Charlotte has plenty of restaurants claiming to serve authentic Italian food, but only one consistently draws crowds of locals who return again and again for meals that feel like Sunday dinner at a relative’s house. Mama Ricotta’s on South Kings Drive has built a reputation on something simple yet increasingly rare: generous portions of scratch-made Italian-American classics served in a space that prioritizes warmth and hospitality over trends.
For anyone seeking comfort food prepared with care and attention to detail, this Charlotte institution delivers exactly what it promises without pretense or gimmicks.
Family Recipes And Italian-American Traditions Shape The Menu
Mama Ricotta’s built its menu around the kind of cooking that Italian-American families have perfected over generations. The recipes here lean into comfort rather than novelty, offering dishes that remind diners of meals shared around crowded tables where everyone reaches for seconds.
You will find classics like spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna layered with ricotta and meat sauce, and chicken parmigiana prepared the way these dishes were intended…