'Step Back in Time: 'Perfect' UK Food Group Debuts 1970s-Themed London Eatery'
Appreciated for its visually appealing design interiors , popular pasta creations and indulgent 'Chocogasm' mousse, Big Mamma Group has rapidly turned into one of London ’s favourite Italian picks.
In 2024, it secured the third position in the list of 50 Top World Artisans. Pizza Chains , featuring Instagram-worthy favorites such as Jacuzzi And Circolo Popolare – now, it’s launching a fresh venue, drawing inspiration from the peak era of 1970s Italian film.
The next food exploration for this event will occur in Canary Wharf – a spot that has long been associated with financial brokers and towering buildings that would fit right into Manhattan.
What about its home? It’s the famous YY Building.
Called Barbarella, this eatery aims for a 'tropical jungle' atmosphere, featuring chocolate-brown silk walls similar to those of its popular glossy dessert. The decor includes a retro-chic chrome lounge area, a mirror-clad bar, and an imposing amber chandelier spanning three meters across. Luxurious, right?
What items will be featured on the Barbarella menu?
Looking to embrace that traditional 'When in Rome' feeling when it debuts in June?
The menu will continue to feature well-loved favorites known to fans of the Big Mamma Group, such as delicately cut Culatello (a type of Italian cured meat) and exceptionally creamy Burrata sourced from the heart of Puglia.
We'll have some fresh faces joining us too, featuring new dishes such as caramelized Italian tomato tart served with Parmesan cream, pan-seared Cornish lemon sole with butter, along with our rotating daily pizza options.
Considering your wine selections? You'll have a selection of 50 robust Brunello wines, evoking memories of Hollywood's golden age at Rome’s renowned Cinecittà Studios, known for iconic films such as "Roman Holiday" with Audrey Hepburn, "Gangs of New York," and "La Dolce Vita."
For the crucial desserts, there will be a waterfront terrace offering a variety of gelato options, featuring flavors such as white chocolate, pistachio, and chocolate. Could this be what dreams are made of?
The Big Mamma Group believes the 'show must go on' – and Barbarella is 'ready to win over hearts.'
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One can safely assert that food enthusiasts are already getting excited about the announcement, as evidenced by the conversations over on Instagram , @kristyjlewis described it as 'extremely thrilling.'
For @cooper_miniwoofie, it seemed 'delicious' – and they 'are looking forward to trying it,' whereas @susannah_crawshay wrote 'bring it on!'
Established in 2015 in Paris by business owners Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux, the Big Mamma Group now operates 28 eateries throughout Europe.
The UK's 'most beautiful' eatery known for having the world's finest pizza plans to open a new location.
Boasting a ceiling draped in wisteria vines, walls adorned with an abundance of liquor bottles, and snug alcoves, Big Mamma Group’s establishment stands out. Circolo Popolare is often referred to as 'the most charming restaurant in London'.
The picturesque Fitzrovia-based eatery , characterized as a 'Bright Sicilian trattoria', naturally so TikTok sensation.
Numerous influencers have proclaimed it as a 'must-see', with the majority expressing enthusiastic approval for its characteristic gooey texture. carbonara — served directly from a large wheel of pecorino cheese.
Now, the highly popular eatery, which is under the management of the Big Mamma Group, is heading to Manchester – marking its first venture into the north. This new location will form part of the St Michael’s development in Deansgate and is scheduled to launch in June.
The upcoming Canary Wharf site will undoubtedly find itself among esteemed neighbors, joining an increasingly vibrant roster of establishments such as Gloria’s in Shoreditch, Ave Mario in Covent Garden, Jacuzzi in High Street Kensington, Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia, and Carlotta’s in Marylebone.
Previously, TikToker @westkengirl referred to Jacuzzi as the 'ideal venue for a girls' night out,' whereas Circolo Popolare was described by her as the 'most beautiful' eatery in London. @wherealexeats .
It doesn’t end there, however. The Big Mamma Group presently has eight establishments in Paris, along with more compact trattoria-style venues in Lyon, Lille, Birmingham, Monaco, Brussels, Milan, Madrid, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Marseille, and Bordeaux.
Shall we meet at the docks for an Aperol Spritz this coming summer then?
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