
Mamma Rosa Restaurant & Bar
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About Mamma Rosa Restaurant & Bar
Mamma Rosa Restaurant & Bar sits on Mostyn Ave in Llandudno, serving a menu that spans lamprais and watalappan alongside Italian-style puddings, a reflection of its move from an Italian menu to Sri Lankan cooking. The Fish Cutlet appears among the mains, and spice levels can be adjusted on request. Fairylights and candles furnish the room, and the bar runs alongside the dining area. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. The entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome in the restaurant. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Both takeaway and delivery let diners eat off site as well. The menu runs to 108 dishes in total, and the owners are involved in running the restaurant day to day.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
108 dishes · mains £3–26- Fish Cutlet£6.00
- Sausage Devil£7.50
- Chicken Devil£8.50
- Ulundu Wade£6.00
- Parippu Wade£6.00
- Chickpea Bites£6.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kottu, watalappan dessert, fish cutlet and beef lamprais.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention kottu, watalappan dessert, fish cutlet and beef lamprais.
Customer Review Summary
Kottu draws the most repeated praise, described by several diners as full of flavour and beautifully balanced, with the fried rice and beef kottu also singled out as delicious. Close behind, the watalappan dessert earns particular mention as rich and creamy with just the right hint of spice, and the fish cutlet, recommended by the owner and chef, is described by one couple as delicious. Reviewers repeatedly note the fusion of Sri Lankan mains with an Italian pudding, and several mention the owners adjusting spice levels to suit individual palates. Service is consistently described as friendly, with multiple diners recounting the owners chatting with guests, decorating a table for a birthday, and asking for feedback as newly established operators of the restaurant. No recurring complaints appear among these reviews. Several close by noting plans to return, with one describing the birthday room decoration as making the evening feel special.
Customer Review Summary
Kottu draws the most repeated praise, described by several diners as full of flavour and beautifully balanced, with the fried rice and beef kottu also singled out as delicious. Close behind, the watalappan dessert earns particular mention as rich and creamy with just the right hint of spice, and the fish cutlet, recommended by the owner and chef, is described by one couple as delicious. Reviewers repeatedly note the fusion of Sri Lankan mains with an Italian pudding, and several mention the owners adjusting spice levels to suit individual palates. Service is consistently described as friendly, with multiple diners recounting the owners chatting with guests, decorating a table for a birthday, and asking for feedback as newly established operators of the restaurant. No recurring complaints appear among these reviews. Several close by noting plans to return, with one describing the birthday room decoration as making the evening feel special.
Featured reviews
- Janice Andrews
“4/6/26 One of our favourite places to eat although we had not experienced Sri Lankan food before as the restaurant had always had an Italian menu. The owner and chef recommended the fish cutlet which we both had and it was delicious. We …”
- Saharsh Gupta
“The atmosphere and the food, both are great. The owners are really sweet and friendly, they recommend the Kottu - and I loved it to bits. Highly recommend! Do not miss!”
- Sukhbir P
“Whilst visiting Llandudno we decided on our final night to try some Sri Lankan food. It was all freshly cooked, full of flavour and the spice levels were perfect. The staff were very keen on our feedback and were happy to discuss any improvements as they had newly taken on the restaurant. Service was prompt, helpful tips on ordering and the friendly, relaxed atmosphere was a massive bonus too. Highly recommend for locals and visitors to the area.”
- Yasas Udana Wickramaarachchi
“Had a fantastic meal at Mamma Rosa Sri Lankan Restaurant and Bar in Llandudno. We ordered the kottu and Sri Lankan fried rice, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. The flavours were authentic and reminded us of home, with the perfect …”
- Lo
“Had a lovely meal here last night, trying the Sri Lankan food on offer. Spent time chatting to the lovely young couple who own it. They are very accommodating, happily adjusting the spice levels to suit our palettes and eager to hear our …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Long-established venue for classic and contemporary Italian dishes, with fairylights and candles.”
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has no-contact delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 2
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near Mamma Rosa Restaurant & Bar
- White Tower4.58390.8 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
generous portion sizes, garlic mushrooms, slow cook beef
- Ormo Lounge4.31,1820.9 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bacon (often overcooked), tapas dishes, milkshakes
- Home Cookin'4.61,8250.9 mi£15–30
roast dinner, fish and chips, sea bass
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Rosa Restaurant & BarGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6522 | — | £20–30 | kottu, watalappan dessert, fish cutlet |
| White TowerOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.5839 | 0.8 mi | £20–30 | generous portion sizes, garlic mushrooms, slow cook beef |
| Ormo LoungeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.31,182 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | bacon (often overcooked), tapas dishes, milkshakes |
| Home Cookin' | 4.61,825 | 0.9 mi | £15–30 | roast dinner, fish and chips, sea bass |
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