Mamma Melina Ristorante
Creating For You a Memorable Italian Dining Experience
(206) 792-5544
4759 Roosevelt Way NE
(at Northeast 50th)
Seattle,
WA
98105
47.664216
-122.317441
Neighborhoods: University District, Northeast
Reviews & Ratings for Mamma Melina Ristorante
135 reviews
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Beautiful restaurant!
by streetcardesire
August 20, 2008
I've been there twice now with my husband-once when we were just dating and then, again, the other night on our first wedding anniversary.
it has been consistent. they have delicious food. they do have options for vegetarians and are just as good as the ones for the meat-eaters! wonderful wine. and such a beautiful, romantic atmosphere. you can dress up or go in jeans and it's no problem. we had ONE waitress who seemed a bit robotic. but the other staff were very friendly. and she was too, really, but needs to loosen up, perhaps? i don't know! it's not important! the important thing is that it was a lovely way to celebrate our first year of marriage! and sumone ice cream for dessert! :)
- Pros: atmosphere, food, music-wonderful pianist/singer who takes requests!!!
- Cons: none worth mentioning! it was lovely!!!!
Phenomenal Food, Great Service
by ChrisSampson
June 01, 2009
You might miss it when you drive by, but when you enter, the atmosphere is pleasant and the air is filled with the smells of Italian food. I've tried numerous dishes, and they were all amazing. Among my favorites is their dessert called Tortino. An amazing bread pudding (and I'm not a fan of bread pudding) with apples and cranberries, served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream resting in a sauce that has a touch of rum in it. The servers are all polite and very attentive. The food is spectacular. Weekends include a piano player that comes in and plays as you dine. Sinatra while eating Italian works very well for me. This is truly one of Seattle's best kept secrets. If you love Italian food, you simply must give Mamma Melina Ristorante a try. It is my absolute favorite place to eat and has been for over a year. Well worth the visit.
- Pros: Best Italian Cuisine for the Price
- Cons: Best to make a reservation for dinner
Best Restaurant in the U-District
by SarahKate
May 16, 2009
My husband and I have been to Mamma Melina twice, and both times have been impressed with the quality of food and service. I'm a poor graduate student, so we usually go for the better inexpensive places around the U (Agua Verde, Veggie Veggie), but Mamma Melina is worth splurging. Our tab came to just over $90--that includes two appetizer Caesar salads (excellent!) two main dishes (a just-right ravioli in rose sauce and the chicken marsala with delicious, flavorful veggies and a side of pasta with fettuccine sauce), a bottle of wine, a giant piece of tiramisu to share (the second-best tiramisu I've tasted in my life), and the tip. The service was great--our waiter was attentive without hovering--and even though we were seated directly by the piano player, the restaurant never got so loud that we couldn't hear each other. The pianist played and sang a number of Italian arias and then came around to ask if we had any requests. Somebody must have requested "Bohemian Rhapsody," which he gamely played and sang, amazingly coming off as charming rather than obnoxious. Overall, the food, atmosphere and service are absolutely top-notch. Highly recommended.
- Pros: Excellent, flavorful dishes, great atmosphere
Spectacular
by GPDroam
April 27, 2009
This restaurant has consistantly the best service and most enjoyable food that I have experienced here in Seattle. Cozy restaurant and a good size to keep the feeling quaint while having spectacular food. Best costomer service consistantly, and always leave looking forward to coming back.
- Pros: Best Service Hands Down
- Cons: None
Great Food, Great Service
by QAHiller
April 26, 2009
We visited Mamma Melina's this past Saturday evening. The restaurant was busy, with an animated atmosphere. We were greeted at the door, and seated promptly on time for our reservation. Our server, August, was attentive and friendly and provided some great menu recommendations. The risotto and the veal marsal were both great. Our dinner was accompanied by some entertaining music from the piano, including offers to play requests. We never felt rushed during dinner. We left more than satisfied with our meal - the restaurant provided a great mix of quality, service, and value. We'll certainly be back.
- Pros: Tasty food and reasonable prices
- Cons: None that we saw!
Best meal out in years!
by greta1
April 25, 2009
My mother, grandmother, and I went here for dinner and were blown away by how fantastic our experience was. The food was delicious and generous-- all of us LOVED our meals, down to the salads and bread served prior the meal. Our wine was AMAZING; the service was attentive without being clingy, and we were warmly attended to by the maitre d' as well. The ambiance was likewise fantastic; it was bustling but not overly noisy, and the interior is warm, light, and lovely-- I saw many couples there as well. Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, a darling man started playing piano and singing. Beautiful! We left feeling high on life. Plus, it's family run and locally owned. GO!
- Pros: Excellent food, service, & ambiance, and live music too!
- Cons: None
I love Mamma Melina
by jennybabes
April 23, 2009
I too was surprised to see some negative reviews on Mamma Melina, but then, there are people out there who truly don't know good food when they have it.
I go atleast once a month, more if I'm lucky, and the staff there always greets me with a smile, and treats me like I'm family. I usually go during lunch, but have been there for dinner as well.
Their lunch menu has many choices, and I've tried almost everything on it, but I usually go back to the pollo parmigana, as it is my favorite.
Really, what more could you ask for. The food is great (I haven't found better Italian in Seattle), and the staff is very attentive and personable. I think that if you find a place in Seattle that has great food, AND excellent customer service, then you've found yourself a winner.
There's not too many places in Seattle where you get all those qualities, unfortunately.
- Pros: Great food, family-run, never a bad experience
- Cons: None at all
Mixed Reviews...NO WAY!
by hngrychix
April 22, 2009
I am super surprised to see mixed reviews of Mama Melina as I have never had a bad experience there. I love the food, the staff there always treat us like we are a part of their family, and honestly I think it's one of the better Italian restaurants I have been to in Seattle. The prices are right and the food is excellent. Don't listen to what these other people are saying, this place is great!
- Pros: Location
- Cons: Parking
BRAVO MAMMA MELINA!
by joepesce
April 21, 2009
I have been to Mamma Melina several times now with friends and family and we all love this restaurant. Great atmosphere, live music and over all fantastic food. Classic and innovative pasta dishes at unbeatable prices, delicious home made pastas, veal, chicken and the best calamari i have ever tasted. The friendly and attentive service makes this place one of my favorite restaurants in the city. A must try!!!
- Pros: Great Value
- Cons: none found
How Horrible Can You Get?
by PublicO
April 15, 2009
We moved to Seattle and we were excited to try one of the city's "best restaurants." The calamari was disgusting and the main courses were no better than the pasta made around the block in every college dorm room. Before you discount the post as being from an "out of towner" you should know that I am happy with a good burger all the way to 5-star cuisine - this place should be out of business. Shame on the patrons for keeping such a horrible place going for WAY too long.
- Pros: None
- Cons: All
Excellent Restaurant!
by bretcarve
April 06, 2009
I was very surprised to find such a great restaurant in The U.district, but after reading the family history i knew i was in for a treat.
My wife made reservation for saturday night at 7.30 and when we arrived the host showed us to our table immediately and told us that our server would come right over to tell us about the specials, wich included the Fantastic Fresh Alaskan Halibut that both me and my wife had for dinner.
The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked, and came beautifully presented on top of a lentil and spinach stew, with 2 grilled jumbo prawns placed on top and fresh asparagus and roasted carrots ( 19.95 ). We also found the wine list to be of great value with many wines priced in the $ 20-$30 range, our Pinot Grigio was $24.
to finish our meal we tried the very good and different Bread Pudding, wich it was filled with delicious apples and cranberries.
I must Return to this Great Italian spot before Halibut season is over just to taste once again the best fish i have ever had in my life! ( hard to believe that Mamma Melina can turn out Halibut better than some of the high end downtown restaurant charging a fraction of the price )
- Pros: Value, wine list, atmosphere, great Halibut
