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Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Four blocks west of "The Square' tucked in the Sonoma Valley Center, Italian born chef, Gaetano Patrinostro uses a combination of the freshest local products and Italian imports to prepare authentic Italian cuisine. His pasta sauces are based on the region of origin, seafood and steaks are cooked to perfection and the desserts are not to be missed. Mamma Tanino's is an off The Square locals favorite and the at home feeling makes out of towners love this place.
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46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(34)
- fit for foodies(25)
- kid-friendly(5)
- special occasion(5)
- romantic(4)
- notable wine list(3)
Mamma Tanino's Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian Food off the Plaza
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Italian food off the plaza. Best Italian food in Sonoma!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sonoma Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"not a place you would pick without knowing where it is and having recommendation (in a strip mall), but worth the search, we have been traveling to Sonoma area at least once per year for 20 years and would rate this as one of the top spots for Italian food, wonderful people, great food and outstanding service, will be back next year, wine recommendation was right on target...great value"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
While this restaurant was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While this restaurant was not quite what I had anticipated it was still enjoyable. The food was good, the service very friendly and it was fairly priced. While there was nothing that clearly stood out the fried cheese appetizer was very good and the entrees were well prepared."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful fine of. Neighborhood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful fine of. Neighborhood restaurant. Very good food at a reasonable price. Worth going back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our first time here. It was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first time here. It was okay.We thought entrees were a bit overpriced for the venue
which has hard benches and chairs. Our food was good."
which has hard benches and chairs. Our food was good."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was pretty good but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was pretty good but it didn't live up to other ratings that I saw from Open Table."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
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Review 7 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
gaetano and Kim bring
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"gaetano and Kim bring a dining elegance and warmth that is truly genuine for sonoma valley ,it is not a tourist dine and run but rather a culinary gift..best ITALIAN food in sonoma and we have had many imitations here ..."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great neighborhood gem.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great neighborhood gem. The food is always excellent and the service is very good. The only drawback wehn we have been there is the noise level. If crowded it is very noisy which makes it difficult to carry on a conversation."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food and both the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food and both the owners, chef, and service staff do a great job!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Italian food. Friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Italian food. Friendly service. Love it..."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
An unassuming location in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An unassuming location in the corner belies a delicious meal and attentive service that felt like a quick little trip to Italy. Their bread is so flavorful you'll have a hard time not filling up on it first! I enjoyed a three-course prix fixe dinner starting with black truffle and ricotta ravioli w/parmesan cream sauce. The presentation of the four ravioli was attractive and the flavors so delicious I wanted to cut off the tiniest bites possible to make the tastes last forever. The secondi was a Pollo Valdostana which was moist and delicious and perfectly flavored with a with white wine demi sauce. I had a spumoni dessert, while a firend raved about the cannoli she selected."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Visit Italy for a night.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great "off the square" spot that treats you like family. Reminds me of a small family run restaurant you would find in Italy. Tastefully done, not over done. Pasta is great, eggplant parmesan is great (lighter than you'll find anywhere else), salads are tasty!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mama Tanino's never fails.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mama Tanino's never fails. From the bread and olive oil through dessert, it's consistently five star. My favorite restaurant in Sonoma. I'm NEVER disappointed."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a really good Italian
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a really good Italian Restaurant with excellent service and extremely well prepared food. Certainly the best Italian food in Sonoma."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Italian!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We really enjoyed our meals and house wine at Mama Tanino's. Had carbonara, eggplant parm and bucatini and all 3 were delicious!! Restaurant is located in a small strip mall but easy to find. Love the authentic Italian cooking!!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
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Review 16 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food excellent - worth the wait
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tucked in a little mall, the outside of Mama Tanino's is deceiving. It looks like a cafe, but once inside you find two dining rooms with wood chairs. You're a bit elbow to elbow but it adds to the camaraderie of the place. We waited a long time for our table, and even longer for the meal, but oh my gosh was it worth it. Eggplant Parmesan made from scratch. The cheese was not this rubbery pad that typically comes with the dish but easily broken through to the thin slices of eggplant below. The sauce was lovely. My husband's Petrale sole was delicate and I think anyone with a large appetite might want to consider an additional starter.
We'll be back for sure. Just not on a busy Saturday."
We'll be back for sure. Just not on a busy Saturday."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our third visit and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our third visit and we were not disappointed. We enjoyed the bacon-wrapped scallops and the Petrale Piccata. Service was very good and the owner is a lovely hostess. We were treated with a port for desert. A nice touch."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 18 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although the four of us that
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although the four of us that went to dinner at Mama's live only about a mile away, this was the first time for all of us. We ALL totally enjoyed everything. Most outstanding were the polenta with mushrooms and the eggplant parmessan. Good service and definitely will go back again and again."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 19 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always the experience was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As always the experience was superb! The service was impeccable and the food was fantastic.
This restaurant is a favorite of my family's!"
This restaurant is a favorite of my family's!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
all who visit sonoma
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best ITALIAN food in sonoma ,,by far ,,the wife and gracious host kimberly swirls around like the magicial contessa she is while serving gaetoneos extraordianry cuisine...5 stars ...."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 21 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best of Sonoma
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of our little gems in Sonoma and hands down the best Italian food in the county."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tables are too close together
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tables are too close together there is no privacy. Feels like your at a community table."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
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Review 23 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This was our first visit to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit to the restaurant and it was on Valentine's Day. The food was excellent and have no complaints abut that part of the meal. However the service was poor from start to finish. We were given the wrong items, were asked what we ordered and told our order was forgotten. Our table neighbors told us the restaurant was having a very hard time handling the crown. We were told it is not normally like this. Again fortunately the food was excellent. We will try it again to see if the service is better on a non-holiday evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a disappointing dinner. I heard wonderful things about this restaurant and it fell short. Maybe they were just too busy that night but it took us 1.5 hours to get our food. When we inquired if it was coming, our server said "sure". Overall, I should have picked somewhere else."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 25 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Italian!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious Italian food!! Loved the Cesear, calamari, Carbonara and eggplant parm. All delicious!!!! The chef's wife was very personable and made us feel very welcomed. The location is not great, located in a strip mall with little charm but the food was wonderful!!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2006
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Review 26 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was very good,and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was very good,and the waitress was great. But the lighting is so bright, and tinged with a yellow cast, you feel you're in an old hospital's waiting room. Please turn down the lights and put a little candle on the table."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We had the capellini, fettucine,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had the capellini, fettucine, veal with arthichokes, and the mixed seafood grill (special of the day) . Three of us could tell from our first bite that our food was over-salted. If that wasn't bad enough, our blonde waitress acted as if we were imposing on her time. She didn't describe any of the dishes and rattled off the specials so quickly that we had to ask her to repeat them. We asked for the dessert menu but decided not to get any. I swear she rolled her eyes as she took the menus back. I had hoped this would be local find as it's in a small shopping area off the Plaza, but we were very disappointed by the food and especially by the lack of service."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2005
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mamma Tanino's Ristorante
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic