Rather than feeling like a special night out, the atmosphere reminded me more of a banquet hall or VFW gathering than an Italian restaurant known for celebrations and family traditions. For me, great dining is about more than just the food. While the meal itself was good, ambiance, setting, and overall experience matter too, especially when celebrating something important. Based on this visit, I wouldn't recommend Mama's for a special occasion, and I don't see myself returning. Good food and friendly service can only carry an experience so far when the atmosphere doesn't match the occasion.

    Vitello Parmigiana
    Janet T.

    While visiting St. Louis for a trade show, our group was looking forward to trying Mama's on The Hill after hearing several recommendations. I never actually saw the inside of the restaurant because one member of our party needed handicap accessibility, and unfortunately the entrance only had steps with no alternate accessible entry available. Thankfully, it was a beautiful evening and we were able to dine comfortably at one of the outdoor tables. Our server was kind, attentive, and very helpful throughout the meal. We started by sharing a few appetizers including the toasted ravioli, which St. Louis is famous for, along with calamari. Both were enjoyable and a great way to begin the meal. The meals came with bread, butter, and a bottle of seasoned oil for dipping, which was a nice touch. My entrée included a salad with a sweet Italian dressing that I absolutely loved -- honestly, I would have been perfectly happy eating a larger portion of just the salad. For my main course, I chose the veal parmigiana. The flavor was good, although the veal itself was slightly tough, and the pasta side came with shells rather than traditional spaghetti. To finish the evening, we shared tiramisu and a cannoli for dessert. Both were enjoyable, but the cannoli definitely won the flavor battle for our table. Overall, despite the accessibility concern, we enjoyed the experience, the service, and many parts of the meal.

    Joe K.

    Respectable Americanized-Italian restaurant on The Hill... I was in town for work with the ole ball and chain, and we met some friends at MOTH for dinner on a Friday... Quint lil restaurant nestled in the middle of the STL Italian district. The restaurant looks like a big Italian family room and smelled like my G-Ma's kitchen. The staff super super friendly and accommodating. As for the food, it was solid Italian but I wouldn't call it "authentic", but more Americanized Italian fare (albeit the toasted raviolis were as good as advertised). We really like that the staff didn't rush you... Good pacing with dinner and no pushiness to turn tables. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the price... $250 for 4 people is expensive regardless of it being STL. While I still contend Gian-Tony's is the best Italian restaurant OTH, MOTH was good and offers an enjoyable dinner experience with friends and family... It's easy to see why they've been a successful family run business for so many years.

    Penne Ala Vodka
    Iris G.

    It's a very cute house turned restaurant, we got fried calamari for an app and it was very tender and not chewy and nice and savory I actually really liked it. Some of my family got drinks I was not to found of the limoncello spritz but I also think it just wasn't for me. The waiters were super patient and informed and we had a part of over 10. I got the vodka pasta and it was spicer than others I've had but also way more layered in terms of taste. The lasagna also comes out hot and it's a good portion for the price. The upstairs is pretty dimly lit making and the basement is a little brighter but it makes for a good sit down restaurant.

    Pollo Parmigiana with vodka sauce
    Christina A.

    The home of the toasted ravioli. Very busy place. Recommend making reservations, even with reservations we still had to wait. The place looks deceiving at first and kind of small but they have a downstairs room as well. They make a very good lemon drop martini, not too sweet not to tart. Typical Italian food. Being from NJ/NY area we wanted to try and compare. It was pretty good! Their vodka sauce was a little more spicy than what we get back home but it was good. The tiramisu had a more chocolate taste as home has more of a coffee taste. Overall still good and would go back if we were in the area.

    Stephanie D.

    We had a great date night at Mama's on the Hill on a Friday evening. We made a reservation and were seated promptly, which set a nice tone for the night. To start, we shared the Burrata Pomodoro and the toasted ravioli (since it is the home of toasted ravioli). The burrata pomodoro was outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and easily the highlight of the appetizers. The toasted ravioli was also very good and definitely worth trying if it's your first time. For entrées, I had the chicken piccata and my husband ordered the lasagna. Both dishes were delicious and well prepared. I also tried the vanilla latte martini, which was a fun variation on an espresso martini and something I'd definitely order again. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the restaurant itself felt clean with a pleasant, relaxed ambiance--perfect for a date night. Overall, we had a really nice experience and would absolutely return.

    Toasted Ravioli
    Stephanie J.

    Toasted ravioli and a side salad. That was all I needed for this perfect lunch. The salad is so fresh and the house dressing is not to miss. The toasted ravioli was fresh and delicious. I had had some at an event that was not as fresh so I was skeptical. Never fear! Mama's On The Hill was just the perfect bite!! Parking is on the street so plan for that. The staff was friendly. I'm a fan. Would go back again when visiting St Louis.

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    The food was outstanding. I had the seafood linguine it was delicious. It was my first time there and we will definitely be back.

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