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4.6

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Nº 82 in 699 in Central Bedfordshire

Nº 10 of 26 Italian in Central Bedfordshire

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Not sure how this place has such a high rating. The prawn cocktail was so bad please please don't order as a starter. Overall, it probably serves the local community well but for someone who lives in London and was hoping for something great, this was a stark reminder why I love London. Setting is nice and would be good for a date but if your looking for top notch food, it's looking tricky.

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A Butt . 2025-03-18

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Great food amazing flavours, staff are great. I’ve been two weeks running now first week I had spaghetti Bolognese second week I had mussels with tomato Bay sauce both were delicious.

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Jacqui Garrad . 2025-03-12

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Our first visit. We thoroughly enjoyed (plentiful!) authentic Italian food washed down with a great bottle of Chianti, served by friendly and attentive staff. Thank you! We’ll definitely be back and can highly recommend.

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Sarah M . 2025-02-22

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Usual good meal with excellent service

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Hilary White . 2025-02-22

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Oh wow the food hear is just amazing the flavour was just perfect on everything I absolutely love this restaurant love coming hear always leaves full and satisfied 😋👌👌👌👌

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Shannon Egan . 2025-02-09

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Great evening out, great portions great food will be back.

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Chris Russell . 2025-02-07

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Great service and food. Owner invited us to join him while we waited for our food and seemed like a top guy- great to see a local business doing well 👍

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tom preston . 2025-02-06

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Wow! An authentic Italian with the most amazing portion sizes! Food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Service impeccable and friendly. Also really good gluten free selection of dishes which was really welcomed!

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Lorelle Martin . 2025-02-02

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Really nice place with lovely food and stuff highly recommend

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Andrew H . 2025-02-02

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Stumbled across this lovely place. So happy we did. Had calamari & bread with oil for starters. Husband isn’t keen on pasta so ordered him the spicy meatballs with potatoes & veg. I had the spag bol & it was divine.

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Elaine Burgess . 2025-01-28

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Huge portions do not make up for lack of flavour unfortunately. Calamari was chewy, bruschetta was served on thick white bread? Lasagne was overcooked, and pasta dish was flavourless. A shame as I was looking forward to trying Mama Rosa.

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Abby . 2025-01-24

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We had made a reservation, on arrival a waitress said sit there,pointing to a table near the door there was no greeting nor explanation of specials, or anything else. After several minutes another waitress asked what we wanted to drink. The serviettes were taken from the wine glasses and thrown on the table, and wine glasses taken away. We had bread to start, we were asked if we were ready for our main course, and did we want to keep the bread. We said yes to both. 30 minutes later we were still waiting for our main course and another waitress asked to take the bread away. We observed other dinner’s arriving many without reservations asking where would they like to sit. This experience put a complete dampener on our evening.

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Graham B . 2025-01-15

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A lovely Italian restaurant with very generous portions. Food is delicious . Warning - starters are large and you would be well advised to leave enough "room" for desserts. I had a chicken main course with vegetables- superb

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martin walker . 2025-01-14

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Delicious food, amazing service, very nice and chill vibe, everyone smiles(which makes a big difference) I left a tip and the person was very grateful 🥰 Thanks you, we enjoyed it 😘 and we will certainly be back for a lot more of your Delicious food. ❤

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anis cherni . 2025-01-11

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Lunch for five people, including a six year-old, who rated the pizza a perfect 5 and went out of his way to pay compliments. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we will definitely visit again (as we have several times in the past).

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Gerald S . 2025-01-03

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Experienced the delights of this gem when my daughter took me there with a group for a meal. The place was busy for a weekday which was a good sign and the ambience was great. We ordered a variety of dishes which were excellent and freshly cooked. Their saute potatoes were the best I have tasted. There are also vegetarian options available. Service is very good and they go the extra mile to make visit a memorable one. A well stocked bar on the premises that offer excellent drinks and wines. We enjoyed our visit here and will be back again. Thankyou.

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Kumar Morjaria . 2024-12-31

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I could not fault Mama Rosa Great food, great staff, great value and a lovely atmosphere.

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Tim Page . 2024-12-27

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Still serving really great food - you cant fault it. An evening meal with friends; we were made very welcome by the staff and given really great service throughout our visit. The food is great (is this the best Minestrone soup ever?) the staff were great and a credit to the restaurant. We cant compliment this restaurant enough.

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jeremy . 2024-12-22

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Atmosphere as always great, food fantastic and service efficient and friendly

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Cathy Elliot . 2024-12-13

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Thank you to the team at Mama Rosa’s! We celebrated my birthday meal here for 19 guests, and what a lovely evening it was! The waiting team were amazing and incredibly attentive throughout the whole meal. The food was lovely and was spaced out very well. A huge thank you to the whole team at Mama Rosa’s for making the evening extra special, we certainly we will back!

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Matthew Wyatt . 2024-12-05

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Delicious food, very generous portions and the staff are friendly, attentive and polite. Can’t wait for my next meal at Mama Rosa! Every time we go we have a wonderful time thanks to the great food and atmosphere.

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Zoe C . 2024-11-30

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The staff were lovely and the wine was good. My gluten-free pasta was very overcooked, although the sauce was nice enough. I am gluten and milk intolerant, which meant only one dish was suitable. To then find it poorly executed was disappointing.

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Tracy Rose . 2024-11-29

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Although was extremely busy the food and service was top notch... Highly recommend Mama Rosas

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Mark Croft . 2024-11-24

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The best place to eat in Leighton Buzzard. Friendly staff and the food never ever disappoints. 🙏

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Matthew Morton . 2024-11-15

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Best meal ive had for a long time

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Paul Coward . 2024-11-09

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Delicious food and speedy service, bit disorganised given the fact that three different waitresses asked us about the same thing on number of occasions despite restaurant not being busy but the quality of the food and wine made up for it. One star lost for the price difference if you pay either with cash or card and staff’s lack of knowledge how to explain this. Overall, very good experience & would recommend it.

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Witold . 2024-11-09

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overcharged Watch the bill one price on the menu and one price when the bill comes rip off be aware

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Spotlight Cafe . 2024-11-03

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Not easy to get a table on Saturday evening and no wonder - I tasted the freshest mussels in my lifetime.

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Yvonne Nightingale . 2024-10-15

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Lunch date with friends. Family run authentic italian restaurant. Food is all freshly prepared. Veg options.

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Rahat Hanif . 2024-10-12

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My ratings here aren't any higher because I ordered a last minute take away. I can't really critique mama Rosa's properly until I eat there. I ordered a tomato based seafood pasta dish 20mins before they were due to close lunch service. I got there at closing time and felt quite bad about ordering so late. I don't know Leighton buzzard and didn't know they had a lovely little Italian restaurant there. The staff were amazing and accommodating. The food was very nice, and the portion was insane. I was eating it for most of the day. The atmosphere was non existent as I already mentioned they were closing. It looked lovely inside the restaurant. Very rustic looking, with that feel of Italy everywhere. I will eat in the restaurant in the future and offer a better review. I was so impressed with the little I experienced there that I can't wait to sample the full experience when I can.

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Paul Berry . 2024-09-23

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Doesn’t look anything special from the outside, but what a gem! The food is truly fabulous. Great quality, fairly priced, good portions and lovely staff. I don’t write many reviews but eat in restaurants 2-3 times per week on business and this is a real stand out!

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Alistair Hall . 2024-09-18

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Had a party of 12 and all the huge portions came out together, everyone loved it all and the service was perfect.

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Nev Lidford . 2024-09-11

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The food was delicious and the staff are very friendly.

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Nicole Rodriguez . 2024-08-31

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Good home Italian restaurant and very good value lunch menu

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Carl Clements . 2024-08-31

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The best Italian food ever! The staff are lovely, really helpful.

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Futuretutor Jaggs . 2024-08-29

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Service was fantastic, very friendly service. As for the food what can I say, absolutely gorgeous and portions were bountiful, would definitely go back and would highly recommend.

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colin wheston . 2024-07-28

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Friendly Italian/British staff, serving big portions of good Italian cuisine. Reasonably priced and usually busy.

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Greg Ferrari . 2024-07-10

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First visit to Mama Rosa as we start to explore Leighton Buzzard. Last visit was to Leighton Buzzard Brewery couple of weeks ago. Some 30 years after I last went there. Absolutely excellent restaurant. Mussels in chilli, cream and wine starter, spaghetti Marinara main and the best Zucchini side, going off menu. Established 2003 and busy on a Tuesday evening, all good signs. Defo going back at some point but also looking forward to trying some other restaurants in LB that have been recommended.

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Brian J . 2024-07-09

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An average Italian restaurant, food could be better.

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Tony Cipriani . 2024-07-07

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Arrived Saturday night, first time here. lovely and welcoming staff. Food was beautiful and plentiful. No rush to leave, will definitely return

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Richard Cudby . 2024-06-30

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Errrrrr another example the poor people of Leighton buzzard not ever trying food anywhere but Leighton buzzard. How this has 4.7 stars I don’t know. The food was reheated. Never ever had pasta that hot. Also it was like he just threw ingredients together, peas, whole mushrooms. It was not good at all. The meatballs were dry. Not cooked in sauce. Says homemade. Not sure they were, if they were they were frozen. The service was also a lot of waiting. The girls were nice but they were overworked. Nothing was fresh. Food was average, certainly not authentic Italian.

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Lucy Leonard . 2024-06-16

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Been visiting this restaurant for over 20years...never dissappoints...good choice of menu...nothing overpriced....food always cooked and presented to a high standard..great portion sizes ..friendly staff and atmosphere...very clean restaurant including the toilets...we will always be going back....

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Linda Upcraft . 2024-06-05

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All around brilliant the wife and kids enjoyed food, it was authenticly italian and the service was class they made us feel like royalty would definatley recomend to family and freinds enjoy!!!

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Jackson Gomes . 2024-06-01

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I ordered takeaway and actually had to go back for more later that week. They gave me enough in one portion to cover my dinner and lunch the next day! And it still tasted amazing the next day. I would 100% go back and recommend a friend service was great in particular Charlotte! Very attentive to my celiac disease advising what I can and can’t have. If I could give 10 stars I would!!!!

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Laurenthelegend . 2024-05-30

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Lovely Italian restaurant, lovely food and lovely and attentive and bubbly staff! 🍝

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Joanna Bean . 2024-05-29

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Authentic Italian food, good portions, fast service, can not fault them and this our go to restaurant for a meal out

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Daniel Healey . 2024-05-28

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Absolutely splendid food served dare I say it in portions almost too large. Attentive service with very helpful staff. Only criticism is that when the bill arrives, it is only broken down to headings - food, drinks etc which is somewhat annoying.

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Christopher H . 2024-05-14

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Amazing portions, definitely will return, the staff give it a personal feel which makes it very welcoming.

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Young Shelz . 2024-05-07

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What's happened? Entering restaurant pointed to our table, asked for wine open bottle of wine plonked on table not poured? Food quick hot and tasty. Tap water given in bottle when asked for bottled? No service , no enthusiasm from staff, no interaction from staff, no atmosphere? Not feeling the Italian vibe as I recall?? Paper napkins??? Uncomfortable chairs...., feels like a fast food restaurant nowadays 😦

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Deborah Walsh . 2024-04-27

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Fantastic food, very polite and engaging staff and a lovely atmosphere. Will certainly be back

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Liam A . 2024-04-24

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Best Italian I have had for many years.

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Andy Wilson . 2024-04-10

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Delicious authentic food and super friendly staff. 🙌🏻😍

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Ahinora Rangelova . 2024-04-07

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Lovely food and very generous with portions

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Kaye . 2024-04-06

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Can't fault this restaurant. Excellent, attentive, service, a good range of vege options. Food was excellent and the portion size is perfect.

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Ian Pearce . 2024-04-05

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The food was amazing, great sized portions at a reasonable price! Would definitely recommend!

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Ben Lowles . 2024-03-24

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My last review a year ago was a 5, but this time was not as good. There was a mix up on our booking time which meant we had to wait 25 minutes to order dinner, however great starters (gamberoni) were as good as ever. I ordered medium steak with chips for main course. The steak was cooked perfectly but was very tough and the chips were missing, but delivered when I had almost finished. On the plus side, if you like a huge portion of mixed vegetables this is the place to come, but we barely made a mark on it. Servers were all really friendly, but service was a little disjointed.

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Martin . 2024-03-24

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We managed to get a booking as it is always busy, and usually fully booked, the food as usual was exceptional, delicious and well presented. The staff were polite and efficient

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T C . 2024-03-15

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Had a great night. Food was fantastic. Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Were a large party with a couple of fussy eaters, but couldn't do enough to help. Was a recommended place as friends eat here regularly, but we will be going back for sure. Incredible food.

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Steven H . 2024-03-04

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Food was excellent and massive portions aswell would defo go back

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Garry Biddle . 2024-03-04

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Great Italian food at a good price. Servers are attentive and energetic. Pavarotti portion is great for big eaters or left over lovers. Only detractor is only bottled beers, comes out a little pricey and not so nice as draft.

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John Hearn . 2024-02-23

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Went there for a party with a table of 20 , all the food was delivered together and hot we were well looked after, food was great. Good to see a good selection of GF options.

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Peter Mills . 2024-02-21

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Delicious valentines meal, friendly efficient service, lovely music and decorations ❤ loads of choice of menu and always have to have tiramisu and lemoncello 😋 highly recommend and will definitely return

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Julie Jones . 2024-02-15

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Excellent food, brilliant service, Love this restaurant ❤️

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Susan Barker . 2024-02-05

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Been here a couple of times now. Really tasty food, great service, fab portion sizes and lovely atmosphere

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Abi Brydon . 2024-02-04

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Good traditional Italian cooking with ample portions.

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Glenn Miller . 2024-01-29

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We visited the Restaurant on the 19th January for a family Birthday our Granddaughters 18th Birthday. We made the choice based on past experiences of very food & Service. We had a party of 16 with a wide ranging age span making it a challenge for the restaurant to keep everyone happy. The Night was a great success every member of staff was highly professional and couldn’t do enough to make our Night special. The food was spectacular and the service amazing and the Night a very special memory for the whole of our family. To all the staff.. Thank you all for your efforts we will 100% be back you are a credit to the owners.

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Polyest . 2024-01-20

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Lovely authentic home cooked meal

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Kath Walker . 2024-01-16

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Great food, lovely staff. We've never had a bad experience in Mama Rosa's, we all love going there.

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pauline williamson . 2024-01-15

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Met up with a friend I had not seen for 48 years (we live on different continents) and went there for lunch. The food was amazing, the staff courteous and helpful, but not overpowering, and left us chatting long after we finished eating. Reasonable prices and nice ambience may it a great experience.

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BahiaDave . 2023-12-22

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Never disappoints! Delicious food, excellent service. Highly recommend.

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Pip Smith . 2023-12-19

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Very delicious food, generous portions. Nice atmosphere, very affordable. Would recommend

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Kishan Varia . 2023-12-09

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Wonderful staff, delicious food and Manager went far and beyond to help with a car park situation. It was my 3rd time there and will return ! CONGRATULATIONS to all,

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Alexandre G . 2023-11-29

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Wonderful staff, delicious food and Manager went far and beyond to help with a car park situation. It was my 3rd time there and will return ! CONGRATULATIONS to all,

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alexandre454 . 2023-11-29

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Always busy so worth booking. Had another lovely meal here. Great service, so much choice. Fillet steak with Dolchette sauce was excellent. Meatball pasta beautiful. Limoncello dessert, lovely and a decent glass of wine. The crispy potatoes and fresh veg are also very tasty. Best restuarant in LB and surrounding area. Minor point...maybe Italian bread with the starters rather than that served would be more authentic.

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26peach . 2023-11-05

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Small restaurant with bundles of atmosphere, very Italian decor a very busy place, booking essential. Staff very pleasant and attentive serving amazing food, and plenty of it.

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Paul Fassam . 2023-10-31

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An amazing place to go. No words to recommend it highly enough.

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Kirsteen Stojek . 2023-10-29

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I work away alot and haven’t said this in a long time the food is amazing brilliant restaurant definitely back tomorrow to try something else ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Jamie Northridge . 2023-10-20

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We haven’t dined there in a very long time, we met up with friends and all agreed to go there . We were seated off the main area which is a better experience as it quieter so at least you can hear each other . The service is excellent, they are incredibly friendly ,attentive and also efficient and make you feel your custom is important and appreciated. Food - All of starters and our mains were expertly prepared , they tasted absolutely amazing and due to the potion sizes there was no room for dessert which I’m sure would have been equally as enjoyable , will leave a little room for next time. I mentioned wasn’t drinking and was offered an alcohol free lager by the waiter which I thought was nice touch as I’ve been to other places where they either don’t serve them or simply ask if you want fruit juice . We recently dined at another so called Italian restaurant while we were away which I submitted a review for and will say they need to visit Mama Rosa’s to learn what it takes before you proclaim you are an Italian restaurant. We had a great evening out catching up with our friends and this restaurant was the perfect complement to this.

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Lutonlord . 2023-10-08

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Lovely atmosphere, delicious food. Staff were friendly. Would highly recommend. Me and my wife are looking forward to the next visit.

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ggcp . 2023-09-28

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Food is divine, cooked to perfection and presented very well. The service was simply amazing, all staff very friendly.

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Rebecca H . 2023-09-24

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The food was beyond what I expected. I know good food and food in mamma Rosa is just unbelievable would highly recommend to anybody

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Michael Wall . 2023-09-03

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Food here was really good,we were out for a family meal, the restaurant was very busy, but that didnt spoil the experience.. the waiters were friendly and attentive, my grandson didnt like what he had ordered so they changed it for him free ...

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T C . 2023-09-01

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Food was fresh & superb, staff welcome & service outstanding, delightful ambience of the restaurant, huge choices on the menu, I have run out of superlatives to describe this gastronomic "star" in our town, where the owner is also the chef. As for the prices mentioned by other reviewers, I can only say that this level of quality comes at a price which, as far as I am concerned, is worth every penny! I doubt you will be disappointed & my 80th birthday concluded by meeting the chef/owner & thanking him for his hard work & efforts.. Mama Mia, Mama Rosa! Good luck & best wishes to you all.

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GroutyDunstable . 2023-08-25

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A lovely evening with visiting family - we recommended Mamma Rosa’s and we’re not disappointed! A truly lovely meal in happy surroundings! Thankyou

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Pollywitsend . 2023-08-19

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Good smallish, medium priced Italian restaurant, food nicely cooked, vegetables a bit ordinary but flavoursome sauces. Service good too but did feel a bit rushed on occasion. Clearly popular. Would possibly recommend.

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David Hatchett . 2023-08-13

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Bardzo smaczne tradycyjne wliskie pitrawy, przytulny wystroj

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slawek piotrowski . 2023-08-13

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First time at Mama Rosa last night and we will be back. The service and food were exemplary, the food portions were incredible value. All in all a really lovely evening, thankyou to all at Mama Rosa!

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Adam Palmer . 2023-08-13

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Excellent restaurant, great staff, but most importantly fabulous food! Would highly recommend.

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L J . 2023-08-03

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Came here at lunch for something small and was impressed enough to book a table for the evening. And we were not disappointed. Both if us had a great meal. Staff were excellent both times. Would happily recommend this restaurant for all ages. As my other half said we would happily come back when we are in the area

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748iainc . 2023-08-03

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Not been for a while, food is still great we love the bruschetta pizza. But... we were staggered ny the prices, 19 pounds for a chicken main, that's a little excessive. For 3 adults (one driving) we parted with 108 pounds, for Garlic bread + pizza starter, 3 chicken mains, one 26 pound bottle of red and 2 large cokes. And the most ridiculous were the cokes 4.50 - unreal

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James S . 2023-07-01

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Been many times now, always great food and friendly staff, would highly recommend

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Paul Dale . 2023-06-30

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Amazing food and fantastic service. Been a few times now and quality never changes

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tim Robinson . 2023-06-27

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Always good good always friendly, always generous portions

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Kevin Pughe . 2023-06-26

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we do love Mama Rosa, the food is always good and so is the service but the latest price increase is very steep. Us as a family will now have to cut down on our visits, simply to expensive. £ 18 for a Pizza is not what we can pay. We are aware of how expensive everything is but we can only safe on things like a meal out.

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Pretoriablabla . 2023-06-21

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This is exactly how an Italian restaurant should be. Warm, friendly, welcoming attentive staff. The food is tasty, plentiful and has those delicious Italian flavours shown off at their very best. 5 * across the board.

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jason Waddington . 2023-06-18

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You won’t go hungry here! Portions are huge, but if you can’t eat it all, the staff will arrange a doggy bag so you can take it home. Lovely food, pleasant staff and a good ambience.

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DunelmArts . 2023-05-30

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Absolutely lovely food, had to leave some of my main to save room for dessert, but luckily the staff were happy to box it up for us. The pizza was sublime and this will certainly become my go-to for takeaway pizza nights. The tiramisu was absolutely lovely, as was the espresso I had and it wasn’t too expensive either, very reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of the food. My only qualm and reason for 4 rather than 5 stars was the lack of attention after the food came to the table. Very difficult to flag someone down for another drink.

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Craig Brewer . 2023-05-26

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The best Italian restaurant! Very generous portions, great service and good value for money!

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L DS . 2023-05-22

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Great place to visit with family. A firm favourite for Family celebrations in our household. They're really helpful and kind. So many places (including the very pricey 'Fratelli' in Woburn and Ampthill) won't let you bring a celebration cake but Mama Rosa are lovely people and make a birthday celebration special. ❤️

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corisande bateman . 2023-05-08

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Love this place, it's our go-to restaurant for authentic Italian food. Great service and the food is delish. Don't underestimate the "Pavarotti" option, you may need to be carried out! "It's only waaahfer thin..."

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Andy Thirtle . 2023-05-02

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Another visit to my favourite eating place in Leighton Buzzard. Had a lovely Mother's Day lunch. Food excellent as always and service was superb, with a lovely atmosphere too. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Excellent all round.

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4.5

154 Opinions

location-icon204A High Street North
Italian
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Our Valentine's Day evening at Donatello's was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for a romantic evening. The highlight of our experience was the outstanding service provided by Cherish. Her attentiveness and genuine warmth made us feel truly special. She anticipated our needs with impeccable timing, ensuring our glasses were never empty and that each course arrived promptly. Her knowledgeable recommendations enhanced our dining experience, guiding us through the menu with expertise. The culinary delights at Donatello's exceeded our expectations. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the pizza boasted a delightful blend of flavors with a crispy crust. Each dish reflected authentic Italian cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients. Cherish's exceptional service, combined with the delectable food and charming atmosphere, made our Valentine's Day unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend Donatello's to anyone seeking an outstanding Italian dining experience.

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4.7

600 Opinions

location-icon12A Market Square
Italian
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First visit and absolutely loved it, will be back! Friendly helpful staff. Fast service and food turn around. Very reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere in the table area.

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4.5

23 Opinions

location-iconSandhill Close
Italian
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Had two lunches while at Millbrook. Both fish & chips and chicken & bacon salad were rather good. Other dishes looked pretty good as well, although have not tried them.Efficient and friendly service. Enough seating and convenient parking. Both days were reasonably busy with quite a few regulars.Certainly a place to visit in the area.