NC Triangle Dining Food Blog

The Best Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill

  • NC Triangle Dining Food Blog
  • Home
    • Blog
  • Best Restaurants and Bars
    • The Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Durham, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Cary – Apex, NC
    • The Best Restaurants in Chapel Hill – Carrboro, NC
    • Best Food Specials and Deals in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill
    • The Best Bars and Lounges in Raleigh, NC
  • News
    • Coming Soon to the Triangle – New Restaurants and Bars
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021
  • Index of Reviews
    • Cary – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Chapel Hill and Carrboro – Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Durham Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Raleigh Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • NC Video Reviews
    • Travel Reviews
  • Food Photos
    • Food Event Photos
  • About
    • NCTD Blogger- Ron Wen
    • NC Triangle Dining Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog Policy
    • Working with NC Triangle Dining
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog and Social Media Statistics
Restaurant & Bar Reviews » Apex » First Take: Mamma Mia in Apex for Down-Home, Family Italian

February 9, 2013 by Ron Wen 2 Comments

First Take: Mamma Mia in Apex for Down-Home, Family Italian

Front of Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining
Front of Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, thatsa Mamma Mia’s!  Yeah, it’s a little cheesy but let’s face it, old-school Italian can walk that fine line between tasty and cheesy.  And yes, Mamma Mia’s is an old-school, red sauce type of Italian place in a strip mall but it works just fine as a family-friendly Italian eatery for the locals.  I’ve been waiting to try this place for a while but note, they no longer serve the lunch buffet.  Inside Mamma Mia’s the place is a bit bare, just some green tiled floors, humble furniture and two partially divided dining rooms.

Dining room at Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining
Dining room at Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining

The lunch menu was really basic, from $6 – $10 with most of the dishes being some sort of basic pasta, sauce, baked or otherwise and a salad.  I ordered up some baked lasagna but passed on the bread and salad given it’s holiday recovery time!

Pizza at Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining

Pizza at Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining

Baked lasagna at Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining
Baked lasagna at Mamma Mia in Apex, NC Triangle Dining

The food takes about 10 minutes, my friend’s pizza comes out first and it looks decent.  Pretty thin crust, nice smattering of melted cheese, a solid rendition of NY thin-crust pizza.  My baked lasagna is a long and high slice of layered cheesy deliciousness!  A rich meat sauce and I picked up some butter from probably the ricotta. The marinara sauce is decent here too.  I have made quite a few lasagnas in my time and the version at Mamma Mia’s is very good.  Service is good, courteous and attentive.  While the inside of Mamma Mia isn’t much to speak of, the food here is decent.  Especially for an area where you’re more likely to get bland chain restaurants so rock on Mamma Mia’s!  Your name may be a bit cheesy but sometimes that’s a really good thing for pizza and lasagna, right?

 

Mamma Mia!

708 Laura Duncan Road

Apex, NC 27502

919.363.2228

Location on Google maps

Save

Related

Filed Under: Apex, Restaurant & Bar Reviews Tagged With: Family Friendly Restaurants, Italian Restaurants

Comments

  1. lauranc says

    February 12, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Great to have another spot for my red-sauce Italian fix! My go-to is Daniel’s in Apex, but this looks like a solid casual option.

    Reply
  2. Ron Wen says

    February 12, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Yeah, it’s a humble little spot but certainly decent, Laura! I’ve heard Daniel’s mentioned several times, will have to make an effort to check it out. Thanks for visiting da blog!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Subscribe to NC Triangle Dining

Popular Reviews

Ark Royal in Raleigh Delivers Tiki Coolness in Abundance to Glenwood South

Photos: The New Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille in Raleigh!

First Take: Prime Barbeque in Knightdale for the Best Texas-Style Que in the Area

Don’t Miss

  • Coming Soon to the Triangle – New Restaurants and Bars
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh, Now Open
  • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2021 Edition

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

New Reviews!

  • The Willard Rooftop Lounge in Raleigh for Cocktails and the Golden Hour
  • A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Library Offering Up Fruity Cocktails and Fanciful Food Presentation
  • PrimoHoagies in Raleigh for Stuffed Sandwiches with a South Philly Flair!
  • CowBar Burgers & Fries in Raleigh for Beefy Perfection at North Hills

Connect with NCTD

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

NCTD Email Subscription


Handcrafted with on the Genesis Framework