When a young Frank Scibelli noticed a shortage of exceptional Italian restaurants in his university town, he did what any typical undergrad in a bind would do: He called his mother. Gradually, crash-course cooking lessons via the telephone evolved into a newfound appreciation for the authentic cuisine served during his childhood in Springfield, Mass. When he opened his first Mama Ricotta’s restaurant in 1993, he brought these traditional family recipes to a tiny 39-seat establishment. Today, his exceptionally popular King’s Pointe eatery offers extra-large portions of the same from-scratch pizzas, lasagnas and signature penne alla vodka. Just don’t fill up without saving room for the sinfully delicious chocolate Nutella pie.
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sun brunch 10 am–2 pm.
"Mama has grown up a bit, adopting a more urban look, but Frank Scibelli's winning formula remains the same: solid, simple Italian dishes with a few stylish twists."
— Charlotte magazine
When a young Frank Scibelli noticed a shortage of exceptional Italian restaurants in his university town, he did what any typical undergrad in a bind would do: He called his mother. Gradually, crash-course cooking lessons via the telephone evolved into a newfound appreciation for the authentic cuisine served during his childhood in Springfield, Mass. When he opened his first Mama Ricotta’s restaurant in 1993, he brought these traditional family recipes to a tiny 39-seat establishment. Today, his exceptionally popular King’s Pointe eatery offers extra-large portions of the same from-scratch pizzas, lasagnas and signature penne alla vodka. Just don’t fill up without saving room for the sinfully delicious chocolate Nutella pie.
Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily. Sun brunch 10 am–2 pm.
"Mama has grown up a bit, adopting a more urban look, but Frank Scibelli's winning formula remains the same: solid, simple Italian dishes with a few stylish twists."
— Charlotte magazine