Mama Mia

Chose Mama Mia because of a Rick Steve’s Recommendation which are usually spot on… Service with a bad attitude from the moment we arrived.
The chicken liver pâté was creamy and rich, hot sardine dish was not very good, canned fish not fresh. The sausage and cabbage special was very tasty. I had the small plate of seafood pasta and a salad. It was just average. Deck area was not open though a beautiful evening and many dinners asked about.

Well, there seems to be a little Unilocal bug where there are two mama Mia’s at 20 gillygate– so this being the real one, can have my review properly here… Oops!!!
Oh my word!
Went here after reviews to my family from my regular-​Italy-​adventurer uncle came here twice in less than a week on his honeymoon last summer.
When you walk in, it seems so tiny, but don’t be fooled! It extends quite a way!
They housed 12 of us, happily, service was quick, the staff were lovely and they catered for my PICKYDAFTBUTT of a little brother who requested this drink, and received in in less than two minutes:
«Ouzo made long with water, with two ice cubes and a couple of whole coffee beans floating in it»,
–Seriously.
I had the tuna, they asked how I wanted it, which so many places don’t, and it was genuinely perfect. Absolutely huge menu, carafes of wine, and my half-​Italian cousin in law thoroughly approved of everything too.
Plus they passed the tiramisu test!
Totally, well and truly recommended!

Personally I’ve always had good experiences here. Have always felt really welcomed and looked after and although I’m normally boring and just have a marghareta pizza there, it has always been tasty and enjoyable.

Ok but had better

This my favourite Italian restaurant in York. The food is really freshly prepared and they have an excellent choice of dishes. The food is not just your typical pasta and pizza, but more unusual pasta dishes.
The décor is really traditional and warm and is an ideal place to go for a date.