Mamma Mia
San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 272-2702
- Price:
- $
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- Hours:
- Tues-Sun 11:30am-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Mamma Mia – by Erin Chambers
In Short
The only thing more random than the fact that Cinzia and Francesco found their way to Pacific Beach, is the location they found prior: La Mesa. This effervescent, Italian-born couple ran the much-loved Ciao Bella on Baltimore for a short time back in 2003. Lucky for all the lovers of Cinzia's home-style pastas--and Francesco's kisses on the cheek--the duo has reopened a similar spot right down in PB, with the same penne rosse, panninis and spaghetti della casa at the same peasant-sized prices. Molto bene.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIt's the small, orange house right where Balboa Ave runs into Grand Ave.
ParkingGood luck. Definitely plan to drive around for a while.
User Reviews for Mamma Mia
04/24/2008 Posted by QuickDraw00711
If you find yourself outside of little italy downtown and craving italian food, this is where you want to go. The service is very attentive. The food is fresh and free from heavy oils and creams. Coming from somone who has had italian food in Italy, this is the way Italian food is supposed to taste. The menu items are simple recipes and extremely reasonably priced. Most of the staff can speak Italian which adds to the ambiance. I can't wait to go back & I will be sure to write again to tell you more!
Pros: Authentic italian recipes
Cons: Parking is on a busy street
10/16/2007 Posted by notasurfer
My family and i frequented their old trattoria in La mesa, and we were so glad to see cinzia and crew back in town. Parking is difficult at this location, and you usually have to wait, but that only makes it more like Italy. All the pastas are usually under $10 and the guy at the door seems genuinely excited to greet everyone that walks through the door. Good food, good company, no-frills. It's places like this, and cafe one three, lei lounge, cafe chloe, ken grill, etc. that are slowly but surely turning sd into a foodie-friendly place to live.
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