We went to ciao mamma expecting beautiful fresh dishes like Melbourne’s Italian restaurants do so well and we were so shocked at the price for the tiniest serving of pasta and a menu that explains pasta and sauce like you are at a kids party...! So much sauce also the small amount of pasta just swam in the sauce in these tiny bowls like you’re grandma would serve pasta in. the Napoli was pale with no distinct herbs or olive oli but butter WTF etc mushroom sauce so buttery!! Why do they put butter in the Italian sauces, we sat their shocked at everything and felt bad to say anything as the staff are very nice. The desserts looked terrible bland as the pastas We won’t be going back $139 for 3 people Sorry it’s back to our favourite Tiama’s in carlton that also do GF . The most boring old school 80,s restaurant I have ever seen we thought we had driven through a small country town and got stuck having to eat at the only restaurant that was open As another review said only a few KM a at from carlton so do youself a favour and go there insteadMore

Given the basic menu the food should have been on point. It lacked flavor and was basically sauce slipped over pasta. Service was poor. Drive the extra five mins for a good bowl of pasta in Carlton.

Honesty fantastic. As a coeliac the gluten free struggle is real - especially with Italian food. I have dined here twice and tried pasta and lots of entrees. Gluten free pasta is fantastic and my partner says it’s the only proper Al dente pasta he...has had in Australia. Lovely, super attentive staff (even offered to mind my dog while I paid). Added plus of an amazing negroni and a good wine list. Can’t recommend enough!More

Excellent service and nice atmosphere. Is also coeliac Australia certified with nearly all gluten free. Highly recommend and will go back

Oh my goodness what a find. So fabulous for Coeliacs and gluten free. Everything from the pasta to the fabulous donuts and chocolate mouse. Delicious and wonderful to eat somewhere they understand the need for safe gluten free We loved it!

Hidden of Sydney Rd, this gem is great for coeliacs and pasta lovers! The restaurant has a great open layout and we were seated in an indoor/outdoor area = amazing! The staff and owners were lovely and the food AMAZING! The only downfall was the...drink service - it was very slow. This was due to the bar person also taking payments, orders etc. Would be worth having two people behind there. We started with the arancini and polenta fingers. Followed by the gnocchi pesto and ricotta canoli, to die for! Would definitely visit again! Well priced, well positioned and we were certainly well fed!More

Food was ok. Portions small. The pasta is good but hard to taste as there is way too much sauce put in each dish. The traditional spaghetti Bolognese was so salty it could not be eaten. The pasta is supposed to be the hi-light of...the dish but as there is too much sauce all you can taste is the sauce. Disappointed really.More

Outdoor seating was great as it was off the main street so not noisy. Undercover to protect from (most) weather and outdoor heaters. Staff are friendly and attentive. There are some home made pasta dishes and a good variety to choose from. A great spot...in Brunswick.More

Knowing that as a Coeliac I can get a big variety of dining options and eat safely is rare, but Mumma delivers! This place is my go-to whenever I’m in Melbourne, I love it so much that the minute I heard the covid state borders...were opening, I booked dinner and then planned an 8 hour road trip to catch up with friends. It’s a casual affair, and the noise bounces, but I’m sure that after a few cocktails and limoncellos last night, it was our table making the most noise anyway! Having a laugh and conversation with the staff always makes for a better night and on each of the four occasions I’ve been here, I’ve always encountered that, even sharing Limoncello recipes one time. But the food. Yum! I love the food. Mumma feeds you well, very well. The GF Arancini balls and donuts alone are worth the visit for anyone who needs to eat Gluten-free!More

GLUTEN FREE ITALIAN HEAVEN! GF pasta, GF bread for the anti-pesto pate and the most incredible GF donuts filled with jam or chocolate! Beautiful staff and a must must visit!!

This eatery presents well from the street but we found it served the typical bland, unexciting and carb-heavy food that passes for Italian cuisine in Australia. However lots of folk like bland and safe so good on them.

I never have Italian food when traveling because usually it is just a bad copy of the food I have home. A friend took me there and have to admit it was a very pleasant surprise! Very nice place, incredibly friendly staff and most of...all good pasta cooked the way it should be!!! Highly recommended from a very demanding Italian guy! :-)More