WATCH NOW: After five months of renovations, Mamma Mia restaurant reopens with new look Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Feb 2, 2022 Feb 2, 2022 Updated May 17, 2023 0 1 of 2 The newly designed Mamma Mia Italian Restaurant features a cozy, home like atmosphere including fireplaces with gas logs. Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News An outdoor space between the restaurant and the adjacent buildings was enclosed to create a new spacious entrance. Contributed Photo Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News ABINGDON, Va. — A popular Italian restaurant in Abingdon has reopened after a five-month renovation project.kAm|2>>2 |:2 xE2=:2? #6DE2FC2?E[ =@42E65 ?62C E96 9:DE@C:4 EC2:? 56A@E :? E@H?[ @A6?65 7@C 3FD:?6DD =2DE H66<[ C646:G:?8 C2G6 C6G:6HD 7C@> 4FDE@>6CD @? 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