Service was wonderful, knowledgeable about gluten allergies! Beautiful little place and very best Gluten free Pizza I have ever had! Well done and much thanks!!! Fabulous! read more

This is a actually a REALLY GOOD place to grab some lunch. I ordered the "Stoned Steak". When it came out, it was sizzling on a stone. Sort of like fajitas. I was at first turned off because the steak was raw but I didn't know that the stone was super super hot and was cooking the steak. I cut the steak up to help with the cooking process, but honestly, I probably didn't have to. Once it got done to a medium well, I took a bite...it was Damn Good! The meat was tender, no fat and not stringy. Very good steak. I guess it's from the dry aging? Not sure. All I know is that it was tasty. The two pizzas ordered by my wife and daughter were good too per them. The service was quick and friendly too. Oh and thanks to Yelp, my wife and I got a free starter with each full priced meal! I got chicken wings, which in my opinion were just okay. My wife got the garlic bread which was pretty good; light, airy, and garlicky. read more

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Excellent salads and great pizza. Good service. Good wine. Good value. Good red wine old vine zin from Lodi. read more

Mamma's American Pizza Co - Garden and Caesar salads. And 3 cheese 12 inch pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I ordered the BB-King gluten free and it was delicious! The service was amazing! They made sure my pizza was as gluten free as can be!

Excellent service and good food. The wings are cooked perfectly and a very good option. Probably some of the better wing quality I have ever experienced in Scotland although they are simply served fried with a side of ranch / blue cheese dip. They don't toss then in any sort of buffalo sauce which is a shame as the wing quality is so good. The pizzas are pretty good although I prefer a crispier crust and whilst these weren't deep dish they felt a bit to thick for my liking. Still, very good quality toppings, generous portions and good sauce. The service from the staff is very good. Mainly students as you will in the main find in this area. They are very friendly, interested and eager to please. Price wise it is very reasonable and i would recommend overall. I would rate 4.5 stars on the whole and will come back again. read more

We have eaten at Mamma's several times over the years and are never left wanting. We thought it would be a mixed bag during the Festival, but we were seated within minutes and the staff were very helpful and polite - which can often be hard to find in the city on a Saturday night - especially in the Grassmarket. I was a bit disappointed with the lack of spinach on my pizza, and finding out after asking for more that I was charged for it. Also, they automatically add an optional 10% gratuity to the bill - however, if I ran a restaurant in the Grassmarket, I'd probably do the same. Mamma's is the only pizza place I've seen that does a gluten free crust - which I'll definitely have to try next time. Now to eat my left over pizza... read more

Mamma's American Pizza Co - Delicious - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I love Mamas. Proper relaxed feel, superb pizzas and friendly staff. On the popular Grassmarket in Edinburgh this is prime for attracting tourists, but locals shouldn't be scared off. It's cosy inside, but I've never had a wait long for a seat. Once your sat down, you start to browse the menu - and now comes the hard bit: choosing your pizza. Mama's has a couple of pre-assigned ones but the real star is the 'choose your own' - a basic cheese & tomato (you can have the spicy sauce, which I recommend) and then you can select from a long list of ingredients - ham, chicken, chorizo, spinach, peppers, onions, pineapple, black pudding, haggis (well this is scotland), banana, Nutella. Yup, there's a ridiculous choice of toppings! Oh and I didn't tell you the best bit - if you're coeliac or avoiding gluten for health reasons, not only can they do your pizza base gluten free, Mama's also has beers to suit your disagreeable tummy! Pop in and try my favourite pizza - black pudding, calamari and pineapple! read more

Mamma's American Pizza Co - Calamari, black pudding and pineapple! - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Was having a lovely meal with friends when I found a piece of chicken on my veggie pizza! That somewhat ruined the meal out and put me off. They discounted my bill by £5 and were apologetic but for me that is pretty bad as a really strict lifelong veggie and I don't think they grasped how unpleasant this was for me. The rest of the table said there pizza was really good. read more

Found this place along Grassmarket street. At first i was not hungry for pizza until I saw their intriguing sign that stated "how many inches can you handle" hook, line and sinker. Staff was great and very friendly. As for the food my basic girlfriend got the basic pepperoni pizza (may need to find a less basic bae). As for me, I ordered BBQ D2. The pepperoni pizza, for a lack of better words was... basic. The BBQ D2 packed a flavor punch. It had sausage with a hint taste of bbq flavor in the sauce. The prawns were pretty good sized enough for a good bite. The red peppers packed a kick but also had a tasty sweet after taste. We could only handle 9 inches of pizza each. And each about 7 pounds, i would say it was a good deal for a good meal. read more

Mamma's American Pizza Co - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I had an enjoyable experience at Mamma's last night. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and it was a nice cosy atmosphere, with a mixture of locals and tourists. The pizza was very much just cheap, basic ingredients, which I unfortunately found somewhat lacking in flavour. The house red wine was quite nice though. And for beer lovers, they stock Barney's & Innis & Gunn. They do gluten free pizzas too, as well as some snack foods, sides, salads and a there are a couple of burgers on the menu. If you're on the Grassmarket and craving basic pizza or nachos etc, then Mamma's could be a good option, but I generally like something a bit different when dining out, so I don't think I will be returning. read more

Mamma's American Pizza Co - Feta, green olives, cherry tomatoes - huge slices. - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Mamma's is a great Italian restaurant in the Grassmarket which always gives a delicious, value for money meal with friendly service. I've been here a few times with my friends over the past year and we've always enjoyed ourselves. It's famed locally for its pizzas, but it also offers a good range of other authentic Italian dishes like stone baked steak and lasagne. The meals are served in good, filling portions and I've never left Mamma's hungry, even after having just a main course. Pizzas, however, are their speciality and they offer a plethora of toppings, from spicy Italian sausage to haggis! On weekends it gets pretty busy and can feel a little tightly packed. Don't let this put you off as the food is more than worth it! read more

Mamma's American Pizza Co - Pizza Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm a pizza lover and Mamma's didn't disappoint! I had a 9" pizza with 3 toppings: artichokes, green olives and roquito peppers - nestled on a spicy pizza base. So basically, you choose how big a pizza you want, what kind of sauce (spicy or mild) and then what toppings you want. The toppings list is pretty extensive, you can even request cactus or marshmallows on your pizza if you so wish, but I prefer the more conservative options :) The pizza was delicious, base was not thin but not overly thick either - somewhere between a pan pizza and a thin pizza crust I guess. It was definitely crusty which I liked. Service is friendly. And the music - oh I could come here just for the music :) read more

I can't really comment on the interior or service of Mamma's, but I can comment on the food. A friend who had just moved into the area had a few of us round to the house and ordered in from this place. We ordered a chicken, haggis and pepper pizza, with extra cheese, and a bottle of red wine! I haven't ever came across a takeaway that delivers booze but we got our bottle for about £9, more expensive than the off license but then we got it brought to our door! You can also get lager or cider too! Brilliant! The pizza was absolutely superb, and I was glad I didn't get the weird pizza that my other friends ordered, which had banana, pineapple and pepperoni on it. No, thanks. You can get all sorts of weird stuff on your pizza in here! Chocolate, apple, baked beans....hmm. I would definitely get a pizza from here again, and would be interested to go in and try the restaurant as I have only heard good things about the place. read more

We went here for a free event for toddlers during the food & wine festival. The event was very impressive, my toddler got to make a pizza from scratch all by herself and all for free! The wee pizza makers (the event had about 13 kids) all had a blast. The owner of the restaurant hosted the event and was extremely fun and entertaining. He did a really good job leading the kids through the steps to make pizza dough. We were so pleased by our experience that we stayed for lunch! We split a medium pizza between 2 adults and wee one ate her tasty creation. Our pizza was definitely reminiscent of pizzas I've had in California. Very tasty! The crust is thicker than italian style but not deep dish like Chicago style, quite similar to NY slices. We really enjoyed the pizza and would def return. It would be fun to go back and have a pizza making event! Or a special bday party where a lucky few could make their own pizzas! Or just go and eat some pizza. Either way you slice it you're gonna have some scrumptious pizza! read more

I love pizza, and hence when I heard that Mamma's served the "best pizza in Edinburgh" I was excited. And I wasn't too disappointed... Mamma's offers both indoor and outdoor seating, although I'd highly recommend heading indoors just to enjoy some of the atmosphere. Inside, it is very interesting. There is lot's of retro, almost graffiti style artwork on the walls, the subject of which is largely caricatures of the available pizza toppings. This artwork provides a contrast with the furnishings which are traditional and wooden. The toppings available are fantastic. there is a variety of cheeses available besides mozzarella, including goat's cheese and blue cheese. You can have things I would never have considered putting on a pizza myself, including apple and even cactus. Furthermore, you have the option of having your pizza made with the mild or the spicy tomato sauce. It's also not just pizza on offer. Other dishes available include steak and pasta. The pizza's have deliciously crisp bases and the ratio of cheese to other toppings is just right. A particular highlight for me was the prosciutto and pineapple topping. While this place is good, if it wasn't for the 40% discount I receive due to Snapfax (a student discount book), I would consider it too pricey. If you wish to eat out and it's delicious pizza you're after, this is the place to go. However, if you're not too fussed about the whole eating out part and are just after some delicious pizza, I'd recommend Papa John's. read more

My first full day in Edinburgh 18 months ago, I found myself in an Internet cafe and was googling 'gluten free in Edinburgh'. My fingers hovered over the keys as I waited, breathless with anticipation, as to what results google would yield. I nearly exploded with excitement when I discovered I could get gluten free pizza at Mamma's in the Grassmarket. Armed with a 'leaving gift' of my Edinburgh guidebook, I headed towards the pizza. I loved Mamma's and have returned tons since. I was able to 'recreate' a Sloppy Giuseppe (chili beef, onions and peppers) and grab a GF beer at the same time (heaven). So, it was a rainy day but I was in a little sunny corner of America, munching down on pizza, drinking beer, and listening to classic eighties rock. Whilst loitering between interviews, I found myself with time to kill and I headed to Mamma's last week. The pizza base was thinner than before (good!), nice and crispy (hate doughy pizza's). The tomato sauce base comes in mild or spicy - I went for spicy but there was a little too much sauce and it was slightly bitter but the other toppings were generous. No sides this time but the sweet potato fries seasoned with paprika are am-az-ing and if in full pig out mode, then the warmed chocolate brownie (speaking from one who has GF brownie fatigue) is great with vanilla ice-cream. Edinburgh is served well for GF pizza lovers but as my first love in Edinburgh, Mamma's has a special place in my heart.... read more

I always feel bad when I am writing a negative review when I ate the goods for free. But, I did, and I wasn't impressed. But - the good stuff first - Mamma's does a whole range of different pizza and caters for gluten free, which is always worth an extra star. But, the pizza I tried had really meagre toppings and a heavy base. Seafood, vegetarian, they all looked sparse and personally, for me pizza is all about the toppings, the base just holds it all together. When the balance is lost, you have lost me as well. Sorry, Mamma's, as I did eat for free at a Yelp even, but there is just better pizza in town. read more

Quite possibly the best (American style) pizza in all of Edinburgh. Ambiance in the restaurant is warm and friendly, the staff are kind and welcoming. I always get the personal pizza with my own selection of toppings and have never been disappointed. It's my first choice for pizza in Edinburgh by a landslide! I've also tried the Nachos and the brownie dessert, both were absolutely delicious and I will probably order them again as well. We've showed up so many times the staff have started to recognize and joke around with us, which enhances our dining experience. Every server I've encountered has been an absolute pleasure. Five stars for the quality of service, quality of food, and prime location! read more

Mama-Mia-American-Pizzeria is alrighty for Jungleboy. The place is a jolly, colourful, multilevel building with alcoves and indoor window gaps. They have personally painted the walls with a surrealistic piece depicting flying mushrooms, chili-pepper butterflies and a Pepperoni-Man saving the day. Funny! We sat down on a table for two and we ordered our pizza - 9" with 3 toppings - I got pepperoni, mushrooms and chili-peppers (was I subliminally influenced by the painting? Yes I was..) It was a very well filled pizza and very tasty. I enjoyed the pizza crust, which I normally don't(!) and appreciated the laid back, but precise way of serving. They enquired if we were OK, we got our drinks served in time and we got to take the left over slices with us. I did find it a bit cold near the doors and I had a good view of all the people on the outside who peered in to see what this place is like. I made an effort to smile and wave to many of them to show how good it was - but somehow the peepers backed away from the windows very quick when I did that. Recommend for a quick visit or even a nice afternoon late snack / meal with a bunch of friends or family, they had a cartwheel of a pizza available to serve to a big table of 8 - it was huge! read more

Good for casual quick food in the Grassmarket. They don't have a full menu of pizza options but rather a dozen options and then a list of all the toppings you can put together in any combination you want. This is not so good for indecisive people like me as it gives me too many possibilities. The pizzas are good and come in a variety of sizes, the ruler on the back of the menu is especially usefully. The tables are very close together so expect your neighbouring tables to be able to overhear your conversation and you to be able to overhear theirs. They do gluten free pizzas and beer which are apparently awesome according to my gluten free friend. read more

Place is nice inside. American dining with nice photography on the walls. Service was great and I liked the staff. I ordered the chicken wings to start, which were tasty. Then had a medium pizza. Now the pizza for me just wasn't the best. It wasn't doughy enough and didn't find it very soft. It would have been nice to have proper mozzarella circles on the pizza rather than typical shredded cheese. This wouldn't be my first choice of somewhere to eat out in Edinburgh but was decent food and a good price - personally just not my favourite. But it is fab they cater so well to people with a gluten intolerance. read more

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GREAT staff that really saved our dining experience. Buffalo wings came plain with no sauce or spice and they seemed confused as to what the dish included. Pizza was bland with decent sauce and mediocre crust. Prices were pretty high for such plain pizza. Great location and great staff, maybe next time I'll try the pasta...looked good at another table. read more

I've been coming to Mamma's for my pizza fix for as long as I can remember. It is one of very few independent dedicated pizza joints in Edinburgh, I'd be hard pushed to name another one - they must've scared the competition away! Mamma's definitely knows how to do pizza well: thin and crispy bases with lots of exotic toppings (marshmallow anyone?). The menu has a few starters (go for the macho nachos), but the main event is obviously the pizza. It comes in four different sizes, helpfully illustrated by a ruler on the menu, and you're encouraged to order a large one and share it between your party, this adds to the convivial atmosphere and also makes things a little cheaper. There are gluten/wheat free options so those with intolerances can join in the fun too. Tasty pizza, central location and student discount - what's not to love? read more

Mamma's has got to be one of my favourite places to have a pizza in Edinburgh. Over the years this place has not disappointed! Situated down at the Grassmarket, Mamma's is not small but not large inside, just the right size for an independent pizzeria. The interior is slightly retro with lots and lots of literature and posters about upcoming gigs and comedy shows! Apart from this, I suppose the pizza is the main attraction. With nice, crispy Italian bases, the pizzas are fantastic! From a margarita to a hot and spicy Americano, the pizzas are full of bursting flavours! Furthermore, you do not just need to sit inside to experience the taste of the food, you can actually order and pick them up, and eat them in the luxury of your own home! If you want a great meal in Grassmarket, you will be hard pushed to find a better place, and for pizza, it is simply one of the best in Edinburgh! read more

This Italian restaurant at the Grassmarket was worryingly empty when a friend and I walked up to it; it was good weather and we'd just spent a lovely hour lunching and lounging at Made in Italy. All the outdoor seats of the restaurants and pubs we walked past were full, except for Mamma's. However, we did check out the menu, which is definitely unique! You've the option of truly creating your own pizza, with banana and Danish blue cheese amongst the choice of toppings. Their pricy mains, such as seared steak you can cook yourself on a hot stone (original!) and Cajun salmon, may have contributed to the empty seats, which really does puzzle me because the menu looked awesome. So awesome I'll upload a picture. read more

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Has Mammas changed ownership recently? Got a delivery at the weekend and the first thing I noticed was that it arrived in a generic box as opposed to a Mammas box. What was inside was just as generic (and soggy) and nothing like the Mammas pizzas I remember from the past. On the phone I was asked if I wanted spicy or mild but that didn't seem to translate to much on the plate. They may as well have asked if I wanted bland or blander. As for the Buffalo wings coated in Mammas secret spicy recipe and served with your choice of sauces, I think they may have waived a some BBQ sauce nearby but three of the wings didn;t even have any sauce on them. If they were coated in some secret spicy recipe I think the secret will be safe for a while. I used to like Mammas but will probably be taking my custom elsewhere in future. The one star is for the quick delivery. read more

Did not enjoy my visit here. PAINFULLY slow service and then they got my order wrong which led to another PAINFULLY slow wait. Staff did not seem to care that much. read more

I haven't been for a little while as I moved house so it isn't so near any more. Was one of my favorite Edinburgh places for lunch when I did live round the corner. As others have mentioned - the pizzas are great. I particularly like the fact that you can have a different topping on each half of the pizza - means you can have exactly what you fancy or share one with your partner. Good range of beers to wash down the pizza. In summer they have tables outside in the Grass Market and you can sit and watch the world go by. read more

28-30 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU 0131-225 6464 Bruntsfield Store Take Away & Delivery Tel: 0131 229 7008 http://www.mammaspizza.co.uk Real American pizzas in a very cosy environment. Family friendly, the perfect lunch/dinner to fill the whole family. close to city centre and buses. Very friendly staff who are more than happy meet your needs in creating your favourite pizza. read more

Mamma's is a cosy pizzeria in the Grassmarket, with good opportunities for people-watching, and intriguing murals on the walls to entertain anyone facing into the restaurant. They do a range of (mainly US-inspired) foods - Stoned Cajun Salmon, Mamma's Meatballs and Macho Nachos being a sample of some of their offerings. However, Mamma's made its name as a pizzeria, and the main draw here is the crazy range of pizza toppings - from the fancy (Danish Blue cheese, mussels) to the ridiculous (marshmallow, haggis and cactus, amongst others). You can pile on whatever mix of random toppings you fancy, choose how spicy you want your sauce to be - and they can even make gluten-free pizzas. It's good fun experimenting with different combinations of food, and trying some of the stranger ingredients (I quite enjoyed my cactus pizza). They're also happy to provide boxes to take away any leftovers. The desert menu again takes its inspiration from the States, offering ice cream floats, a variety of cheesecakes, and the bizarre-sounding Choco Woco Whacko. The prices are reasonable, and families are welcome. Definitely a place to go if you fancy a bit of fun dining! read more

The people who have given Mamma's 1 or 2 stars must be having a laugh. BEST PIZZA in Edinburgh! you can literally get any combination of toppings! I once had jalapenos and apples!!!! you gotta try this place!!! read more

While in town, our teenagers found this spot and ate here twice. They loved the Pizza and I loved the prices. And its in Grassmarket which is a cute section of old town, off the Royal Mile. read more

Always great staff and even better food :) We always enjoy our trips here when we come to the city!

it was a very rainy sunday evening that brought me to Mamma's for dinner with friends. as the grassmarket is a fair trek from my part of town, i hadn't visited before so didn't really know what to expect besides the offering of pizza. the menu is pretty standard for a pizza place, loads of pizza toppings to choose from, a variety of pizza sizes, a number of sides to accompany, and pasta dishes if that is what you'd rather go for. i got a small pizza with artichoke, olives, goats cheese, and garlic tomatoes and we all opted to spilt a side of chili cheese fries. food arrived fairly quickly, but i was left less than impressed. my pizza was ok, the toppings were nice but the sauce lacked any real taste and the base was a bit too stodgy for my liking. the chili cheese fries were tasty though so that was a bit of a saving grace. while the service was good, i feel like i can't really comment on that much as we were pretty much the only customers in that night. the waitress was friendly though which is always appreciated. however, the restaurant itself is a bit tired looking and could use a good clean... not a great thought when you're sat down for a nice dinner. i think this review might have been three stars but i felt that the price i paid for mediocre food was a bit high. if memory serves me right, i paid almost £20 for my pizza and portion of the chili fries, which was a bit high for something i didn't really enjoy. so overall, not really impressed with Mamma's and i'm unlikely to make the effort to go back. read more

Good service, I recommend sweet potato fries. Lovely waitress, beautiful decoration.

Honestly not a huge fan. I ordered the veggie plus bacon. It was okay pizza and better than street vendors when it comes to the quality of ingredients. It felt a bit undercooked. The sauce was okay and distinct when I paid attention for it, but overall this was a "just okay" pizza. It's worth the price, but nothing exceptional. The staff and venue are both very nice though. read more

Yum! This place sure does do good pizza - I particularly like the range of toppings - they have very few set-topping pizzas, mostly you just mix and match and put all the things you love most on - I had tuna and artichoke, mm mm! The dessert menu is also rather good, especially for chocolate lovers like myself - I had THE richest chocolate cheesecake ever, couldn't finish it, always a good sign! The waiter was very friendly, and although it was busy so that service could be a little slow at times, it wasn't really a problem. A good evening was had by all. read more

Had a great Sunday lunch at Mamma's. Had a voucher from last years Radio Forth Help a Child Appeal that had to be used by the end of the month (they normally contribute quite a lot!) The voucher was for a meal for four up to the value of £80. This was for food only. We started with a variety of starters, garlic bread with cheese, mushrooms baked in garlic butter & buffallo wings in honey & garlic sauce. Garlic seemed to be a bit of a theme there. We all opted for fillet steak as a main course, this was seared in the kitchen & brought to the table on a lava rock, which was very hot. The idea being that you cook each bite of your steak just how you like it. The steaks were served with potato wedges & a variety of dips. The lava rock stayed hot throughout the meal & came in handy to reheat the wedges also. Three of us ordered dessert, which were served with a choice of cream or ice cream. A chocolate brownie, baked cheesecake & a Choco woco whako, a chocolate overload, chocolate brownie, chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce & goodness knows what else was in there. The food was great & no complaints about the service which was cheerful, helpful & timely, despite the waitress having a bit of a mishap with a glass or two. I will most certainly return, perhaps I may even get round to trying the pizza, which looked delicious! read more

As a visitor in Edinburgh I was pleasantly surprised by this place as it is in the heart of major tourism. The prices were good: starter of cullen skink unusual in an Italian but tasty. Pity that they had no mushrooms left. Pizza piping hot and we did add haggis! Wine was fine at £13 but a screw top. We enjoyed our meal. read more

Really good gluten free pizza and great service...Stopped by on a whim and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The pizza was done just right and hit the spot for a quick pizza fix. I would recommend this to anyone hanging out in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh. read more