Dine-In Italian Restaurant
Full-service restaurant featuring authentic Italian cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere.
- Booth and table seating available
- Perfect for family gatherings and date nights
- Large portions ideal for sharing
⭐ 4 (464 reviews)
Visibility: 87/100Mama Leone's stands out in Gaylord's dining scene for its authentic scratch-made Italian cuisine, featuring exceptional homemade bread, perfectly seasoned pizza crusts, and generous portions that consistently impress families and couples alike. While service can be inconsistent during peak times, the restaurant's commitment to fresh ingredients and traditional recipes has earned a loyal following among both locals and northern Michigan visitors.
Based on 464 customer reviews
Address: 2583 S Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735, USA
Phone: (989) 732-4431
Hours: Friday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Monday 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday Closed, Saturday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday Closed
Parking: Free large lot parking available, accommodates snowmobile trailers
Peak times: Friday-Saturday 6pm-8pm, Sunday family dinner hours
Nearby neighborhoods: Downtown Gaylord, Alpine Village, Otsego Lake area
Nearby landmarks: Near Gaylord Golf Mecca, 5 minutes from downtown Gaylord, Close to snowmobile trail access
Full-service restaurant featuring authentic Italian cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Hand-tossed pizzas and Italian appetizers including garlic bread and fried ravioli.
Traditional Italian entrees including lasagna, stuffed shells, and fettuccine alfredo made to order.
Accommodating large groups and special occasions with advance notice.
⭐ 4 out of 5
464 total reviews
Rating stable over last 12 months with consistent praise for food quality. 18 new reviews this month.
“Excellent food!! We were in the area on a family trip. Our kids wanted pizza, so we chose Mama Leone's. We irdered 3 pizzas, cheese ravioli with marinara sauce, and 2 salads. The salads were HUGE and nice leafy greens - no half brown iceberg lettuce like so many other restaurants serve. The homemade italian dressing is great.... oh and the bread basket was amazing! The homemade bread and seasoned olive oil for dipping is top notch. My husband, who really isn't a fan of italian food commented on how good the pizza - the crust specifically - was! We will definitely come back if we are in the area again.”
— Andrea Hamilton“We had the most fabulous meal!!! The meatballs were perfect and our meals were fantastic!! We will be back!! This was a perfect anniversary dinner! I had the baked sampler platter and I kept trying to decide which one I liked the best and I couldn’t figure that out because they were all delicious! You can tell the chefs make it all from scratch! We finished off with the BEST dessert I have ever had!!! The limoncello”
— Lisa Cymbalist“The meatballs were amazing and the garlic cheese bread. We only grabbed some appetizers size we were trail riding our sleds. And as I like to add to my reviews...restrooms were clean and well stocked. This could become a regular trail stop for us. Big parking lot. Others were staging from it. We may do that in the future.”
— Lawrence Fee“Should’ve read the reviews before visiting. Had the fried ravioli-nearly flavorless. Spouse wouldn’t even finish his half so I forced them down. Stuffed shells had the same flavorless ricotta filling. Alfredo cheese sauce overtop was similarly flavorless, even on the replacement fettucini alfredo noodles (where the alfredo sauce comes at extra cost, and the chicken, and basically everything other than just noodles). I had the combo with lasagna, which was…fine. Seemed microwaved, to be honest. Service was poor. Stood at the desk for a while before anyone even noticed us there, then she seemed surprised to see us. Passed us off to another server who forgot within moments of asking whether we wanted a booth or table. Only three tables had people, and the server was already apologizing to one of them for the wait. There’s more, but long story short, save your money and buy Stouffer’s. It’s a better overall experience.”
— M. N.Yes, we make our pasta, bread, and sauces fresh daily using traditional Italian recipes.
Absolutely! We have a large parking lot that accommodates trailers and is a popular staging area for trail riders.
We recommend calling ahead for parties of 6 or more, especially during peak dinner hours and weekends.
Our homemade meatballs, hand-tossed pizzas, and baked sampler platters are customer favorites, along with our signature bread basket.
Yes, we have several vegetarian pasta dishes, pizzas, and our fresh salads with homemade Italian dressing.
Status: Open now
Peak hours: Friday-Saturday evenings
Daily specials: Fresh pasta features
Popular this month: Pizza, Meatballs, Bread baskets
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