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What to order at Little Mama's Italian
- Must order
- The fresh mozzarella to start and a baked pasta. The kitchen leans New England Italian-American 1960s.
- Signature dishes
- House mozzarella, Pasta, Pizza
- Editor tip
- The SouthPark counter takes walk-ins; the Rea Farms branch needs a Resy.
CuisineItalian
Price$$
Neighborhoodsouthpark
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
Phone+1 980 209 0323
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Signature dishes: House mozzarella, Pasta, Pizza
Must order: The fresh mozzarella to start and a baked pasta. The kitchen leans New England Italian-American 1960s.
Tip: The SouthPark counter takes walk-ins; the Rea Farms branch needs a Resy.
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