Mamma Melina

Name: Mamma Melina
Address: 5101 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United States, 98105
Telephone: (206) 632-2271
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1964 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

May 24, 2022

May 2022

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Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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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 1,964 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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nkblitz
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
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
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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.
GB
GinnyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter, Deb, was great. The chef came out in response to a question she took to him and explained their approach to gnocchi--delicious. My friend and I both thought our meals were delicious. The starter plate of bread was also scrumptious and we didn't have to pay extra for it. I had asked for a booth when I reserved because I am hard of hearing and sitting out in the middle of a room is often problematic. That request was honored. The price was very reasonable given the quality of the food and service.
B
Blantyre
Seattle
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
I thought the ling cod was a bit too salty (but I'm used to a low-sodium diet).
KT
KTSeattle
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful ling cod special. Great service snd friendly atmosphere.
EG
EricaG
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding!! Everything we ordered was excellent and the service was wonderful! Our definite “go-to” place!!
JF
JackF
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good neighborhood restaurant. Food and service were good for a mother's day dinner.
UZ
UmmeZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great choice for Mother's Day. Food was delicious and lots of kid friendly options.
JM
JimandMaria29
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Mama Melina's was as good as every to us. Celebrated Mom's Day and staff made it very nice for her. Craft cocktails were great and food excellent a usual. We will be back again as we have for many dinners in the past.
EB
ErinB
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got in early and sat outside in sun. Service was terrific as was the food. Carpaccio was delicious, lamb serving was large, tender and served alongside wonderful vegetables and polenta. Salad too was outstanding. Cocktail size was ample. Altogether a great evening.
KM
KristaM
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Mother’s Day dinner! First time, we will be back!
G
George
Seattle
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
This place had a great ambiance for special occasion gatherings with friends/family and for a date. The service abs servers were great overall. It seems like they could use some extra hand in busier days but overall good service experience. The food could be a lot better l. I have been at mama Melina a few times and the food had been hit or miss. It does seem that on special dates and occasions l the food quality tends to drop. Ordered a few different dishes like gnocchi, tortellini, and a meat option and it seems like it was relatively bland flavor. The food plating and presentation was great but the taste lacked of flavor. Ordered an espresso and did not have the crema on it but rather seemed like a drip coffee poured into an espresso cup. Really like the location and ambiance and definitely want to give these guys another chance.
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nikoniko
Seattle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
I took my mom there for Mother’s Day. Food was blend. Service was friendly but not attentive. Perhaps it was a bust day for them. We paid $70 for brunch for two. I wouldn’t go back there for a special occasion.
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goodfood
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and different options for everyone. Great service and really nice outdoor seating.
GH
GretaH
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience3
The amount of food for the money was not adequate. My adult son ordered the special - pork, eggs, toast and potatoes. There were very few potatoes. He left hungry. I got more potatoes with my omelette, but many of them were hard, not well cooked. I wouldn't go for brunch again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
The place has a cool vibe and the staff is very nice and efficient. Wasn’t a time that I saw someone standing around. They are on it and nice! The food was ok. My first bite of the lasagna was warm and cheesy and brought me back to a childhood fave. It tasted like spaghettios. Yeah good ole Chef Boyardee. The funny thing was my wife later mentioned the same thing about her gnocchi and I had thought ok it wasn’t juts me and no I didn’t say anything to her. It’s totally fine and due to the distance from this place I’ll never get back there. It was very busy so they won’t mind not having me back. The meatballs were good as well as the focaccia, and some of the other dishes going out looked tasty.
MR
MonicaR
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great restaurant, delicious food, great service. Grazie
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at the new location and we were thrilled to see that after too many years the food was still amazing and the service was still impeccable. Host, Servers, Manager were all incredibly personable and helpful. We will definitely be back soon.
CE
ChristineE
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great and so tasty! Wonderful customer service
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Service was excellent. We had a very attentive server who was great and anticipating needs. Apps were all good. Bucatini was over cooked and linguini was just ok. Pizzas were really good, especially the one with pistachios! Too full for dessert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food at reasonable prices
ML
MelodyL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome! Our server was terrific.
M
Marcel
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service by Troy was pleasant and just right. The two pasta specials were very nice.
C
Chloe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, great food. Made it a super special birthday!
AG
AmberG
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely birthday celebration, great service all around, thank you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was divine. We were entertaining foreigners who don’t drink alcohol and aren’t completely familiar with American dining traditions which our waiter quickly assessed and kept the situation graceful. However, one of our party never received a bread plate and when our entrees arrived, utensils were missing because they’d been cleared with dishes from previous course. Also, with post-meal espressos, although sugar was included, no spoons for stirring it in were provided. It was a busy Saturday night for restaurant but our guests didn’t receive quite the elegant experience which we’d hoped to provide.
L
Larry
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Service was excellent from the front desk to our servers. Very friendly and attentive. Food was very good.
RC
RussC
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had outside seating and even though it was 730 pm when we had dinner, the heater kept us comfortable. The food was delicious and in sharable sizes, the server was nice and quick. Enjoy this resturant very much.
JW
JenniferW
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We LOVED our server, and Mama Melina was a perfect place to celebrate our son's birthday. The food was delicious and the bread was generous. But again, our server was fantastic and made everyone feel welcome.
PP
PatchesPal
Seattle
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was pretty good. The Concrete floor makes it a bit louder than I prefer.
SC
SuzanneC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Love the location ambiance and food. We felt that the late seating of 9 was a strain on the service. Like they wanted us to hurry up a bit and that affected the overall experience but still would definitely recommend it
KV
KamiV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Best Italian food in Seattle. Great attention and service. I loved to watch the team work quickly and efficiently to take care of all the customers. They worked like clockwork. Great experience- we'll be back soon!
R
Redmond1
Seattle
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good food value.
G
Grace
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant every time, always the best! We always come back
SS
SerenaS
Portland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food!
KK
KristinaK
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Consistently delivers great food. The menu provides lots of options but isn’t extensive for an Italian restaurant for all the right reasons. Every dish is flavorful and freshly made - you taste the quality.
PB
PaulaB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience5
Visited with a dear friend. Her arugula and sausage pizza was soggy and a big disappointment. My pork scaloppini was tender, but the reason I ordered the dish was for the gnocchi. Instead of pasta, they served a pie. Very disappointing. Not impressed this time!
JM
JenniferM
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites! One of the folks in our party joked that he liked to drink his Pellegrino from a brown paper bag. The server found a brown paper bag and served the Pellegrino in it! Hysterical and awesome!!!!

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 4.7 stars by 1964 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.