Mama Ricotta's Menu (2025 Update)

If you're craving authentic Italian cuisine in Charlotte, look no further than Mama Ricotta's. Known for its generous portions and flavorful dishes, this restaurant offers a range of options from bruschetta and goat cheese dip appetizers to Tuscan and chopped salads. Pasta lovers can indulge in dishes like angel hair with tomato and basil or rigatoni with meat sauce. Customers rave about the penne alla vodka and decadent cheesecake. The cozy yet elegant ambiance, attentive service, and reasonable prices make Mama Ricotta's a must-visit spot for a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're a fan of classic Italian favorites or looking to try something new, Mama Ricotta's has something for everyone.

Appetizers

Bruschetta

This popular crusty bread appetizer is topped with chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil

$9.25

Goat Cheese & Mascarpone Dip

Served with our grilled ciabatta for dipping. This Mama's favorite is topped with a warm tomato basil sauce made with Goat Lady Dairy Goat Cheese - Climax, N.C

$10.50

Warm Goat Cheese & Mascarpone Dip

Served with our grilled ciabatta for dipping. This Mama's favorite is topped with a warm tomato basil sauce made with Goat Lady Dairy Goat Cheese - Climax, N.C

$10.50

Mozzarella & Tomatoes

House made fresh mozzarella snuggled between thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled with EVOO and fresh basil

$7.00

Calamari

Crispy Calamari served with a charred tomato aioli or Rhode Island-Style, tossed in garlic, spicy cherry and pepperocini peppers

$14.00

Tuscan Salad Family

Romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, house made fresh Mozzarella, red onionsand Kalamata olives tossed together and splashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

$19.50

Chopped Salad

Gorgonzola cheese, Romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, diced Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beansand carrots, tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$9.25

Zuppa Del Giorno

Made fresh daily.

$3.50

Sicilian Roasted Pepper Salad

Sicilian-style roasted peppers, pine nutsand raisin tossed with arugula in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Served with grilled crostini and our house made Mozzarella.

$14.00

Insalata Di Manzo*

$17.00

Mama's Salad Full

Made with crisp Romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppersand vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of 1 of our house made dressings.

$12.25

Grilled Salmon & Arugula Salad*

Grilled salmon filet, grilled zucchini, fresh arugula, capers, artichokes, bruschetta tomatoes, served with your choice of dressing.

$18.25

Mama's Salad

Made with crisp Romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppersand vine-ripened tomatoes, with your choice of 1 of our house made salad dressing.

$5.50

Chopped Salad Individual

Gorgonzola cheese, romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, bruschetta tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans and carrots. Recommended tossed in a light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$9.25

Tuscan Salad Small

Romaine, diced bruschetta tomatoes, house made fresh mozzarella, red onions and Kalamata olives tossed together. Recommended splashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

$8.25

Mama's Salad Family

Made with crisp Romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppersand vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of 1 of our house made dressings.

$18.25

Tuscan Salad

Romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, house made fresh Mozzarella, red onionsand Kalamata olives tossed together and splashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

$8.25

Mama's Salad Small

Made with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of 1 of our house made salad dressings.

$8.00

Chopped Salad Full

Gorgonzola cheese, romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, bruschetta tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans and carrots. Recommended tossed in a light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

$14.00

Tuscan Salad Full

Romaine, diced bruschetta tomatoes, house made fresh mozzarella, red onions and Kalamata olives tossed together. Recommended splashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

$13.50

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, house made croutons, Parmesan cheese tossed in Caesar dressing.

$5.50

Salads

Pasta & Entrees

Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato and Basil

Angel hair pasta tossed with sweet, slow-cooked San Marzano Roma tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil (Enjoy 2 turkey, ricotta and prosciutto meatballs for an additional $3.00)

$8.25

Penne, Broccoli & Chicken

Roasted chicken breast, broccoli florets and penne pasta tossed in a delicate lemon cream sauce

$10.50

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

A Scibelli family recipe made with ground beef, pork, veal and Italian plum tomatoes

$10.00

Tonarelli Carbonara

Our twist on Rome's most famous pasta. Heritage Farms bacon and organic eggs tossed with tonarelli pasta.

$10.00

Amma's Cheese Ravioli

Our Family Recipe for cheese ravioli stuffed with creamy ricotta,fresh mozzarella, Parmesan Reggiano and Pecorino Romano. Served with your choice of Meat Sauce, Tomato Sauce or Butter and Sage

$11.00

Pasta Primavera

Angel hair pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables and served with your choice of extra virgin olive oil and garlic, cream, or tomato basil sauce.

$9.25

Penne alla Vodka

Penne pasta tossed with sauteed pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce

$10.00

Lasagna

Southern Italian style lasagna made with layers of ground beef, veal, homemade sausage and a blend of 3 cheeses.

$13.50

Pollo Carciofi

Tender chicken scallopine and artichoke hearts in a light sauce of lemon, white wineand capers. Tossed with spaghetti.

$12.25

White Pizza

Fresh garlic, olive oiland ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella, Romanoand sauteed spinach

$14.75

Italian Beef, Provolone & Giardiniera Pizza

Slow roasted beef shaved thin, topped with melted aged provolone and garnished with giardiniera relish

$14.75

14" Large Personalized Pizza

When building your own, toppings will come on the whole pie. Enjoy your creations!

$15.25

Chicken Oreganata Pizza

Roasted chicken breast, shredded mozzarella, red onionsand gorgonzola cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil

$14.75

9" Medium Personalized Pizza

When building your own, toppings will come on the whole pie. Enjoy your creations!

$11.75

Joe's Favorite Pizza

Pepperoni and house made pork sausage smothered with mounds of shredded mozzarella

$14.75

Chicken Sausage Pizza

House made chicken sausage and tomato sauce smothered with mounds of fresh mozzarella

$14.75

Vegetariana Pizza

Roasted zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant and mozzarella

$14.75

Vegetariana

Roasted zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant and mozzarella

$14.75

Pizza

Sandwiches

Kobe Meatball Sub

American wagyu beef and Joyce Farms pork meatballs braised in Mama's tomato basil sauce, smothered in melted mozzarellaand served on crusty bread.

$13.00

Mama's BBT Panini

Basil, apple wood smoked bacon, tomato and house made mozzarella pressed on ciabatta bread

$9.25

Venetian Chicken Salad

Chicken salad made with shredded grilled chicken breast, curry, grapesand walnuts. Layered with lettuce and fresh tomato on grilled flat bread

$9.25

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

House breaded chicken Romano breast topped with San Marzano tomato basil red sauceand melty muenster cheese on a crusty baguette.

$13.00

Italian Grinder

Fresh hoagie, sliced rosemary ham, Soppresata, Mortadella, aged provolone, tomato, stuffed with a Calabrian slaw.

$13.00

Chicken sandwich

Grilled marinated hormone-free chicken breast, Heritage Farm bacon, peppery arugula, sliced tomato and finished with a roasted garlic Dijon mayonnaise on ciabatta bread.

$11.75

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine Individual

Domestic shrimp tossed in house made scampi butter with Romano breadcrumbs over fresh linguine.

$26.00

Penne alla Vodka Individual

Penne pasta tossed with sauteed pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce.

$19.00

Penne, Broccoli & Chicken Individual

Roasted chicken breast, broccoli floretsand penne pasta tossed in a delicate lemon cream sauce.

$17.50

Pasta Primavera Individual

Angel hair pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables and served with your choice of extra virgin olive oil and garlic, cream, or tomato basil sauce.

$16.50

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce Individual

A Scibelli family recipe made with ground beef, pork, veal and Italian plum tomatoes.

$17.00

Amma's Cheese Raviolo Individual

Our Family Recipe for cheese ravioli stuffed with creamy ricotta,fresh mozzarella, Parmesan Reggiano and Pecorino Romano. Served with your choice of Meat Sauce, Tomato Sauce or Butter and Sage

$17.50

Tonarelli Carbonara Individual

Our twist on Rome's most famous pasta. Heritage Farms bacon and organic eggs tossed with tonarelli pasta.

$17.50

Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato and Basil Individual

Angel hair pasta tossed with sweet, slow-cooked San Marzano Roma tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil (Enjoy 2 turkey, ricotta and prosciutto meatballs for an additional $3.00)

$15.25

Lasagna Individual

Southern Italian style lasagna made with layers of ground beef, veal, homemade sausage and a blend of 3 cheeses

$16.50

Pasta I Individual

Pasta Family

Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato Basil Family

Angel hair pasta tossed with sweet, slow-cooked San Marzano Roma tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil.

$23.50

Pasta Primavera Family

Angel hair pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables and served with your choice of extra virgin olive oil and garlic, cream or tomato basil sauce.

$24.75

Penne Alla Vodka Family

Penne pasta tossed with sauteed pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce.

$31.75

Tonarelli Carbonara Family

Our twist on Rome's most famous pasta. Heritage Farms bacon and organic eggs tossed with tonarelli pasta.

$24.75

Penne, Broccoli & Chicken Family

Roasted chicken breast, broccoli floretsand penne pasta tossed in a delicate lemon cream sauce.

$29.50

Amma's Cheese Ravioli Family

Our family recipe for cheese ravioli stuffed with creamy Ricotta, fresh Mozzarella, Parmesan Reggianoand Pecorino Romano. Served with your choice of meat sauce, tomato sauce, or butter and sage.

$33.00

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce Family

A Scibelli family recipe made with ground beef, pork, vealand Italian plum tomatoes.

$26.00

Chicken Parmesan Individual

The Italian American Classic-Crispy chicken breast, fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce, served with a side of spaghetti

$23.50

Pollo alla Griglia

Grilled chicken breast marinated in lemon and garlic, topped with marinated bruschetta tomatoes served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and today's fresh vegetable

$21.00

Pollo Romano Individual

Sauteed, boneless breast of chicken, an original Mama Ricotta's menu item cooked with a Romano cheese and bread crumb crustand served with thin spaghetti and tomato-basil sauce.

$22.00

Salmoni Arrostini Olivada Individual

Wood oven-roasted filet of salmon, topped with black and green olive pesto, served with lemon basil mashed potatoesand roasted asparagus

$30.50

Veal Marsala

Veal scaloppini sauteed with mushrooms, onions and Marsala sauce. Served with linguine cacio e pepe.

$30.50

Brick Oven Roasted Gulf Grouper Individual

Served with stewed borlotti beans, guanciale, butternut squashand kale.

$28.00

Chianti Braised Short Rib I Individal

12 hour slow braised Short Rib over potato gnocchi, cipollini onions and local kale.

$30.50

Pollo Bianco Individual

Scallopini-style chicken layered with prosciutto and mozzarella in a Chianti wild mushroom sauce. Served with today's vegetable and garlic mashed potatoes

$22.00

Entrees Individual

Kids Menu

Kid's Spaghetti with Choice of Sauce

Meat sauce, butter, cream, tomato basil. For kids 10 and under

$6.75

Kid's Cheese Pizza

For kids 10 and under.

$6.75

Kid's Panini Style Grilled Cheese

Made with Mozzarella cheese and served with seasoned fries. For kids 10 and under.

$6.75

Cannoli

Ricotta chocolate chip filling with a touch of vanilla, filled into a hard pastry tube, topped with powdered sugar and chocolate drizzle.

$4.75

Mama's Giant Chocolate Cake

Layers of moist chocolate cake with salted caramel buttercream and chocolate ganache

$13.00

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.

$10.50

Tiramisu

Ladyfingers soaked in Kahlua, layered with sweetened marscapone.

$9.25

Desserts

Entrees Family No Sides

Pollo Bianco Family

Scallopini-style chicken layered with prosciutto and Mozzarella in a Chianti wild mushroom sauce. This family style entree is served with 5 chicken breasts and is prepared a la carte.

$40.00

Chicken Parmesan Family

The Italian American Classic. Crispy chicken breast, fresh Mozzarella and tomato sauce. This family style entree is served with 5 chicken breasts and is prepared a la carte.

$42.50

Pollo Alla Griglia Family

Grilled chicken breast marinated in lemon and garlic, topped with bruschetta tomatoes. This family style entree is served with 5 chicken breasts and is prepared a la carte.

$37.75

Pollo Romano Family

Sauteed boneless breast of chicken, an original Mama Ricotta's menu item, cooked with a Romano cheese and breadcrumb crust. This family style entree is served with 5 chicken breasts and is prepared a la carte.

$40.00

Pollo Carciofi Family

Tender chicken scallopini with white artichoke hearts and capers in a white wine and lemon sauce. This family style entree is served with 5 chicken breasts and is prepared a la carte.

$40.00