Mama Lucia's is a great place to spend Sunday dinner with some friends. The food is amazing (I would recommend the seafood dinner for two) and the prices are reasonable. I've never left without a smile on my face. Trust me, as someone who was raised on Italian food, this place is quality.
If you're anywhere nearby and want good authentic Italian, eat HERE! Speak with Giorgio the owner for 40 years. I had the chicken Mama Lucia! DELICIOUS
There was a minor service mishap the last time I went that is holding ML back from it's full five-star potential, but on the whole this place is phenomenal and you should definitely go. I'll probably update the review after my next visit, which hopefully won't be too far away.
Georgio the owner made us feel lime we were old friends the food was excellent the service was excellent and we were treated to a surprise the infamous opera singer and friend of Georgio's Augusto Celsi sang for us it was amazing to see a live performance while dining on delicious food
We just love this restaurant for many years .We also like food.
An old-school Brooklyn Italian restaurant where the owner and his son serve you and after dinner ask how they did. Charming, and the type of place that is dying out. The food is exactly what you'd expect: bland, a dollar or two overpriced, but it's fine and at $5.50 a glass the house wine makes up for the cost of the meal. I had the spaghetti and meat sauce.
This place is a hole in the wall, and it follows a good rule of thumb for quality ethnic cuisine***: the dumpier it looks, the better the food is likely to be. proved this with delicious dumplings and spring rolls and an awesome chicken curry and baked chicken. I highly recommend it. It's also really cheap, and the service is swift, no-frills, and friendly.
*** OK, real talk: "ethnic" as restaurant category? Why is everything non-Euro "ethnic"? Let's end the in food writing, OK?
Adorable atmosphere and just around the corner from us, this place has become our favorite date night restaurant when we don't want to take the subway anywhere. The interior is cozy and warm, and the service is always fantastic. We've gotten free wine or other goodies from the staff and our portions are always too big to finish, but make great leftovers. The food is simple, traditional Italian fare, but not overly saucy or rich, which is exactly how it should be! I don't understand negative reviews, there are daily specials that have, at times, impressed us more than anything else.
Have never had anything but a great experience in this lovely neighborhood restaurant. The ambiance is quaint, old-school and very Italian. The food is simply delicious and authentic -- and I say that as grandson of immigrant Italian grand parents on both sides and a mom who spent most of her waking hours in the kitchen cooking the best Italian food that would rival the best Italian 5 star restaurants on either coast. That said, I can attest that Mamma Lucia's menu, preparation and presentation would make my sainted mom proud and happy that her son can still enjoy authentic Italian cuisine even after her passing.
I am now about to order a feast from Mamma L's for delivery. I'll update this review to report on whether or not the management can deliver their wonderful food with the same perfection as I have experienced a meal seated in their warm, inviting establishment.