I love everything about Riomaggiore and I was soooo excited to get a mixed cone from here. It's a cute little shop, looked very busy and I couldn't wait to try and see what all the hype was about. I came inside and I was a little bummed out because there were flies all over the inside of the food heaters where they put all the fried seafood. I mean, a little contamination never hurt anyone... So I did end up getting what I intended to get. I mean, it's not every day I am in Italy. I was trying to savor the moment. Although there were flies all over the food area, the mixed cones were okay. I was more into the experience of being in another country and the beauty of this place itself. Try it because you're there... Don't expect the best, but you're in Italy! Do it. read more

Fried seafood in a cone. There are a couple fried food stands in Riomaggiore, we tried a couple and found that this one was the best. The small little shop have very limited settings but the convenience of the way they are packaged, is easy to take away and eat. There are few choices of fried goodies and we got the combination of fries, calamari, octopus, and fish. The seasoning was flavorful and it is plenty to share if ordered the large for a little $ more. The focaccia pizza was delicious and it was also a nice decent amount. Best to share so you can try a variety of stuff. I think it can also be too much fried stuff if one person was to eat it. read more

Mamma Mia! Take Away - Cute little shop - Friterie Near Me - Riomaggiore, SP

For 3 euro, you'll have the single greatest slice of focaccia you'll ever have. This is a tiny little restaurant with very friendly staff. We were welcomed warmly and selected the focaccia you'll see in my photo. The guy tossed it in the oven (NY style) to heat it up and a few moments later, it was melting in your mouth. There are tables outside if you want to stand and eat. Cheap, amazing food and friendly service? It gets no better than this. read more

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We were walking through town just exploring our first evening. It was raining and this place was crowded so we gave it a try. Service was really fast and the food piping hot. Sauces are 0.50 each so ketchup and tartar sauce added 1.00. I had a large calamari, anchovies, fries and pesto focaccia for 23 Euro. Grabbed a bottle of Chianti from the grocer across the street for 4.80 (wine is so cheap in Italy!) and dinner for two was under 30.00! Got to the room and realized they forgot our fries... the service was fine. No credit cards though! The food wasn't too seasoned, but with the condiments and wine, it satisfied our hunger. read more

Got the fried calamari cone and a mixed cone for 7€ each. Loved the calamari cone but the mixed was just only okay. Too many small local fish so it was quite bitter. Wish they let us choose what was in the cone like the other place. I preferred Mamma Mia over the other place because their food was hot. Warm fried food isn't as good as straight out the frier Hot. Note: CASH ONLY but there's an ATM 10 feet away. read more

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Fried Seafood in a cone!!! Whatttt! Best 5 euros I've ever spent!! As soon as you've arrived in Rio Maggiore, look for a place that is swarm with tourists. Yea that one place with lines out the door and aroma that tickle your senses. Oh heaven. They have cones right at the front to lure you in. 5 euros = a cone of fried seafood with fries. So good, I had it twice in an hour. (Minus the french fries at the bottom: yuck). They also have pizza slices but seriously, who cares about pizza when there is fried calamari, crab and prawns staring at your face! #Foodgasm read more

Mamma Mia! Take Away - Happiness in a cone! Best 5 euros I've ever spent to date!!! Ever! - Friterie Near Me - Riomaggiore, SP

If you were looking for a take away pizza spot or seafood or fries or just a drink this is the place for you. For €18 you can get two full-size pizzas and two colas. The person working at the front was so kind and the wait was very short. the food was absolutely delicious and even if you wanted to stay outside on the benches you could. We completely devoured the pizzas as they were amazing they do have Coke products not Pepsi they also had Fanta and some other alcohol drinks overall amazing! read more

Tasty but unhealthy :( freshly fried seafood in a cone (small €5/ large €10). Having read about this place I had to try the seafood cone even though we were due to have dinner soon after so we shared a small cone as an appetiser. At €5 for freshly fried calamari, prawns, crab and fish the seafood cone is very good value and tastes good too. Mamma Mia can easily be found on the Main Street in Riomaggiore since there are only 2 streets in this village (not the street by the harbour). There is a similar outlet diagonally opposite that closes earlier so we did not get to try that place. read more

Mamma Mia! Take Away - freshly fried seafood cone €5 - Friterie Near Me - Riomaggiore, SP

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Pretty decent food. Among very few places in Italy that sell chicken wings. The taste of chicken was good, crispy fries too. Food was hot. Reasonable price. Small portion had 7 chicken pieces n fries for €6. Large would have costed €9 read more

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We came here on a rainy day in Riomaggiore and it was still crowded. The place is on the main drag, fun and jazzy, great for people watching. We ordered the mixed calamari and it was just the right amount for the three of us (mom, dad, 6-yr old son) to sample. The standard size costs 5 euros and includes a mix of calamari, octopus, sardines, etc. It was delicious but gotta eat while it's hot and crispy. It's a fun stop in to fuel up before the hike. The staff is super friendly and happy to take photos with tourists :) read more

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Had amazing fried seafood cones here a couple of times on my trip! I heard tutti fritti was better but never got to check it out- this place was great though! The lady working was awesome each time and everything was soooo fast. My calamari and anchovies were well cooked. I loved the super cheap self serve wine and appreciate that they have seating outside. People eat quickly and head off so there's usually a space to sit down by the time your food is ready. Location is great, about halfway between water and top of town. read more

Mamma mia, this place is awful. I walked in to find a family screaming at the cashier that it had been forever for their fried calamari and they had to leave. I ordered chicken nuggets and French fries. The cone was €7 and looked absolutely nothing like their display. It came out and I took a bite and it was fish. I told the cashier who shrugged and handed it to one of the cooks who rudely filled it up with four little bricks of chicken. Disgusting. read more

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The other place that had similar fried seafood was closed so tried mamma Mia against my best instinct. My instinct was correct.....should've waited for the next day for the other joint. For 7 euros you get 5-6 pieces of calamari and the rest were some random vegetables that were soggy. The cone was only about 2/3 filled so make sure you check before leaving and ask for it to be filled to the top of the cone. I realize that this is a tourist town but they should run a more honest business. read more

Warning: Could be passed over as a tourist trap! Named Mamma Mia in the middle of Riomaggiore. You constantly see tourists walk around with the little cardboard boxes full of fries, shrimp, anchovies, and many other friend delicacies. However, it was tempting and actually turned out to be a nice quick bite. This is not where you want to go if you want a nice sit down meal in the Cinque Terre, but if you are looking for a bite to bring to the room or to the beach, this place comes recommended, despite the touristy name. read more

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For fast food calamari- its perfect. There are different options for takeaway- we went three times total for a quick snack while hopping from town to town. Calamari and french fries was our usual order. It was a good portion, tasty, and cheap. read more

I came here in April around Easter, so everything in Riomaggiore was extremely crowded. Mamma Mia had the shortest line, so I decided to just go there. Though the mixed cone was not the best seafood I've ever had, everything was crispy and well-seasoned, and my cone had lots of seafood. Maybe I had lower expectations than other reviewers or I just had better luck, but I thought it was decent for the price. read more

Fried foods will always be an awesome street food in Italy. I got the mixed fried calamari, which includes a selection of fried calamari, anchovies, and fries. It was pretty good, and the staff was very accommodating and nice even though it was a tiny over-the-counter store. Since outdoor seating is usually taken by other customers, I definitely recommend going down to the marina and sitting by the water to eat your fried purchase. read more

Mamma Mia! Take Away - Mixed Fried Calamari - Friterie Near Me - Riomaggiore, SP

Overly salted, and was there even any food in there? Or just breading and fish skin? Bonus points for good beer and hours. Maybe we just hit it too late in the day, but we were sorely disappointed. If its open, go to pescato cucinato across the way. Much better quality and flavor. read more

Got the mix cone, which was pretty decent. It was sort a fun surprise everytime you grabbed something out of it. Cinque Terre has a lot of these seafood places, and this one didn't really stand out. read more

Skip this place and walk a little further to get to the way superior Tutti Fritti. Mamma Mia banks on its real estate closer to the train station, but Tutti Fritti is fresh AF between the oil used and the quality of the fish. read more

This place is kind of a mess. When we got in line, there was only one couple in front of us. A few minutes later the line behind us was out into the street. People were lining up in through both doors and there was no rationale as to how people were placing orders or receiving said order. There was one woman at the register and another making the food -- that's it. They were definitely understaffed. We ordered and got a paper tab with our order number on it after we paid. We stood in the doorway of the cramped little spot for about ten minutes when she called out our number. Unfortunately it was just my piece of pesto pizza and none of my husband's food. I waited another ten minutes before I gave up on him getting his order and ate my food. The pizza gets 1 star -- dough was below average quality, and same goes for the sparse pesto and cheese. My husband eventually got his fried calamari cone. We agreed that the calamari seemed fresh but the batter was just "okay" and it didn't particularly stand out. Chips served with it were decent, but again, nothing to write home about. We had heard that the other similar place across the street was better, but it was closed when we went to eat. read more

Standard take away foods. I wanted the seafood mix, but got the calamari mix, which was a few pieces of calamari with random veggies battered and fried. read more

I got the mix cone which was mostly fried eggplant with a few anchovies and cauliflower and even fewer calamari. Next time I'll get the calamari only. They have a Nutella focaccia that was so good and crispy that my daughter went back for a second. Cheap snack for sure but wished the mixed cone had more seafood. read more

Infested with flies do not recommend eating here walk a couple of steps further and see the guy on the right-hand side. It's a lot better and super clean. read more

Come here for your fried seafood cone! We had the calamari cone and I think the Il Pescato Cuchinato cone across the street is better. Mamma's was saltier, tender, but NOT crispy. The price was still awesome! Go across the street for your cold Supermarket beverage of choice. The big PRO is that this restaurant is open later than its competition! read more

Paid 7 euros for a small fried calamari. Did not taste fresh- breadjng was soggy and squid was chewy. I watched the man take pre fried squid and quickly dip it in warm oiThere is another place similar to this in the next town, Manarola that is cheaper and looks more fresh. read more

My boyfriend and I took a drive out to the Cinque Terre, and somewhat missed the lunch rush. Mixed fried seafood in a cone was one of our only options, as everything else was closed until dinner service. It was my first taste of a sardine which surprisingly weren't that bad. Not the best food I've ever had but it hit the spot. read more

luckily it wasn't swarming with people when I went, and it took only a few minutes to get a fresh fries seafood cone. the guy inside was also really helpful giving directions to the bus stop (outside the bank but literally not marked AT ALL). enjoyed a seafood come waiting for the bus. heavy on the anchovies, which I liked, but that may be a turn off for some people. 4 stars only because other places on via Colombo do the same thing but allow you you pick what goes in your cone instead of doing a random mix. read more

Mamma Mia! Take Away - mixed cone only 5 euro - Friterie Near Me - Riomaggiore, SP

Delicious hot and salty mix of seafood in a paper cone. I am still remembering this visit. Yum.

Bad service with bad attitudes. Calamari was over priced to begin with and chewed like rubber. Avoid!

Despite the tourist-trap sounding name, it makes for a pretty dang good walking-around-with-some-fried-fish-in-a-paper-cone snack.

Fresh seafood, fried to order, perfectly seasoned. Highlight: the anchovies.