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SPONSORED CONTENT THE GREAT 611 STEAK COMPANY MAMMA MARIA'S FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR STEAKS A TASTE OF ITALY IN SWVA With hand cut steaks and an extensive salad bar, The Great 611 offers something for everyone. Mamma Maria's genuine Italian flavors and extensive menu offer something for everyone. Train-themed decor and memorabilia take you back in time to the steam era. Mamma Maria's menu is full of authentic Italian cuisine. THE GREAT 611 STEAK COMPANY takes you back to a time when DOMINIC MARLETTA and his team of devoted employees work tire- dining on a rail car was part of the journey. Train-themed decor that lessly to bring the taste of Italy to southwest Virginia. And if awards includes railroad memorabilia, artifacts and prints of local points of mean anything, both Roanokers and visitors agree they have succeed- interest are reminiscent of the steam era. Named for the Great 611, ed-bestowing The Roanoker's 2016 Gold for Best Italian Restaurant one of the original Norfolk & Western Class J steam locomotives built and ranking them #3 on TripAdvisor for restaurants in the area. in Roanoke, this restaurant lives up to its name. The extensive menu at Mamma Maria's Italian Restaurant features Founded in 2006 from what was once a Western Sizzlin, Great 611 authentic Italian cuisine. They know because they are the first genera- has taken awards for Best Steak from The Roanoker magazine four tion of Marlettas from Italy. Everything from fresh calamari to salads years in a row. Their most popular item is the 8-ounce sirloin with to homemade gelato tempts the most discerning of palates. Using the salad bar. Speaking of salad bar... freshest of ingredients, Mamma Maria's chef creates not only daily "Most folks think we have a buffet," said Richard Judy, restaurant specials, a lunch buffet and pizza, but generously-portioned entrees owner, "but we don't. We have a large salad bar with over 70 items." like Veal Domenico, Scallops Florentino and Lobster Ravioli. And for In addition to making everything on that bar in-house, the folks the culinary inventive types, the menu even sports a Create Your Own at The Great 611 hand cut their steaks every day. Steaks with names like the Pullman, Boxcar and Smokestack keep the locomotive theme going full steam ahead. Pasta Dish. Senior, kids, take-out, vegetarian and gluten-free menus guarantee that Mamma Maria's has something for everyone-even a full-service The Great 611 offers more than steaks, though. Seafood, burgers, bar featuring locally-brewed beers. They can handle these special- ribs and more round out a menu everyone will love. Daily lunch spe- needs items because all of their sauces and dishes are homemade cials and a kids menu make it the perfect place to bring the family. In and made to order. Located on Franklin Road, near the Tanglewood Mall exit, The Great 611 offers online ordering, party trays and catering. For all of your private party needs, Mamma Maria's has just the space for you. Rather than trying to rearrange the dining room furniture, take your party to their private banquet hall. Party somewhere else? Mamma Maria's offers off-premise catering as well. Located at THE GREAT 611 STEAK COMPANY 2025 W Main Street in Salem, Mamma Maria's is the taste of Italy in 3830 FRANKLIN RD SW, ROANOKE southwest Virginia. 540-989-4675 | THEGREAT611.COM MAMMA MARIA'S 2025 WEST MAIN ST, SALEM 540-389-2848 | MAMMAMARIASVA.COM 62 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 TheRoanoker.com GREAT 611 STEAK COMPANY & MAMMA MARIA'S: NOAH MAGNIFICO fact, download their app for rewards and specials.