MAMA Oakland

Food was great. I like the salad, focaccia, pasta and halibut. Dessert need a bit of work. Speed is slow, lots of waiting time in between courses. Need to be patient for your food. But the service was great!

Would be good to book in advance but they also have walk-ins. The ambiance was good and homely nothing very fancy. The service was top-notch and then came the food which was devoured. They have a pre-fixed 3 course menu with 2 options in each course. The portion of the food is relatively less as they are more of a sample but you have the option to add for extra charge. Great drinking options. Overall it is a great experience and would definitely recommend it if you are celebrating an event/occasion. Very accommodating for vegetarians, dietary restrictions. FYI: They take 20% service charge and don't take tips. So don't be shook to see a slightly higher bill.

We went there for my mom's birthday celebration and it was great. The food was good and the service was great. Just to tell you, the menu is served with 3 courses and you can't get one dish only. Highly recommended!

Great experience. The service was top notch. The food was well-presented. I like my foods a bit more spiced up, so it could feel a bit bland if you are like me, but I still enjoyed it. I love all the little touches like the visitor note they get you when you pay the bill.

Meatballs were interesting and good. Has kind of a fluffy texture with a nice crispy crust - almost falafel-like. Tomato sauce is creamy and pretty unique.

Salad, pasta and tart were all good