Mamma Melina

4.6

1997 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Please note: Mamma Melina does not accept reservations for Happy Hour.

If you would like to make a reservation for more than 8 people, please call the restaurant directly and we will get that set up for you. We look forward to seeing you!

Reservations are allowed a 15 minute grace period. If you are running late, please call and let us know.

We are currently taking reservations for inside and outside on our covered, heated patio.

If you would like to book more than 90 days in advance, please call the restaurant directly and we will set that up for you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

June 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(206) 632-2271

Delivery

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Daily 8:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(206) 632-2271
Website
http://mammamelina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tim Clancy
Catering
Please contact the restaurant for more details.
Private party facilities
Crystal chandeliers and beautiful mirrors surround our private rooms that accommodate 15 to 50 people.
Private party contact
Roberto: (206) 240-4604

Location
5101 25th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98105
Neighborhood
U Village / U District
Cross street
NE Blakeley
Parking details
Attached private garage with free parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Focaccia al Rosmarino$8.00
Wood fired rosemary and garlic focaccia
Burrata con Marinara e Melanzane$13.00
Marinara, grilled eggplant, burrata, crostini
Carpaccio di Manzo con Barbaforte*$15.00
Snake river farms beef carpaccio, parmigiano and grated horseradish
Calamari alla Plancia$12.00
Marinated, grilled Monterey calamari, roasted plum tomatoes, house made chili oil
Piatto di Prosciutto e Speck$15.00
Imported prosciutto and speck, with grana shavings
Bruschette$9.00
Grape tomatoes, e.v. olive oil, garlic and basil over grilled bread
Antipasto Misto$16.00
Marinated grilled vegetables, mozzarella, tomato, speck, coppa, crostini

Insalate e Zuppe / Salads and Soups

Passato di Verdure$8.00
Seasonal vegetarian puree soup, e.v. olive oil drizzle
Cuore di Romana*$9.00
Romaine heart lettuce, caesar dressing, shaved parmigiano and wood-fired crouton
Insalata Verde al Balsamico$9.00
Baby lettuce with balsamic dressing
Insalata di Barbabietole, Caprino e Noci$9.00
Beet salad with washington goat cheese and walnuts
Mozzarella e Pomodori$12.00
Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and e.v.o.o.

Pasta, Carne e Pesce / Pasta, Meat and Fish

Gluten free penne available upon request

Bucatini delicati$20.00
Bucatini, baby manzo meatballs, pancetta, fresh mozzarella, basil, homemade sugo
Lasagnette$21.00
Layered pasta with ground beef, pork, ricotta, mozzarella, béchamel sauce
Gnocchi di Patate con Pomodoro e Mozzarella$19.00
Potato gnocchi, imported san marzano tomatoes, mozzarella, parmigiano
Spaghetti alla Bolognese$19.00
Beef and pork bolognese, san Marzano sugo
Penne al Salmone$22.00
Oregon smoked salmon, cream, chives and asparagus
Spaghetti con Capesante$29.00
Cape cod all-natural sea scallops, tomato sugo, olives, capers, pepper flakes, E.V.O.O
Linguini alle Vongole$24.00
Manilla clams, e.v.o.o, garlic, toasted bread crumbs, Italian parsley
Brasato d' Agnello$32.00
Braised American lamb shank, creamy gorgonzola polenta, roasted vegetables (Limited Availability)
Misto di Carne$34.00
Italian sausage, chicken, prime sirloin, roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables
Pollo ai Carciofi$24.00
Local Washington chicken, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomato, white wine lemon reduction
Pesce alla Griglia$29.00
Steelhead, prawns, asparagus, grilled roasted peppers
Scaloppine di Maiale$25.00
Pounded pork tenderloin, gnocchi alla romana, orini mushroom sauce, roasted vegetables
Risotto ai Funghi$19.00
Italian arborio rice, wild mushrooms, gorgonzola, Reggiano

Contorni / Sides

Spicy House-made Meatballs with Marinara & Polenta$12.00
Pasta Aglio e Olio or Sugo$8.00
Sautéed Spinach$7.00
Roasted Vegetables$7.00

Eastern Washington Wood Fired - Pizza Napoletana

Pizza napoletana: Authentic Neapolitan pizzas are made with San Marzano tomatoes grown on the volcanic plains to the south of Mount Vesuvius, and fresh Mozzarella. The genuine Neapolitan pizza dough consists of wheat flour, natural yeast, salt and water. For proper results, strong flour with high protein content must be used. After the rising process, the dough must be formed by hand and may be no more than 3 mm (⅛ in) thick. The pizza must be baked for 60–90 seconds in a 485 °C (905 °F) stone oven with wood fire. When cooked, it should be slightly crispy on the rim, tender and fragrant in the middle. The pizza napoletana is a 'Traditional Specialty Guaranteed' (Specialità Tradizionale Garantita, STG) product in Europe. Please note that there might be a slight delay between entrees and pizzas. Making pizza at home? Buy our daily made, 8oz dough for $3.65

Margherita$14.00
Tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmigiano
Melina$16.00
Black truffles, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, parmigiano
Bianca$15.00
Mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, olive oil, rosemary, parmigiano
Speck, Caprino e Rughetta$18.00
Tomato, goat cheese, mozzarella, rucola, speck, parmigiano
Siciliana$18.00
Pistachio pesto base, mozzarella, Italian chicken sausage, arugula, lemon dressing
Corydon$16.00
Pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, parmigiano
Pizza Capricious$19.00
Crushed san Marzano, mozzarella, mushrooms, cotto ham, olives, artichoke hearts
Pizza Calabria$18.00
Mama Lil's mild peppers, Calabrian salame, roasted sweet onions, mozzarella, san marzano passata, parmigiano

What 1,997 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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nathanb
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been coming to all of MM's restaurants since day one. Never a bad experience. Always, always, great.
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LLG117
Seattle
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
We sat outside under the tent and the manager would not raise the plastic side windows so we sweltered. It was impossible to get a breeze and the sun was baking on us. We had to get up multiple times to see what we could do to get relief. The server was new and didn’t know any answers. Her second day and they had no one shadow her so she had to leave and then come back.
MR
MariaR
San Francisco
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service for a large group celebrating graduation!
JE
JonE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food, nice spot, would definitely recommend!
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Anna
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food4service4ambience1
The lasagna was delicious, our server Deb was great! But way too many fruit flies kind of ruined our meal. They were all up on the wall above our booth; we were not even sitting anywhere near the bar area yet had to keep a paper over our wine glasses and even then, at least 1 got in. Yuck.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mamma Melina never disappoints. My wife and I have been bringing our out of town guests here for years. We had a wonderful time. I had the lamb shank! Incredibly tender and flavorful. My wife had the gnocchi. Our friends had the salmon and pizza. Everyone was happy. Our server, Will K., was attentive without being intrusive. He was warm and friendly and the service was outstanding. Can hardly wait for our next visit.
MC
MichelleC
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
We love Mamma Melina, but food was just fair last night as was the service. Unfortunately, out of a lot of our favorites too. Their salads used to be much better. Wasn't our best meal there.
S
Seahawks1
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was very good, as was service and ambiance. That all being said, a bit overpriced.
NT
NancyT
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great staff! Would love it if you added a cider to your drink menu.
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maryn
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter really nice. Food great. Only thing I noticed was waiters shirt had a tear at armpit
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. Loved the ambiance of the place. Great option for a weeknight dining experience.
JV
JVSF
San Francisco
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and attentive service. The outdoor heated tents are comfortable. The lamb shank is huge. Great wine list too!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
The service team needs to learn fine dining skills.
J
Judy
Seattle
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was out of this world delicious. Our server, Debby, was warm and wonderful. We were seated in a great place, almost outdoors, on a wonderful and warm evening.
BA
BonAppetit
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Great service!
CB
CatherineB
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything our group ordered was delicious and the workers were all very friendly. 10/10 would recommend
CT
CedarTree
Seattle
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A very busy night but our server was attentive & energetic. When she learned I don’t drink, she did a nice job of offering one of the house mock tails, which turned out to be an excellent choice! Delicious burrata appetizer & well timed entrees. Never felt rushed. A very nice evening out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was great! Our table wasn’t in a great location for celebrating our daughter’s college graduation. The wait staff was terrific! We will definitely be back but request a better table.
M
Marcel
New England
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service by Nathalie and crew was great! Very nice atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely great and memorable meal! Really and truly delicious and fun! Our server Nathalie wowed!!!
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Chomper
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classy place. Great food, well prepared. Super good wait staff. A bit of a high noise level.
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Niki
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
LOVED Mamma Melina, will definitely be coming back. What stands out from my experience is the exceptional service, friendly staff, delicious bread and pizza, and beautiful ambiance. While the complimentary focaccia and melina pizza were food highlights, the linguine alle vongole was a little bland, and the tiramisu was nothing special. If you're into drinks, I highly recommend the espresso martini. When, not if, I return, I will for sure sample some of their other pizzas.
MH
MonicaH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience3
Service quite personable; restaurant gifted my 93 year old mother a birthday cake with a lit candle. But the food was burnt and not just a little. Even syrup wouldn’t soften the French toast. Was tempted to send it back but didn’t want to cause any negativity for the occasion. Best to order only Italian type items at an Italian restaurant.
KU
KatrinU
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best italian restaurant in Seattle!!! Every time I come to Seattle, I have to come and eat here!
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Luckyone
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Vegetable purée soup delicious. Pork dish was tender and much like a pork marsala. Caesar salad was average. Beet salad was a little sweet. Rigatoni was like delicious home cooked bolognese. Bread pudding was served hot and delicious with nice chunks of apple and cranberry. Server was friendly and phenomenal. Center table felt a bit too close to neighboring tables. Would have preferred a booth or one of the tables on the perimeter for a little more space. Overall a nice comfort food experience.Server made it a welcoming experience.
SD
SusieD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food and the staff was delightful. Great venue for friends to meet and catch up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Meal, cocktails and wine were excellent. We needed to catch our servers eye most of the dinner to get service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service and food. Came with a group of 4, at first I thought we were getting seated outside on the patio, but I requested for inside seating. Got there & the hostess was so nice & immediately got us an indoor seating with no problem. I highly recommend booking in advance for preferred seats.
J
Jess
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cute corner restaurant with great service and covered patio. Pizza wood fired with fresh ingredients.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Post wedding dress shopping celebration. Everything was perfect!
J
Jenniferw
Seattle
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
I was reminded why I don’t often go to Mamma Melina since they moved from the cozy Roosevelt location. The service and ambience were great. I appreciated being able to sit outside in a covered area and stayed warm and dry on a cool June evening. But the food was underwhelming. They were kind to pre-split the salad and they were generous with the beets (limp and soggy though they were) and the goat cheese, but there were hardly any greens. That seems to be the inexpensive component of the dish and struck me as odd. There were very few non-meaty options to choose from for the main course and I ended up going for the Linguini. The sauce was spicy and bland all at the same time, and the clams were mealy. The wine selection was good and the server was helpful in making our selection. Overall a nice evening but not because of the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Birfday for girlfriend
SM
StephanieM
Seattle
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service! Delicious food! Seated right away with a reservation. Server checked in on us in appropriate intervals (didn't feel pressured or ignored). All food ordered was a good portion and delicious: Penne almalfi, Bucatini delicati, Risotto ai funghi, Rigatoni alla bolognese, Ravioli. Desserts were wonderful too. The atmosphere was on the quieter side which was nice. Free parking in the garage was great too!
JM
JodiM
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We had a great experience. Heather our waiter made some great recommendations and we had a really relaxed time.
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Billymc
Seattle
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ling cod special was beautifully prepared and seasoned just right, as well as the shrimp salad feature. Never disappointing and always a fun place to go for a delicious meal!
SS
SonjaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good was amazing wait staff were excellent and the restaurant was lovely. We will be back on our next trip to Seattle
SH
StephenH
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Welcoming server, good happening feel without being too loud (it was early evening), excellent food throughout.
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nkblitz
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience3
Awful food for the price. Came out warm which was nice but everything was low quality and looked like restaurant was skimping on quality where-ever possible. Marinara tasted out of the bottle, shrimp were the teeny tiny ones that come frozen. Presentation sucked .. like someone tossed the food into the plate and tried to wipe off hastily making everything look shoddy. I can make much better Italian at home! also the ambience is a bit of a mess with everything super untidy. Service was good and attentive - so that was helpful. 20% mandatory gratuity for our table of six + 3.5% kitchen surcharge made the bad food sting even more. Not going back!
AB
ABellevue
Seattle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
All 3 of the dishes we ordered were delicious, nicely plated and very generous sized. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality and quantity. The crostini with grilled eggplant, burrata and tomato was a great starter, with nicely charred eggplant with lots of flavor. We had a hard time selecting entrees because they all sounded so good, so ended up sharing the bucatini with small meatballs and peace alla griglia - grilled steelhead and prawns with spinach and fresh mozzarella filled ravioli. Both were perfectly cooked and delicious. Our waiter was really thoughtful and enhanced the overall experience. When he heard we planned to share, without asking he had the kitchen divide the bucatini into separate bowls which we really appreciated. I wish I had asked his name so I could mention it here - blond hair with moustache and beard. This was my second visit to Mamma Melina’s and I will be happy to return any time.
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Judy
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The spaghetti carbonara was wonderful! My lunch partner had the Italian (French) toast, which looked beautiful and (she said) tasted good, too. We ate outdoors, in the (rare) Seattle sunshine and marveled at all the bike-riders going by. We stayed from 12:15 until 3:15, and no one rushed us while we caught up and talked and talked. i had two beautiful lattes, and they tasted like liquid heaven. I just love lunching and dining at Mamma Melina's.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mamma Melina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Mamma Melina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 632-2271.

Mamma Melina is rated 4.6 stars by 1997 OpenTable diners.

Mamma Melina does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.