Ave Mario, the latest restaurant from the Big Mamma group, has been all over my Instagram and TikTok since it launched last year, and since then I've been desperately trying to get a dinner booking. As with all Big Mamma restaurant, unless you get particularly lucky, you pretty much have to book a month in advance, so I finally did.
We headed for dinner mid-week which I think was the perfect time to go. We sat upstairs in what I think is the prettier part of the restaurant and the atmosphere was chilled out and perfect for a catch up, whereas downstairs the vibe is more party-like with larger groups and a view of the kitchen.
We started with cocktails {the Spritz on the Beach is incredible if you like tropical cocktails} and the Sex and the Fritti, which were fried courgettes and onion rings coated in what was meant to be a fiery chilli sauce, but I am not one for too much heat and I could handle it.
Before moving on to our mains, pizza of course. I usually go for the truffle pasta at the Big Mamma restaurants but as I had this the weekend before, I opted for a classic margarita pizza - sometimes you just need to go back to basics.
Just before leaving for the night, we headed to the toilets for the endless instagram opportunities they provide! Think lots of neon signs and fish eye mirrors.
The food, drinks and company were perfect an I'd definitely head back to Ave Mario..maybe next time to try their bottomless brunch. I would say though, if you're going to go for a Big Mamma restaurant, I much prefer Circolo Poppolare or Gloria because the decor isn't quite so in your face!
xo Becky
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