For half a century, Mama Santa’s on Mayfield Road in Little Italy has been meeting people’s pizza needs, as well as satisfying cravings for other affordable Italian dishes.
Named after the mother of Nancy Scaffidi, the woman who started the restaurant with her husband Guido in 1961, Mama Santa’s has occupied the same space in this bustling area studded with restaurants and art galleries.
Featuring homemade Sicilian preparations, Mama Santa’s offers an ample variety of veal and chicken entrees, along with pasta highlighted by homemade noodles.
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Whether your preference runs to cannelloni, manicotti, cavatelli or fettuccini, Mama Santa’s has it covered. And each of those dishes are priced under $9
If you want a still better deal, the spaghetti platter with meatballs and meat sauce is just $6.50.
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There are also a number of low-priced sandwiches and appetizers that, paired with a glass of wine, might just fit the bill.
The food is about as affordable as it was when it opened way back when. And that’s saying something.
12305 Mayfield Road, 216-231-9567. Open: Mon.-Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Prices: Sandwiches: $3-$6.50, Build-Your-Own Large Pizza: starts at $7.50, Pasta: $5.50-$8.95.