“ Found Mama Maria's while wandering around looking for a used bike to buy. An excellent find. The pizza/foccacia was really good, everything freshly made. The bread was the best; nice, tasty, light and airy. The service was great. Authentic Italian. ”

“ My go-to Italian cafe located right next to VHS! When I learned german, I always went here to have short coffee break. They are so friendly and nice! ”

“ Every time I hear Berliners complain that there's "no good food" in this city, or that the food is bland, or "cooked without love", I always feel like I'm somehow visiting or living in a different city than them. If you're willing to look, and try small spots you'd otherwise maybe walk past, you'll stumble across some of the most stunning and wholesome dining experiences you'll have in any major city. The perfect embodiment of this exact phenomenon is Mama Maria's. How can you claim a mother's cooking, so beloved by her son that he quit his otherwise lucrative officr job and shifted to running a small Cafe with her, isn't an operation bursting at the seams with passion and love?!! The food itself couldn't be more delicious. It's clearly a passionate endeavor, done by a skillful cook. The service is so genuine and kind you might even mistake it as something of a show - when in reality, this is an operation fueled by the immense pride and passion, which can't help but be expressed joyfully. Genuinely, this place exceeds all expectations. ”

“ The focaccia is really delicious; I haven’t tried anything else. They could actually have more different options of focaccia when I went there were four different combinations. The guy who serves is really friendly and polite. He speaks Italian, English and German as well. When I am again in the neighborhood I will definitely try their coffee and the other foods they have. ”

“ This is my happy place and the reason I’m looking forward to my lunch break. Whatever you pick, you just can’t go wrong cause it’s not some mediocre restaurant food but a fresh homemade delight. My favorites are spicy salami focaccia and truffle pasta: the portion is huge and the creamy sause is just delicious. All the workers and especially Francesco are always friendly and helpful which instantly puts a smile on your face right as you enter, I went there more than 10 times already and there was never an exception, even when it’s crowded and things get stressful. ”

“ The best food experience in Berlin, with talented Italian cuisine and dishes from South Italy. I ordered pizza, pasta, beer, coffee and cake, and everything was very tasty all the staff was very kind ”

“ Mama Maria's is a phenomenal place. A true gem in Berlin! 6/5 stars. You can taste the quality of the ingredients, and the owners are very attentive and charismatic! (sometimes, you might even see Mama Maria, a true Italian mama, preparing everything). The focaccia is their specialty, but the coffee and croissants are fabulous too (best croissants I've had outside of France, hands down). I engaged in conversation with the owner (mama Maria's son) and he explained me the care they have in choosing their suppliers and ingredients. If they cannot find something that meet their standards, they won't settle for lower quality produce. Can't wait to go back! ”

“ Incredibly friendly staff, recommend me their pistachio cream and pancetta special of the day pasta. Was 10/10. Would return in a heartbeat ”