Pretty Mama - Melbourne

Caribbean Grill, Shared Plates, Tapas
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Pretty Mama

Pretty Mama
4.2 / 5 (13 reviews)

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The menu of Pretty Mama from Melbourne contains about 58 different dishes and drinks. On average you pay about A$13 for a dish / drink.

Located in a somewhat hidden location, Pretty Mama offers a unique Jamaican dining experience in Melbourne. The restaurant is praised for its excellent food, friendly and attentive staff, and great atmosphere. Diners can enjoy a variety of Jamaican dishes, such as jerk chicken and red stripe curry mussels, all prepared to perfection. The shared plates option is recommended to try a variety of flavors. Cocktails are a hit, especially the rum-based ones. Despite being somewhat difficult to find, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for those looking to explore Caribbean cuisine in the heart of Melbourne.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Joana

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 13 reviews

Was Joana Zemlak at Pretty Mama a mag?
It can be difficult to locate this restaurant unless it's on one of the routes from your Airbnb rental through the maze of new apartment buildings. We noticed it on our way back from dinner last night and decided to have a meal here tonight. We enjoyed Jamaican 'tapas' by choosing four small dishes to share, along with some beers. Every dish was delicious, with the mussels standing out as especially good. The staff w... View all feedback.

What Maddison Lakin dislikes about Pretty Mama:
We waited for 75 minutes for a slider and drank two bottles of wine at Mama Really! Then left feeling hungry and frustrated due to understaffing, plus Adele was playing. Very disappointed with the overall experience. View all feedback.

oswaldo-hintz
06.11.2017

The worst thing about this place is the locationIt's not really anywhere, so and feels like it lacks something.

smclaughlin
06.11.2017

I can't help but think Pretty Mama belongs in a hidden laneway, perhaps off Little Bourke Street, waiting for some lucky goose to stumble across it.

shiraz38
06.11.2017

Wow, what a let downA disappointment in every respect The service was bad from the beginning and only got worse as we went along.

joana-288
31.08.2022

It can be difficult to locate this restaurant unless it's on one of the routes from your Airbnb rental through the maze of new apartment buildings. We noticed it on our way back from dinner last night and decided to have a meal here tonight. We enjoyed Jamaican 'tapas' by choosing four small dishes to share, along with some beers. Every dish was delicious, with the mussels standing out as especially good. The staff was efficient, friendly, and attentive. I would highly recommend dining here.

maddison-23
24.01.2018

We waited for 75 minutes for a slider and drank two bottles of wine at Mama Really! Then left feeling hungry and frustrated due to understaffing, plus Adele was playing. Very disappointed with the overall experience.

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    Salt Cod And Chorizo Croquettes
    Salt Cod And Chorizo Croquettes
    A$16
    Red Stripe Curry Mussels
    Red Stripe Curry Mussels
    A$17
    Jerk Pork Brioche Slider
    Jerk Pork Brioche Slider
    A$11
    Whole King Prawn
    Whole King Prawn
    A$10
    Spiced Lentils And Pumpkin
    Spiced Lentils And Pumpkin
    A$9
    Local Wild-Caught Monkfish
    Local Wild-Caught Monkfish
    A$28

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