Mamma Rosas - Trenton

I visited the restaurant twice, most recently on March 15th. Although the space is small and somewhat cramped, the food is quite good, exceeding my expectations. I appreciated that they were able to accommodate a reservation for four on a Saturday. On both visits, the chef came out to greet us and check whether we were satisfied with our meals, which was a nice touch.

Mamma Rosa's is definitely one of the best spots in town for pizza, and they offer delivery! We ordered a large tomato pie with extra cheese, and it arrived in under 45 minutes. There was plenty of cheese, which I absolutely love, and overall, it was a delicious pizza. However, the dough was a bit too soft for my liking; I was hoping for a crispy crust, so I ended up only enjoying the edges where the cheese piled on. The pizza was also at room temperature when it arrived, so I wish it had been hotter and the crust crispier. Despite that, it was still a great pizza—the quality of the cheese and sauce likely made a big difference. We also ordered BBQ buffalo wings and fried calamari. The calamari was just average. As for the wings, they looked undercooked to me, so I couldn't bring myself to try them. I admit, I can be quite picky when it comes to food. The delivery guy was friendly, which I appreciated. Overall, I will definitely order from Mamma Rosa’s again!

We visited this restaurant last Sunday before heading to Grounds for Sculptures, and the food was incredible! I tried the eggplant, which was wonderfully tender, while my friend had the chicken with three cheese sauce, and it was delicious. The atmosphere is definitely cozy, and the chef makes you feel right at home.

What can I say about Mama Rosa’s? Well let me tell you. This is absolutely the best italian restaurant I have ever eaten in. Not in Hamilton, or Mercer county, or NJ EVER!!! The pizza is the best I’ve had in NJ and every entree has been outstanding. We had our wedding rehearsal dinner here and our Aunt said her meal was the best she’s had since she visited Italy. Gino is wonderful, he comes out and greets every table and asks how you enjoyed his food. Once, I wanted a deep dish pizza, not a thick sicilian hard crust, a deep dish where the crust is soft and chewy inside. No one makes a pizza like this around here, not even Uno’s who claim to be a Chicago deep dish. Gino knew exactly what I wanted and made it perfectly. I haven’t found anyone who makes a pizza like that in thirty years. I thought I made good spaghetti sauce Gino’s is better than mine and the only other person besides myself that puts chopped black olives in it. His marinara is so good I would pour it on corn flakes and eat it! Don’t get me started on his soups. His potato horseradish is so good he ought to send out text and email alerts when he’s making it. The only complaint I’ve ever had is with the idiotic teenage staff he has been forced to hire. If he’s not there for any reason they will sit on their phones and ignore the customers. Annette was the best waitress ever. We miss her and wish she was still there. You absolutely cannot go wrong with Mama Rosa’s. Gino we hope you’re in business for years and years to come.

This is well worth going out of your way and making the trip! Here is why: a very authentic, family style Italian restaurant: unpretentious, intimate, and local. It feels like eating at a large table in Mamma's living room. a truly unique experience, only rarely found outside Italy! A real gem! nothing chi chi, nothing corporate, informal and warm BYOB amazing food all is good! super fresh ingredients easy parking in back of restaurant truly family style portions also family style prices nothing beats a business where the owners are a hands on family! They look after everything and the result is fantastic! LOVE the place!