I recently went to Mama Ricotta's with a friend and a family member. We ordered the full size chopped salad, a pizza, and a calzone. Everything we ordered was terrific. The chopped salad was full of vegetables and the dressing (the house vinaigrette) was fantastic. The pizza was one of the best - perhaps the best - I have had in Charlotte. I haven't found a Charlotte pizza place that I love (being from Chicago I am a total pizza snob), but I thoroughly enjoyed the Joe's special at Mama Ricotta's. The bread and olive oil that they place on the table at the start of the meal are also really tasty...
The service was great. Our server was attentive, and she was wonderful about getting us samples of a couple of types of wine. It helped us to select a bottle that we ended up really enjoying.
If I had a complaint, then it would only be about the cost of the wine. The wine list is pricey, and that stood in sharp contrast to the prices of the entrees and appetizers - which I found to be very reasonable.
All in all, this is a great find. I would definitely recommend Mama Ricotta's if you are in the mood for good Italian food at reasonable prices.