Inside the Menu

At Mama Ricotta’s, the menu offers a warm and inviting journey through Italian flavors, balancing comforting classics with fresh, lighter options. You’ll find dishes that range from hearty pastas and savory entrees to crisp salads and satisfying sides, making it easy to create a meal that fits your appetite and mood. Many guests start with small bites like the fried calamari or the goat cheese appetizer, then move on to a main course such as creamy ravioli or the chicken parmesan paired with organic spaghetti. To round out the experience, don’t miss the house bread or one of the seasonal sides that add a simple touch to your plate. And of course, the menu wouldn’t be complete without a sweet finish, whether it’s a cannoli or a rich chocolate cake, making every visit feel like a relaxed Italian meal shared with friends.

Menu Sections (94)

  1. Goat Cheese & Mascarpone Dip – Served with our grilled ciabatta for dipping, this Mama Ricotta's favorite is topped with a warm tomato basil sauce. – $11.00

  2. Mozzarella & Tomato - Large – House made fresh mozzarella snuggled between thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil. – $13.00

  3. Mozzarella & Tomato - Small – House made fresh mozzarella snuggled between thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil. – $8.00

  4. PEI Mussels – Steamed in a broth with roasted tomatoes, white wine, Italian butter and plenty of crusty sourdough bread to soak up the flavors. – $18.00

  5. Prime Beef - Pork Meatballs – Prime beef and pork meatballs broiled with fresh mozzarella & tomato sauce – $15.00

  6. App Feature – $12.00

  1. Zuppa di Giorno – Made fresh daily

  2. Milanese Onion Soup Bowl – $8.00

  3. Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad - Small – with a charred lemon yogurt dressing. – $9.00

  4. Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad - Large – with a charred lemon yogurt dressing. – $13.00

  5. Chopped Salad - Small – Gorgonzola cheese, romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, bruschetta tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans and carrots tossed in a light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing. – $10.00

  6. Chopped Salad - Large – Gorgonzola cheese, romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, bruschetta tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans and carrots tossed in a light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing. – $14.00

  7. *Insalata Di Manzo – Balsamic marinated grilled wagyu skirt steak, mixed greens, gorgonzola, grapes, cherry tomatoes, topped with crispy onions and a sweet herb vinaigrette dressing. – $20.00

  8. Tuscan Salad - Small – Romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, house made mozzarella, red onions, and Kalamata olives tossed together and plashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. – $9.00

  9. Tuscan Salad - Large – Romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, house made mozzarella, red onions, and Kalamata olives tossed together and plashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. – $14.00

  10. Mama's Salad - Small – Made with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & vine - ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of salad dressing. – $7.75

  11. Mama's Salad - Large – Made with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & vine - ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of salad dressing. – $13.50

  12. Grilled Salmon & Arugula Salad – Grilled North Atlantic salmon filet, grilled zucchini, fresh arugula, capers, artichokes, bruschetta tomatoes in a Kalamata olive vinaigrette. – $19.00

  13. Extra Side of Dressing – $0.50

  14. Salad Feature – Made with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & vine - ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of salad dressing. – $17.00

  15. w/ Meal Mamas Salad – $5.25

  16. w/ Meal Caesar Salad – $5.25

  1. Amma's Ravioli - Lunch – Our family recipe for cheese ravioli stuffed with creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano. Served with your choice of sauce. – $12.00

  2. Chicken Parmesan - Lunch – The Italian American Classic - crispy chicken breasts, melted cheese and tomato sauce, served with a side of organic spaghetti. – $14.00

  3. House Radiatore with Meat Sauce - Lunch – A Scibelli family recipe made with ground beef, pork, veal and Italian plum tomatoes. – $10.00

  4. Lasagna – Southern Italian style lasagna made with layers of ground beef, veal, homemade sausage and a blend of three cheeses. – $13.00

  5. Mama's Pasta - Lunch – $11.00

  6. Organic Spaghetti & Prime Beef-Pork Meatball - Lunch – Organic spaghetti with American wagyu beef and Kurabuto pork meatballs braised in Mama's tomato basil sauce. – $17.00

  7. Pappardelle with Tomato Basil Sauce - Lunch – Housemade pappardelle tossed with sweet, slow cooked San Marzano Roma tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil. – $10.50

  8. Pasta Primavera - Lunch – Organic spaghetti tossed with seasonal vegetables and served with your choice of sauce. – $10.00

  9. Penne Alla Vodka - Lunch – Our famous penne pasta tossed with sautéed pork pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce. – $10.00

  10. Penne Broccoli & Chicken - Lunch – Roasted chicken breast, broccoli florets and penne pasta tossed in a delicate lemon cream sauce. – $10.00

  11. Pollo Carciofi - Lunch – Tender chicken scallopine with artichoke hearts in a light sauce of lemon, white wine and capers server over organic spaghetti. – $13.00

  12. Pollo Romano - Lunch – Crispy chicken cutlet with a Romano and breadcrumb crust, served with organic spaghetti and tomato basil sauce. – $14.00

  13. BYO Pasta - Lunch – $8.00

  14. Entree Feature - Lunch – $16.00

  15. Feature Pasta - Lunch – $14.00

  1. Roasted Vegetables Sandwich – Flavored with rosemary and balsamic vinegar, layered with fresh mozzarella in a crunchy grilled flatbread. – $9.50

  2. Meatball Smash – Housemade Prime beef and pork meatballs smashed and topped with tomato-basil sauce, provolone cheese sauce and sliced provolone – $13.50

  3. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich – House breaded chicken Romano breast topped with San Marzano tomato basil sauce and melty cheese on a crusty baguette. – $12.50

  4. Chicken Sandwich – Grilled marinated hormone - free chicken breast, Heritage Farm bacon, peppery arugula, sliced tomato and finished with roasted garlic Dijon mayonnaise on toasted bread. – $11.00

  5. Calabrian Pepper Chicken Sandwich – Breaded Romano chicken breast, pickles, shredded lettuce and Calabrian comeback sauce – $11.00

  6. Venetian Chicken Salad Sandwich – Chicken salad made with shredded chicken breast, curry powder, grapes and walnuts. Layered with romaine lettuce and fresh tomato on grilled flatbread. – $10.00

  7. Mama's Heirloom BBT Panini – Basil, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato and house - made mozzarella pressed on ciabatta bread. – $9.00

  8. Sandwich Feature – $14.00

  1. 9" Cheese Pizza – $11.00

  2. 9" Chicken Oreganata Pizza – Roasted chicken breast, shredded mozzarella, red onions, & gorgonzola cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. – $14.00

  3. 9" Joe's Favorite Pizza – Pepperoni and house made pork sausage smothered with mounds of shredded mozzarella. – $14.00

  4. 9" Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza – Freshly made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, torn basil and Italian extra virgin olive oil. – $14.00

  5. 9" White Pizza – Fresh garlic, olive oil, and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella, Romano, and sautéed spinach. – $14.00

  6. 9" Pizza Feature – $15.00

  7. Calzone Feature – $14.00

  8. 9" Diavolo Pizza – Our signature pizza sauce, calabrese salami, cherry peppers, caramelized onion, mozzarella, and a drizzle of a calabrian chili-infused honey – $14.00

  9. 9" Stracciatella Pizza – Olive oil base with housemade stracciatella, fontina cheese, sliced mushrooms, and a drizzle of white truffle oil. – $14.00

  1. 14" Cheese Pizza – $14.00

  2. 14" Chicken Oreganata Pizza – Roasted chicken breast, shredded mozzarella, red onions, & gorgonzola cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. – $21.00

  3. 14" Joe's Favorite Pizza – Pepperoni and house made pork sausage smothered with mounds of shredded mozzarella. – $21.00

  4. 14" Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza – Freshly made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, torn basil and Italian extra virgin olive oil. – $21.00

  5. 14" White Pizza – Fresh garlic, olive oil, and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella, Romano, and sautéed spinach. – $21.00

  6. 14" Pizza Feature – $24.00

  7. 14" Diavolo Pizza – Our signature pizza sauce, calabrese salami, cherry peppers, caramelized onion, mozzarella, and a drizzle of a calabrian chili-infused honey – $21.00

  8. 14" Stracciatella Pizza – Olive oil base with housemade stracciatella, fontina cheese, sliced mushrooms, and a drizzle of white truffle oil. – $21.00

  1. Meatball - One – $4.00

  2. Meatballs - Two – $8.00

  3. Broccoli - Side – $3.00

  4. Chips - Side – $3.00

  5. French Fries - Side – $3.00

  6. Fruit Cup – $3.50

  7. Pasta Salad - Side – $3.00

  8. Potato Salad - Side – $3.00

  9. Spinach - Side – $3.00

  10. Sliced Mozzarella - Side – $4.00

  11. Crostinis - Side – $1.50

  12. Side Chicken – $6.00

  13. Side Chicken Parm – $10.00

  14. Side Ciabatta – $2.00

  15. Side Pasta – $7.00

  16. Side Ricotta – $1.50

  17. Side Romano Chicken – $9.00

  18. Side Salmon – $13.00

  19. Side Sauce

  20. Side Shrimp – $10.00

  21. Side Sausage – $5.00

  22. Side Venetian (1 Scoop) – $4.00

  1. Affogato – $8.00

  2. Cannoli – Sweet ricotta and chocolate chip cream - filled crisp pastry shell and topped with powdered sugar and thick chocolate drizzle. – $5.00

  3. Gelato – Hand scooped. – $4.00

  4. Mama's Giant Chocolate Cake – Layers of moist chocolate cake and rich fudge frosting served with salted caramel sauce, chocolate crunch and whipped cream. – $13.00

  5. New York Style Cheesecake – The cheesecake is Biscoff the Charts with cookie butter swirls and caramel sauce – $11.00

  6. Nutella Pie – Chocolate - hazelnut spread whipped with mascarpone cheese and peanut butter, chilled on a graham cracker crust and topped with dulce de leche and chocolate sauce. – $11.00

  7. Tiramisu – Ladyfinger cookies soaked in Kahlua, layered with sweetened mascarpone. – $10.00

  8. Warm Bread Pudding – Bread pudding studded with marsala soaked raisins and vanilla bean, served with house made gelato topped with dulce de leche. – $10.00

  9. Dessert Feature – $12.00

  10. Dessert Fee – $12.00

How This Menu Feels

At Mama Ricotta's, the menu invites a relaxed yet vibrant dining experience, perfect for both intimate dinners and lively group gatherings. Meals flow effortlessly, whether you’re indulging in shared plates that spark connection or savoring a thoughtfully crafted dish on your own. The warmth of the menu mirrors the restaurant’s cosy ambiance — comforting, familiar, yet with a touch of elegance that makes every bite feel special. The pace encourages you to linger by the fireplace or enjoy a quick, satisfying meal before heading back out, making it a welcoming space for all moods and moments.

Menu Questions

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Where This Food Place Lives

601 S Kings Dr AA, Charlotte, NC 28204, United States

+1 704-343-0148