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(858) 272-2702
1932 Balboa Ave
San Diego,
CA
92109
32.7996
-117.2343
Neighborhoods: Northern San Diego, Pacific Beach, Northern
Mamma Mia
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Mamma Mia Restaurante
The Editor
Erin Chambers
Citysearch
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.
12/27/08
Date Night? No! Ladies Night
by Saydee1 at Citysearch
This restaurant offers great food, awesome vino and beautiful Italian men! Did I mention the beautiful Italian men? Make sure to order drinks, apps, salad, soup, main course, dessert, and coffee anything to allow yourself to enjoy the view a little longer.
- Pros: Beautiful Italian Men! Food, Wine
12/05/08
Eat Italian, learn Italian
by virgi27 at Citysearch
?Mamma mia!? ?Buongiorno!? ?Ti amo!? Do you want to know what these expressions mean? Would you like to learn how the Italians say ?I love you?? How they greet each other? How to be understood during your next Italian vacation? Immerse yourself in a night of traditional Italian life, enjoy a traditional seven course meal and receive an hour long Italian language lesson that focuses on the most common and widely used Italian expressions and terms.
Dinner will be prepared by executive chef Cinzia. Italian instruction will be provided by Alessandra, university instructor.
Reservations required
MENU
BRUSCHETTA DELLA CASA
Homemade toasted bread topped w/ tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and oregano
PANZEROTTI
Our best seller: deep fried pizza dough filled w/ tomatoes, mozzarella, and prosciutto
INSALATA MISTA
Mixed greens with tomatoes and homemade Italian dressing
RAVIOLI INNAMORATI
Jumbo ricotta ravioli in a creamy wallnut gorgonzola sauce
GNOCCHI MAMMA MIA
Best in California: homemade potato gnocchi w/sauteed shrimp Aurora sauce
PENNE VIANELLO
Short pasta, w/ sauteed Italian sausage and pancetta in a spicy marinara sauce
TIRAMISU
A homemade favorite
BEVANDE
A glass of White and a glass of Red plus soft drinks and water
09/28/08
Lively fun Italian
by leogal15 at Citysearch
We visited Mamma Mia while on vacation based on reviews here on CitySearch. We were greeted by a VERY jovial Italian man who seated us and watched in amusement as he ran around the restaurant keeping on the heels of all his staff. Our server was fun and the food was delivered promptly - I ordered the "Gnocchi Lollo" and was very pleased with the dish. The Gnocchi was topped with tasty "Aurora" (combo marinara and cream) sauce and generous bits of mozerella. Overall the atmosphere was lively and it was a good experience.
- Pros: Tasty food, friendly staff.
- Cons: Strange decor.
The Details on Mamma Mia Restaurante
Know Before You Go:
It's the small, orange house right where Balboa Ave runs into Grand Ave.
Parking:
Good luck. Definitely plan to drive around for a while.
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Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
