Mama Mias Pizzeria

For good value food in Noia, a pizzeria called Mama Mias is as good as it gets. It is located behind the large town square (alameda) to the back of the second of the two large pink apartment buildings. This restaurant has an extensive menu of pizzas and pastas along with some veal, fish and pork courses, but you can also have an informal three course dinner there as well. We have eaten at Mama Mias many times and have never been disappointed with either the quality of the food or the friendly service.
Below, the exterior of Mama Mias.

The menu

Their stuffed peppers, along with seven or eight different salads and pastas are all great starters. Their pizzas, of which there must be at least 30 or 40 different types, are made in full view of the restaurant by the owner who speaks some English and also has a tendancy to sing from time to time. Also try their home made chocolate dessert, it is at the back of the dessert menu, for one of the best chocoholic trips you are ever likely to go on.

If you don't like pizza, but want an economic meal in relaxed surroundings don't worry, they have pastas and meat dishes too (although only served with chips/french fries or salad).

The restaurant is on two levels and has a small "standing only" bar area. If you go to Mama Mias after 10.00pm you will probably have to wait for a table (only parties can book). There is always a lively atmosphere and everyone who goes there is smart, although not formally dressed. They have a lot of parties/groups and their cliental cover all age ranges, so most dinners will feel comfortable with the atmosphere and surroundings. They are closed on Mondays, but open mid morning on most other days.

Left, The "big boss" Moncho at work. (He also "throws" the pizzas the correct way.)

Typically a pizza will be between 5 and 7 euros per head, but you can easily have three courses and a couple of drinks for 25 euros for two people.

Negatives: As with all Spanish bars and restaurants smoking is allowed and the almost obligatory TV is running away in the background, usually featuring a football match. Having to queue up for a table is often necessary in the late evening when most Galician’s choose to eat. Phone orders and take-away pizzas are also serviced from the restaurant.

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