Girolamo & Rosaria Buffa renovated the former Western Auto Store after moving from Sicily to New York in 1968 then to Virginia in 1970. Their four children, Joe, Mimma, Anna & Mario grew up watching the restaurant grow with them. Rosaria, who everyone knows as Mama Buffa retired in 2003. Harold a long time employee now runs the restaurant with the help of his children Rosaria and Girolamo.
At Joe & Mimmas we have a large private banquet room capable of seating 80+people; perfect for holding birthday parties, sports banquets, rehearsal dinners.etc.
At Joe & Mimmas we have a large private banquet room capable of seating 80+people; perfect for holding birthday parties, sports banquets, rehearsal dinners.etc.
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A Godfather sub is our thinly sliced ribeye steak topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, and green peppers topped with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce. A Sicilian square is a traditional take on pizza that originated in Sicily, Italy it is a Thicker crust pizza similar to a deep dish that is 16x16 inches!
Reviews (26)
Rachel Wren
Jan 19, 2022
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If I could give 0 stars I would. Usually order pizza from here but decided to try lasagna and baked ziti tonight. Ordered these along with breadsticks and this was the most horrible food I have ever ordered. Also, the breadsticks were cold and hard. I can't believe they actually let these dishes go out the door. Total waste of money here. Do not order anything besides pizza from here. SO disappointed that we wasted our money.
Charlotte Moore
Jan 03, 2022
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Laura Kauffman
Dec 21, 2021
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Very good food and decent service. No one seemed very cheerful that worked there unfortunately. Just kind of blah. Maybe because it's getting later in the day but still... You're open. We ordered garlic knots to start. Delicious! Ceasar dressing for salad was legit! I had linguine with white clams, son had shrimp scampi, hubs had godfather sandwich. All were absolutely delicious. I would just say to the staff.. Smile! We'll be back though for sure.
Jeff Taylor
Dec 16, 2021
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Visiting from out of town so first time I've been here. Phenomenal!
Waitress was friendly and attentive and food was great. We were a table of 5 and we each had different menu selections. I got Veal parm but with Alfredo sauce and it was delicious. The veal was breaded in house and Alfredo sauce was house made...best I've had in a long time.
A different waitress did give a few of our plates to another table by mistake but our waitress was honest and they fixed it quickly.
Waitress was friendly and attentive and food was great. We were a table of 5 and we each had different menu selections. I got Veal parm but with Alfredo sauce and it was delicious. The veal was breaded in house and Alfredo sauce was house made...best I've had in a long time.
A different waitress did give a few of our plates to another table by mistake but our waitress was honest and they fixed it quickly.
Marsha Bronson
Nov 27, 2021
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Nyshae Gibson
Nov 21, 2021
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Randy James
Oct 03, 2021
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Ashlee Ellis
Sep 19, 2021
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Expensive for frozen food. I had to go back for a work function and I thought the same as the first time we went. The food was nothing special. It seemed like what you get at the grocery store and deep fry. My cheese sticks were hollow and the chicken tenders were over cooked and crunchy.
The unsweetened tea was great, and the pizza looked good.
The waitress did a great job! Super nice staff.
The unsweetened tea was great, and the pizza looked good.
The waitress did a great job! Super nice staff.
Violeta R.
Jul 11, 2021
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Pizza was too saucy for my like, I order chicken a la vodka, and was extremely saucy too, my husband got chicken Alfredo add it was tasteless, it needed salt.
The attention was very good, the order came at a timely manner. But if you don't like tons of spaghetti sauce on your food then this might not be it.
The attention was very good, the order came at a timely manner. But if you don't like tons of spaghetti sauce on your food then this might not be it.
Lisa B.
Jul 10, 2021
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I wish I could leave a negative star. My sister and I just had a "snack" here last night for dinner. I ordered baked ziti. It came with only (10) penne noodles, tomato sauce on top, a spoonful of ricotta cheese to the side, and a slice of mozzarella cheese on top. Was the noodles, sauce and ricotta mixed together? NO! Was the mozzarella on top melted? NO! Was it out in the oven and "baked"? NO! When I asked the waitress what this was, she sarcastically said "exactly what you ordered". I asked why it was not "baked ziti" and she said " oh well, they are
Tyler H.
Apr 26, 2021
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Jenn M.
Mar 31, 2021
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I ordered the individual size Mediterranean pizza. It was supposed to come with spinach, olives, red peppers and feta. The pizza arrived with several small mounds of cooked spinach all over it and limp and too soft red peppers. I removed all of the spinach, a good suggestion for a pizza like this would be FRESH spinach, much better, much lighter. In my opinion, it was unappetizing the way it was served. The same with the red peppers. I removed almost all of those as well.
Masks. For all of the employees there the evening we were eating, several of them were either not wearing them (pulled
Masks. For all of the employees there the evening we were eating, several of them were either not wearing them (pulled
K. J.
Feb 03, 2021
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My last two lunch experiences here haven't been good so I don't plan to return. The lasagna looked like a spoonful of plain ground hamburger with a single lasagna noodle draped over it and topped with a ladle of marinara sauce all spread out on the plate. There was no cheese or seasoning and it definitely wasn't baked the traditional way - in multiple layers in a lasagna pan - nor was it served so that it was a stack or a wedge cut from the pan. It appeared as though there was no lasagna made that day so the kitchen tried to fake it by just layering the typical components on top
Miss L.
Feb 02, 2021
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Malachi Casad
Nov 18, 2020
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Aaron B.
Aug 29, 2019
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Kim D.
May 27, 2019
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The only reason gave this a 3 star review is because I grew up in Yorktown and usually loveeee this place. But this last visit I got my usual dish (Chicken Rostita ala Baka) and it was saturated with rosemary, which was never in the dish prior. It completely overwhelmed the suttle light flavors of the roasted peppers and artichoke hearts. I did hear there was a new chef who might have been making adjustments to the recipes. For a successful Yorktown staple it's probably not the best idea to change recipes.
Hailey R.
Apr 28, 2019
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Came here for dinner for the first time. Staff was extremely friendly and inviting. My bf got a personal pizza on special and it came with a salad and a dessert option for around $15. Great deal! I tried the Italian sub and we shared a side of onion rings. Quality ingredients and fast service for a great price
Arnold B.
Jan 03, 2019
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I've eaten here off and on for almost a decade from when their restaurant was on J clyde. Ive enjoyed everything off the menu that I've ordered. A truly home town non commercial feeling restaurant. My recent favorites are the Italian sub & lasagna and their pizza & calzones are always delicious as my children order that all the time.
I dont get some of the negative reviews up here. That has NEVER been my experience. Clean restaurant with friendly service. A must try if your looking for italian.
I dont get some of the negative reviews up here. That has NEVER been my experience. Clean restaurant with friendly service. A must try if your looking for italian.
Cay W.
Sep 15, 2018
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Giving 2 stars because our last 2 visits were fantastic, but this most recent visit might just be our last. We were pointed to a table instead of seated. Which ok, I could understand since they were semi busy. But, after we seated ourselves, we sat and sat and sat and sat while we watched 2 servers standing around with their backs against the wall, staring in our general direction, but NO ONE once came over to speak to us. My husband, son and I got up and walked out and drove up the street to The Pizza Shop where we were greeted, seated and had our order taken quickly. CHEERS!
Alexandra M.
May 18, 2018
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This restaurant is not worth visiting. I went with family that was in town last weekend and the inside was a dump. The carpets are disgusting. There were water stains on the ceiling and walls and the place smelled stale and moldy. We ordered pizzas that were greasy and thoroughly unimpressive. It's hard to ruin pizza, but they managed to.
Meredith S.
Apr 15, 2018
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On the way back from Yorktown, I decided to stop in for dinner on a Saturday night. I am always on the look out for good Little Mom & Pop Italian places. This one had several families even one celebrating a birthday, so the locals must like it.
The place was clean and I was seated immediately. My server (Lauren I believe was her name), was super sweet and attentive without being intrusive.
I ordered the stuffed shells, which came with a side "Italian" salad and bread. The salad was fresh, though it was basically shredded iceberg lettuce (I'm guessing it's what they use
The place was clean and I was seated immediately. My server (Lauren I believe was her name), was super sweet and attentive without being intrusive.
I ordered the stuffed shells, which came with a side "Italian" salad and bread. The salad was fresh, though it was basically shredded iceberg lettuce (I'm guessing it's what they use
Marina A.
Jun 16, 2017
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Andrea's down the road had to close early due to a family emergency (his family is in my thoughts). As we were leaving, another couple inquired if we had eaten before being asked to kindly leave. Sabrina told us to come back & it would be their treat. We had not gotten our order, so we were hungry. They were also leaving on an emty stomach then suggested Joe & Mimmas up Highway 17. Why not? Closer to home any way. Walked in, seated away by the hostess. We could see right into the kitchen where pizzas are made, so that was fun to watch. We also ran into the same couple from Andrea&apos
Tammi S.
Jun 03, 2017
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One star, only because I can't give it zero. The absolute worst pizza I believe I have ever had. Should have just spent $6 on a frozen pizza. We didn't even eat the food, it was that bad. The pizza tasted like it had been sitting in a pizza box on top of the oven for a few hours, then some new cheese was tossed ontop and half melted, on top of the old cheese and old-tasting veggies. And what happened to the garlic knots???? They were like rebaked parker house roles with garlic butter on top. AWFUL! Shame on you Joe & Mimas! Just crap! Spent $45 and drove all they way to
Steffie A.
Oct 16, 2016
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I have been going to Joe and Mimmas for years. I love celebrating my birthdays there. Lets talk about carbs....I am supposed stay away from carbs, because my body hates them, and it shows...but to be alive and not eat @ Joe and Mimmas? That would just make me so sad! The owner is a sweet Vietnamese man. He has a different personality than most people, but if you are a regular...you learn to love him and his restaurant.
They have a simple atmosphere, nothing super fancy and it doesn't need to be!
#1 Carb - THEIR BREAD...I love their bread perfectly baked and its so good with butter.
#2 Their
They have a simple atmosphere, nothing super fancy and it doesn't need to be!
#1 Carb - THEIR BREAD...I love their bread perfectly baked and its so good with butter.
#2 Their
Trina M.
Jun 17, 2015
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