Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering

4.3
2047 reviews

About

Italian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering
2041 S Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ
85711, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
2,047 reviews
5 stars
1,312
4 stars
359
3 stars
159
2 stars
85
1 star
132

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for being delicious, fresh, and authentic Italian, with standout dishes like Joe's Special and homemade pasta.

Service

Many reviews highlighted the friendly and attentive service, with specific mentions of staff members who provided exceptional experiences.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's charming and nostalgic ambiance was frequently appreciated, contributing to a pleasant dining experience.

Inconsistencies

Some customers reported inconsistencies in food quality and preparation, particularly with takeout orders, leading to dissatisfaction in a few cases.

Pricing Transparency

A few reviews mentioned issues with pricing transparency, where customers felt surprised by additional charges on their bills.
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    Michael Lopez
    4 days ago
    5.0
    Lunch is served at Mama Louisa’s — a Tucson classic for over 70 years! 🇮🇹 You truly can’t go wrong with their Lunch Special — $14 gets you a salad, ½ sandwich or pasta, plus fresh, house-made breadsticks 🤌✨ I went with the shells in that AMAZING BOSS SAUCE 😍 and added a sausage (because… why not?). Absolute comfort food perfection. Come taste why they’ve stood the test of time: • 🍝 Fresh pasta made daily • 🌿 Awesome, fresh ingredients • ❤️ Flavors that take you right back home Bringing you home-style Italian cooking since 1956. If you haven’t been in a while — or ever — now’s the time 🇮🇹🍷#immablessedman #djmichaellopez #mamalouisastucson #buylocalorbyelocal #handmadepasta
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    Danielle Rivera
    Dec 30, 2025
    2.0
    My family ordered a half tray of lasagna to eat for Christmas eve. When we got home and took the cover off and noticed that there was no mozzarella on the top. Just some sauce. There was a lot of ricotta between the layers. Like way too much. It was also very salty. My family didnt even finish their plates. We were all extremely dissatisfied. We threw away what ever was left over because there was no way it was getting eaten. Im not sure if they changed their recipe or something but we've always had good experiences up until this point. Probably will not be returning anytime soon .
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    MrYosemitebilly614
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    We have been to Mana Louisa’s many times . The atmosphere is charming and brings back a time when people cared about service Bogi is great! The food is out of this world with a great choice of spirts - try it you will like it ! Bill 💕. From the Good Fellows 😎
  • CS
    Craig Staples
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    I have eaten most of the Italian food in Tucson and this place takes number one by far. Breadsticks beat everyone else’s, and the homemade noodles are to die for. Chef Michael, D and his crew really make you feel at home and if you’re lucky, you might see the orange tabby out the back window in the back room. Making me think Garfield wanting some lasagna. Definitely, definitely eat here. Get the veal.
  • CM
    cynthia mcreynolds
    Dec 25, 2025
    3.0
    We order almost $300 of food for Christmas Eve. They gave us instructions how to put it in the oven and warm it. They were so extremely helpful and very, very nice. HOWEVER the food was very disappointing. The lasagna didn’t even look like lasagna. It looked like a big curdled jumble. I was very embarrassed. You couldn’t even tell what you were eating. And we had also ordered Joe special. The flavor was very good but everything was just all stuck together so I will not be ordering them again for takeout for event, but the staff was extremely nice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering

What are the regular business hours for Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering?

Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Is Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering open on holidays?

The restaurant is closed on major holidays such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.