Mamma Zu's
Richmond, VA 23220-6242
Phone: (804) 788-4205
- Price:
- $$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Italian Food 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Mamma Zu's – by Carter Trumbo
The Scene
Those in the know line up around the building at 5pm. Once inside, the scuffed floors, chipped china and rickety tables don't deter diners. Real food lovers recognize each other as they stand and squint before the nightly "chalkboard menu." It all culminates in a close quarters melange of tastes, smells and textures.
The Food
The owner has put every dime into dinner, not decor. You can get three kinds of pasta with 10 different sauces, or move on to more authentic peasant fare: veal sweetbreads, calamari genovese, spaghetti caruso (a rich chicken liver sauce), oxtail stew, osso bucco, lamb shanks, short rib stew, veal heart, eggplant parmigiana and zuppa di pesce. Servings are huge, and it's fun to watch plates passed around for sharing. The boozy, espresso-soaked tiramisu is something to save for yourself.
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Insider Tips
The ServiceLegendary for being lax and inattentive. Some Southerners loudly declare "I'll nevah come back." Others consider it a trade-off. Be forewarned!
What to DrinkWine, beer, highballs
User Reviews for Mamma Zu's
08/18/2008 Posted by mamazussucks
All I can say is that the guys that seats people is just plain old, mean, hateful and nasty. God forbid you live across the street and be a neighbor and you mistakenly take a cup full of cold water in the door. Geez, I did not shoot anyone? Again, just plain old, mean, hateful and nasty. Yes, Dave I mean you. Dont waste your time or money to be treated that way. The food aint all that.
Cons: mean, hateful and nasty staff
08/17/2008 Posted by vafirecracker
Rude Staff! Ed, your food isnt really all that. Your bus boy who was taking a list of names at the door is lucky I didnt sock him in his emenim looking head when he started mouthing off to me and my girlfriend., It's all good you will never get my money again.
Pros: non
Cons: the service staff need spankings..
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