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For two star Italian, try Mama D's in Manhattan Beach. Located in the Manhattan Beach area, this restaurant is inexpensive. It's been awarded the Best of Pizza and Best of Italian Food awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food good.
3.0 of 5 stars.
good place and good people......a good value for the money
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A whoppin' 2.5 stars!Tell them it's your first visit and you get a free little appetizer.I remember having some sort of ravioli. It's not something on the menu.But it's free!Food was ok, it's a grade...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off saying those 2 stars are for 2.5. Mama D's deserves more than 2, but definitely less than 3.Service was really good. I don't remember our waiter's name but he was quick prompt and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually giving them a 2 1/2 star rating, hoping that if I go back, there will be much improvement.My roommate had gone to Mama D's about a month ago, and she was raving about it. "Oh they were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's OKAY, i'd say.Not the BEST like it's hyped but certainly far from the worst. If anything get takeout from Mama D's because trying to dine in will just piss you off, from an overly crowded seating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
wish we could give half stars because it would be 3.5 stars. Went there on saturday, granted we had a large party but they told us 35 minutes and actually sat us about 70 minutes later. Stubbornness...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama D's is one of my favorite restaurants in the South Bay. I go to the one in Manhattan Beach because it is the original restaurant. By saying that, I have noticed they give better service and have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza was way too salty. Not sure what they laced the italian sausage with, but... not good. Rest was okay. Service was great, even if we were crammed in.Supposedly the ravioli's the thing to get,I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama mia! I love-a dis place so much, I'ma breakin out my South Philly Italian accent to write about it. It reminds me of my favorite Italian joint in SF, Ernesto's in da Richmond. Dis place wuz...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, first of all... let me say that I had pretty high expectation of this place since I go to the one in OC and that one is one of my fav places in Southern California. So that being said, it was my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly service, good ravioli, meatballs. Big menu. Manhattan Beach location seems more crowded than new Hermosa Beach location and parking is a bit more difficult in Manhattan Beach. The Hermosa...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't usually eat at Italian so much, but this little place just off of Manhattan Beach is amazing. The service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. One of my all time favorite pizzas. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of my favorite Italian restaurants on the west coast. I love that it's right on the beach. I love the family atmoshpere.The food is amazing...just tremendously delish! I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Back years ago when i used to work in El Segundo i was in charge of the lunch time activities. One of the places on my list was Mama D's in Manhattan Beach where the italian food is good. I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that gives you hot garlic bread to start with is already at a minimum of 2 1/2 stars. Throw in service with a smile, delicious pink sauce, and tasty tortellini, and boom, you've got yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a HUGE fan. While we were surprised to have to wait for a table late on a Sunday night, the staff brought around samples of the food to us outside to snack on while we waited. Their bread is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to work with people who loved this place and sometimes we'd meet here for after work functions. It was annoying, because not only was this place out of the area for everyone but one person in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before, I would have given this place 4.5 stars, but last nights experience was disappointing. I'm sad, since this was THE place I would hit up for great home-cookin' Italian! What made my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely I'm a fan of their spicy marinara with linguini and the pink sauce is also good but I I try and not order it as often because I'm "trying" to be healthier and stay away from cream sauces.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stumbled into this place with my lady and we were pleasantly surprised! Pros: Staff is friendly and easy on the eyes.Quickly serve you freshly baked garlic bread. Deeelicious.Their plates are heavy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A place like Mama D's doesn't need another good review. You know it's good, I know it's good.. So what are we wasting our time on Yelp for? Too much reading and not enough action! Go try it out....
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
classic small cozy italian restaurant. hey, it's better than olive garden, right? i love how they will feed you while you're waiting with that fresh garlic bread. they even came around with...
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Mama D's has been one of our favorite restaurants for many years, and we've never minded waiting for a table because it t was always worth the wait. But last night was a total disappointment. Things at Mama...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I ever moved from the South bay, this would probably be one of the places I miss most! It's like going home to your italian grandma's house! Where else has the most perfect bread and gives you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bread here is SOOOOOO GOOD!!! It's cheese and garlic bread, and comes with a dipping plate of olive oil and garlic. My party came here after a night of Color Me Mine which is just around the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"HOME" is emblazoned on the front of the restaurant, and that's exactly what it feels like. I went on a Saturday night, and there was no wait. The garlic bread was extremely garlicky, the service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am used to see lots of people waiting outside, so I don't usually pay attention. But when I was passing by a few nights ago, there was no wait (maybe that was the sign?), so my friend and I agreed...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am an Italian food snob because I love cooking it myself and I lived in Italy. I like my Italian to be flavorful and my pasta to be fresh -- it is neither of these at Mama D's. Also, because it is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Mama D's for lunch on a weekday. I ordered a lunch special pasta which came with a choice of meat. I wanted to eat vegetarian so I ordered the lunch special without meat. Another friend also...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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This website believes that descriptions of food posioning are inappropriate: Your review contains too much nonsense! OK- so we'll keep it short. Try one of the other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Thursday night around 6:15 PM and was seated right away. We came right before the rush. This restaurant is definitely family friendly - I can't remember the last time I've see so many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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The food was good...atmosphere was crowded, felt too close to other tables...but I guess that's what you call a good restaurant(crowded)... We had heard so much about this place and when we went I guess we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You know a place is bad when on the drive home you wish you had gone to Taco Bell instead. But that's exactly the conversation we had after leaving Mama D's. The girl felt so bad for taking me there,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mama D's is one of my favorite restaurants. I've been going there for years and I will continue to go back. The reason I rated it a 4 and not a 5 is because the service is sometimes slow and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of a bummer that this place doesn't take reservations because the wait was pretty long and we had a pretty large party. We were tempted to go to Wahoo's next door once the hunger pangs hit,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mama D's is ALWAYS packed (even on the random Monday we decided to try to go). But waiting is fun when free appetizers and mini slices of pizza are handed out. Sometimes I think I could just stand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell happened to this place?????I've been here twice, and was generally pleased with their food. The service was slow as hell, but at least the food was good and that was a good enough...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of our favorite restaurants in the South Bay! This place is popular, so either go early or expect to wait. My favorite is the pasta with the spicy marinara sauce. The food is delicious and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great ---- once you get in.I probably had a easier (or at least less frustrating) time getting into college than here. Be ready to wait a LONG time for your table, especially if it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a little confused by the difference in ratings for Mama D's because I have eaten here on at least three occassions. every time with different people and we all liked it.The warm bread served...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Regardless of eating at the blue-haired time (5pm) it still was a good option along this strip of Manhattan Beach. It also gave me a glimpse into the future like Bill Murray-style of Scrooged of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Very pricey for what the food is, and how packed in the tables are.The pizza has a nice thin crust, the pepperoni is spicy (good), but the oil is "mop it with a napkin". Pasta dishes are good, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Mama D's is a great place to go for authentic italian food in a casual enviroment. The bread and garlic dip they give you to start is really yummy and they have something for everyone on the extensive menu....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
the food was really bad. i ordered chicken alfredo, which should be really hard to mess up. the pasta was like chewing gum, and the sauce was like library paste. the chicken was okay, but i swear...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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As a local in this community I have been to this restaurant only twice due to the extra long wait. I met up with a few friends on a saturday night at 8pm and the hostess told me it would be a 45 minute wait....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff here. The atmosphere is loud and fun. The food is also quite yummy. I particularly like their chicken parmigiana ... mmm. And when it's all over, you can take a nice walk on the beach...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really glad we came across this little restaurant. The place is really cute and the staff is friendly. The food wasn't top notch, but pretty pretty good, and did have that homemade type feel....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love. Especially good for kids if you get there early as the wait can be a while after 6pm (any night of the week). BAD date place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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I have eaten here twice. I have ordered the barbecue chicken pizza and the chicken fettucine alfredo. The alfredo was very good and I would recommend sticking to the pastas as the pizza was nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is superb. I would give it another star, but the night I went, I didn't get the famous, wonderful service I keep hearing about. I don't know if it was just our waiter, or if they're getting...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent service! Excellent pink sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a lot of awards. The restroom area is littered with awards. 1998, 2000, 2004, 2005 were some of the Best years for Mama D's.Unfortunately the night I went, my wife and I did not have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having a mom from Naples (and no, not the Naples in Florida) has made me a very peculiar eater when it comes to Italian dining and Mama D's really hit the spot. I had lunch here on a sunny SoCal day...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are like me - from NY and constantly searching for the place in Cali that reminds you of eating at all your Italian friends' houses when their mom would cook all day and invite you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.Ok...it's been YEARS since we've been here...but my then boyfriend, now husband took me there for a quiet little lunch on one of our Saturdays together. The food was very good. I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I gave it a star because the waiter was both friendly and attentive but as for the food... The meatball was not moist, the garlic was not spread throughout and the sauce was sweet! And if you like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Um. Seriously, wtf??? My mom and I decided to try this place today. Usually, it is jam-packed with people waiting outside, enjoying aromatic smelling garlic bread.Service was good, she was super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is much talked about, so I finally got around to go there with a few friends. Right away, I noticed that the service was very friendly. Our waitress was very nice, and she got us our orders...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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This is a sad post for me. Mama D's has been my favorite restaurant in the South Bay since I've lived here. It was my first restaurant I'd ever been to while visiting California and has always held a special...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my grandmother here and she enjoyed their bread and her fish. My brothers and I enjoyed our pasta and got a coupon for free appetizers for the next time we came back. I came here another tiem...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No disrespect, but the food's basic. Staff was hella cool, though. Tipped Jeff, Paul, or whatever his name was an extra dub on the side cuz I appreciated his service. And I don't really do that,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My absolute favorite italian restaurant in the south bay. Terrific location one block up from Manhattan Beach pier. I've tried a couple of dishes here, all were great, but my absolute favorite (and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went there before 6pm on Saturday, and already there's a line! It's a small restaurant close to the Manhattan beach pier, and there's nothing fancy about it. But as everyone else has mentioned, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While in the area my friends and family suggested going here for dinner. It is a fantastic little spot in a quaint little town. Surrounded by other eateries and boutique stores this is a diamond in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of reviews for this place already but I have one point to add...there's so much positive energy in the restaurant when it's busy and the servers are hoppin'...a little too much for my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just about as good as it gets when you're in the mood for homestyle Italian and terrific service. If you're there at prime dinner time expect a wait.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Despite its humble store front and interior, the food here is DELICIOUS!! The parmesan bread with garlic dipping oil...mmmmmm!!!We shared the cioppino which was all soupy yumminess, though I did...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homestyle Italian food, served in a 'fancy' canteen setting. No reservations, so come early and get your name on that list cos' you know you're going to want that Mama D's pink sauce pasta (with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the garlic bread at the beginning. I end up eating so many that I take 3 bites of my Mama D's pink sauce pasta, and I am full!My daughter and I love it here.Great for a hot date and great to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Loved the atmosphere, the service was great and loved the lasagna. i recommend the fried calamari for a starter.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Mama D's for lunch on a couple of occasions, and just made it for dinner on a Friday night. All visits were excellent! The food here is great. The specials (we had a seafood lasagna...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to come here multiple times when I am in Manhattan Beach; however, there's always been long waits in the area and I've always been hungry to wait. We finally went there last night...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Let me start off by saying that this restaurant will forever be one of my most favorite places to go with friends, family, or even by myself. I have been going to Mama D's for many years, and will co...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i've been here for lunch and dinner. i highly recommend this place for lunch, as dinner is just ok. they'll take reservations, but you can also show up a little before 11:30 to assure yourself a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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A friend of mine recommended Mama D's and I wasn't disappointed; the food was very flavorful, specially for those who like garlic, and the atmosphere was so vibrant and upbeat. The servers and hostess...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here once a week for lunch because it WAS that good. But recently, things changed and I cannot say I will return.The lite pastas that I adored & craved are now bland and soggy with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here for lunch, I usally go here once a month or so and it NEVER dissapoints!! Well, I'm easy as I get the same thing all the time, spegetti with meat sause. When I feel like eating...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mama D's is a nice little Italian place that is very affordable but I'm really not all that impressed with their food. It's pretty good. But it's really not great. The waiters and watiresses take...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some old friends from Chicago were in town for business and flying out of LAX later that evening.. One didn't want meat. One didn't want Sushi or anything "weird". One wanted pizza.. wait Mexican.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Over the past 5 years, the service from the staff has been declining rapidly. Not sure what the problem might be, but it seems that every week, they have new employees. Although the food is okay, half of time...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i LOOOOOOVE this place. the best, authentic italian food i've had in southern california. everything is good here, although it's a bit pricey. however, it is worth it every once in a while. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's here it for Mama D's! Four stars for a variety of reasons:1) After waiting for thirty minutes outside on a Friday night, I wasn't testy. Why? Because they bring out food, real food, for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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I had a bad experience at Mama D's about five years ago, but after living in MB for a while, I decided to give it a try again. Since then, I haven't been disappointed with the food or service. The waiters are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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This popular Italian eatery serves up an extensive menu, including a Build-Your-Own pasta, pizza and calzones, and tasty chicken cacciatore dishes. Oftentimes crowded, this restaurant usually has a line out...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the pink sauce on all the pastas. You can choose your meats/seafood on all the pastas. They have great service and cater to families. If you have a young child, they have an outdoor area with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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They love to make you feel like family at Mama D's. It's really not the greatest Italian food though (as an Italian kid from NY I've had much better) but don't let that stop you...it's a great experience and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Speaking of garlic..... the food here is tasty! Not in a gourmet kind of way but in a good comfort carb food kind of way. How you'd imagine an Italian friend's mother's cooking to be for him/her as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly service AND warm yeasty bread AND heartwarming pasta. It's like everything adds together to equal a great meal.Since everyone else have already sung its praises better than I can, I'll...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Kudos for the free appetizers while you wait. Friendly service, very comfy, neighborhood feeling. But, the actual food itself was simply "ok." My antipasto salad was disappointing. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. Only because I didn't have to wait in line. They offer a plethora of samples on appetizers while you wait for your food. The price is expensive for pasta, but the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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I had went to Mama D's to eat with my family for my sisters birthday and went to the back to tell my server it was her birthday and this is where I saw the cook pick a piece of what looked like shrimp...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a tiny, tiny italian place that serves perfectly fine italian food. i cant really think of a place with comparable italian food in the area. it's a cute place for a date, and itll even work for kids....
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting place right near the beach. You typically have to wait but they make it worth and in some ways they take a gamble. During my short wait they brought out tastes of meatballs and pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious and reasonably priced! I eat here with my friends regularly. My favorite is the seafood raviolis and the garlic bread. The garlic bread is delicious! The one thing I dislike...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go for great Italian food. Loved their eggplant and the seafood ravioli!! Great place for lunch and to go to on a date.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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whenever anyone mentions itallian food I Imeadiatly crave Mama D's. The staff is so friendly and efficitant, the food never dissappoints, and the price is so reasonable. My girlfriends and I eat here whenever...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you're taking Momma Yelp out for her birthday, what better place to go than Mama D's? Not just because they're both momma / mama, but because when I asked Joan where she would like to eat, this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Found this place via Yelp. We were REALLY blown away by the soft, fresh, homemade garlic bread and the attentive service. The server even asked for both our names and wrote them down. That hasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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This is one of our favorite restaurants in the South Bay. We are locals and have tried lots of restaurants in the area and we always go back to Mama D's. The pink sauce is a must have. YUMMMM!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been meaning to try Mama D's for a long time. I rarely eat pasta or bread, so today's Italian feast was a special treat for me. Mama D's is a little, unpretentious place by Manhattan Beach Pier....
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wonderful little place right by the beach. Family friendly, big portion, very lively and casual :) There is usually a long wait on Friday night, so we usually try to go there during the week...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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I had heard Mama D's in Manhattan Beach was an awesome italian restuarant, so went there with very high hopes. The service was very good, our server introduced herself right away, asked out names, an...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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This place makes you feel like you are a part of Mama D's family and that she's making dinner just for you. From the friendly staff and the awesome bread to start, to the homemade cookies when you finish your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mama D's has great homemade Italian food. The bread that comes with your meal is superb, as is the garlic oil. As a main dish, I enjoy many of the baked pasta dishes, even though they take a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute, cute little Italian place. They are damn good to their customers. There is pretty much always a wait, but they will provide you with water and bread while you kick it outside.Pasta is great....
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great, little italian place right by the beach!if you don't have much time, at least get some of their garlic bread!
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2005
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This place serves up some of the best food I've found in Southern California when going for a taste of Italy. Drop in, get to know the people who run this Mama n' Pop dive. They deliver too! PROS: Great food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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This place is just delicious. It's hearty and tasty, and the service makes it all worth the wait! Everytime you go, you'll get a coupon for some free thing for the next time you come. And the servers address...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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I definitely have to agree w/ the previous critique..........this may be one of the closest things to mom's cooking! I've been in search of homestyle Italian food in LA for some time. Mama D's is definitely my...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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Mama D's is a great South Bay treasure! The food is super tasty, lots of classic italian dishes plus special recipes unique to Mama's. And let's not leave out the bread - delicious! Plus the service is great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Although a usual wait for dinner during the weekend is at least half an hour, it is definitely worth the warm garlic focaccia they serve. And they'll gladly pile on extra garlic with the dipping oil if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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I finally signed up to CitySearch when I saw Mama D's hasnt been rated for nearly a year. I recently discovered Mama D's a few months ago and since have been coming from the Westside to Manhattan Beach weekly!...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2005
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The only place I can have the BEST EGGPLANT PARM! They are especially friendly to children as well. Great family business! PROS: great italian food! CONS: small place , can get crowded but worth the wait
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2005
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The food is good, the service is excellent, and the location, very close to the Manhattan Beach pier, is lovely. The prices are wonderful and it is a cozy restaurant. The only drawback is that, because it is...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2004
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Love this place for the food, hate it for the crowds and noise! Good Italian food (maybe not AUTHENTIC, but good) and the staff is among the nicest I've experience in the LA area. The pink sauce is great...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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American version of Italian food, good for poor college students, but not for anyone else. The food is NOT Italian, it is just bland noodle and tomato sauce dishes, for which one must wait much too long and be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2002
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The ambience and service is why there are lines starting at 5:30 pm every night. This is good fun and terrific service....Locals love it and non-locals as well....Just go, have a good time and enjoy.. Pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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Surprised that anyone would like it. Atmosphere is nil, food is boring bordering on bad.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Ordinary Itialian food. Much better restaurants (Italian and otherwise) all around town, with shorter waits and infinitely better atmosphere. I would recommend Italy's Little Kitchen, or if you have a bit more...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2002
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Not worth the wait, get Chef Boy Ardee and go sit on the beach. The wait staff is superb. Don't get suckered in to the "back room" for wine while you wait... there is no back room, you'll be hit by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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Best italian in LA in my book. Not too fancy or elegant, but just plain great food. Once you endure the wait (which can sometimes be long at this ultr-popular spot, and which they make easier by offering you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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This is the Italian food gem of the South Bay. Great from the salads through the parms, with the friendliest waitstaff you may ever meet.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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they donit take reservations at this small neighborhood spot, which is usually packed with enthusiastic locals and their kids. if you enjoy hearty italian cuisine---garlic-accented steamed mussels, baked...
gayot.com - user review
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create your own pasta...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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