Husband and wife team Marco and Kathy Baldieri opened the new restaurant Mamma Italia in Sturbridge last summer, successfully combining the passions and experiences of Marco Baldieri, an executive chef who for more than 40 years has stayed true to traditional Italian (home-style) cooking.

Mamma Italia Ristorante, 139 Main St. #2, occupies plaza space that formerly housed Rom’s Takeout. The restaurant, named after Baldieri’s late mother (Italia) is open Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner, 5 to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Takeout, no delivery.