We decided to try Mama Lena's in Waxhaw because we wanted to try a small, local restaurant in town. It's a quaint little place and we were sat near the kitchen soon after our arrival.
There are plenty of pastas and typical Italian fare on the menu. Their fresh baked bread is delicious and you can order beer/wine by the bottle or glass. Service was attentive, once the wait staff figured out who was going to serve our table.
I ordered the manicotti, and I can't recall what my husband ordered. The food was good, but not overwhelmingly great. We enjoyed our meal, and it was reasonably priced.
I don't know if we'll be back to Mama Lena's. It's not worth a trip out of the way, but if you're in Waxhaw proper and are craving pizza or typical Italian fare, it's worth a visit.