Relax in our restaurant, take your time and enjoy our fine gourmet Italian cuisine just as Mama Alfa intended. Made from the finest ingredients from all over the world. Weekly pasta specials for dine - in only.
Call us today for take out or come see us in Westfort tonight!
Restaurant type
Pizzeria,
Gourmet Italian Pizza,
Cuisine type
Italian,
Dishes
Gourmet Pizza,
Pasta,
Calzoni,
Panzerotti,
Features
Alcohol Served,
Group Reservation,
Take-out,
Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant,
Restaurant With Private Rooms,
Delivery,
Atmosphere
Family,
Products and Services
Gourmet Italian Cuisine In A Relaxed Family Atmosphere,
Alfa and Ralph our hosts and the owners are two of the most generous people you will ever meet
We stopped by last week for a Greek pizza and was once again overwhelmed by not only this fantastic pizza but the warmth of the reception given.
I cannot believe that I am reading here on this site complaints that this generous lady is being faulted for making gifts of her food.
I tend to eat out quite often and its not uncommon for managment to send out a complimentry drink or dessert.
I personally think its a very nice touch to show apprreciation to regular customers or friends.
In Alfa's case many of her regulars are like family and if your there on special days like her birthday or Mothers Day. You will see how many of those customers stop in to bring cards,gifts or flowers.
She in turn will respond by sharing her special gift of the food she makes.
This is not only kind and generous but part of the Italian way that makes this place so special.
Oh and by the way many of those Doctors have become good friends during the times they have provided treatment to this couple during times of serious illness .
They are perhaps getting a "tip" for that excellent service they have provided.
As far as giving to the community. I know that Mama Alfa's has donated to many events including charity events for Northern Cancer , Healthy Hearts and several fundraisers for local children and families.
Even during the night I was last there 2 young couples were given donations towards their shags.
So not only do I give this place a big thumbs up for the excellent food and atmosphere but also to the warm caring hosts Alfa and Ralph
It is true, if you are a; doctor, dentist, judge, lawyer or even a police officer, the chances of getting your meal free is more than favorable. It is WELL known in West Fort and Fort William (and some in Port Arthur I know) there is clear favoritism based on educational background. I have been a patron of the restaurant on more than one occasion where food was given away free to doctors ect... I have been to the restaurant with a friend of mine who is a doctor. They were told their meal was free. My friend was more than embarrassed and humbled by the kind but unnecessary offer. Even when Alpha was told thank you, but we preferred to pay for our meal, the request was denied. Therefore, we left on the table more than the value of the meal including a handsome tip (apparently this has happened on more than one occasion with my friend). If you are to counter this review, it is clear in my opinion and experience, you are either someone who receives free food or are not aware of the facts. Personally, I feel the quality of the food is good. However, in good conscious, I have stopped going to Mamma Alpha’s because of the abhorrent favoritism!!
Based on the date, I think that I was at the same show as the last reviewer. I agree that the food was great and the show was a lot of fun. However, I did not feel any sort of neglect or favouritism towards other patrons. Alfa seemed to go around to each table and make sure that everyone was having a good time. Considering that the last reviewer said that they couldn't finish everything that they were served, it seems odd to complain that someone else got more food than they did.
As a suggestion to anyone that goes to a restaurant, if you have a concern about food, service, or any part of your dining experience, talk to the owner or manager. Especially in the case of a Thunder Bay institution like Mama Alfa's, why would you punish yourself for something that sounds like hurt feelings over something you didn't want?
Looking forward to going back for the food AND the service!
I went to one of the pizzerias dinner theaters the other night. It was wonderful, and my friends and I had a great time. However I was disgusted with the owner’s favouritism towards a group of doctors sitting in the room. She proceeded to give all the extra food to them and even set a whole plate of extra garlic toast on their table. If we all paid the same amount of money to be there, I think she should have the common decency to treat everyone equally. I was disgusted by the owner’s performance and I will not be returning
I ate here on saturday april 23 and have to say it was a wonderful experience. I am from winnipeg here for easter and came with "regulars". We ordered veal parmesan with mannicotti. The veal was so tender you didn't even need a knife to cut it and the mannicotti was superb. The caesar salad was to die for. Not to mention the excellent service. My friends knew the staff by name as well as the staff knew their name. Mama Alfa and Tanya did most of the serving but a pretty girl named Kayla that works in the back also came out to serve us our garlic bread and breadsticks. It was my first time here and I would recommend this restaurant to everybody.
