We were lucky to catch up with Maria & Roberto Lombardo recently and have shared our conversation below.

Maria & Roberto, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.

Our family, first generation from Palermo, Sicily, was raised in the business, having successful restaurants in Miami since 1978. Even though as young adults our furthering education sent us on different career paths, those paths eventually led back to the table where good Italian family food was served and the hustle and bustle of the kitchen utensils could be heard spilling the sweet aromas of the dishes they were stirring.
Our passion is reflected in our service and respect for our customers.

Maria & Roberto, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Mamma Mia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant where you can enjoy an original New York style Pizza and traditional Italian dishes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Choose from an extensive menu of pastas, entrees, subs and pizza. Accompany them with a selection of wine from our state-of-the-art wine stations. Indulge in our homemade desserts such as our Sicilian cannoli and an assortment of Gelato, as we call the experience “Sweet Love and Mamma Mia”.
Our experience, since 1978, from Long Island, NY to Miami, does not fail us. Our Italian roots will give you the most authentic Italian experience and a warm familiar ambiance.

Any advice for growing your clientele? What’s been most effective for you?

At anytime, both my husband and I, can be found in the restaurant. Often, we are working administratively in the office, making a pizza, preparing desserts, or working one-on-one with the chefs in the kitchen preparing new dishes. We take great pride in what we do and do it with great love and passion. It is essential to be directly involved and present in the restaurant to effectively grow the business and hence, clientele.

What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?

In an industry that is ever evolving and becoming quite demanding, we have distinguished ourselves and prospered because we have not let the industry absorb us; rather we have set ourselves apart from the corporate chains and franchises by remaining a true family restaurant where we, the owners, are hands on and present.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://mammamiapizza2.com
• Instagram: mamma_mia_homestead
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MammaMiaHomestead