
Mamma Onesta’s Italian Restaurant opened in Lockport, Illinois on March 19, 2008. The restaurant is owned and run by Frank and Mary DeGrassi and family. Mamma Onesta’s translates to “Honest Mother” in Italian. The restaurant was named after Frank’s mother, a hard working and honest woman, Erminia DeGrassi. A second Mamma Onesta’s location was established in Canton, Georgia on July 10, 2017. The Georgia location is owned by the Degrassi and Buonauro family and operated by the Buonauro family, Mario & Melanie Buonauro. Mamma Onesta’s offers a quality dining experience for various occasions. Whether you are spending time with friends and family, celebrating a birthday, or simply interested in trying authentic Italian cuisine, Mamma Onesta’s
Traditional Italian fare served in a charming European-style setting with outdoor seating.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1100 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441
Phone: (815) 588-0900
Website: http://www.mammaonesta.com/
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Reviews
Unfortunately, our experience with the food didn’t live up to expectations. I had previously attended a baby shower here and the food was excellent, so I was really looking forward to returning. This time, it just didn’t measure up.
My husband ordered his steak medium, but it came out well done. The blue cheese crust was delicious, though, and definitely the highlight of his dish. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara and was surprised by the portion — it was extremely large, but lacking in balance. There were very few peas or pancetta, and the dish was quite oily with some curdling, almost as if it had been reheated. My daughter’s fettuccini was similarly oversized for a child’s portion and also very oily at the bottom.
On a positive note, the mussels were excellent and the garlic bread rolls were very good.
Overall, we were disappointed, especially given the cost of the meal (over $200 for two adults and one child). Unfortunately, there was a lot of food that went to waste, and we don’t feel the experience justified the price. We had hoped for a repeat of our previous visit, but this time it fell short.
As the restaurant began to fill up, we unfortunately saw less and less of our server. A couple was seated 30–40 minutes after us, placed their order after we did, yet they finished their meal, received their check, and left before we were served. Our server was often nowhere to be found.
When our food finally arrived, there was an issue with my wife’s potatoes they were very undercooked. We had to flag down another server just to locate ours, and it took about 15 minutes to get the issue addressed. We had an infant with us and were hoping for a smoother, quicker experience at that point, but it felt like everything took a long time, including getting wrapped up and leaving.
The owner (or the owner’s son) working the bar did come to our table and kindly comped our desserts, which we appreciated and was a very nice gesture.
Overall, 4 stars for food and 3 stars for service. The ambience is average definitely nicer once the restaurant fills up. The food was solid but on the pricey side, and the service unfortunately fell short, especially considering our bill was well over a few hundred dollars. It’s nice to have a mom-and-pop restaurant in the neighborhood, but we’d hope for better service on a return visit.
The bruschetta was delicious, and overall the food was good. Our waitress, Nicole, truly stood out she was incredibly helpful and attentive with my dairy-free allergy, which made the experience much more comfortable and enjoyable.
This is a great spot if you’re looking to unwind, enjoy conversation, and take your time over a meal.