If you want real Italian food with the heart behind it, this is where you need to go! The service is great and very laid back. It is dimly lit with cute little lamps. The tables and chairs are all beautiful. Even the glasses and are perfectly paired with the plates. We started with the Amalfi Salad, which I would go back every day for, if I could. My fiancé got the Paccheri allo Scoglio. The sauce was perfect and the seafood melted in your mouth. Everything tasted freshly made and handpicked. I ordered the Pappardelle alla Genovese which was booming with flavors from onions to all the meats that are slow cooked in it. The cappuccino Tiramisu was just the best dessert I have ever had. Kiss to the chef ‍ Thanks for bringing your love for food to us!!! read more

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Dined here recently with my husband- food was excellent! Great selection of wine, they do not offer cocktails. We loved the Cesar salad, margherita focaccia, and lasagna. Service was a bit slow despite the restaurant being even half full. read more

I went at the request of a friend wanting to go to an authentic Italian restaurant. I read some amazing reviews and I no wish I could give a rave review as well. That being said it wasn't all negative. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but very cute inside. The Bar is Wine only bar. Hoping for some Limoncello, or a Limoncello Spritzer like I had in Italy. The Foccaccia di Parma was definitely not what I hoped for, partly our fault as it was the only one that didn't have sauce which I missed, but more than that the Prosciutto was stringy, cold and chewy. It was beautiful but the Prosciutto made it not very edible, I took it off. The bread itself was good and the olive oil used for dipping was very good. The pasta was hit and miss. There were three of us so we tasted all three. I thought the Parpadelle Bolognese was the best and the Lasagna a close second. The pasta was fresh and al dente. The tomato sauce was very fresh and flavorful as well. The Paccheri Contadina was very bland considering it had Italian sausage, mushrooms and truffle sauce. The dessert was the most disappointing. I love Tiramisu but these was so bland. Very little coffee flavor, maybe one lady finger, so basically a cup of fluffy pudding. The positive was the staff! They also had a singer who was very nice and had a great voice. She stopped by our table. Also pricey! read more

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I ate at this restaurant yesterday (Friday evening). The location of the restaurant is not the greatest, but the inside atmosphere was decent. The staff was friendly and attentive. We had the arancini for an appetizer, lasagna and the gnocchi for an entree, and tiramisu for dessert. The arancini were not the best I ever had, the lasagna was pretty good (I think the meat could have been a little more tender), the gnocchi were one of the best around our areas, and the tiramisu was a good competitor to some of the other Italian restaurants around. Overall I think it's a decent restaurant to check out and judge for yourself. Food 8.0 Ambiance 7.5 Service 9.0. read more

MyMamma - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Absolutely divine. Service, ambience and above all, food quality! Perfection on a plate ( a beautiful gold rimmed plate at that!). We cannot wait to return! read more

I have been seeing a lot of little videos on insta from this new place so wanted to try it , once there decided on the focaccia because the pasta and rest of the menu is pricey . The staff is very nice owner also very welcoming, the ambiance is cute and easy parking . I can't judge from this one time and only tried the focaccia so will have to go back when possible but the pizza was not good and almost no taste very disappointing for both my daughter and I . read more

MyMamma - Focaccia margherita - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Fabulous spot for dinner for 1. Sat at the bar. The staff was so friendly and attentive. The bartenders recommendations were fantastic. Will definitely be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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Five of us went out to eat. We ordered all different meals..... We all sampled everyone's food. We did not find anything, that we did not like... It was all delicious. The waitress (Anne) was extremely friendly and was on top of our needs. We all agreed that this is now, our go to restaurant for Italian.... read more

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Wow! Impressive!!! Came to a soccer showcase and found this little gem!!! So quaint and delicious. The staff was wonderful and treated us well. But the food... so good! Don't sleep on this one! Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

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Fantastic food. Service was exceptional. Definitely try if you're in the area. Ambiance was like being in Italy.

We've been in Florida since late December and had heard great things about this newer restaurant in Sarasota, My Mamma. We tried to get weekend reservations a few times but were always too late! Yesterday after golfing, I happened to check again and was so excited to finally secure a reservation. We were warmly greeted by Stefano, who checked in with us throughout the evening. Antonio was our bartender and server, and Andres kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes, even polishing wine glasses and keeping everything perfectly set and tidy. The menu features focaccia pizza, which looked amazing--we'll definitely try that next time with a group. They also offer a nice selection of wine and beer. Based on Antonio and Stefano's suggestions, we shared the Caesar salad and the chicken parm. They were absolutely right--both were delicious. Portions are very generous, and this would be a great place to return with friends and order several dishes to share family-style. The Caesar salad was hands-down one of the best we've ever had--very cold and crisp, with freshly made croutons and a perfectly balanced dressing that wasn't heavy at all. The chicken parm was massive--far larger than expected--and absolutely delicious. The sauce was outstanding. We can't say enough great things about both the food and the service. The passion of the team truly shines through, and it's clear that everyone--from the top down--takes pride in what they do. Thank you for a most memorable imeal. We're already looking forward to enjoying our leftovers tonight! read more

MyMamma - Chicken Parmesan with homemade pasta - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Good food. Good mood...this restaurant was a little gem of a place hidden right on Tamiami Trail and Deborah and I had a wonderful dinner there tonight. We were seated right away. The decor was done well and I really liked the colors and signs hung on the walls. We were given bread and oil to start with. We both chose the wild Salmone al limone with green beans and a salad and it was delicious! We decided to split a Zeppola Con Gelato (Italian fried pastry) and I had a great espresso! It was a quiet place with music playing in the background and we weren't rushed through our evening at all. They had a nice selection of pasta dishes that looked tasty as well. They have only been opened for 4 months and well worth visiting! read more

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Meal was outstanding! Service was outstanding- thank you Annette, you are such a pleasure and they are lucky to have you! Portions were huge enough for a second meal the next day. If I had to say anything bad it would be that the space is kind of tight but I think very soon they'll be getting so busy they'll be in bigger place soon! Definitely will be coming back read more

Great experience start to finish. Nice selection of wines by the bottle; a bit more limited by the glass. There were 4 of us who were dining there before a show at the Asolo. Caesar salad was served in a beautiful bowl - and was perfectly dressed & delicious. The pizza on foccacia is to die for! I had pasta with mushrooms, sausage & truffle sauce - it was delicious. The "funny" chicken parmagiana portion is huge - and it was delcious. We'll be back! Oh yes - the dishes, silverware and glassware are all top notch! read more

Very disappointing! At first glance it seems like the place might be nice, but sit down and the table and chairs are so cheap, it's insulting. I could see right away it was big servings place, so I asked if it was okay to split meals, the server said yes but then did not split it or even give us another plate. The lasagna tasted just like frozen, simply no texture to the pasta or cheese, just soft warmed over lasagna swimming in unremarkable red sauce. Every wine choice on the menu was way overpriced so our bill was just ridiculous. Much too high! What are they thinking? We will not return. read more

We ordered salad and chicken Parm. It was enough for the three of us. It was delicious. The service was great. I will come back soon. read more

I've passed by so many times, I finally tried it. The foccacia pizza is an insult to pizza, The dough is hard at the same time white like it never entered the oven. The pasta sauce a deep heartburn red. The waiter personalty like the pizza dry and insulting. That was that, next time I will keep driving by. read more

Great food decent atmosphere pricing is in line Location is off North 41 from Sarasota read more

This was my first visit to Mymama. Having read the numerous reviews on various websites, I was really looking forward to a gastronomical dining experience featuring true authentic Italian cusine. With the exception of the Caesar salad, the food we order was very good. The lasagna was exceptional, perhaps the best I ever had. My wife ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese which I felt was pretty good. My wife, however, felt it was too salty and didn't care for the sauce. Now to the Caesar salad. It lacked flavor and was anything but "authentic." They used the tips of the romaine, so there was absolutely no crunch. The dressing seemed to be nothing more than olive oil with a touch of white vinegar. It was served with a minuscule amount of shaved cheese, like 3 tiny strips and a couple of croutons. No dijon. No anchovies. No egg yolk. No Worcester No pepper. No grated Peccorino Romano. For the price charged ($15.90) it was a huge negative. Suggestion for MYMAMMA: Prepare a genuine Caesar Salad table-side (like Marcello's does) using all of the above ingredient's. Then perfect it. Charge $18.95 per person and watch your business boom! MYmamma has great potential. Bonus, we went on a Thursday night (Oct 30) and they had live music that evening featuring a female singer. Her voice was angelic. I'd go there again just to hear her sing...but I really hope they improve the Caesar salad. read more

We had a beautiful dinner at My Mamma. Service was great. Food was authentic. My Chicken Parm was delicious.

Wanted to really like this place, but very strange for such an extensive wine list only a handful of wines could get by the glass and extremely expensive bottle costs. Food was so disappointing, after some great bread the eggplant Parm was inedible. Mushy with no mozzarella. Spaghetti sauce tasted like straight tomatoe sauce out of the jar. read more

Their food is delicious. We had great service, we were not rushed and had tons of leftovers. Sure hope they put Braciole on the menu, that would rock! Tiramisu was delicious! We are ready to go back for lasagna and more eggplant parm. read more

Great Italian food and service. We were there as a party of 10 celebrating a big birthday. The food was delicious (huge portions), and our server was wonderful- making the night special. Good reasonable wine list. (Only beer and wine.) Cute, cozy ambiance too. We all enjoyed a lovely evening! read more

MyMamma - Delicious bottle of wine. - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We love this place. We love the food. We love the coffee. We love the booths. We love the staff. Always always good!!

Great meatballs, lovely service from Anita(?). All over a very nice place. Good salad.

You should have salt and pepper shakers on tables for guests. The server took the salt pepper off our table to give to another guest, and never brought it back. The mussels tasted fishy - we mentioned it to server - he did not take it back. The beef dish was all mashed potatoes with very little meat. Looked forward to visiting this restaurant- a bit disappointed - the ambiance was cute inside. But they need to wash the windows outside and make it look more inviting read more

Honestly the atmosphere here was fantastic. The food was plated beautifully and our waitress was very kind. I asked if they had pepperoni for my son's pizza they said yes and brought salami on it which my son didn't care for. I ordered the clams shrimp and mussels, for being a $30 dish there where only 3 pieces of shrimp and 3 of the mussels where still closed and everything was very fishy tasting. Overall there wasn't any flavor in the food my husband didn't even eat his dish it was like a crockpot pot roast over noodles. We are not complainers but we would have sent the whole tables meal back and not spent the $130 read more

Food was very good. Service was prompt and friendly. Atmosphere inside was great. Will be back.

What a wonderful surprise! The food was among the best Northern Italian we've tasted in Sarasota. We would like a more formally attired wait staff. We will return with friends to this bistro restaurant. read more

Great experience! Great food...cozy, ambiance and service. A must go to in Sarasota. We shared the chicken parm and Caesar salad ....plenty of food and delicious authentic Italian! read more

The best lasagna I've ever had! The bolognese, focaccia pizza & spaghetti is amazing as well! Ambiance and service is fantastic!

Don't let the outside fool you inside is beautiful service is outstanding and the food was very good to excellent. Definitely will be back

On a Thursday night, a charming Italian woman with a voice like the smoothest tiramisu sang Italian classics. While service was uneven and the white wine list weak, the food was authentic and savory. The salmone alla Positano was outstanding. Generous portions with a fresh tomato, caper, olive sauce topped with lemon juice and chopped parsley. Perfectly cooked to our request. The focaccia margarita was fresh and appealing. Very tasty. An ideal appetizer for a table of four. The decor and tableware made it feel like home. Our group each commented that the only off -tune element was the thin brown paper napkins. The bare wood table tops could use a white topping - even paper - and the aspired to ambience begs for oversized white or red and white checkered dinner napkins. Overall, it was delightful and yummy. read more

Been here several times and the food staff and service have been nothing short of incredible!

Best lasagna that I ever had in my entire life!!! Very good prices too love everything about the place and they were so attentive !! Will be back for sure !! read more

MyMamma - Italian Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The food was actually good, but the service was honestly ridiculous. This was actually our second time here, and this time the service was horrible. We asked our server twice for wine and never received it. After we finished eating, she just cleared the table without asking how everything was or offering dessert ,just dropped the check and walked away. Definitely not coming back. read more

I've really enjoyed all of my experiences at My Mamma. This is my third time coming, and it's been great every time. I've tried both the gnocchi and the pappardelle alla Bolognese, and neither has disappointed. The food is consistently delicious, and the desserts are just as impressive. The tiramisu especially stands out, it's perfectly balanced, even for someone like me who's not a big coffee fan. The service has also been amazing. Each time, the owner himself has served us, and he's such a kind and welcoming person. The whole atmosphere is lovely too. The decorations are beautiful and make the space feel really cozy and comfortable. It might not be the cheapest spot, but every time I've left full, happy, and feeling like it was completely worth it. Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to! read more

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absolutely outstanding, Ricardo and his staff are unbelievable, the food is great, the service is on point, the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is like your in grandmas kitchen. pro tip...watch the dishes coming out of the window by the front door, one after another looks amazing! We had the buratta, chicken cutlet, Caesa salad, desert was off the hook ! will be back for sure..thank you Ricardo for a great night. respectfully...Steve from Ringling... read more

From the outside, you might not know what you're in for - but don't let that fool you. Once you step inside, it's cozy, warm, and designed so thoughtfully that it feels instantly inviting. The vibe is perfect for a date night or small group dinner. The food was absolutely amazing. The prosciutto focaccia was our favorite starter, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The spaghetti and meatballs were also a hit, so flavorful and the fresh pasta just elevated the dish. Honestly every single dish our group of six ordered was spot on. To end the night, they brought us a cannoli that was heavenly, such a sweet touch that made the experience feel even more special. Highly recommend this spot if you want incredible Italian food in a super cute setting. It's one of those places that surprises you in the best way once you walk through the door! read more

The food here is outstanding. We enjoyed everything about our dinner - the excellent service was also top notch. We would recommend it wholeheartedly. read more