Mama Mia 44sw is the stuff of legends: a throwback to timeless family-owned eateries celebrating the many traditions of southern Italian cooking. The staff handles everything with class, but you'll never find a hint of pretension at this third-generation Midtown West/Hell's Kitchen spot. Cozy up with family and friends in warm, tin-ceilinged rooms, savoring mouthfuls of focaccia bread, baked clams, and fresh bufala mozzarella for starters. Pizzettes please all comers with the tried-and-true Margherita or a con pesto with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Mama's recommendations include the chicken marsala, fettuccine Champignon, and a baked penne Siciliano with sliced eggplant; to say nothing of the lasagna, linguine Bolognese, and gnocchi Napolitano. Nightly specials complement the regular menu, which also includes many popular vegetarian and seafood dishes. Order the homemade tiramisu before leaving... you won't regret it!