The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

Fabulous service team, fabulous food. Interesting how the best food in Newport Beach is NOT a beach front glitzy place but this mom and pop style restaurant. Can't wait till next time.

Love going to Mama D's for some hearty pasta! I love their pink sauce, which is a combination of marinara and Alfredo. The line gets long so I would recommend going early or on weekdays. There's a small lot in the back or there is free street parking after 6pm most days!

We came here for the first time over the weekend and it. was. incredible. The service, the food, the atmosphere—everything! I ordered the seafood ravioli special (I guess they only serve this once a month or so and I snagged one of the last ones for the night!) and it was the best ravioli I've ever had! My husband ordered the penne pasta with the pink sauce and sausage--also AMAZING. The wait time was about 30 minutes when we got there, but flew by as we got to sit on the couches inside and someone brought us bread and drinks. So nice! Our waiter Stockton was also one of the best waiters we've ever had. He was attentive, nice, and helpful, but not overbearing at all. Wish we lived closer, but we'll be back every time we visit Newport!

This place is awesome as long as you have time to take things slow. There is almost always at least an hour long wait to be seated but once you're in, its like family.
They hosts and staff learn your name and repeat it throughout the meal.
The food is amazing! And they give you cookies with your receipt :)
Every one I've been with always enjoys themselves.
Like I said just show up early and bring your apatite cause these guys know how to fill bellies!!

Small restaurant, extra personal service (they ask your name and say your name when they address you), home made pasta and sauces that are very good, and an older style atmosphere. It's super loud so you can barely hear each other at dinner time and the wait can be super long (an hour or more). These two reasons might scare you away but go early and enjoy the food. Their bread is very tasty and they keep it coming. They even bring it out to you while you wait outside. It's a tiny garlic bread. Ravioli are hand made. That is nice to see. You can get virtually any sauce you want with your pasta along with the standard proteins. Overall it's pretty good... just avoid the busy times. Oh and they don't take reservations... first come first served.