YOUR ITALO-LUNCH WITH BIG MAMMA
Spaghetti alla Carbonara or grilled steak with truffle potatoes? We say both. From Barbarella in Canary Wharf to Jacuzzi in Kensington, our restaurants are open during lunchtime serving handmade pasta, Neapolitan pizzas and grilled secondi for an authentic Italian lunch full of amore.
OUR RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR LUNCH...
Where to enjoy the best Italian lunch in London
Gloria · Shoreditch
Enter Gloria, our Italian trattoria and pizzeria right in the heart of Shoreditch -a Capri adventure that’ll make you forget about the meeting at 2pm. Start with a Paloma 0.0% and then dive into homemade Spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce. Buon appetito!
Circolo Popolare · Fitzrovia
Heading to Oxford Street for some serious shopping with your BFF? Our sunny trattoria in Fitzrovia is just steps away, serving fresh pasta, crispy Neapolitan pizzas and indulgent dolci - all made with love by our chefs, and perfect for an Italo-lunch with friends.
Ave Mario · Covent Garden
This Florentine inspired trattoria nestled in the bustling Covent Garden is the Italo feasting you need before a theatre show. Dive into homemade Spaghetti alla Carbonara and perhaps a Saltburn Margarita or two…Alla salute!
Jacuzzi · Kensington
Head to Kensington High Street and open the door of our decadent three-floor ristorante in the heart of West London. From crispy arancini to Neapolitan pizzas, this is your Italo-lunch break after an adventurous morning exploring the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.
Barbarella · Canary Wharf
Work hard, play hard - but sometimes all you need is fresh Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe and a Mandarin Mojito. Head to Barbarella, our hedonistic restaurant in Canary Wharf, your Italo-lunch break awaits.
Carlotta · Marylebone
This is Carlotta, our elegant Italian ristorante nestled in fashionable Marylebone. Whether you want to gather your work squadra or you’re rounding up a successful shopping session in Marylebone High Street, Carlotta is ready to treat you with an Italo-lunch that starts with a Pistacchi-tini and goes all the way to homemade pasta and tiramisu.
BIG GROUPS FOR LUNCH
You like to go big and we like it too! Whether you’re with friends or family, colleagues or a group of lovers, our trattorias are the perfect place to sweep your favourite people away on the ultimate Italian adventure, from Capri at Gloria in Shoreditch to Sicily at Circolo Popolare in Fitzrovia.
Get ready to indulge in an explosive feasting packed with homemade pasta, traditional Italian dishes and seriously naughty desserts, from the iconic Italian Chocolate Tart to the six-inch-tall Lemon Meringue Pie. Open everyday at lunchtime, our restaurants take bookings for your gathering with a group set menu made for sharing!
OUR LUNCH SET MENU FOR THE WEEKDAYS
Short on time but big on lunch? Our speedy lunch set menu, priced from £23, sounds like a good reason to leave the office, because the Squadra knows: hard workers are also serious carb-lovers.
Our dedicated pasta fresca team has been pushing the boundaries of what a lunch break can be, with a quick three-course Italo feast that takes you straight to the Bel Paese. Think 250g burrata with pistachio pesto, fresh pasta like indulgent mafaldine in truffle sauce, or a half-and-half crispy Neapolitan pizzas. And don’t worry – pastry chef Oscar knows you’ll want that mid-afternoon dessert, so a tiramisu will be there to round off this Italian Brainstorm.
Available on weekdays, the Pranzetto set menu is crafted using only quality ingredients sourced from our trusted Italian suppliers (the Squadra says buoni prodotti are best enjoyed with a Mandarin Mojito… we trust them). Buon Appetito!
WHERE TO FIND US
LUNCH IN FITZROVIA
Just steps away from some of the most iconic shopping streets, such as Oxford Street. Circolo Popolare is our Sicilian Trattoria open for lunch.
LUNCH IN COVENT GARDEN
Firenze in the heart of Covent Garden. Enter Ave Mario, our vibrant Trattoria full of Italo-amore.
LUNCH IN KENSINGTON
Head to Jacuzzi, our Italian Villa located in High Street Kensington. Your three-course Italo-lunch immersed in a Mediterranean atmosphere awaits.
LUNCH IN CANARY WHARF
Step inside Barbarella for a next-level Italian feast. From indulgent antipasti to authentic Neapolitan pizzas, our Squadra has your lunch covered - whether you’re visiting the Wharf or recharging before the afternoon meetings.
LUNCH IN MARYLEBONE
Soave and elegant, Carlotta is our ristorante for all the West Londoners ready to indulge in a three-course Italo-feast at 1pm.
Why choose our restaurants for lunch ?
We’ve been working with our trusted italian producers for more than 10 years, making sure each dish is made with high quality ingredients: think Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano and San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, all made with love and accompanied with warm Focaccia or hand made pasta.
So if you’re looking for an authentic Italian lunch, followed by a naughty ending (tiramisu or lemon pie? Maybe both…) the kind that feels like a sunny escape to the Amalfi Coast, you know where to find us.
FAQ · Italian Lunch in London
Yes, all Big Mamma restaurants in London are offering a Pranzetto set menu priced from £23 for a three course Italo-feast. Whether you’re looking for a quick Business lunch break with colleagues or a relaxed Italian lunch with friends, you can enjoy indulgent Antipasti, such as crispy arancini, fresh homemade pasta or Neapolitan pizzas and a selection of secondi.
Lunch reservations at Big Mamma London are available online only, directly on our website BMG. Booking slots open 30 days in advance from 9am.
Good news: we also welcome walk-in guests for lunch, depending on availability. Arriving early in the service increases your chances of getting a table without a reservation.
We offer authentic Italian cuisine, inspired by traditional trattorias from across the country. Please note although we do our best to accommodate dietary requirements, we do not offer halal, as our produce is sourced directly from Italy.
All our vegan and vegetarian dishes will be labelled with (VEG) and (V) on our menu. All gluten low dishes will be labelled as ‘GL’. Please note we do not offer gluten free pasta or pizza (really sorry!) Common allergens are labelled on our menus, but please bear in mind dishes can contain traces of allergens and gluten. For a more extensive list, please ask your waiter!
YOUR WEEKEND ITALO-LUNCH, PASTA E BASTA
Planning a tour of London’s most iconic landmarks? Whether you’re wrapping up a visit to the Natural History Museum or wandering through the charm of Spitalfields Market, the Squadra has your back for a lunch break that feels like a journey across the Boot. From Jacuzzi in Kensington to Gloria in Shoreditch, our Italian ristoranti open from 12pm, ready to welcome your famiglia before the afternoon tours begin.
Expect crispy truffle arancini, thin slices of mortadella topped with crunchy pistachio, and indulgent homemade pasta filled with ricotta, spinach, and Parmigiano Reggiano. Every dish is freshly prepared day by day and made for sharing, perhaps whilst sipping a refreshing cocktail beneath the stunning glass ceiling of our decadent ristorante in High Street Kensington.
DON’T FORGET THE DOLCI…
Pastry Chef Oscar is dead serious about dessert, especially when you have a long afternoon ahead and that extra dose of sugar is exactly what you need. Whether it’s our twisted version of Tiramisù or a slice of the iconic six-inch-tall Lemon Meringue Pie, we always recommend our desserts to round off your Italian lunch before saying arrivederci.
A sweet destination for pleasure, our dolci are your escape to Italy. Our Pistachio Wedding Cake is the perfect pairing for your post-lunch espresso: layers of coffee and pistachio cream, served under a waterfall of indulgent mascarpone. To die for…
