MAMA Oakland

“Had a fantastic anniversary dinner at MAMA Oakland. The food is fresh, flavorful and clearly made with care. While it’s Italian, it has a modern spin and beautiful presentation. We had the entire Restaurant week menu and has only led us to come back again. Its atmosphere is warm and a perfect spot for dinner with friends or a relaxed date. Staff is welcoming and attentive (big shout out to Chris - restaurant manager, terrific guy who makes you feel at home) and the whole place has that comfortable neighborhood restaurant feel. You will want to come back for more. Give it a go… and thanks for an amazing experience MAMA staff!”

“This may be the greatest restaurant in the entire world! You wouldn’t know it just by walking or driving by, but this Michelin star establishment has some of the best food in the entire world! And, it’s a three course meal, but it is extremely accessible in terms of price. The staff are incredible, and the environment is very welcoming and cozy. We literally go here to celebrate every major event in our lives (anniversaries, birthdays, you name it). Don’t sleep on MAMA!”

“Every dish managed to be both surprising and deeply comforting. The apple–leek–pork belly soup was layered and elegant, and the truffle tagliolini with egg yolk was just amazing: rich, creamy, and intensely flavorful without ever feeling heavy. Sitting at the chef’s counter was fun and impressive to watch the precision and care behind each plate. Service was attentive throughout. Looking forward to coming back and seeing where the next menu goes.”

“We opted this restaurant to celebrate my birthday and I am so glad we did. They have a 3 course fixed menu with few add on options. Even though they have such limited options, they ensure that every dietary restriction can be met with the available options. We started with the add on herbed focaccia bread which was served with mascarpone cheese and a house made jam. The bread was just perfectly baked and flavoured. We loved it. For the appetizer course we had chicken soup with butternut squash pieces. This was also a very well balanced dish and we loved it. For the main course we had a mushroom risotto and pesto pasta with ragu sauce. The risotto was delicious with a drizzle of truffle oil. The ragu sauce in pesto pasta added a very good flavor and my husband enjoyed it. He also ordered their famous meatballs and loved them. The portion sizes for the three course meal are enough to fill you up. We had to take the meatballs leftovers togo. For the dessert we had almond cake and espresso budino. Both the deserts were not overly sweet and had perfect balance. Overall we had a great experience and we will be looking forward to their new menu to go back and try it again.”

“Mama stays winning. 🍝 Exceptional prix-fixe dinner with some of the most thoughtful wine pairings I’ve had in a long time. It’s cozy, authentic, and perfectly executed. Pro tip: Book your table well in advance!”