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La Cucina Di Mamma

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Grilled pizzas, classic Italian cuisine (plus wine & beer) are presented in a warm & intimate space. People often mention restaurant, Italian, good, great, wait, small, time, people, pizza, chicken,


Address

795 Rainbow Blvd #1313, Niagara Falls, NY 14303, United States

Contact

+1 716-284-9778

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (384 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: (Martin Luther King Jr
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: restaurant (18) Italian (13) good (12) great (9) wait (9) small (7) time (7) people (7) pizza (6) chicken (6)
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  • 4/5 Andres Prieto T. 2 years ago on Google
    It's probably one of the smallest restaurants I've ever been in, but it gave one of the biggest flavors! Although, a little over priced for me, a broke college student, it was a tiny spot in a small hotel, didn't expect the prices. In terms of flavor, they delivered and delivered well. I was quite impressed. I overheard the cook saying they will soon add more to the menu as they recover from the pandemic. Best of luck guys! (Pictured is the eggplant parm.)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nijat B. 4 months ago on Google
    We just wanted a pizza soon as we crossed the border, we stopped by this small restaurant. We were in a rush, the owner was really nice quickly made the pizza for us to go. It was really good and had a homemade touch to it and the sauce was really nice
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S D. 1 year ago on Google
    I had rigatoni vodka and my friend had the lasagna. From the moment we got there it was a great experience. We were late getting there and were seated and treated nicely. Greg, our server, was so kind and polite. The chef came out and chatted after closing (we were welcome to stay as long as we needed to, despite the closing time). The food was authentic, simple and exactly what you want at an Italian restaurant. Strongly recommend. I will be back the next time I’m in town for sure!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dan c. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant has changed from large menu to a smaller one. Small restaurant with Excellent Food and Seevice. Puttanesca was great. Two of us ate for $60 including tip. (Only 1 glass of wine).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    This gem was worth the wait. The food is amazing full stop. Delicate flavors abound in each dish. The dining room though tiny, is a dazzling clockwork of timed expertise. How they seat, feed, and clean are a testament to the staffs time maintenance. Our waiter was always there to answer and explain every detail. Please just eat the food, it will speak for itself far better that I could ever do it justice.

  • 2/5 Tim N. 6 months ago on Google
    I had the chicken parm, and my girlfriend had the lasagna. Both tasted like dorm food - hardly any spices and the insides were COLD. I don't mean it cooled off. I mean ice cold while the outside was hot. Even the side salad was just lettuce and a cherry tomato. The eating area was a bit small, but there was only 2 of us. The best things about this experience was the music selection was on point and they refunded the cost of the lasagna.

  • 4/5 Janet C. 6 months ago on Google
    A decent Italian restaurant with a basic menu. The restaurant is small with 8 tables. They serve beer and wine. Our waitress was very nice and handled all the tables and is responsible for changing the record on the record player. Rarely see that anymore - a record player! At the end of our meal, she gave us 2 mini cannolis which were very good. They accept credit cards. A good place for a meal while visiting the falls.

  • 1/5 Taras S. 5 months ago on Google
    We sat down the waitress didn’t have a smile didn’t greet properly and came off defensive. I received my salad and bread that was fine. I ordered the chicken Parmesan with penne. The sauce was bland no seasoning needed sea salt, oregano, some basil onion and garlic it had none of these straight out of the can taste It tasted bland. My chicken was rubbery. The texture was awful. My wife ordered the chicken patina soup which was okay but she had to cut the chicken to mouth pieces. I wouldn’t recommend this place apparently they don’t care and thrive on tourists that don’t know any better. Stay stay stay away. Don’t waste your money.

  • 3/5 Mirely V. 3 months ago on Google New
    I expected this place to have amazing food based on reviews, but it was not that good. We had the pizza,fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti, and meat balls all where not good. Also this is not a good place for more then 6 people very small and intimate place

  • 5/5 Terri H. 6 months ago on Google
    Small, quaint Italian restaurant serving big Italian dishes. The dining area has eight tables. We waited about thirty minutes, but it was well worth the wait. If you love a great pasta dish or pizza, don’t skip this place on size alone. They could win hands down against the biggest!

  • 1/5 Ellie S. 10 months ago on Google
    AVOID AVOID AVOID!!! Worst experience I have ever had at a restaurant in my entire life , we got in here and the waitress said half an hour wait, that’s fine. We wait and wait and wait eventually we hit an hour and in the meantime three other people have come in to wait as well, a significant amount of time after we arrived. Those three people were sat almost as soon as they arrived while we still sat there and waited. The waitress is purposefully avoiding us at this point, not looking at us or coming near the door. Eventually we go in and ask how much longer, she says 15 more minutes. We want to leave at this point but we’re starving and everywhere else we want to go is closed. Two more people come in and she comes out and we assume finally it’s us, nope she sat them instead. I know for a fact this was intentional and she was purposely not seating us at this point. I am not sure what we did to her to deserve this treatment but it seemed like most of the people who she sat before us were regulars as she spent half the time she should have been working talking to people instead. As we walked out because we had enough she was smiling so I guess she got what she wanted. Avoid this place at all costs I have never been treated like this in my life by a restaurant.

  • 5/5 Keith N. 9 months ago on Google
    Great little place away from all the tourists. Food was very good, service was great(Nina) and prices were good. I Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Diann D. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely, relaxing time, with a delightful dinner! There was excellent service, even though they were busy. We had a pepperoni pizza and a margherita pizza. There was a lot of cheese and the tomatoes sauce tasted like it was made with real, fresh tomatoes. To top it off we had a complimentary salad and then cannoli's for dessert! We would definitely recommend La Cucina Di Mamma to anyone. We wish they would expand to Denver!!!

  • 1/5 Emma M. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a party of four and was told it would be a 30 minute wait. Four people were taken before me and each time nothing was said to me. I asked how much longer it would be and was told it would only be 15 minutes or so. 15 minutes go by and after another person got taken we decided to leave. I saw the chef come out from the kitchen multiple times drinking wine with customers and eating with them. I also never knew we let customers go back into the kitchen. All in all very unprofessional. The waitress was completely rude.

  • 5/5 Brooklyn F. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was quick, efficient, and friendly. The dishes were amazing! We got lasagna and chicken Marsala. They were seasoned lightly to allow a beautiful flavor profile to explode in your mouth. It’s a very authentic Italian restaurant with authentic Italian food. It’s the best Italian food I’ve ever had.

  • 5/5 Ляйсан �. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good Italian food. Very small restaurant but very cozy. We got rice balls to start with, lasagna, Chicken Parmesan and two side pastas with vodka sauce. Dinner came with the choice of soup or salad. Everything was really good!

  • 4/5 Leo 1 year ago on Google
    Quite similar to regional italian cousine, the service was great, friendly and caring, don' t miss this restaurant while visiting the falls!!!

  • 5/5 Maximilian M. 1 year ago on Google
    we walked into the restaurant not expecting too much, but we were greeted by a very friendly and passionate waiter that seemed to really care about his restaurant. The cooks in the kitchen were also very friendly and served us some of the best Italian food I’ve had in the US. The prices seemed high at first, but were absolutely justified for the quality and taste of the food. After we were done we got takeaway bags for the leftover food, which tasted very good even after being warmed up again. 5/5 would recommend to anyone looking for good food when visiting Niagara Falls.

  • 4/5 Yajaira T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a small cozy restaurant but big in flavor. We waited quite a while for a table but we were not rushed out the door. The food was fresh, hot and worth the wait.

  • 5/5 yaquelin r. 1 year ago on Google
    My family and I spend a weekend in April visiting the falls, that was a real gem, best Italian food we ever eat, the complementary cannoli...one finest touch...I give 5 start bc they font offer 10 star choice...

  • 5/5 todd k. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious Italian food, nice atmosphere, very friendly service. But very limited seating. Call and make reservations.

  • 5/5 Miao Qun T. 1 year ago on Google
    We had dinner there last night - great service from the waiter; a cosy place with authentic Italian food. We found the food a tad salty, only area of feedback from us. In any case a pleasant dining experience, thank you!

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Pandemic spacing over, they now have nine tables, a waiter and the cook. Food is to die for, generous portions and my putanesca was very tasty. Soup or salad and dessert were another pleasant surprise. We had a great dinner and had paid more yesterday for grinders to eat in the car.

  • 5/5 Ashleigh P. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is a hidden gem of Niagara Falls. If you love fresh, home cooked, authentic, Italian food, you’ve came to the right place. I’ve been a loyal, return guest of this restaurant for over 10 years. They’ve switched names of the restaurant, but the chef, Angelo, remains the same. He’s the best of the best, and Greg, the head server, delivers great hospitality, customer service, recommendations, and professionalism. I ordered Chicken Parmesan, meatballs, and stuffed banana peppers… (and canoli’s for dessert) and they were all top notch. I can’t say enough great things about this restaurant. If you’re deciding on a place to eat, look no further. GO! You will NOT be disappointed…


Call +1 716-284-9778 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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