A modern, welcoming nook serving seasonally minded, three-course Italian dinners & thoughtful wines. Based on 297 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ No takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
388 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Phone: (510) 974-6372
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Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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5–9 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
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Reservations: mama-oakland.comresy.com
Reviews
Metinee Ding
This place deserves ALL the rave reviews it has been getting! Mama is so so good, serving up italian staples in a cute location in a buzzy area in Oakland, and for such a good price point. The pasta dishes were delicious, the corn soup appetizer was almost life changing, and the service was super friendly and helpful. The only thing we didn’t love was the dessert, but it was still pretty good. For $40 a person, it was a great deal!
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ayush kalani
Mama Oakland is a modern, welcoming nook serving seasonally minded, three-course Italian dinners & a wide range of thoughtful wines. I would ideally give this restaurant a 4.5 out of 5 because of one thing (read review below), but that’s not possible here, so I’m rounding it up to 5.
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Renée J
Seasonal prix fixe, the most amazing bread, and a great wine selection – what more could you ask for? Everything was delicious and since they rotate their menu I am excited to come back and taste more (but please never change that focaccia, I have been dreaming of that crispy salty crust and the pesto butter for weeks!!)
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DailyDoseOfHue
Great spot, will accommodate dietary restrictions but not personal preferences. Andrew, Jon, & Dang were awesome! The entire staff very caring! Great food and wine!
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Connie He
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!
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Garima Gupta
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.
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Andrew Wright
This place was great! We were from out of town and found this spot on the Michelin Guide. The actual location was pretty unassuming, parking was easy, and once we got there we felt like the atmosphere created by the restaurant really made a big difference. The staff was very nice and professional. The food was excellent and the wine selection was unique and everything g we tried was delicious. The meatballs were a standout and the focaccia and risotto was wonderful. We would happily return next time we are in Oakland.
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Lydia Cheng
Mama has a quaint, rustic-feel interior with beautiful decor and leather booth seating. The prix fixe menu offers two options for each course (starter, entree, dessert) and other additional add ons. I believe the options change each week. The food here is really flavorful and good for the price of the meal. I would definitely recommend adding the foccacia because it comes with an amazing whipped ricotta and marmalade spread. The service is really quick and the staff are really nice. I love that they include a 20% service charge that goes to their staff directly. I had an amazing meal and will definitely be back!
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karen duarte
Second time in the restaurant.. I think is one of our favorites now.. food and service are great.. I do recommend to make a reservation because waiting times are long (but they gave it us wine while waiting).. totally worth it
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Madeline
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!
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