A longtime restaurant and pizzeria in Deep Ellum is returning from the dead: Mama Mia's Italian, which was in business for 18 years on the east end of Deep Ellum at 2935 Elm St., will reopen in September with a team that includes names familiar in local music circles.

Mama Mia's was originally founded in 2004 by the Manzanares family, who also own the space. At that time, Deep Ellum was at a low point, with little activity or pizza, making it a welcome option for locals desperate for something nearby and clubgoers who wanted a late-night bite.