I had a special sea food (sea food and fish actually) in a bed of spaghetti and was very nice. I also liked the environment.
This pizzeria resto is something that Italian food lovers should come and visit. The carbonara is meaty and creamy it delighted our taste buds. The steak though is not as good. I guess because I'm Asian, my palate is used to Asian flavors so I found the sauce a bit weird tasting.
Came here for my mums birthday dinner. Would recommend booking as the place was quite busy. Food was pretty good (massive portions) and we all enjoyed our evening. Staff were definitely the highlight. Friendly and attentive.
Good food, generous serving, friendly staff and nice ambiance. Tried their Scotch Fillet and it was cooked perfectly. The Seafood pizza was delicious too.
Went here for dinner and with out doubt it would be one of the best Italian resturants. The Pizza's are to die for. If looking for place to go for dinner or lunch DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER A MUST PLACE TOP GO TO.
This is the second time trying food from this place. First time we dined in for a birthday lunch and wasn’t to impressed with the food and . We were just having a walk and going back to our car and noticed so many people ordering pizza for take away. So we decided we should give it a try and order a pizza for take away as well. We are glad we gave it a second chance. Got to say one of the best pizza we had. So much toppings and flavours . It was truly amazing. Will definitely visit again n order pizza from there again.
Great food and lovely service. It’s not a fancy place but oh it’s sooo good for exactly what it is : typical Italian dinner.
The portions where big, satisfying and delicious.
It’s hard for me to find the right flavour of traditional spaghetti marinara because most of places do it differently. Was surprised when I had my plate in front of me and the way it looked was in sync with the taste: a thick tomato sauce full of richness and sea food.
Spaghetti were done al dente and the pizzas were good.
This will be my spot especially for traditional Italian pasta.
Fettucine was delicious here and steak bistecca al'arrabiata is my favourite. Sauce for the steak is just mindblowing. Tandoori chicken pizza is also great and love taking this to the mission bay beach for a munch.
Go to mamma Mia and help out the business !
Amazing seafood and schnitzel. Booked a table outside, perfect on these summer evenings with a view straight across to the park and beach. Highly recommend the pizza bread and calamari for starters and tiramisu is a must!
Came here a few weeks ago to try Mumma Mia out as I haven’t been here in a while. Got our seat by the window which is my favourite.
Ordered the:
• Cannelloni Ripieni
• Tandoori Chicken
The Cannelloni was beautiful made. The flavours all worked together. The Cannelloni was perfectly cooked. This meal was quite heavy and filling and so sharing it with my partner was the best thing.
The Tandoori Pizza was delicious. I loved the sauce,the cheese and everything that was in this pizza.
Really enjoyed myself here. Received wonderful service. Had a wonderful filling meal and was quite satisfied with everything.
Great experience.
I haven't dined here yet so will make sure to update this review. Hubs and I love pizza and we got a take away from here a couple of times now. The margarita pizza is soo delicious, perfect base, generous amounts of mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, right amount of seasoning and baked to perfection!
We got the large pizza and it's enough for two people. If you are pizza fanatics like us, get the jumbo one like we'll do now onwards :)
This establishment displays an unashamed passion for food. Simple Italian flavors done well..Bellissima! Friendly and accommodating staff.Seems to attract a good amicable crowd.
Been here twice already. Good food, good service. Ambience is serene, went on a Sunday night and not too busy , just quite right to enjoy a good meal. I ordered bolognese, it was average. My partner ordered the Mamma Mia steak, and enjoyed it. I like their calamari best,soft and not crumbed heavily, pizza is okay too.
Taste: 4/5
Portion: 4/5
Location: 5/5
Price: 3.5/5
Service: 4/5
Overall: 4.5/5
The staffs were very welcoming and helped us with ordering. Went here about a few months ago.
Awesome, authentic folks, great service and kai.. lots of history and nostalgia here.. one of the few places still standing in Mission Bay.. Ciao! :)
We like going here because the food is good and the portions are generous. Was here for dinner on a Saturday night, it was packed and bustling but we had made a reservation so were seated right away. The garlic pizza bread- yum, fresh light and fluffy. For mains I got the special which was lamb shanks- huge and delicious and hubs got the Pollo Alla Pizziola which he said it was "to die for" - heaps of veges, heaps of sauce and a huge portion of chicken breast! We had no room let for dessert! Will definitely go back.
This is the best Italian restaurant we have been to! Came for lunch last week and the food was fast and amazing! My dad is very picky and has high standards when it comes to eating out but he has never once complained about this place... every time we come the staff are amazing and they all remember us. They make every time a wonderful experience highly recommend 😊
Really a fine place to dine. The service was one of a kind and the food was even better. The menu had plenty to choose from and the fish was warm and moist with fresh non frozen vegetables. Staff were very attentive and friendly, you can tell they really put passion and effort into making this place what it is.
If I am ever craving a sweet treat this is my go to. A hidden gem! Located in Mission Bay, hands down the best Apple Pie I have ever eaten. I can't recommend this place enough! Pie is delicious, the view is stunning, staff are friendly and pricing is reasonable
Very nice meals my husband had steak and I chicken and my kids had kids meals.. no complaints on food it was great all round and glad I had the experience.
Just a bit pricy to dine in and the takeaway option is a lot cheaper by at least $5 per meal or order.
Went along spur of the moment on New Years eve for dinner.
They managed to get a booking on short notice and when we got there the place was busy but got our table straight away.
Had the Chicken fettucine, and a garlic pizza .
Was really good tasting, and hot, and big size. didnt need anything else after that.
Reasonable prices for the and good quick service.
Would go again for sure, enjoyed it all
One of the best Italian food experience. Still remember the days that manna Mia was just more of a take away pizza place. Great to see it has become a great proper restaurant. Had penny Pavarotti and seafood risotto. So yummy. Be back to try other dishes
It was a beautiful morning at Mission Bay on a quiet Tuesday. After a comfortable stroll along Tamaki Drive, my wife & I had lunch at Mamma Mia, picking it for no particular reason. We had a small "meat lovers" pizza & smoked salmon fettucine. Food was (surprisingly) great. What a lovely day off I had. (Food - 3.5/5; Service - 4/5; Ambience - 3.5/5)
Came in on a cold night. Was so warm and toasty inside and smelled of pizza 😌 we came in for a pre dinner so we ordered small.
We got a large Mamma Mia pizza and two of us ordered hot chocolate cos it was cold. The staff there was very friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks arrived pretty fast. The pizza was delish! The pizza base was nice and the crust wasn't too hard and crunchy. Was nice and bread-like softness. The hot chocolate was very rich but not sickening.
Honesty would come back for a proper dinner here 👍🏽
Ordered one Mamma mia's Special Liquor Coffee for $ 14.00 and one rib eye stake for $ 36.00 Coffee was too strong to drink it off. Rib eye stake was juicy and tasty. Service was good.
My family has been going here since I was a kid and it has never failed us. The service is amazing as it the food. They are extremely generous with the amount of toppings that go on the pizza and in the pasta.
A definite must try especially if you are after pizza!
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A little pricey, but considering the location in the heart of Mission Bay that is no surprise.
I ordered my steak medium rare, but it was overcooked and came out medium. I'm not sure if the order was taken incorrectly or if the chef overcooked it (originally I wasn't asked how I wanted it done, and had to point out I wanted it medium rare as she was already on to taking the next order). I didn't complain, as I'd rather eat it medium than go to the hassle and then have to wait for another meal while everyone else eats.
Regardless it was a good cut of meat and a good portion size, it tasted pretty good but a little dry due to the over doneness (and the mustard sauce was possibly a little overpowering). It also had a good portion of veges come with it. Everyone else at the table who all ordered different things really liked their meals and had no complaints.
Other than the above, service was generally pretty good and always friendly.
There are a few Italian restaurants in the nearby area, and at first impressions this seems to be one of the better ones. I will be returning.
Went there on a buzzing hot Sunday evening after having a dip in the sea. Ordered vegetarian and tandoori chicken pizza and vegetarian cannelloni. The pizzas were not shy of toppings and/or cheese. The tandoori chicken pizza had smokey charred pieces of chicken. And the vegetarian pizza was full...
Dimitrios Konstantopoulos
+4
Great location. Tidy and super clean.
Great service. Pizza just fine nothing to die for.
Most dishes are typical Mediterranean delicacies. Well cooked with great ingredients. But I would like to see a bit more.
They just need a better chef I reckon.
Then it would be perfect.
A bit pricey but you can cope with this if you take into consideration the great location and the rest.
Went Saturday night with my partner - loved it - the service was good and very helpful. We started with a Garlic Pizza Bread, which was crispy and loved it. This is both of us by the way. We then got our mains which were Fettucine Al Pollo E Crema & Vegerterian pizza.
Fettucine was amazing, normally in the places its filled and filled with cream but this was was the perfect amount along with perfectly cooked chicken in my opinion.
Pizza to top it off was also again crispy crust and very nice toppings.
Will be going back soon 👍🏽👍🏽
We were walking along Mission Bay shoreline looking for somewhere to drop in for dinner, we chose Mamma Mia and what a great choice it was!
The service was absolutely incredible, not sure if he gentleman serving us was the owner but he was so friendly and helpful. We even had a great chat post dinner about the rest of our travels. It wasn't just the service that was great, the lasagne was AMAZING! Probably the best I remember having! Just a great place!
Staff is very accomodating and friendly..:)) food is lovely with big serving! I'll definitely be coming back. All our food choices is excellent!
As soon as you walk in, you feel like having a pizza. Great tasting pizza with a large selection and a great base. When I am in Auckland over the summer I enjoy comimg back. It can get a little crowded but thats because they make great food here. Highly recommended!
I had salmon and caper fettucine which was quiet delicious. Absolutely loved chicken and mashroom fettuccine that my boyfriend had haha he had to share it with me as i couldn't get enough of it! The staff was friendly and met our needs cant wait to go back :)
Absolutely love the pasta here! The penne pavarotti is my fave. It comes with penne pasta, spicy lean beef meatballs and chili napoletana sauce and it's ACTUALLY decently spiced! It's spicy enough for my taste buds and that's hard to find with pasta. I've also tried the cannelloni with the beef, which was delicious as well. Haven't yet tried a pizza here but I will do next time! There's a little open space up the front where they make pizzas and it's nice to be able to watch the whole process.
Service has been pretty consistent here for me. All the wait staff I have been served by have all been friendly! Can't wait to be back!
This restaurant has an amazing aura about it due to its location alongside the ever popular beach - Mission bay. The setting is quite romantic which makes it very suitable for date nights. The food is quite good, but as I always say, it's hard to find an Italian restaurant that makes amazing lasagne.
Overall, friendly staff, good food, beautiful surrounding.
Look out for a grabone voucher if you want to try this place
Its usually a hit or miss - don't get me wrong the food is good but the few times I have been here I would love a dish and when I order it again the next time it doesnt taste as good as it did the first time round? I am not sure if its me or if its just different chef different day...
Service was quick, food came out in a timely manner. Our waiter was polite and attentive. Food was ok but a bit pricey. Would only return for special occasions, not the typical dine-in on the regular type place.
Wonderful family restaurant - my nephews always love a visit - and a perfect spot for a casual bite to eat before a movie on date night. Love that they are able to make gluten free garlic bread and have always enjoyed meals here whether pasta or pizza. A dependable family run restaurant, still going strong after all these years.
I'm a local and we come here from time to time because it's consistently great food, with generous food portions. Finding good value for money is increasingly difficult these days but Mama Mia is one such place. AND it's byo wine if you choose. What more could you ask for? Our favourites are the lamb shanks, and the peppercorn scotch fillet both served with generous yummy fresh vegetables. The head waiter is a pleasant guy who recognises you and yes remembered what I had last time. Keep up the good work guys.
We have been going there for years because almost every time has been a pleasant and good experience.
We went Saturday 2 May. Usually we have one of the Italian mains, but for a change we had pizzas. They were cooked to perfection (not difficult I guess) with fresh ingredients and a good size for not large eaters.
The service was as always excellent; attentive and efficient without being intrusive.
It is good to know that you can go to a place and it will always be a good experience.
Im not sure about this one as the service and the food taste varies every time I've been there. Sometimes it's amazing and at other times I've felt like leaving asap.
Last time was alright and I got the cannelloni which was really really hot and I had to wait 10 minutes before I could start eating. Made me realise that food temperature when served is a very important factor for me!
Came here for birthday celebration. Was happy about the food we ordered and the smiley waitress who served us. I wish I can be served by a waitress like this in every restaurant that I go to!
We ordered a regular meat lovers pizza, a chicken fettuccine and a penne pavarotti. The pizza was great and the sauce on the chicken fettuccine was soo creamy. I love the penne pavarotti, though my parents found it a bit spicy :) We ordered a bit too much, and need to pack some away.
Interesting enough, we had rooms for dessert and ordered chocolate mousse and tiramisu.
One word - Yum!!
Mum already said she wanna come back for chocolate mousse!
Btw, I really love the photo of the 1955 Ferrari!
Superb dining experience with a great setting and atmosphere with consistantly great service and exceptional food. The head waiter even remembered what we ordered the last time we were there weeks before. Always a favourite and always authentic!
Delicious Italian food! Enjoyed a pizza and pasta off the takeaway menu, took it across the road to enjoy the beach and fountain. a bit On the expensive side but was not disappointed with the quality ??.
I while ago I would have given Mamma Mia a 5/5. But lately quality in the food has dropped which kind of sucks I don't no if they have changed hands or what..
I went for lunch one day a few weeks ago and it was amazing I got the tortelli I defiantly recommend that dish! Also the tandoori pizza...To die for!
But a couple a couple weeks later I went for dinner and I got the chicken fettuchuni with mushrooms and the chicken wasn't cooked well at all and after a couple mouthfulls it was just boring and tasteless. Unless they have a different chef on for lunch and dinner. But if thats the case put the lunch chef on for dinner!!! More people go for dinner than lunch. I hope they can keep up the great meals if I have another bad meal I won't be going there on the regular anymore, it is by far one of my favourite restaurants but if the bad meals continue it won't be anymore.
Fingers crossed!
Fab food! Great portions , superb pizza and nailed a G&T with bitters like I've never had. Nice n simple ambience and u cud sit there for hours! We did
My friends and I went for dinner at Mama Mia a couple of weeks ago and it was great. A bit pricey... for us students, but it was still reasonable. However their food and service were excellent and will definitely visit again in the future.
Been here 2 or 3 times. Their gnocci is amazing. I've always had a good time here and it's one of my favorite Italian restaurants to go to. Would recommend this to others.
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Mamma Mia Mission Bay, the food was very tastey and service was also good. The only downfall is the prices. The food prices are quite high in comparison to portion sizes, although the taste is not lacking at all. Regardless, we had a great experience here
We went there using a voucher, therefore we didnt really feel the pinch of the quite highly priced food. However, the fettucine pollo de crema pasta and cocktail entrè were amazing. The super special pizza and chocolate mousse were ordinary though. We didnt really like the tandoori pizza.
Amazing restaurant. The service was prompt and friendly. The food magnificent and whole atmosphere was incredible. Definitely going there again.
Used a deal voucher last year, ordered the cannelloni & lasagna - best Italian food I've tasted so far in Auckland. Would happily travel all the way from Manurewa to grab some if i'm craving
Was a bit dubious about eating here after all the bad reviews but thought I'd give it a go since I was in the area and they had a voucher going. Shouldn't have worried, had a good experience. The service was fast and friendly (though there were only 4 customers in the restaurant at the time so I'd be worried if it wasn't), with the waitress topping up our water as soon as we ran out. Had no problems with using our voucher. The food was what you'd expect from this kind of place: not the greatest meal you'll ever have, but tasty enough. I can't speak for the pizza, though, as we both ordered pasta. The servings were HUGE, both me and my partner struggled (and failed) to finish them.
Had a great night out food came out fast and tasty. Had not been for a couple of years and I was put off by the other review but I found them to be the same as always good food and good atmosphere. The tiramisu was great once again.
Also not sure why the reviews are so bad below, we had a deal voucher. Went there for lunch, food was very nice, service was absolutely fine and had an overall pleasant lunch experience. So much so that any time there is a voucher available would not hesitate to purchase again and again. Thank you Mamma Mia.
I'm not sure why the reviews below are so bad. We had dinner here last night. We sat outside, as we had our dog with us. It took a while for the waitress to come and take our orderm though she did say they weren't expecting anyone to sit outside in the winter. Luckily for us it was a reasonably warm evening and the outside heaters made it even more comfortable.
Our pizza and pasta were delivered to our table within 10 minutes of ordering, and both dishes were very tasty and we have no complaints about food quality. We were checked on a couple of times to make sure we were happy with our meals, and to check if we needed anything else.
We felt the pizza was a little overpriced, but that wouldn't put us off going here again.
Our first visit to this restaurant did not disappoint. We ate with our 4 children (aged 2 - 7) and found the staff to be extremely friendly and attentive. There was plenty of choice on the kids menu and the portions were generous. The food was delicious and well cooked. Adults meals were good too - including perfectly cooked steak and al dente vegetables. Would definitely go back again.
I would just like to Thank you very much for another fabulous meal last nite. My sister came over from Melbourne and she too enjoyed her meal last nite. Thank you all very much. Happy New Year all. See you on the 3rd ill be back for dinner for my birthday.
Primo pizza & pasta!
Highly recommended, we had a delicious tandori chicken pizza and a ravioli, well worth the trip to the restaurant. Can also take out which is much cheaper and have dinner at Mission Bay beach. Traditional Italian food with real Italian flavour!
I had takeaways from this place twice and both times the pasta was great, I really enjoyed your gnocchi. Will visit again soon
Dropped in unbooked on a busy Sunday. Seated immediately and attended by a friendly waitress who was able to advise my wife on menu related issues. Took our order without fuss or delay and provided water as a matter of routine. A small glitch with the Appetiser but it was quickly corrected before we even noticed, and the serving was complimentary. I tried the fillet steak and mushrooms, my wife the Bolognese. Both were delicious. The steak, medium rare melted in the mouth. The mushrooms were fresh and young. and the garlic sauce was strong and salty, but quite nicely suited to my palate. Bar service was timely and unobtrusive. As we finished our main we were approach by a different waiter who apologised for the near invisible glitch and offered a complimentary dessert. I chose the gelato which was every bit as good as the last time I tasted it in Turino! We were very impressed on all counts and will definitely return.
I am just writing to thank you for the very enjoyable meal we had at your restaurant.
We came into Mission Bay with friends visiting from overseas. When we arrived at the restaurant, without a booking, it looked extremely busy. The staff were only too happy to organise us a table, while we waited outside under the heaters.
The service was friendly, polite and quick.
The meals were amazing. We enjoyed the garlic pizza bread, pizza, veal and gnocchi - which was the most amazing dish I had eaten in a long time.
We look forward to returned to Mamma Mia.
Thanks for a great night out - our overseas guests enjoyed it as much as we did.
Kind Regards
Helen
My husband and I popped in to your restaurant for lunch and what a wonderful experience. The service, what excellent service, and the food was absolutely incredible. Compliments to the chef again thankyou. It was our anniversary and we would normally go to a restaurant in town but im so glad we decided to try something new because we have a lovely experience thankyou again. You can guarantee we will be back and will be highly recommending your restaurant to all our friends.
We recently celebrated a special family occasion at Mamma Mia which had to cater for three generations. We were recommended Mamma Mia by friends and glad to say that we weren’t disappointed.
The staff were very welcoming on arrival and quickly got us sorted with seating - with highchairs & booster seat
The kids menu is great – $15 for a pizza or pasta followed by ice-cream and kids drawing pencils & pads – kept them quiet for a while!!
We sampled a good range of their meals – steaks (superb!), veal (the marsala one was excellent), the lamb shanks! and pastas & pizzas
We had a great night out and it worked out good value for money – the drinks & wine were reasonably priced too.
Well done Mamma Mia – we’ll be back !!!
We just used our deal voucher last night and I can recommend Mamma Mia's.
Our family has been going to Mamma Mia since 1989 and it's a great place to eat at below average Mission Bay prices.
Always consistently good and never had a dud meal!!!
Great pizza if you are tired of the cheap nasty all topping no filling pizzas of the chain pizzas
With nice full filling
My favourite pizza
Plus their pizza bread is great
Been buying it off and on for the last 29 years
We went to mamma mia for dinner two weeks ago. Even though they were very busy, the order was taken promptly. We ordered calamari and pizza bread for starter. I believe they make the best calamari in Auckland. The main arrived very quickly. We were prepared to wait for a while because they were very busy. The food was lovely as always. We will go back again very soon
This week we tried Mamma Mia on recommendations from friends and we had a great meal … calamari & pizza bread for starters was superb and the pepperoni pizza & chicken fettuccine was good too! Service was quick & friendly so overall all a good time had by all. Would recommend as good value for money.
I enjoyed our dinner here. We tried their special meals for the day and we liked it. The staff were so friendly. I'll definitely come back.
Great place to eat pizza and pasta, with a voucher ! Ravioli was very yummy. Prices a bit on the high side but probably reasonable in mission bay. Environment and service was good as well.
(Visited and reviewed on 27 August 2023)
Delicious Pizzas over here at Mission Bay, despite the large sizes being a bit pricy. We ordered the Mamma Mia special, Meat Lovers and Garlic Bread pizzas, alongside the calamari. All were really good!
10/10 would recommend. Really good food like in Italy, kind service and the atmosphere was great.
8/12/23 - Just took Tandoori Chicken Pizza after a very long time we ate best pizza in town. Yummy cheese and generous quantity of Chicken. Definitely recommend.
Superb food with a nice vibe. We love relaxing out the front to watch people go by. We always enjoy ourselves here and the warm welcome is always appreciated
What stunned me is this Italian restaurant was established in 1972 - 50 Years old ! What a remarkable business. The spaghetti is perfectly cooked. The location is supreme, right in the center of the popular mission bay village.
Came in for dinner, service was good, ordered 4 pasta dishes 2 chicken, 1 Bolognese and 1 salmon along with 1 large meat lover pizza and garlic bread. All meals were tasty and great, serving portions was ok but could've used about more meat in all our pasta dishes. Prices were reasonable. Nice little Italian diner. 4 stars because parking can be little tricky to find at peak times and pasta dishes could've used a tad more protein in them.
5/5. When it comes to having great customer service and real food made out of real ingredients, this is the place. I've been there several times, I've been ordering different plates, and I can tell all of them are a "must try plate." Even the waiters have the Italian taste in their accent. They're gonna make you feel home if you're missing your home country.
Me and my family have always order the seafood pizza from this place. It is our favourite. Tastes perfect every single time. The chef is always happy.
Mamma Mia is a wonderful gem in the heart of Mission Bay!
What is fantastic about Mamma Mia is that it finds balance between offering patrons high-quality italian cuisine with food that is satiating and worth its value. I highly recommend the calamari as an entree and, for those with a sweet tooth, the tiramisu is a must!
The service was warm and faultless! For those frequenting Mission Bay, i implore you to check out Mamma Mia!
First time goer. Food is great. Friendly staff. Would go again. If you don't like red sauce with your mussels, you can ask for white sauce. The mustard sauce was a bit strong to my liking.
This is my go to restaurant , when I have had a busy day, need great food and quick service. Food is superb, Veal Masala my favourite. All the staff make you feel so welcome. Always so pleased I have driven from Mt Albert to Mission Bay to Mamma Mia.
Mamma Mia is a warm inviting Italian restaurant in Mission Bay with friendly hospitable staff always ready to greet you with a find smile. I simply adore the prawn tagliatelle and my sister loves the seafood chowder. The pizzas are absolutely stunning, in particular vegetariana!
There is always a homely cosy ambiance at Mamma Mia and it’s always so nice reading the history in photographs of the walls. Highly recommended!
Amazing food. Came out very quickly and was fresh. Staff were excellent. Great price. Will be going again.
Felipe Lizama (flizama production films)
+5
Good service and attention.
The food I liked to mutch, very recommended 👏🏻
Fettuccini a la carbonara you can try yes or yes 💪🏼
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