"For most visitors, eating out at good restaurants in Switzerland proves to be expensive. In the "German" speaking regions of the country the cuisine tends to be very hearty and frequently prepared with wonderful, rich dairy products such as cheeses, cream, and sour cream. After a week of rich food, Da Mamma was a great change of pace. Located in Chur's beautiful and charming old town, Da Mamma closes early - around 18:30 - as most locals eat their main meal at noon which is when Da Mamma is busiest. We stopped by around three in the afternoon to alert the family that we wished to reserve a table for an early 5:00 pm dinner and to place our order. The decor was very simple; there was no menu, and the welcome was warm and friendly. We simply asked in Italian what was available and settled on the tagliatelle which had been made fresh - in house - that morning. We were offered a choice of two or three sauces and we chose the Bolognese sauce. There is simply no comparison between dried, store bought pasta, and Da Mamma's fresh, home made tagliatelle which was perfectly cooked "al dente" and blended with a lovely, light tomato based sauce. As other reviewers have noted, with mineral water and a plain lettuce salad simply dressed with balsamic vinegar, one can enjoy a fine pasta meal for around 17.50 CHF. In Switzerland, that's a bargain. Once we had finished our early, made to order dinner the cafe closed, as there was no other business. Therefore, if you are wanting dinner, I would stop by or call in advance to let them know you're coming."
