Ave Mario

Ave Mario is Big Mamma Group's most theatrical London trattoria, bringing Florentine palazzo grandeur with a bold 80s twist to the heart of Covent Garden. Six-metre high ceilings, a bar decorated with 3,500 bottles, and an irresistibly retro atmosphere downstairs create an unforgettable setting for authentic Italian dining. Head Chef Gianluigi leads the kitchen, celebrating seasonal Italian ingredients directly sourced from Italy.

The menu showcases homemade pasta, crispy-soft Neapolitan pizzas cooked in wood-fired ovens, and show-stopping dishes like the Gran Carbonara served in a 4kg pecorino wheel and the 35-day aged beef sirloin with salsa verde. The kitchen demonstrates serious ambition whilst maintaining the relaxed, neighbourhood trattoria spirit that makes Big Mamma restaurants so popular. Weekend brunch, pre-theatre, and set lunch menus offer excellent value.

Dogs are welcome both inside and outside Ave Mario, making it an excellent choice for a meal out with your four-legged friend. Located just moments from Leicester Square and the West End theatres, it's perfectly positioned for pre-show dining or a celebratory meal with family and friends.