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What to order
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Pizza
Most frequently recommended item in the reviews. It is described as perfectly thin with a tasty crust, super tasty with fresh ingredients and good dough, and generally delicious.
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Pasta
Repeatedly praised across multiple reviews for being excellent, delicious, and one of the restaurant’s strongest offerings. Specific pasta dishes like carbonara, salmon pasta, and Bolognese pasta were all mentioned positively.
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Garlic Toast
Mentioned as delicious enough to eat as a meal on its own, making it a standout side item.
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Salad Bar
Called out as an all-you-can-eat option and appreciated as part of the meal experience, with salad and bread also noted as a nice complimentary addition while waiting.
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Tiramisu and Caramel Brownie Dessert
Recommended as a dessert pairing, with reviewers specifically saying the dessert with tiramisu and a caramel brownie was delicious.
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Ice Cream
Praised as top notch and also mentioned as something the restaurant makes itself, making it a notable dessert choice.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 1 to 9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Mamma Maria
Mamma Maria is an Italian restaurant in Lahti, Finland, located right on the market square. Reviewers consistently praise the pizzas, pasta dishes, friendly service, and generous portions, with frequent mentions of salad, garlic toast, tiramisu, and gluten-free pasta. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, and the restaurant is used for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. The price range is €15 to €35, and dinner reservations are recommended.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Frequently asked
What is Mamma Maria known for?
Mamma Maria is especially known for its pizza and pasta, with reviewers repeatedly calling the pizzas thin, tasty, and made with good dough. The salad and garlic toast that come with the meal also get frequent praise, and the market square location in Lahti makes it a well-known Italian stop there.
What dishes are most recommended at Mamma Maria?
Reviewers most often highlight pizza, pasta carbonara, Bolognese pasta, salmon pasta, and chanterelle pasta. The starter salad, garlic toast, tiramisu, and gluten-free pasta are also mentioned often, so there are several specific dishes that come up again and again.
What is the atmosphere like at Mamma Maria?
The restaurant is described as cute, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with a welcoming Italian feel. It seems to suit couples, groups, and solo diners, and reviewers also note that the staff stays friendly even when the place is full.
Is Mamma Maria good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is €15 to €35, and reviewers often describe the prices as moderate, affordable, or cheap for the quality and portion size. Several comments mention generous servings and food that leaves people full, which supports the value reputation.
Do you need a reservation or should you expect a wait at Mamma Maria?
Dinner reservations are recommended, especially because reviewers mention the restaurant can be very full. Even so, some guests report getting their food in under 30 minutes, while others note that the kitchen can be busy and service may take a bit longer.
Is parking available at Mamma Maria?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Is Mamma Maria kid-friendly?
Yes, Mamma Maria is good for kids.
