Food is always excellent when we come, today we tried the Drunken Garlic Knots they definitely hit the spot and were delicious. Our server Brianna was excellent and sweet, she recommended the homemade tiramisu for desert and it was excellent! Service is excellent, the restaurant itself is very modern clean and nice, and most importantly food was delicious Must try must try must try read more

Everything- this restaurant is the best - been going here for 20 years!!! Delicious food, great service and people who care!! read more

Had a nice lunch here today. Everything was delicious as usual. Service is excellent with polite and professional staff. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan entrée. It came with pasta and was absolutely delicious. My friend had the chicken franchise. She said it was perfect. The best chicken franchise she's had . We will definitely be returning another time and if you are in the area, I would highly recommend you this restaurant. read more

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We ordered take out for the first time after hearing good things about Mammas Santina. We ordered for pick up online and it said 30 minutes. When we went to pick up, the whole outside was seated with tables and parking lot packed. Our food was ready and the check out was quick. We got the garlic bread, and two personal 12" brick oven pizzas. Delicious!! We would definitely order from here again and hope to sit down at the restaurant soon. read more

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Our go-to pizza spot. The restaurant is beautiful and it's a lovely night out indoors or outdoors in the warmer months. The waiter service is fantastic and the drinks are spot-on! A bit pricey, but the portions are huge and surely will give you another meal at home for the next day. Then there is the takeout/casual side with booth and counter seating. A huge selection of slices and other offerings, the food is always high quality and delicious. read more

We decided to try their pizza, but our experience was not pleasant. The staff was unfriendly and seemed disinterested, which made us want to leave quickly. Unfortunately, this left a bad taste in our mouths. Initially, we entered through a door in the back parking lot. A waitress who was there told us we shouldn't enter that way. We were taken aback by her tone and thought we might have to leave. When we checked as we left, there was a sign indicating the proper entrance, but it was located on the right side of the entry hall, making it difficult to see when approaching from the left. I don't think the waitress needed to respond that way; they could easily improve the signage to make it more visible if it is an important concern for them. When we reached the pizza area, the person taking our orders was also quite curt in answering our questions. Unfortunately, the food didn't meet our expectations either. I tried the chicken and mushroom pizza, but the chicken was overcooked and had an unpleasant odor. The Caesar salad pizza was just okay. However, I did notice they had a small bar that looked promising and might be worth trying. read more

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Based on some of the reviews, we had some trepidation about trying this casual restaurant. Happy to report all five of us were impressed with our meal. Thr eggplant parmigiana was outstanding and an enormous portion. The thai chili sauce calamari was very tasty . Bolognese sauce was delicious also. The server was pleasant and helpful, but the food runner had a bit of an attitude. overall we would all return . read more

Pizza, entrees and pastas are very well done with large portions on the pasta dishes and entrees. It can get busy so plan your arrival.

I ordered Pizza/half meatball and an order of Penne A La Vodka. I asked them to lightly cook the pie and it was completely burnt on the bottom. I called to complain and they stated they would send another pie. More than an hour later and still no pie. Not a good way to run a business. read more

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Went on a Friday night to meet up with some college friends. It was a reunion 25 years in the making. Parking is a bit difficult so make sure you leave enough time to look for a spot. There is parking next door but the restaurant was so crowded all the spots were gone. We ordered the margarita pizza and eggplant parm and it was all really good. Great place for families and to catch up with old friends (Though it might be a bit noisy during the weekends) read more

Had dinner the other night. Little disappointed order a sausage pie and there was hardly any sausage on it. Also the Thai calamari appetizer did that look like much in the bowl bowl? I guess whoever made that dinner the night wasn't paying attention read more

4 stars because the food is great. The service is good and staff are friendly. However this is a disconnect between what's portrayed online. We wanted to order for pick up the pasta night. It's hard for us to get out as we are new parents to multiples. We called to double check if we can order pasta night for pick up, the hostess said I think so. So we said can you double check. She did and said yes we can. So we hung up and spent 15 minutes getting our orders only to call back and told we can't. I explained we called before and were told we can. Nowhere online does it say it's for dine in only. Maybe it should be stated on the menu that it's for dine in only so time isn't wasted. It's disappointing because for various reasons there are that people can't dine in. We are house locked because of young newborns and wanted to enjoy some of the options that aren't on the regular menu. read more

2 times ordered pizza and did not come for delivery stay away and they are overpriced

Local pizza spot family friendly. Pizza is good. Service was fast, food was out quickly and waiters were available when needed. There was live music that was loud so I had to talk above my normal volume but the music was enjoyable therefore it was worth it. Nice place to dine in or order out. read more

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We ordered two brick oven pizzas last night from Mama Santina's. I was charged $70 for these two small pies and they were nothing more than OK will not order and will not recommend eating there anymore. read more

My Wife and I had an outstanding experience at Mama Santina's in Brightwaters. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, but what truly made the night exceptional was our server, Steve. Steve is one of those rare servers who elevates the entire dining experience. He was attentive without ever being intrusive, incredibly friendly, and genuinely made us feel like valued guests. His timing was perfect, his recommendations were spot-on, and he handled everything with a level of professionalism and kindness that you don't see every day. It's clear he takes pride in what he does, and it shows. Servers like Steve are the reason people come back to a restaurant again and again. If you're thinking about trying Mama Santina's, do it -- and if you're lucky enough to have Steve as your server, you're in for an even better night. read more

Been here many times for sit down dinner as well as for take out. Everything is fantastic. Yesterday my husband had the lentil soup, which was delicious, and I had the grilled chicken with broccoli rabe, which was also delicious. The portions are huge. The picture posted is of my dish, and I had eaten a portion before taking the pic! Our server was very attentive and friendly. As for takeout, we absolutely love their sausage, garlic, and broccoli rabe pizza. I only have 2 minor issues. The first is that the tables are very close together. I was seated on the outside, and I got bumped a few times by some of the servers so I had to squeeze in. The second is that under our table there were crayons and other debris, which I think it should've been cleaned up before we were seated. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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My wife and I have been dining at Mama Santina's for about a year. While the food has been consistently good, it's on the pricier side for a pizzeria-style place. What kept us returning was the exceptional service. On our first visit we were fortunate to have a server named Greg, and we requested him whenever possible after that. Greg was, without question, one of the best servers we've ever encountered. He seemed able to run the entire restaurant while anticipating every guest's needs. He refilled drinks before guests even realized they needed one. And even with multiple tables, he remained courteous, professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. It was clear he had significantly more experience than the rest of the serving staff. He gave excellent menu suggestions, was great with families, and really made each visit enjoyable. He even introduced us to the restaurant's rewards program to save on future visits, which is pretty rare. When we returned last week, we learned Greg no longer works there. And unfortunately, the difference was immediately noticeable. It was a busy Saturday evening, and the restaurant seemed disorganized. Our server appeared overwhelmed and uninterested, interacting with us in a rushed, dismissive manner. The table next to us waited nearly 20 minutes before being acknowledged. Our drinks weren't refilled, and our appetizer took about 30 minutes to arrive. The overall service was well below what we expected when dining out. While I understand staff like Greg are hard to find, the contrast was striking. Based on our most recent experience, we've decided we won't be returning unless the restaurant rebuilds a more experienced and attentive team. read more

A 'Drunk Grandma pie with HALF a side topping of spinach is $48?? I think I'm done with what I thought was an affordable meal. Thanks but no thanks read more

Madonna Mia !!!! (OH MY GOD ) 110% my recommendation for fine Italian food , from sit down dining to take out , everything and I mean everything , is amazing !!!! So why are you still reading this text? Screw the diet get over there and eat ! Bon appétit Ciao for now read more

Went for the chicken specials night. Not too sure what's so special about it though. Same price as the menu and the only addition is a cannoli and coffee. Not impressed with that so far. Hostess was great. Waitress not so much, or just not a good night for her. Food tasted good enough but portions were small for the price on this specials menu. Been back here a couple of times since it's been redone and I doubt I will bother to come back since I don't think they compare to what they used to be. Oh and the a/c can't keep up. read more

Food was excellent, great service, great drinks. Pasta cooked perfectly. Def a new go to place

I have been a long standing customer. I'm dissatisfied with their service. Waiting forever. Hang ups when you order with no thank you. They list their sens of community and good service read more

Pizza was amazing. Would definitely get it again. The entrees, not so much. I didn't think it was possible for lasagna to have too much cheese but that's all I tasted. My wife had the chicken parm and the chicken was dry even with the sauce, but the pasta side was good. Waiter was friendly and attentive. A bit on the pricey side but would give it another shot. read more

We went for dinner last night. our first time there. Food was delicious and service was great. Our waitress Briana was a delight. Will definitely be back! read more

We've eaten here may times. This was our first time since the've renovated. The inside does look amazing. We ordered take out. . Our dinners where very tasty. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana. My husband had the eggplant rollatini. Both entrée's come with either a side salad or pasta. My only issue is nothing is labeled for take out. Maybe it's just me, but.... It just makes things a lot easier for take out if labeled. Especially if you don't want certain things in a same dish ordered. Other than that. Food really good, best of luck with your expansion. . read more

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Came here the other day because we knew the musician playing at this venue. Service was good and attentive. Ambiance was low key and quiet. Only salt & pepper was on the table for condiments. Food was OK -- nothing to rave about unfortunately. The bread basket came with small butter packets at the bottom (would've preferred fresh homemade butter and/or oil to dip). We ordered 2 salads and the small hot antipasto platter. Overall venue was very clean. I'd give 3.5 stars if I could! read more

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Amazing place. The owners have done of phenomenal job since the renovations a few years ago. The food has become exponentially better but the service js great! Come inside with your significant other and be sure to have a drink at the bar before you dinner. Make sure Tim is bartending! He is arguably the best bartender I have come across and makes the best espresso martinis! Overall, 10/10. Great staff, great food, great drinks and great vibes!!! Well done by everyone read more

The food is delicious, we order pizza from here and it's always 10/10. Their tomato sauce is also so good!!

Great spot. Service is excellent. Food is delicious and it's family owned and operated which I love read more

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First time here and definitely not my last. We were greeted by a friendly staff as soon as we walked in. Our server Samantha was very attentive and pleasant. The food was fresh and delicious and a family member of the restaurant came over to greet us. Our food was fresh and delicious. If you enjoy a nice atmosphere, friendly waitstaff, and delicious food then this is the place to dine. You won't be disappointed! read more

Mamma Santina Pizzeria - Eggplant Rollatini minus the ham ( I'm vegetarian ). I already devoured half of it!!! Delish!!! - Pizza Near Me - Brightwaters, New York

I have purchased takeout for years both entrees & pizza however I usually pick up - yesterday I ordered delivery ! Overall disappointed with the pizza which was half veggies half Brooklyn ( which I have ordered in the past this pizza was soggy like it sat awhile before it was delivered & the Rigatoni with meat sauce was sub par - hardly no chopped meat a lot of pasta sauce & way too much mozzarella minimal ricotta cheese . I don't order out a lot because I can cook I'm Italian however I was excited to take a break from cooking . Overall very disappointed & delivery took an hour I was told 40 min I'm literally 6 min down the road read more

Beautiful renovation . Great service. My wife and I went for a late night snack. We got a couple of appetizers and shared a main course. They brought out 2 - 1/2 portion plates. Everything was excellent and service was better. One of the owners came over to make sure everything was perfect. Such a nice touch. We will be back, soon!! read more

No better pizza in the area. The work that they put in is so worth it. Just got back from dinner and we ate outside with our son and our dog. Got a brick oven pizza and rigatoni bolognese. Bread basket at the beginning was fantastic. But the best part was our waiter, John. Hands down the sweetest, most attentive waiter we've had. A good waiter makes all the difference in an experience and he really was extra. Thanks John and thanks Mammas as always! read more

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Everything here is phenomenal from their pizza to their pasta and dishes. I was miserable when they were closed but their renovation is amazing and beautiful! I can't wait to drop in and sit at the bar for drinks and apps. We always get the chicken parm and francese. I just tried the Rigantoni Giana and it was fantastic! I've never gotten one rude person on the phone or in person which really says a lot. Everyone here is super friendly. Highly recommend this place. read more

No surprises here! Food is excellent as usual. Been coming here for years. Thank you Mama!

This is my first and last time writing a review for this spot. It's expensive but somewhat worth it to my belly. Second time ordering I did not even receive it. It said 30 mins so I order an 1hour went by and still nothing so I cancelled my order. Remind you I live around the corner from the spot but am sick so I thought contactless would be prefect at this time. Long story short I want order delivery again! Very disappointed read more

So done with this place! The service is AWFUL. We used to order take out or eat here often. Every time I call I end up getting the same guy on the phone who acts like you're bothering him by placing an order. 1st I asked for a white slice and if the could add broccoli or spinach to it, nope can't handle that meanwhile it's been done for me before. Months later I call back with a large order again being rushed! Can I have a salad with lettuce tomato cucumber onion and grilled chicken? Nope, This isn't a build your own salad place. Can I speak to a manager. No manager gets on the phone. We're just too busy. Too busy for lettuce tomato and cucumber....are you kidding?!?! Meanwhile when you go in the rude kid on the phone has plenty of time to waste running his mouth behind the counter! The food is certainly not worth the aggravation!!! There's many pizza places around that like when I give them my business. Bye Mamma Santana's!!! read more

Since moving to the neighborhood back in 2014 this quickly became our pizza place. As is somewhat common, Friday nights has always been pizza and movie night at our house and Mamma Santina was always on the menu, but I've noticed some concerning changes since their re open and expansion of their restaurant. Often I will call and the phone will ring out and never get answered which means I settle for some second rate pizza elsewhere. Whoever has been cutting their pizza has been doing an awful job. Slow TF down. The size differential in slices is comical. What's most concerning is the quality and consistency of the pizza. Some nights, it's a perfect pie the next week it's a floppy, soft mess. I'll continue to provide patronage here, but after last night, this is becoming concerning enough for me to leave a 3.5 review on what was once my families favorite establishment. read more

The food is amazing!!! My husband and kids eat here all the time! The only complaint i would have is with the delivery option of it. Twice they have come missing something. They driver always goes back to get the missing items i just feel bad that they have to do that...other than that amazing!! read more