Mama’s on Main is a pure delight for the tastebuds. Located along Main Street in Covington’s MainStrasse Village, you may have to place a reservation weeks (or months) ahead, but the food is well worth the wait. With pasta and entree selections like lemony aglio e olio, spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant (or chicken) parmesan, tagliarini with mushroom ragu and ricotta gnocchi, Mama’s lives up to its name. Prepared with high-quality ingredients, their Italian offerings are reminiscent of dishes your mom might serve up. Make sure to start with the bread service, a crispy helping of focaccia served alongside melt-in-your-mouth ricotta, olive oil and black pepper. And you’d be remiss not to indulge in their tiramisu. The restaurant’s baroque decor paired with stained-glass windows and plenty of natural light creates a cozy-but-inspired atmosphere sure to keep you coming back. And make sure to stop by on weekend mornings — from 9 a.m. until sellout on Saturdays and Sundays, Mama’s slings pastries and sweets along with coffee to wash it all down. mamasonmain.com.