Mama Rose's Restaurant

Name: Mama Rose's Restaurant
Address: 338 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, Colorado, 80517, US
Telephone: (970) 586-3330
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.8

$$ • Italian, Bars

Hours:
338 E Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park
(970) 586-3330

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About Mama Rose's Restaurant

Mama Rose's Restaurant in Estes Park is a cozy Italian eatery with a family-style atmosphere and many vegetarian options. The "Angry Eggplant" dish is flavorful with a spicy arrabbiata sauce and well-cooked eggplant, but served on a heavy bed of cheesy Alfredo sauce spaghetti. The bread is thin and the service is kind, although they may be confused about dietary restrictions or allergies. Some customers found the food to be not sufficiently seasoned, but recent reviews mention great seasoning and sauce in the baked pasta, as well as tasty meatballs and garlic bread. The gluten-free pasta is close in taste to the regular, and the portions are generous, allowing guests to get full quickly. The restaurant offers beautiful outdoor seating by the river in a wooded area, perfect for watching people and dogs while listening to the river. The atmosphere is warm, romantic, and welcoming, despite some outdated decor. The staff is attentive and the wine list is good. The bathrooms have been noted as a disaster in the past, and some outdoor seating areas may have cobwebs or bugs due to less frequent cleaning. Overall, Mama Rose's provides hearty, flavorful meals with friendly service and a lovely mountain setting.