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Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria
- Italian
- Cleveland, OH
About this business
Mama Santa's is an award-winning Cleveland tradition, located in Little Italy. It is most famous for its pizza, which is simple and without any exotic toppings; Mama Santa's sticks with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and anchovies. The restaurant also offers a variety of Italian entrées as well. There are several spaghetti or rigatoni options, with garlic, oil and parsley, or with meatballs. Mama Santa's also offers several veal options, such as Veal Parmigiana or a Veal Cutlet. They even make their o... read more
Location details
12301 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Mama Santa's Pizza – Not only does the pizza at Mama Santa's make for a perfect visit but the entire neighborhood of Little Italy that surrounds the restaurant. Before you even enter the restaurant you are transported into a small village that takes you back in time - when life was simpler. Little Italy is a must-see to any visitors of Cleveland. There is no better place than Mama Santa's to experience true Italian dining at old-world prices. Don't just stop at the pizza, either. The pasta dishes are bellisimo, too!
Courting couples and college students frequent this cozy Italian spot for its monster helpings of pasta and delicious pizza. – The Scene A handful of tables sit in the cozily appointed dining room, and soft music plays overhead. Chianti bottles and Italian travel posters surround regulars sipping soft drinks in plastic cups. Just a walk from the Case Western University campus, Mama Santa's draws college students, courting couples and culture vultures up from the museums. Mama's is a date mecca; married couples come back to c... read more
I am tired of everyone saying Mama Santa's has the best pizza. I am guessing most of the people who have voted have nevr even tried it. Valentino's on Murray Hill has a much tastier pizza at a better price. I live in Little Italy and even though it may be considered sacrilegious, I don't believe they have the best pizza anymore. Instead of taking my word for it, try Valentino's yourself. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.
It is what it is, folks. – hey! guess what! it ain't Giovanni's, people! this is a neighborhood pizza joint. the pizza isn't to everyone's liking, but neither is Papa John's, Donato's or what-have-you. you don't go here for hi-my-name-is-Bryce-i'll-be-your-server. you go to Mama Santa's for the cheap pizza and the Little Italy experience, for great ravioli and a $12 bottle of wine. it's homey and comforting.
Simply the best – Their sauce is unique, not bland tomato as with most places. Very reasonably priced. Service is sometimes lacking and they could use a better beer list, but the pizza is so good, everything else is tolerated.
Not for stuffy yuppies – First of all, what it is: a fantastic neighborhood eatery. What it is not: a four-star restaurant complete with expensive table settings and black tie servers. If you like huge portions of homemade pasta and luscious pizza this place will become a consistent stop. If you're looking for a stuffy, overpriced fancy place to impress a trendy date you will not like Mama Santa's. The down to earth atmosphere where form takes a back seat to function is ideal for students and artists at any age. Beware conse... read more
Like Mama's – Great food at a good price, not real fancy inside but the food makes up for that.
You call this pizza? – Using reconstituted onions like Mc'Donald's is NOT what I call good toppings. The crust was hard and inedible, the sauce was bland, and the toppings sucked. Not even fresh mushrooms - they used the nasty canned variety. The waitress practically threw the pizza at us and we had to send up a flare to get the bill. I can't believe this place is rated so high - I'd rater eat pizza from ANY place else. Definitely the WORST pizza I've EVER had.
kph – Best pizza in Cleveland. I've been going there for over 25 years.
Frequently asked questions about Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria
How is Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria rated?
Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria has a 4.5 star rating with 2,826 reviews.
When is Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria open?
Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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