My husband and I chose Mama's for our anniversary dinner and had a wonderful experience! We…read morefrequent another pasta restaurant in town and wanted to try something new that also had several Italian classics to choose from. It was all delicious, service was wonderful, vibes were beautiful, and I felt the food came at a good value for what we ordered. Mainstrasse in Covington is an experience and Mama's is part of that! We sat outside on the patio to take it all in- highly recommend in nice weather. The building itself is beautiful and both the inside and outside feature artsy details in the decor that I really appreciated. My favorite was the mismatched plates, which were darling and cozy! Our waitstaff was quick and friendly, allowing us to order all at once and bringing things out with great timing- quickly, but not until we finished a course so we weren't rushed. We appreciated getting in and out relatively quick as we had a sitter at home. We decided to go a little all out and try a lot of items together. First, the focaccia and ricotta was enjoyable but not my favorite bread starter I've had. It hit the spot but I wasn't raving about it like another one of my favorite whipped ricotta starters across town. The arancini, however, was fantastic- probably our favorite thing we ate. Hot, crispy, and paired with a delicious spicy marinara that was super standout and flavorful. Next we got the stonefruit panzanella, which was beautiful and really yummy. The burrata was delicious in particular and while the cherries and peaches weren't the best I've had all season, they worked well together in this dish. For our entrees, we split both the chicken parmesan and the limone pasta. The chicken parmesan was huge, we both had a large piece even after it was split. The pasta had that delicious marinara from earlier and we really enjoyed it, which is saying a lot for a simple marinara spaghetti. The chicken was very thin and crispy. I liked the limone even better- it was very lemon forward which can be hard to achieve in a creamy sauce. We only wished we tried more shapes of pasta because it's made in house and the spaghetti was the perfect level of al dente in our opinions. We were super full, but ordered the cookie platter to finish the meal. We split a couple of the 6 cookies that came in 3 varieties, but took the rest home! The chewy almond/amaretto cookie was our favorite and really unique. My husband also had an old fashioned and commented that he liked it a lot. I would have expected this much food to come out to much more than it did- $100! I feel that is a great value for a special occasion considering we were stuffed and tried a ton of menu items. Overall, this was such an indulgent and fun experience and I'd highly recommend Mama's to anyone who is looking for a yummy Italian experience with comfort food classics in a fun, cozy Covington setting.

Here's the deal: amazing Italian restaurant with a unique decor. Great seating outside and even a…read morerooftop section to explore on a beautiful night. The menu is small, but the food is wonderful! Our service was excellent! Highly recommended Mama's

The atmosphere, the decor, and the absolute best Service possible. This restaurant is sure not to…read moredisappoint. The food/cuisine top-notch. I have absolutely mad respect for this restaurant. The brussels sprouts taco is exquisite. Don't take my word for it. try it out yourself you will be amazed. Our server was top-notch professional and absolute best. You can't go wrong with Frida 602.

Such a cute place in Covington! A little tight on the inside but they pack the seating in because…read moreit was crowded!!!!! The outside is also so cute & would sit outside next time. Drinks yummy. Tacos yummy. Will be back

We are from Indianapolis & came for a Reds game. We were hungry & thirsty. I ordered the 3 Billy…read moreGoats sandwich & an expresso Martini. I really liked it. I've never had a sandwich like that. We chose to come to The Gruff because it was a close walk from Embassy Suites. Our waitress was the bomb.com! Her name is Abii!! She gave awesome customer service! Giving us places to go after we got done there. She is COOL BEANS!!!! We will definitely come back and see her & get another expresso Martini & the 3 Billy goat sandwich! To the ower if you read my review, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell Abii she is COOL BEANS!!! Do something nice for her, for our appreciation! She was a great start to an awesome Covington/Cincy weekend!!! Abii you keep being FABULOUS!!!! P.s. I like the Billy goat wallpaper in the bathroom!

Waitress, Kendra was terrific. Waiting over an hour for a small salad is CRAZY!!…read more Pizza was soooooo dry. My daughter did like her cheese pizza. Had high hopes for this place. Ultimately disappointing.

This is such a hidden gem- I considered "gate keeping"-…read more We went on a Thursday evening and despite a small crowd it took a "hot honey minute" to get a cold drink. - They had live entertainment, but we left before the music- This place is very skillfully designed. The decor is dark and rich. Perfect for a "bourbon bar." They have curated the most comprehensive bourbon collection I've seen in a long time- Debbie recommended the Nashville Outlaw Hot honey Sandwich- it was smoking and paired well w/pepper jack cheese- I consider myself a coleslaw aficionado and theirs was some of the creamiest-I could tell it was made fresh daily- Fries were lukewarm-but still okay-

Ordered the Smoked Meat Plate (double) with Pulled Chicken and Turkey. It's served with cornbread…read moreand two sides. I selected Mac & Cheese and a side salad. The food wasn't bad, it just didn't leave a lasting impression. The meat was dry. I'm not sure what I expected to taste, but I was under impressed. Mac & Cheese was bland. Our server at the bar was fantastic! *Sidenote: my travel partner suggested the restaurant and LOVES it. We just have different taste buds. Parking: Street parking is hard to find. Spaces are extremely close to each other. Price: $20 - $30