Mamma Rosa Italian - El Cajon

Outstanding family meal. Portions were great and the best part was the taste. Service was excellent.

To end the night, we tried to look for an Italian spot that was in El Cajon and we came across Mamma Rosa's. The outside of the restaurant doesn't do the inside as much justice. The inside of the restaurant in the evening has a special ambiance with the dimmed lights. Among everyone there, we ordered and shared 2 Fettuccine Alfredo's with shrimp and a chicken and broccoli, 2 pizzas, a lentil soup, a minestrone, fried calamari, and a caesar salad. It's convenient that they offered a full and half sized portion for the pastas, because we ate earlier and ya girl was trying not to overdo it and throw up lolz Our waitress, Shelby, was very helpful and funny. She did what she does best and helped my family get well-accommodated especially for us coming in an hour before closing. Our service was very good and the food was just as good as well.

First time here; wow. Blown away. Total awesome mom and pop vibe, delicious food. The servers really take the time to get to know you, and listen to you when you order. This will be a new go-to.

Fantastic little restaurant and the employees are the best!!!! Try everything it's all good yummy yummy yummy !!!

I love this restaurant. I've not had a bad meal yet. I took my son and daughter here. Any talk of Italian this is our go to place. My favorite is the lasagne. We get the family meal which includes pizza, ravioli or spaghetti and the lasagne. My grown kids love all of it and if there are left overs we fight for it. Also recommend the antipasta salad and the French bread. Now I'm hungry