Restaurants
Mamma Teresa Pizza and Pasta
I'm not a big fan of pizza, but there is one pizza restaurant I go to regularly, and that is Mamma Teresa at Newport. Family run and with a family feel, it's quiet, dark, brown and pleasant. The music is neutral and unobtrusive, and the staff friendly in a relaxed casual way. Menu choices are between plain pizzas, gourmet wood-fired pizzas, some pastas and a few more expensive ($20-30) Italian dishes, but there's no need to go beyond a medium-sized classic pizza - thick, lots of topping and very delicious for just $10. I come here for the coffee - among of the best in town, as is all the food. I did have a friend complain the pizzas were a bit soggy, but that's because of all the delicious topping - I'm sure they would do crisp if you wanted. there's a dearth of good pizza places in the west but this hits the spot. Basically once you're a fan you'll keep on coming ...read more
Somehow this restaurant manages to be both classy and family friendly. The decor is elegant and reminiscent of coffee, the staff are pleasant and the service is good. What I loved best is that the magnificent pizza they serve here is inherently edible. There was no "stuffed full of greasy food" feeling after devouring half a pizza. The prices are excellent, and the coffee is lovely and strong. Furthermore Mamma Teresa is located mercifully close to Newport station. I would definitely return and wholeheartedly recommend Mamma Teresa to fans of amazingly good pizza.
