Cucina Di Mama - Table reservation

Cucina di Mama is the restaurant previously known as Thomas’, owned by the same people. It looks the same, but is very different. We were appropriately greeted and seated. I had read reviews and ratings prior to our visit and knew about the changes. Other patrons in the restaurant were confused as no direction is given. A very informal table is set up in the front room of the restaurant, with lettuces, Italian meats, veggies, hot meatballs, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies and one soup. All are listed on their on line menu. The idea is to help yourself to this “appetizer” assortment , and then sit for small plates (chef’s choice) served to you at your table. Each is served by the waiter out of a large bowl onto your plate. He then returns with the next course until 7 small portions are served. You can ask for “seconds” on any of the small plates and revisit the app station. No dessert or coffee included in $35 flat fee. Still BYOB. My review is this. I never seen a waiter work harder. He was a one man show, and the only employee I saw the entire time we were there. The food was okay. Tasted like everything was prepped, previously cooked, and microwaved as required to serve. We will not be returning. Sorry to see this spot go in this direction. Swing and a miss

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I have enjoyed their Rodizio twice. The owner is a hard-working phenomenal chef. I brought my boss and his wife during our last visit and they both said the rice balls where the best they ever had. The meatballs are delicious, the beet salad and mushroom risotto where the best I've had. The gnocchi with broccoli rabe, sun-dried tomatoes and sausage was made to perfection. I highly recommend you trying this restaurant. The dining experience is different from most all restaurants in the area.

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Really nice new menu format from the same owners, cook, waiters of Thomas’ Restaurant. Serve yourself from the “Salad table” (really an antipasto table with greens) and then enjoy 7 tasting courses brought to your table. You can repeat any or all of the above. Allows you to try everything. Great value at $30 per person weeknights, and you can BYOB. We will be back, but do think we would have enjoyed even more with a group of friends all tasting at once rather than just the two of us.

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The service was friendly and attentive. The food was very good and the approach made for a leisurely meal. I would recommend highly.

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Nice relaxing experience and the food, as always, was very good.

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