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Orange County - The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen restaurant
4.4

The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Italian
  • Casual
  • Food
    good
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    good

Food: Authentic, innovatively satisfying

For an exceptionally delectable homage to Italian cuisine, look no further. It's a culinary tour de force with popular dishes such as Sausage and Chicken Capri, world-acclaimed Meat Lasagna, and the irresistible Spinach Ravioli. Unforgettable tastes and incredible variety ensure a rewarding dining experience, despite the somewhat steep pricing and ordinary portion sizes.

  • Great Taste

    Unforgettable, delicious food consistently impresses diners, leading to high praise.

  • Okay Quality

    Average quality observations; balances high price and fresh taste mentions.

  • Bad Value

    Some find it expensive for the quality, preferring better value elsewhere.

Top 3 dishes at The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen

  1. 1

    Meat Lasagna 🏆

    Described as one of the best lasagnas ever sampled by a world traveler.

    Meat Lasagna dish
  2. 2

    Sausage and Chicken Capri

    Sausage and chicken capri's pink sauce is universally loved and crave-worthy.

    Sausage and Chicken Capri dish
  3. 3

    Spinach Ravioli

    Handmade, fresh, with creamy and rich flavors, perfectly paired with sauces.

    Spinach Ravioli dish

Vibe: Charmingly inviting ambiance

Feel the coziness envelope you in this warm, home-like space. The ambiance is a delightful amalgamation of evocative Italian warmth, brilliantly designed to enhance the dining experience. However, it's not the best spot for a quiet date, as the high noise levels significantly hamper intimate conversation.

  • Great Ambiance

    Cozy, warm ambiance makes guests feel at home and enhances dining experience.

  • Bad For Dates

    Excessively loud, making conversation difficult during a supposed romantic date.

Perks: The pull of service excellence

Despite the scarcity of parking and maddening noise levels, Mama D's stands out for its unwavering dedication to exceptional service, which guests invariably appreciate. They value dietary needs, offering a decent range of gluten-free options along with providing fantastic amenities for pet-owners and families.

  • Great Service

    Exceptional, consistently amazing, and friendly service highly praised by customers.

  • Bad For Groups

    Cannot handle reservation for a party of 7, turned away in advance.