Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria
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Top Sentiments among Mama Santa Restaurant Pizzeria Reviewers
Great Great pizza
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Authentic New York Sicilian pizza
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Great pizza joints
Tasty seasoned salads
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Customer Reviews (90 reviews)
whirledepicurean501
on Citysearch Mar 07, 2009On faithful insistence of friends who are Mama Santa?s fans, I gave Mama Santa?s pizza three separate tries. Unfortunately, three strikes. As an enthusiast who has tried thin crust pizza at over 100 purveyors (NO... (more)
annaduchene
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2009where else can you go and get a great pizza, a bottle of wine and 2 salads for $22 bucks! Always great food! (more)
lauka1500
on Citysearch Dec 10, 2008it is a nice place to spend time as a couple. nothing in particular, but we enjoyed it. if you livein the area, you do not need to search further (more)
DeathDealer9
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2008First off you Haters, Shut The F*** up. I've had the pizza many times there, and I Know its some of the best around. Key word there is Some; and by many i mean more then 50. Sorry to be so openly mouthy but seriously, all you... (more)
murpay
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2008My husband I drove from Mayfield Heights to Little Italy (about 8 miles) to sample the supposedly best pizza in Cleveland. What a disappointment! I wish I would have read the above reviews before we set out for the... (more)
britk07
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2008My sister came to visit one weekend and we decided we wanted really good pizza, and I had seen that Mama Santa's was always mentioned when people taked about great pizza in Cleveland, so we decided to try it. The crust... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2008I'm originally from Cleveland but now live in Palm Springs, Ca. There is not one place that has homemade and authentic tasting pizza here in Palm Springs like Mama Santa's. I am forever dreaming of the pizza from there... (more)
o2man
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2008The pizza at Mama Santa's is some of the best I've ever had, but our waitress was terrible. It took 10 minutes for her to take our drink order and another 10 minutes to bring the drinks. After my wife and I where clearly... (more)
grendelslair
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2008I was told this place had the best pizza in Cleveland. I was shocked by what I actually got. It was overcooked, even black on some parts. Even if it was fine the service leaves a lot to be desired. Service is indifferent to... (more)
cupcake77777
on Citysearch Jun 23, 2008Good pizza and manicotti. Stay clear of the lasagna. Decor a little tacky. Service is inconsistent- sometimes efficient and friendly, other times slow and a tad bit rude. (more)
alishelbystang
on Citysearch Apr 24, 2008best pizza ever. if dont like dont know italian if u ever tasted it. so good. pasta is amazing there too (more)
Tennesee
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2008This place is actually very tasty. By no means upscale, but the pastas are fresh and the pizza crisp. The toppings on pizza are canned, or dehydrated onions, but with the homemade sauce and crust it comes out much... (more)
ryry00
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2008I want to sleep with mama santa. she is the best cook ever. i love her. if she was jewish i would marry her. (more)
BroccoliRob
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2008I'll won't dwell on the negatives about the space others have brought up. Yes, the 2 person tables against the wall are not for the claustrophobic or large of build. We purposely went at lunch due to the other... (more)
boobats
on Citysearch Sep 27, 2007We went to Mama Santa's because so many people in CLE seem to think it's "the" place for Italian/pizza. I can't imagine ever going back. 1. Service was incredibly slow although they weren't busy. However, we... (more)
mozzer_oh
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2007Although known for their relatively inexpensive prices, Mama Santa's is not the place to go if you are use to decent customer service. I have gone to Mama Santa's on several different occasions, and the sevice is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2007Mama Santa is definitely a good value. The prices are cheap and the food is decent. The previous poster called it a small and intimate restaurant, but really it would be more accurate to call it cramped and cave-like.... (more)
tenaciousdv
on Citysearch Aug 20, 2007Like the title suggests, people seem to love one or the other of these rival pizza shops in the Little Italy neighborhood. For me, Mama Santa is the winner...hands down!!! I have tried Valentino's a few times and found... (more)
ron802
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2007Mama Santa's is a prefect example of why you can't believe everything you read! It was the worst Italian food we have ever tasted! We LOVE good Italian food & we're not some picky yuppie couple that only eats in 5 star... (more)
fishpaw332
on Citysearch May 22, 2007Thank you to the fans of Mama Santa's...This visitor was craving good pizza...Got on the internet, found reviews of this place...Found the place after taking a couple of wrong turns, got lucky and got a parking space... (more)
kalipso22001
on Citysearch Apr 22, 2007Mama Santa's is, by far, my favorite restaurant. When I read the negative reviews I just don't understand. It's true italian food and it's a great value too. I don't get down to Little Italy very often, but when I do you... (more)
becthomas74
on Citysearch Apr 09, 2007Been going here for years,whether its to take the family out or just pick up and take home.Cant beat the prices and the food is awesome! (more)
jogill
on Citysearch Jan 28, 2007Went to Mama's for our daugthers fourth birthday lunch on a Saturday. We were seated right away and had wonderful service and great food. Ordered pizza (awesome), spaghetti (great sauce) and chicken cacciatore... (more)
atomaso
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2006I live in Little Italy and you could not pay me to eat at Mama Santa's! The service is beyond lousy. Once I ordered a salad, and for a little flavor, they threw in an ant. Yum! Of course the miserable people that they are,... (more)
bdee1977
on Citysearch Nov 17, 200610 years ago when I was in college in this area we would walk miles to get this pizza. Now, I'd drive miles to get this pizza. The ambiance of Little Italy is always a treat, and this pizza is really the best this area has to... (more)
gingerrogers
on Citysearch Oct 28, 2006The first time I went to Mama Santa's, I had heard all of the hype, and after I ate the pizza, frankly, I was less than impressed. In fact, I wasn't sure I liked it at all. However, after repeated dinners and pizzas, the... (more)
dweber00
on Citysearch Oct 26, 2006After hearing about the award-winning pizza, I expected something great, but I was sorely disappointed. The service was unattentive and it took nearly an hour for our burnt pizza to arrive. It's cheap; you get... (more)
tastebuddies
on Citysearch Jul 20, 2006I've had Mama Santa's pizza on more than one occasion and I can not understand why it wins Best Pizza year after year. They must pay their employees to get on the computer and vote for it. I've tried cheese, pepperoni,... (more)
eddie56tabor
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2006WELL FOLKS THE PIZZA AT MAMA SANTAS IS GREAT BUT WHEN ITS BUSY IT TAKES A LITTLE LONGER. SO WHAT GET OVER IT THE PRICES ARE A BARGAIN THE HOME MADE PASTAS ARE FANTASTIC. WHY NOT SIT BACK AND ENJOY LIFE A LITTLE BITE WHATS... (more)
moose8933
on Citysearch May 10, 2006I have been all around the country and when I moved to Cleveland I heard how great their pizza is, and when went, I thought it was terrible. I've worked in the food industry for many years, so I did give it a second and even a... (more)
soleilmoon
on Citysearch Feb 26, 2006Mama Santa's is a staple in Cleveland and for good reason. The pizza is sicilian-style and amazing, probably because of the care these people put into making a delicious pizza. Does that mean you'll wait 20plus... (more)
denverx
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2005My one and only experience with Mama Santa's was pretty lousy! I expected a long wait, but while my food came in a fairly reasonable amount of time, my friend's pizza never did! When we asked about the pizza, the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2005Mama Santa's located in Little Italy in Cleveland is always busy for a reason - the pizza is excellent, the pasta is wonderful, and the prices can't be beat. They do a huge carry-out business, particularaly when the... (more)
rodeo77
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005The one knack people have on this place is the service, well deal with it. The last time I was in the joint I waited only 20-25 minutes for my food, and a little longer for the pizza, and thats because it was a Friday night.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 15, 2005My husband and I love to visit the Little Italy section of Cleveland, and Mama Santa's is a must stop for us each time. The restaurant is small and intimate, everything is excellent right down to the warm bread at the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 01, 2005I used to love it, now I can't eat it. Very good pizza, but now I find it too greasy and too thin. Very cheap, though, so you definitely get your money's worth. (more)
cpastel64
on Citysearch Aug 08, 2005I grew up in Little Italy and some of my fondest memories are of eating Mama Santa's pizza and pasta. I now live in Parma, but still make the trek to the Hill for the awesome food.... (more)
natatonic
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2005Mama Santa's is the best pizza anywhere. Don't gimme your Chicago pan pizza jive or your NY Sicilian propaganda. I've had them all and Cleveland's Mama Santa's beats them, hands down. Go and check it out for... (more)
ciela96
on Citysearch Mar 15, 2005Mama Santa's has the best food in Little Italy, hands down. The homemade pastas are amazing. The pizza is very good and the wine is good and cheap. But, it's a neighborhood place, and it's definitely not for everyone.... (more)
juliawiser
on Citysearch Jan 20, 2005A place where the crust is an undecided between thick and thin. And the pizza seems burt, but they make the best pizza in cleveland hands down. I am able to eat half a pizza by myself.... (more)