{"id":1093,"date":"2025-04-16T12:18:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T12:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merlinscove.com\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2025-04-20T08:06:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T08:06:52","slug":"perfect-uk-food-group-to-open-new-70s-inspired-london-restaurant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.merlinscove.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/16\/perfect-uk-food-group-to-open-new-70s-inspired-london-restaurant\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Perfect\u2019 UK food group to open new 70s-inspired London restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Known for its aesthetically pleasing interiors<\/a>, viral pasta dishes and decadent \u2018Chocogasm\u2019 mousse, Big Mamma Group<\/a> has quickly become one of London<\/a>\u2019s favourite Italian picks.<\/p>\n

In 2024, it ranked third in the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains<\/a>, with Instagrammable favourites including the likes of Jacuzzi <\/a>and Circolo Popolare \u2013 and now, it\u2019s opening up a brand-new location, this time inspired by the heights of 1970s Italian cinema.<\/p>\n

Its next culinary adventure will be taking place in Canary Wharf<\/a> \u2013 a location that\u2019s long been synonymous with finance bros and sky-high architecture that wouldn\u2019t be out of place in Manhattan. <\/p>\n

And its home? The iconic YY Building.<\/p>\n

Named Barbarella, the restaurant will give off a \u2018tropical jungle\u2019 vibe, with chocolate brown silk walls (just like the colour of its viral glossy dessert), a 70s chromed lounge, a mirrored glass bar, and an amber chandelier that towers at three metres wide. Bougie, or what?<\/p>\n

What will be on the Barbarella menu?<\/h2>\n

Wanting to channel that classic \u2018When in Rome\u2019 sentiment when it opens in June? <\/p>\n

The menu will still offer beloved favourites familiar to Big Mamma Group aficionados, including thinly sliced Culatello (an Italian cured ham) and super-creamy burrata from the depths of Puglia.<\/p>\n

There\u2019ll also be a few new kids on the block, with new menu additions including a caramelised Italian tomato tatin topped with Parmigiano cream, buttered Cornish lemon sole, and of course, a pizza selection that\u2019ll be changing daily.<\/p>\n

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Thinking about your wine pairings? There’ll be a choice between 50 rich Brunellos, transporting diners back to the heyday of Rome\u2019s famous Cinecitt\u00e0 Studios, where the likes of Roman Holiday (starring Audrey Hepburn), Gangs of New York and La Dolce Vita were shot.<\/p>\n

And for the all-important dolci, there\u2019ll be a waterside terrace serving up a selection of gelati, with flavours including white chocolate, pistachio, and chocolate. Is this the stuff of dreams?<\/p>\n

Big Mamma Group reckons the \u2018show is on\u2019 \u2013 and Barbarella is \u2018here to steal hearts.\u2019<\/p>\n

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