Big Mamma to launch sixth London restaurant in Canary Wharf

Italian restaurant group Big Mamma is expanding its London presence with its sixth venue, Barbarella, in the corporate district of Canary Wharf.

Scheduled to open in June 2025, the new restaurant will be situated in the YY Building and feature a 1970s Roman cinema-inspired theme.

Barbarella’s interior design will showcase vintage Ferragamo silks and a mirrored glass bar, with a reflective 70s chromed lounge upstairs.

At the heart of the restaurant will be an open kitchen, led by Rome-born Marco Rastelli who will introduce a daily-changing menu including metre-long spaghettone, pizzas and pasta.

The menu will also offer Cornish lemon sole, grilled steaks ranging from fillet to a 1.2kg T-bone, and a dedicated gelato section.

The opening of Barbarella follows the successful launch of Big Mamma’s first regional restaurant, La Bellezza, in Birmingham in November 2024.

The group continues to manage its five other London restaurants, which include Gloria, Circolo Popolare and Carlotta, all of which were described as fully booked one month in advance throughout 2023.

Established in 2013, Big Mamma aims to emulate the authenticity and warmth of traditional Italian trattorias internationally.

The group prides itself on sourcing produce directly from small Italian producers, offering 100% homemade dishes at affordable prices.

In September 2023, private investment company McWin Capital Partners signed a partnership deal to acquire a majority stake in Big Mamma.

The acquisition was part of McWin Capital’s strategy to strengthen its position in the European dining industry.

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