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Salem, VA 24153

What if You Don’t Like Traditional Italian Cuisine?

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Learn Alternatives to Traditional Italian Cuisine What if you don’t like traditional Italian cuisine? It’s okay if you don’t like traditional Italian cuisine; everyone has their own taste preferences. If you’re not a fan of traditional Italian cuisine, there are plenty of other dishes to explore and enjoy. This month, Mamma Maria’s will dive into […]

Mamma Maria’s Offers More Than Pasta

Our Restaurant Proudly Serves Various Italian Food for Salem, VA In your next Italian meal, would you like something more than pasta? At Mamma Maria’s in Salem, VA, we pride ourselves on serving authentic Italian cuisine. While pasta is a classic dish dating back to the 4th Century B.C., we offer other cuisine just as […]

Elevating Children from the Kid’s Menu to the Adult Menu

Learn How to Introduce Your Children to the Adult Menu Are you going through elevating children from the kid’s menu to the adult menu? If so, Mamma Maria’s is here to help. The Washington Post explains how dinner in a restaurant can be a healthy lesson for kids. There are many options to consider when […]

Learn About the Italian Lexicon

Mamma Maria’s Invites You to the Italian Lexicon This month, Mamma Maria’s will explain the Italian lexicon. In order to understand the history of Italian cuisine, it’s essential to understand the basic vocabulary. Doing so will give you a deeper appreciation for the Italian lexicon. We love sharing our passion for Italian food with our […]

Best Senior Italian Dishes

Senior Citizens in Salem, VA, Love Our Italian Dishes Mamma Maria’s offers the best senior Italian dishes. Our menu consists of many Italian favorites at affordable prices. Once seniors try our delicious dishes, they will want to come back and try more of our favorites. Are you looking for the best Italian food in Salem, […]

Italian Dishes for Vegetarians

Learn About Vegan-Friendly Italian Dishes Have you heard about Italian dishes for vegetarians? Believe it or not, Italy is a vegetarian-friendly country. Before the industrial revolution, many Italians were already vegetarian because they couldn’t afford meat. In most Italian dishes, vegetables are one of the main ingredients. Check out some Italian dishes for vegetarians in […]

Do You Like Veal or Chicken for Parmesan

We Can Help You Choose Between the Two Meats for Parmesan Do you like veal or chicken for parmesan? Both dishes are staples in the Italian food landscape. However, everyone has their own preference. This month, Mamma Maria’s will help you decide between the two meats for your next Italian meal in Salem, VA. We […]

Catering Dishes for Your Next Special Event

Mamma Maria’s Offers Quality Catering Services for Salem, VA Are you looking for catering dishes for your next special event? You can’t go wrong with Italian cuisine from Mamma Maria’s in Salem, VA. Toscanaslc.com talks about the cultural influences of Italian cuisine. Everyone will love Italian food catering for your next special event, from unique […]

Must-Have Italian Spices

Learn How You Can Spice Up Your Next Italian Cuisine Everyone has their own list of must-have Italian spices. In ancient Rome, Italians prepared food without herbs and spices. In De re Coquinaria, a first-century CE cookbook, recipes required a “heavy use of spices and herbs.” Today, Italian food calls for fresh spices to enhance […]

Which Do You Prefer? Gelato vs. Ice Cream

Let Us Teach You the Difference Between the Two Tasty Treats When it comes to Italian desserts, there is a big debate between gelato vs. ice cream. We all know that no meal in Salem, VA, is complete without dessert. Everyone enjoys a great espresso, but if you want something cold and sweet, you’ll want […]