Meghan Darlington
This food was gross. I ordered the rigatoni with meat sauce. Does not taste like meat sauce, you can’t tell what’s in the sauce. Fettuccini Alfredo tastes like it came from a jar nothing special at all. Try making food at home at this point. Don’t waste your money, have a date night in. Also I added a picture of the Parmesan to commemorate how bad it tasted. I really wanted to love this place, too bad.
… moreKatheryn Marie
I was in town on a work trip, looking for a great place for dinner. What a beautiful, elegant atmosphere! Fabulous dinner, friendy staff. The meals are a la carte. I ordered the shrimp scampi and a salad. Because I was so intrigued by the wood-fired pizza, I ordered a small one to go. No regrets, you must go!
… morePrashant Athavale
Mama Lucia offers a pleasant and inviting ambiance typical of a traditional Italian eatery, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a cozy dining atmosphere. Over the course of three visits, however, the food consistently fell short of expectations. Unfortunately, the quality and flavor of the dishes, including the pizza, did not meet the standard one might expect from an Italian restaurant. In fact, the offerings compared unfavorably even to more casual chain alternatives like Pizza Hut.
While the setting may appeal to diners prioritizing atmosphere over culinary excellence, those in search of authentic, well-executed Italian cuisine may wish to explore other options.
… moreBrett Nordman
Party of 4 eating Saturday at 5pm. Service was swift and friendly and the food arrived quicker than expected – barely finished our bread! Portions were large and therefore a good value. We had lasagna with meat sauce, spaghetti with meatball, shrimp scampi, and white clam sauce – pictures below. Atmosphere was crowded, but still easy to maintain conversations due to the multiple levels of seating. Very comfortable place and we will definitely return!
… morePatti Hedrick
We always go to Mama Lucias when visiting our son. We ordered our normal Palermo pizza. It was dark in color so we thought it was gluten free. They said their dough is now all sour dough. It was horrible. Chewy. NOT Italian. Big change big disappointment
… moreRyan Coon
I have been here three times when I first moved to Potsdam. If you’re die hard Italian maybe you call it a 4 star. As an Irish-American who’s best friend was Italian. Food was sub par. It’s adequate to cafeteria food.
… moreCindy Resch
Outstanding in every way! Cool ambiance and decor. Welcoming staff. Great service. Food was delicious and filling. I had the chicken parmesan Sunday dinner special.
… moreJason W
Food was delicious. Steaks were cooked to perfection as ordered.
Sadly service was lacking. It was busy, and by the time the waiter came to take our drink order, we also requested an appetizer. He had asked if we were ready to order our meals, and he said that he would be back in a minute and put the appetizer in at the same time, it would only take “seconds” for the appetizer.
About 30 minutes later he came back to the table and apologized and asked my wife what she ordered.
It was about an hour before dinner was finally served, and the appetizer never came.
I’d go back again, but I would certainly hope for better service
… moreKatherine Holmok
First off, it’s freezing in there. If you have old windows, provide small space heater or something. We had to keep our jackets on and so did the wait staff. Half the ceiling lights are out. The waitress didn’t serve our wine from the bottle. And the chicken piccata was cold, hard, and extremely salty. It came with a steak knife so that should tell you everything you need to know. Also, _8.99 for a side of pasta!?! With a chicken dish that came with no vegis or anything else. I’ve never had a more disappointing Italian meal in my life. Lastly, there is nothing complimentary for a birthday dinner. That on its own wouldn’t have been a big deal (although unusual) but with the whole atmosphere/experience it was another knock. I came a few years ago for a graduation dinner and my filet mignon was tough. Turns out, it hasn’t improved in the last 5 years. $100 I wouldn’t spend again.
… moreSusan Carvel
I was a part of a party of 8. I ordered the side Caesar salad and Mama’s Favorite. The Caesar dressing was just ok, a bit too lemony for my tastes; I prefer the creamier version. The chicken was really tasty; however way too much oil/butter. All the ingredients were swimming in this greasy pool. I boxed the leftovers (without the excess oil) and when warmed up, it was so much better without all the extra oil/butter. The prices are a bit over the top. Our server appeared like he was a new hire. But at least he is working! BTW, the calamari was excellent, melt in your mouth good!
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