Family-owned Italian joint serving thick-crust pizzas, pasta & subs in checkered-tablecloth digs.
Mama ‘n Papa’s Pizza Grotto is one of the oldest Italian restaurants in Vista, CA. in Vista, CA. Since 1986 Mama ‘n Papa’s has been family owned, with three generations now managing daily operations. Mama ‘n Papa’s has become a Vista landmark, known for homemade Italian classics, an inviting atmosphere, and service that is second to none.
4.6 – 1 reviews $$ • Italian restaurant
Menu
| Mama ‘n Papa’s Pizza Grotto menu | |
| All Day – Sandwiches | |
| Torpedo Sandwich Genoa salami, Cotto salami, Mortadella, Provolone cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Olive oil, Oregano |
$10.50 |
| Italian Sausage Sandwich | $11.00 |
| Ham Sandwich Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Olive oil, Oregano |
$8.25 |
| Capicolla (Italian Ham) Sandwich Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Olive oil, Oregano |
$11.00 |
| Pepper Steak Sandwich with bell peppers and onions |
$13.00 |
| Super Torpedo Sandwich Genoa salami, Cotto salami, Mortadella, Ham, Capicolla, Provolone cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Olive oil, Oregano |
$12.50 |
| Meatball Sandwich | $11.00 |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Olive oil, Oregano, Provolone cheese |
$11.00 |
| Chicken Sandwich Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Olive oil, Oregano, mayonnaise |
$11.00 |
| Turkey Sandwich Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Olive oil, Oregano |
$11.50 |
| Cheese Sandwich Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Olive oil, Oregano |
$9.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich Baked with cheese and marinara sauce |
$12.50 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich Baked with cheese and marinara sauce |
$11.50 |
| Veal Parmigiana Sandwich Baked with mushrooms and meat sauce |
$13.00 |
| All Day – Pizza | |
| Vegetarian Special Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Bell Pepper, Black Olives. |
$18.00 |
| Specials (8 Items) Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Onion, Meatball. |
$20.75 |
| The Works Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, (Anchovie or Onion). |
$18.00 |
| Meat Lovers Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Canadian Bacon, Salami. |
$19.00 |
| Create Your Own Pizza pick your size and toppings for a plain cheese pizza don’t select any toppings |
$14.50 |
| Gluten-Free Pizza create your own on a small or medium gluten free (cauliflower) crust |
$17.25 |
| 1. Cheese (Medium) | $17.25 |
| 2. Pepperoni (Small) | $15.00 |
| 2. Pepperoni (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 2. Pepperoni (Large) | $21.00 |
| 3. Sausage (Small) | $15.00 |
| 3. Sausage (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 3. Sausage (Large) | $21.00 |
| 4. Mushroom (Small) | $15.00 |
| 4. Mushroom (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 4. Mushroom (Large) | $21.00 |
| 5. Anchovie (Small) | $15.00 |
| 5. Anchovie (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 5. Anchovie (Large) | $21.00 |
| 6. Capicola Italian Ham (Small) | $15.00 |
| 6. Capicola Italian Ham (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 6. Capicola Italian Ham (Large) | $21.00 |
| 7. Salami (Small) | $15.00 |
| 7. Salami (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 7. Salami (Large) | $21.00 |
| 8. Bell Peppers (Small) | $15.00 |
| 8. Bell Peppers (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 8. Bell Peppers (Large) | $21.00 |
| 9. Black Olive (Small) | $15.00 |
| 9. Black Olive (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 9. Black Olive (Large) | $21.00 |
| 10. Sausage & Bell Peppers (Small) | $16.35 |
| 10. Sausage & Bell Peppers (Medium) | $19.35 |
| 10. Sausage & Bell Peppers (Large) | $22.35 |
| 11. Meatball (Small) | $15.00 |
| 11. Meatball (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 11. Meatball (Large) | $21.00 |
| 12. Sausage & Mushroom (Small) | $16.35 |
| 12. Sausage & Mushroom (Medium) | $19.35 |
| 12. Sausage & Mushroom (Large) | $22.35 |
| 13. Pepperoni & Mushroom (Small) | $16.35 |
| 13. Pepperoni & Mushroom (Medium) | $19.35 |
| 13. Pepperoni & Mushroom (Large) | $22.35 |
| 14. Pepperoni & Sausage (Small) | $16.35 |
| 14. Pepperoni & Sausage (Medium) | $19.35 |
| 14. Pepperoni & Sausage (Large) | $22.35 |
| 15. Imported Ham & Pineapple (Small) | $16.35 |
| 15. Imported Ham & Pineapple (Medium) | $19.35 |
| 15. Imported Ham & Pineapple (Large) | $22.35 |
| 16. Canadian Bacon (Small) | $15.00 |
| 16. Canadian Bacon (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 16. Canadian Bacon (Large) | $21.00 |
| 17. Jalapeño (Small) | $15.00 |
| 17. Jalapeño (Medium) | $18.00 |
| 17. Jalapeño (Large) | $21.00 |
| All Day – Appetizers | |
| Fried Zucchini | $9.25 |
| Calamari | $10.00 |
| French Fries | $5.25 |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | $6.75 |
| Chicken Strips | $10.50 |
| Chicken Drummies | $12.50 |
| Garlic Cheese Toast | $7.00 |
| All Day – Salads | |
| Antipasto Mortadella, salami, provolone and garbanzo beans all on a fresh bed of mixed greens. |
$12.00 |
| Lettuce & Tomato Choice of House, Thousand Island, Italian, Ranch, or Blue Cheese. |
$5.50 |
| Shrimp Salad | $13.00 |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | $12.00 |
| All Day – Dinners (A La Carte) | |
| Mama ‘N Papa’s Special Combo Plate Spaghetti & Lasagna & Ravioli. |
$17.00 |
| Manicotti Cheese Baked with Marinara Sauce & Cheese. |
$13.75 |
| Capellini Pomodoro Sautéed with Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil. |
$14.75 |
| Cheese Tortellini Served with choice of Meat, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce. |
$18.00 |
| Baked Ziti Pasta baked with Ricotta, Parmigiana and Mozzarella Cheese. |
$18.00 |
| Veal Parmigiana Baked with Mushrooms & Cheese, served with Spaghetti. |
$19.00 |
| Veal Scaloppini Sautéed with Mushrooms, Green Onions & Wine Sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$19.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$17.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$18.00 |
| Mama N’ Papa’s Special Chicken Plate Breaded Chicken sautéed with Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Pepper In a light sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$18.00 |
| Linguini With Clams Red or White Sauce sautéed with Green Onions. |
$17.00 |
| Shrimp And Pasta Sautéed in Olive Oil, Butter and Spices, with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Served over Fettuccine or Linguini. |
$18.75 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $17.50 |
| All Day – Dinners | |
| Mama ‘N Papa’s Special Combo Plate Spaghetti & Lasagna & Ravioli. |
$21.00 |
| Manicotti Cheese Baked with Marinara Sauce & Cheese. |
$17.75 |
| Capellini Pomodoro Sautéed with Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil. |
$18.75 |
| Cheese Tortellini Served with choice of Meat, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce. |
$22.00 |
| Baked Ziti Pasta baked with Ricotta, Parmigiana and Mozzarella Cheese. |
$22.00 |
| Veal Parmigiana Baked with Mushrooms & Cheese, served with Spaghetti. |
$23.00 |
| Veal Scaloppini Sautéed with Mushrooms, Green Onions & Wine Sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$23.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$21.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$22.00 |
| Mama N’ Papa’s Special Chicken Plate Breaded Chicken sautéed with Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Pepper In a light sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$22.00 |
| Linguini With Clams Red or White Sauce sautéed with Green Onions. |
$21.00 |
| Shrimp And Pasta Sautéed in Olive Oil, Butter and Spices, with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Served over Fettuccine or Linguini. |
$22.75 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $21.50 |
| All Day – Spaghetti (dinner) | |
| Spaghetti With Meat Sauce | $15.50 |
| Spaghetti With Side Meatball | $19.00 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage | $19.00 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage & Meatball | $21.00 |
| All Day – Spaghetti (A La Carte) | |
| Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Comes with salad |
$12.50 |
| Spaghetti With Side Meatball | $16.00 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage | $16.00 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage & Meatball | $18.00 |
| All Day – Ravioli (dinner) | |
| Ravioli With Meat Sauce | $16.00 |
| Ravioli With Side Meatball | $19.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage | $19.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage & Meatball | $21.50 |
| All Day – Ravioli (A La Carte) | |
| Ravioli With Meat Sauce | $13.00 |
| Ravioli With Side Meatball | $16.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage | $16.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage & Meatball | $18.50 |
| All Day – Lasagna (dinner) | |
| Lasagna With Meat Sauce | $17.50 |
| Lasagna With Side Meatball | $21.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage | $21.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage & Meatball | $23.00 |
| All Day – Lasagna (A La Carte) | |
| Lasagna With Meat Sauce | $14.50 |
| Lasagna With Side Meatball | $18.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage | $18.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage & Meatball | $20.00 |
| All Day – Pasta (dinner) | |
| Pasta | $16.00 |
| Pasta With Side Meatball | $19.50 |
| Pasta With Side Sausage | $19.50 |
| Pasta With Side Sausage & Meatball Comes w/ salad |
$21.50 |
| All Day – Pasta (A La Carte) | |
| Pasta | $13.00 |
| Pasta With Meatball | $16.50 |
| Pasta With Sausage | $16.50 |
| Pasta With Sausage & Meatball Comes w/ salad |
$18.50 |
| All Day – Sides dressing and sauce | |
| Side Honey Mustard | $1.00 |
| 8oz Side Meat Sauce | $2.00 |
| Side Thousand Island | $1.00 |
| Side Italian | $1.00 |
| Side Ranch | $1.00 |
| Side Blue Cheese | $1.00 |
| Side House blue cheese and italian mixed |
$1.00 |
| 8oz Side Marinara | $2.00 |
| All Day – a la carte sides | |
| Side Meatball | $4.50 |
| Sourdough Garlic Bread 4 pieces per order |
$4.25 |
| Minestrone Soup | $5.00 |
| Regular Bread 12 inch loaf |
$2.50 |
| Side Sausage | $4.50 |
| All Day – dessert | |
| Vanilla Ice Cream | $4.00 |
| Cheesecake | $5.00 |
| Cannoli | $5.50 |
| Spumoni | $5.00 |
| All Day – kids orders | |
| Kids Spaghetti | $7.50 |
| Chicken Strips And Fries | $8.50 |
| Kraft Mac And Cheese | $7.00 |
| Kids Ravioli | $8.00 |
| Kids Lasagna | $9.00 |
| Lunch – Sandwiches | |
| Torpedo | $10.50 |
| Italian Sausage Add bell peppers for an additional charge. |
$11.00 |
| Capicolla (Italian Ham) | $11.00 |
| Pepper Steak Thin sliced beef with bell peppers & onion. |
$12.00 |
| Super Torpedo | $12.50 |
| Meatball Add bell peppers for an additional charge. |
$11.00 |
| Meatball With Bell Peppers | $12.00 |
| Ham & Cheese | $11.00 |
| Chicken | $11.00 |
| Turkey | $11.50 |
| Cheese | $9.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana | $12.00 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $11.00 |
| Veal Parmigiana | $13.00 |
| Lunch – 12 Inch Sandwiches | |
| Torpedo | $8.00 |
| Super Torpedo | $10.00 |
| Pepper Steak | $10.00 |
| Turkey Sandwich | $11.50 |
| Chicken Sandwich | $9.00 |
| Eggplant Sandwich | $9.00 |
| Lunch – 9″ Pizzas | |
| Special Cheese, Sausage, Mushroom, Pepperoni, Black Olives, Bell Peppers, Meatball & Onions. |
$14.75 |
| The Works Cheese, Sausage, Mushroom, Pepperoni. No Substitutions. |
$12.75 |
| Vegetarian Special Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Bell Pepper, & Black Olive. |
$12.75 |
| One Topping With A Small Salad | $11.75 |
| Lunch – Pasta | |
| Spaghetti | $7.50 |
| Rigatoni | $7.75 |
| Lasagna | $9.00 |
| Eggplant | $9.75 |
| Lunch – 6 Inch Sandwiches | |
| Meatball | $9.25 |
| Sausage | $9.25 |
| Cheese | $9.25 |
| Ham & Cheese | $9.25 |
| Capicola | $9.25 |
| Turkey | $9.25 |
| Lunch – Lunch Favorites | |
| Shrimp Salad With Garlic Bread. |
$10.50 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo With Salad & Bread. |
$10.00 |
| Chicken Parmigiana With Salad & Bread. |
$10.00 |
| Manicotti Cheese With Salad & Bread. |
$9.50 |
| Lettuce & Tomato Salad With Bread. |
$4.25 |
| Chicken Caesar Salad With Garlic Bread. |
$10.00 |
| Lunch – Appetizers | |
| Fried Mozzarella | $9.75 |
| Fried Zucchini | $9.25 |
| Calamari | $10.00 |
| Sautéed Mushrooms | $6.50 |
| French Fries | $5.25 |
| Chicken Drummies | $12.50 |
| Chicken Strips | $10.50 |
| Garlic Cheese Toast | $7.00 |
| Lunch – Salads | |
| Antipasto Mortadella, salami, provolone and garbanzo beans, all on a fresh bed of mixed greens. |
$11.50 |
| Lettuce & Tomato Choice of House, Thousand Island, Italian, Ranch, or Blue Cheese. |
$5.50 |
| Shrimp Salad | $12.50 |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | $11.50 |
| Lunch – Dinners (A La Carte) | |
| Mama ‘N Papa’s Special Combo Plate Spaghetti & Lasagna & Ravioli. |
$16.25 |
| Manicotti Cheese Baked with Marinara Sauce & Cheese. |
$13.75 |
| Capellini Pomodoro Sautéed with Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil. |
$14.75 |
| Cheese Tortellini Served with choice of Meat, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce. |
$17.00 |
| Baked Ziti Pasta baked with Ricotta, Parmigiana and Mozzarella Cheese. |
$17.50 |
| Veal Parmigiana Baked with Mushrooms & Cheese, served with Spaghetti. |
$18.50 |
| Veal Scaloppini Sautéed with Mushrooms, Green Onions & Wine Sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$18.50 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$16.50 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$17.50 |
| Mama N’ Papa’s Special Chicken Plate Breaded Chicken sautéed with Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Pepper In a light sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$17.50 |
| Linguini With Clams Red or White Sauce sautéed with Green Onions. |
$17.00 |
| Shrimp And Pasta Sautéed in Olive Oil, Butter and Spices, with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Served over Fettuccine or Linguini. |
$18.50 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge. |
$17.00 |
| Lunch – Dinners | |
| Mama ‘N Papa’s Special Combo Plate Spaghetti & Lasagna & Ravioli. |
$20.25 |
| Manicotti Cheese Baked with Marinara Sauce & Cheese. |
$17.75 |
| Capellini Pomodoro Sautéed with Tomatoes, Garlic and Basil. |
$18.75 |
| Cheese Tortellini Served with choice of Meat, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce. |
$21.00 |
| Baked Ziti Pasta baked with Ricotta, Parmigiana and Mozzarella Cheese. |
$21.50 |
| Veal Parmigiana Baked with Mushrooms & Cheese, served with Spaghetti. |
$22.50 |
| Veal Scaloppini Sautéed with Mushrooms, Green Onions & Wine Sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$22.50 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$20.50 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Baked with Cheese & Marinara sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$21.50 |
| Mama N’ Papa’s Special Chicken Plate Breaded Chicken sautéed with Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Pepper In a light sauce, served with Spaghetti. |
$21.50 |
| Linguini With Clams Red or White Sauce sautéed with Green Onions. |
$21.00 |
| Shrimp And Pasta Sautéed in Olive Oil, Butter and Spices, with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Served over Fettuccine or Linguini. |
$22.50 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $21.00 |
| Lunch – Pizza | |
| Specials (8 Items) Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Bell Pepper, Black Olives, Onion, Meatball. |
$20.25 |
| The Works Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushroom, (Anchovie or Onion). |
$17.75 |
| Vegetarian Special Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Bell Pepper, Black Olives. |
$17.75 |
| Meat Lovers Mama ‘n Papa’s special. Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, Meatball, Canadian Bacon, Salami. |
$18.75 |
| Gluten Free Pizza | $17.25 |
| Create Your Own Pizza small cheese pizza |
$14.25 |
| Lunch – Spaghetti Dinners | |
| Spaghetti With Meat Sauce | $14.75 |
| Spaghetti With Side Meatball | $17.75 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage | $17.75 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage & Meatball | $19.75 |
| Lunch – Spaghetti (A La Carte) | |
| Spaghetti With Meat Sauce | $11.25 |
| Spaghetti With Side Meatball | $14.25 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage | $14.25 |
| Spaghetti With Side Sausage & Meatball | $16.25 |
| Lunch – Ravioli Dinners | |
| Ravioli With Meat Sauce | $15.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Meatball | $18.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage | $18.50 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage & Meatball | $20.50 |
| Lunch – Ravioli (A La Carte) | |
| Ravioli With Meat Sauce | $12.00 |
| Ravioli With Side Meatball | $15.00 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage | $15.00 |
| Ravioli With Side Sausage & Meatball | $17.00 |
| Lunch – Lasagna Dinners | |
| Lasagna With Meat Sauce | $16.50 |
| Lasagna With Side Meatball | $19.50 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage | $19.50 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage & Meatball | $21.50 |
| Lunch – Lasagna (A La Carte) | |
| Lasagna With Meat Sauce | $13.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Meatball | $16.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage | $16.00 |
| Lasagna With Side Sausage & Meatball | $18.00 |
| Lunch – Pasta Dinners | |
| Pasta | $15.50 |
| Pasta With Side Meatball | $19.00 |
| Pasta With Side Sausage | $19.00 |
| Pasta With Side Sausage & Meatball | $21.00 |
| Lunch – Pasta (A La Carte) | |
| Pasta | $12.50 |
| Pasta With Side Meatball | $16.00 |
| Pasta With Side Sausage | $16.00 |
| Pasta With Side Sausage & Meatball | $18.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: mamanpapaspizza.com
Contact Mama ‘n Papa’s Pizza Grotto
Address: 988 Civic Center Dr, Vista, CA 92083
Phone: (760) 941-3900
Website: https://www.mamanpapaspizza.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 11AM–8:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM–8:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM–9:30PM |
| Sunday | 11AM–8:30PM |
| Monday | 11AM–8:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM–8:30PM |
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