The Original Mama D's Italian Kitchen
The Italian place that feeds the queue
In brief
An unpretentious, generous Italian kitchen in Newport Beach, going since 1992 and notably affordable for an expensive beach town. They take no reservations, so a queue forms — and the staff walk down it handing out bread and snacks.
Compiled from public sources — not my own note.
Good to know
- No reservations — arriving at four, when they open, is the practical move.
- Dinner service only.
- There's a separate branch in Corona del Mar.
What to order
- Fra diavolo soslu tavuk ve sucuksource ↗The spicy tomato signature, also served in their pink sauce.