Mama Ricotta's Restaurant
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Mama Ricotta’s serves traditional, authentic Italian dishes in an inviting setting where everyone fee Home Style. Traditional. Italian.
Charlotte’s definitive home style Italian restaurant, Mama Ricotta’s has become an institution, garnering both regional and national attention and praise. Mama’s features authentic Italian cuisine made from the recipes of founder Frank Scibelli’s family. At the top of Charlotte’s list of most beloved restaurants, Mama Ricotta’s is consistently voted Best Italian Restaurant and has served up scratch made family favorites for over twenty solid years.
05/13/2026
Some recipes just stick around for a reason.
Our Penne Broccoli Chicken - roasted chicken breast, broccoli florets, and penne pasta in a delicate lemon cream sauce - has been a guest favorite since day one! 🍋🍝
Available at Mama Ricotta’s and Little Mama’s for dine-in or takeout.
05/05/2026
For 20 years, we have been proud to be part of , celebrating Italian culture, cuisine, and community right here in Charlotte 🇮🇹✨ We can’t wait to be back for the 21st annual Festa on Sunday, May 17th in Uptown!
📝 About the event:
This all-inclusive event features 25+ culinary partners showcasing Italian and Italian-American cuisine and beverages during the Grand Tasting experience. Guests can anticipate live performances, chef demonstrations, an Italian sports car exhibit, art show, an Italian Village Market, and more in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, NC. Spring cocktail attire is encouraged.
🎟️ Find your ticket through the page!
02/02/2026
Come get your Penne Alla Vodka fix after a snow-filled weekend! ❄️🤌
We are open today 11:00 am - 9:00 pm.
01/14/2026
Cold, rainy days call for the coziest comfort food ☔️🍲
Stop in for our classic Milanese Onion Soup with caramelized onions in a rich broth, topped with toasted bread and broiled Fontina cheese until perfectly golden. 🤎🧀✨
11/11/2025
Group photo of our Executive Chef team with Chef Benedetto of in Palermo, Italy! 📸
10/23/2025
✈️ Flying in flavor: a taste of Sicily for a good cause! Join us for a one-night only dinner hosted by Chef Benedetto Buccheri from of Palermo, Italy at Mama Ricotta’s.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to 🫶.
🎟️: https://resy.com/cities/charlotte-nc/venues/mama-ricottas/events/guest-chef-wine-dinner-benefiting-claires-army-2025-11-05?date=2025-10-27&seats=2
10/13/2025
This Wednesday: join us for an Old Forester Bourbon Dinner! 🥃
Enjoy curated cocktails by Beverage Director Mary Wilson, and four courses prepared by Executive Chef, Tom Dyrness. Dessert course by Pastry Chef Megan Carraway.
🎟️ at the link in bio!
09/25/2025
A Mama’s fan-favorite appetizer: house-made mozzarella with thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil 🤌🍅
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601 S Kings Drive, AA
Charlotte, NC
28204
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 9pm |
| Friday | 11am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 11am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 9pm |