Oh Mammamia Restaurant

It looks like a sportsbar from the outside. And I've always wanted to try out this small Italian place in the Upper East Side. The place always attract a good crowd, especially on the weekend. When the weather is nice, the patrons are overflowing out to the street side patio. So we finally decided to give this place a try. We went there early so the crowd had not yet began to fill the place.

The place is small but gives you a warm and cozy feel. The noise level was on loud, but it added to the family ambiance of the restaurant and was not a bother. The service was great. Attentive and the manager came by periodically to check to make sure that we were taken care of. It gave you the feel of true Italian family-style dining.

We order Insalata Alla Ricotta to start off. It was a very simply mixed green salad sprinkled with shaved ricotta salata covering the greens. Rasberry vinaigrette dressing was on a light side, but was actually the right amount as it complemented the saltiness of the ricotta cheese. It was simple but quite good.

I had the Spaghetti alle Vongole. It was clams (already out of the shell) in wine sauce with chopped anchovies and basil. The sauce was not over powering. It went well with the saltiness of the anchovies and clams. The portion was large, but I was able to finish it all. The pasta was cooked just right, not over cooked.

For dessert, we tried out the tiramisu. It was a large piece and one of the best. It was not too sweet. And the angle cake was not soggy, so really enjoyed the taste of the cake mixed with the taste of cappuccino.

Oh Mammamia is also has a good selection of brick-oven baked pizzas. We saw some of the pizzas that other patrons ordered and they looked really good. This place was a winner and will go back again. Next time to try the pizza. It is a good idea to either make a reservation or come early. By the time we were finished, the place was packed!


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Oh Mammamia Restaurant
1471 2nd Avenue
New York, NY 10021
(212) 288-4045
Note: Takes only American Express