Mama Palma
(215) 735-7357
2229 Spruce St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9488
-75.1783
Neighborhoods: Center City, Fitler Square
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In Short
A friendly spot, Mama Palma's keeps a wood-fired brick oven by the door and couples in windows overlooking Spruce Street. Clients include college kids and neighborhood families, who come for casually efficient service and food fit for sharing. Pizzas come topped with roasted eggplant, fresh ricotta, capers, sun-dried tomatoes and clams, along with less traditional toppings like Peking duck, brie and chicken dijon, turning potentially combative combinations into sensible pairings. You can't miss with traditional pies like the roasted sausage or Margherita, and gourmet-style foodies will appreciate the challenging concoctions.
User Reviews
Melligab
June 29, 2009
A group of friends and I recently tried Mama Palma and will never go back even though we live on the same block. The pizza was good, but that's about it. The server was extremely rude and judgemental right away. They also fail to define their definition of BYOB, ie they serve beer, so therefore they only 'open' wine; you cannot bring beer. The waitress very rude when explaining this after she saw we brought beer. Also, the owner at the counter does not deserve to be in this country, nevermind own a somewhat thriving business. He is the most miserable, mean-spirited, ungrateful and frankly cruel person I've ever seen. He went so far as to make fun of one of the girls I was eating with, and got the rest of the wait staff to join in. They thought they were being discrete, but were anything but. I used to be a waitress in college and have high respect for service people and usually give them the benefit of the doubt because I can relate to having a bad night, etc. 18% gratuity was added to our bill (which is highly insulting unless it's a large party) and of course we did not leave any extra after the experience we had. They had no idea that we are usually very generous tippers. Please spread this word - the owner of this place does not deserve to stay in business!
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lunastrixae
April 21, 2009
I love the pizza here. The crust is fantastic (try the whole wheat) and they have combos for the simple standard pizza lover and the gourmet. The stromboli are great, as well as the pasta dishes. I have never had a bad meal here. The servers are friendly and remember the regulars. I'm just shocked by the reviews about the owner and staff being rude. I have been to this restaurant at least once a month int he last two years and have always received stellar service. I can only assume someone has a personal gripe with the owner and is using the reviews as a way to get even. It took me months to figure out who the owner actually was, I wonder how they all knew so quickly?
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jerrycreed
April 11, 2009
Our favorite spot doesn't need reviews.........in fact, it gets too crowded anyway, so please go to Pizza Hut. What's funny are the negative reviews......."I want a free polenta, my child wants a different taffy, can I sit at the head of the table, in the aisle, blocking everything............I'm a sacred prophet in my country." Thankfully, the negative reviewers will never come back...which leaves more great salads, pizza and room for me to enjoy. I wish a few others would stay away too. BTW, Renato is terrific.
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Know Before You Go:
Small pies are enough for one hungry eater; mediums are for two or three; and a large should satisfy a group of four.
The Extras:
Mama Palma's pulls out the high chairs, lollipops and sip cups for the little ones--even on busy Friday nights.
What to Drink:
Bring your own bottle of wine, but Mama's supplies a small but nice selection of draft and bottled beers.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, B.Y.O.B., Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
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Smoking Permitted:
No
