Corpus Christi

(From April 2012)

Having run their successful flagship restaurant in nearby Rockport for more than seven years, Francesco and Susan Inguaggiato have entered the competition for the upscale dining dollar here in Corpus. The standard Italian menu items are supplemented by a few specials worthy of consideration, all of which are promptly delivered and eye-catchingly plated. Unfortunately, the service had a few rough edges (the first course arrived before the utensils and linens, which we had to request). But the food was a different story. A mouthwatering veal saltimbocca featured thin slices of veal topped with shaved prosciutto, mozzarella, and marsala sauce, while a special of the day offered a flounder filet sautéed in wine sauce. Beer & wine.

Sunday, April 29th, 2012, 1:21 pm
Patrick says:
We went to Bellino’s on a Saturday night and could not get in. We thought that was a good sign. We went back on a weekday and had no trouble getting a table, surrounded by affluent-looking Doddridge area couples. I had a pasta dish...essentially red sauce, pasta and salmon. The salmon was overcooked and they put a handful of dried herbs...dried herbs...I think oregano and parsley on top. It was like eating sawdust. We were not impressed and will not go back. Fresh herbs are not hard to get in Corpus Christi.

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(From February 2012)

Despite being hidden away in a corner of downtown, this standby has the comfortable hospitality and regular clientele of a neighborhood restaurant. Marino Delzotto has managed the retirement of brother/chef Gianni without a stumble in the quality of food, whether it’s dishes from the regular menu (penne gratinate, the pasta baked with Parmesan and bathed in a house-made tomato sauce, or pollo alla francese, the chicken lightly battered and sautéed with lemon, butter, and white wine) or specials like local flounder served with crab. The generous servings always require a carry-home bag. Beer & wine.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009, 9:22 pm
Jeanmarie says:
It should be known that Marino Delzotto is the force that is Mamma Mia’s. He is the owner, creator, work force, and chef. He has been known to even wash dishes when needed. He is the reason why we get to enjoy the satisfying, prepared just right dishes. He creates this because, it is him. His love of life, his desire to enjoy the good things in life and his passion for the american dream. He has hand picked every part of his restaurant down to the staff. He has brought in his trusted friend who is his right hand chef and his brother who is also his chef. He even has even given his wife the position of running the undercurrent of the business so that he can focus on his customers while they dine in "his home" which is Mamma Mia’s which translates to My Mamma. When you eat there to him it is with the same quality you would find in his mother’s home, and that’s where all these chefs come from, home.....I know this because Marino is my home, he is my father and no daughter could be prouder of her parents and what they have accomplished, all their sacrifice and how far they have come...to the diner it’s a restaurant, to my parents it is their home. Enjoy what my parents have created, enjoy a piece of my home.....

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