Ave Mario is a lively Italian trattoria from the Big Mamma group on Henrietta Street in Covent Garden. The expansive restaurant takes inspiration from a Florentine palazzo, combining soaring ceilings, bold retro details and a central bar lined with thousands of bottles.

The kitchen celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from Italy through generous homemade cooking. Soft Neapolitan pizza arrives with a lightly crisp edge, while the signature carbonara is finished in a large wheel of pecorino for an especially rich and theatrical presentation.

Antipasti, burrata, cured meats and vegetable plates can be shared before pasta, pizza, grilled fish or aged beef. Familiar recipes sit beside playful combinations, allowing the menu to move between simple Italian comfort food and dishes designed for a celebratory table.

Desserts continue the generous approach through tiramisu, panna cotta and an imposing lemon meringue tart. Several dining spaces, courtyards and a basement provide different atmospheres for dates, family meals and groups, all within a short walk of the theatres and piazza of Covent Garden.

Address: 15 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8QG, United Kingdom

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Ave Mario Menu Menu updated on 7 Jun 2026

Antipasti

Lunch Set Menu

Insalata Trevigiana al Gorgonzola (R)

Crispy endive salad topped with chunks of gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic glaze and toasted walnuts. vegan version available

Arancini Cacio e Pepe (R)

Golden-fried arancini filled with cacio e pepe risotto and topped with grated Pecorino.

Bruschetta del Bosco (R)

Toasted focaccia with creamy taleggio topped with a seasonal medley of mushrooms and sautéed kale.

Aperitivo & Vermouth

Aperitivo Select

£7.50

Aperol

£7.50

Campari Bitter

£7.50

Italo Disco

£7.50

Martini Riserva Ambrato

£6.50

Martini Riserva Rubino

£6.50

Vermouth Antica Formula Carpano

£7.50

Italian Classics

Americano (Campari, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino, Sparkling Water)

£10

Aperol Spritz (Aperol, Prosecco, Sparkling Water)

£9

Campari Spritz (Campari, Prosecco, Sparkling Water)

£10

Garibaldi (Campari, Orange Juice)

£10

Negroni (Beefeater Gin, Campari, Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino)

£12

White Wine

Chardonnay D.O.C. 2022*, Terre Di Vita

£39

Etna Bianco D.O.C. A’Puddara 2022*, Tenuta Di Fessina

£99

Falanghina Del Sannio D.O.C. 2022*, La Fortezza

£8.50

Frascati Superiore 496 D.O.C.G. 2022*, De Sanctis

£52

Malvazija Venezia Giulia I.G.T. 2021*, Skerk

£84

Muller Thurgau Vigneti Delle Dolomiti I.G.T. 2022*, Alois Lageder

£43

Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie D.O.C. 2023*, Corvezzo

£7.50

Sauvignon Trentino D.O.C. Vigna Cantanghel 2023*, Maso Cantanghel

£56

Trebbiano Rubicone I.G.T. 2021*, Camauro

£27

Vermentino Di Sardegna D.O.C. 2022*, Olianas

£9.50

Vesuvio Bianco Lacryma D.O.C. Vigna Del Vulcano Christi 2020, Villa Dora

£79

Vign’Asmara Chardonnay I.G.T. 2022, Bossi Fedrigotti

£12.50

Vintage Tunina I.G.T. 2021, Jermann

£134

Sparkling Wine

Champagne A.O.C. Extra Brut Clarevallis Nv*, Drappier

£15

Franciacorta D.O.C.G. Golf 1927 Nv*, Barone Pizzini

£12.50

Lambrusco Montelocco I.G.T. Nv*, Venturi Baldini

£7.50

Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene D.O.C.G. Nv*, Corvezzo

£8.50

Sweet Wine

Moscato D’Asti D.O.C.G. Andar Per Vigne 2022*, Vallebelbo

£8.50

Rose Wine

Bardolino Chiaretto D.O.C. 2023*, Montresor

£7.50

Terre Siciliane I.G.T. Rose 2023*, Collina Delle Rose

£27

Red Wine

Aglianico I.G.T. 2019*, La Marchesana

£43

Nero D’Avola D.O.C. 2022*, Cappanera

£31

Tignanello I.G.T. 2019, Antinori

£295

Terre Brune Carignano Del Sulcis Superiore D.O.C. 2019, Santadi

£135

Sangiovese Rubicone I.G.T. 2020*, Simonia

£27

Sagrantino Di Montefalco D.O.C.G. 2015*, Fongoli

£97

Rosso Di Montalcino D.O.C. 2021*, Col D’Orcia

£52

Primitivo I.G.T. 2021*, Zullo

£7.50

Montepulciano D.O.C. Villa Regis 2022*, Cascina Del Colle

£8.50

Amarone Della Valpolicella D.O.C.G. 2019*, Domini Veneti

£84

Guado Al Tasso Bolgheri D.O.C. Superiore 2019, Antinori

£258

Etna Rosso D.O.C.G. Rossobrillo 2021*, Emilio Sciacca

£12.50

Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G. Poggio Ai Grilli 2022*, Tenuta San Jacopo

£37

Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G. 2018*, Tricerchi

£88

Barolo D.O.C.G. 2020*, Marcarini

£79

Barbera D’Alba D.O.C. Bric Loira 2020, Cascina Chicco

£56

Barbaresco D.O.C.G. 2020, Produttori Del Barbaresco

£117

Valpolicella Ripasso D.O.C. Classico Superiore 2020*, Cantina Di Negrar

£9.50

Pisco, Mezcal, Tequila, Cachaca

Mezcal Vida Del Maguey

£7.50

Pisco Aba

£6.50

Tequila Espolon Reposado

£7.50

Tequila Olmeca Altos Plata

£8

Tequila Olmeca Blanco

£6.50

Cognac

Cognac VSOP HbyHine

£8.50

House Giant Cocktails

Giant Peach Bum (Havana Club 3 Year Rum, Giffard Peach Liqueur, Pineapple & Grapefruit Juice, Lime, Angostura)

£16

Jumbo Mamma (Absolut Vodka, Lime Cordial, Fever Tree Ginger Ale, Lovely Fresh Fruit, Lots Of Amore)

£14

Spritz Club Xl (Mellow Apricot Brandy, Elderflower Cordial, Lemon Juice, Soda, Prosecco)

£15

Calvados

Calvados Dupont Vsop

£7.50

Digestivi

Amaretto Di Saronno

£5

Amaro Averna

£5

Amaro Del Capo

£5

Amaro Montenegro

£5

Branca Menta

£5

Cynar

£5

Fernet Branca

£5

Frangelico Hazelnut

£5

Sambuca

£5

Gin

Gin Beefeater

£6.50

Gin Beefeater Pink

£6.50

Gin Dry Monkey 47

£8

Gin Hendricks

£7.50

Gin Pink Pepper

£7.50

Gin Plymouth

£7.50

Gin Plymouth Premium Sloe

£6.50

Gin Tanqueray

£6.50

Gin Tanqueray Ten

£7.50

Italian Gin

Gin Crocodille Del Professore

£8.50

Gin Ondina

£7.50

Gin Originale Malfy

£6.50

Brandy & Grappa

Brandy Vecchia Romagna Etichetta Nera (V)

Vegetarian

£7.50

Grappa Beniamino Maschio (V)

Vegetarian

£6.50

Grappa Il Prosecco Nonino (V)

Vegetarian

£7

Grappa Nardini Bianca (V)

Vegetarian

£6.50

Grappa Nardini Riserva (V)

Vegetarian

£7.50

Liquori Della Casa

Chartreuse Green

£6.50

Limoncello Liqueur

£4

Rum

Duppy Share Spiced

£6.50

Rum Appleton Estate Signature Blend

£7.50

Rum Clairin Le Rocher 21 Months

£6.50

Rum Havana Club 3Yo

£6.50

Rum Havana Club 7Yo

£7.50

Rum Plantation Belize 2009

£8.50

Rum Plantation Guyana 2008

£9.50

Rum Wray And Nephew Overproof

£7.50

Vodka

Vodka Absolut

£6.50

Vodka Belvedere

£7.50

Vodka Greygoose

£7.50

House Cocktails

Berry Bliss Margarita (Olmeca Tequila Blanco, Giffard Triple Sec, Home-Made Very Berry Syrup, Lime Juice)

£12

Bourbon Street (Wild Turkey Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Butterscotch Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice & Angostura Bitter)

£12

Game, Set, Rossini (Fresh Strawberry Purée, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Prosecco, Orange Foam)

£10

I Hate Negroni (Beefeater Gin, Martini Riserva Rubino, Select Aperitivo, Enamor Yuzu)

£11

Kenough Mojito (Havana Club 3 Year Rum, Home-Made Berry Infusion, Lime Juice And Soda)

£12

Softs

Belu Still / Sparkling Bottled Water

£4.50

Cedrata Tassoni (Sweet Citrussy Soda Made With “Citron” Fruit)

£4.50

Chinotto Lurisia (Bittersweet Soda With “Chinotto” Fruit)

£4.50

Coca Cola (200Ml)

£4

Coke Zero (200Ml)

£4

Fever Tree (Indian Tonic / Mediterranean Tonic / Naturally Light Tonic / Lemonade / Sicilian Lemonade / Ginger Ale / Ginger Beer)

£4.50

Home-Made Lemonade (V)

Vegetarian

£4.50

Orange Juice (Freshly-Squeezed Oranges)

£6

Organic Apple Juice

£4.50

Organic Peach Juice

£4.50

San Bitter (Bitter Herbal Aperitif Minus The Alcohol)

£4.50

Mains

Lunch Set Menu

Pasta ai Funghi (R)

Home-made mafaldine in an indulgent sauce of seasonal mushrooms, with lots of Parmigiano.

La Carbonara

Home-made spaghetti alla chitarra, creamy pecorino, crispy guanciale, egg yolk, a lot of pepper.

Prosciutto Cotto, Funghi e Stracciatella

Creamy ricotta, sautéed mushrooms, prosciutto cotto, mozzarella fior di latte, stracciatella.

Carpaccio di Manzo (GIF)

Beef carpaccio with rocket, balsamic and 22-month Parmigiano Reggiano.

Italian Caviar

10G Of Transmontanus Caviar, Served On Ice (Gif)

£12

Baby Pizza With Italian Caviar

£24

Dolci

Lunch Set Menu

Il Tiramisu (V)

The unbeatable classic, not so classic.

Vegetarian

The Big Pineapple (VEG)

Thinly sliced pineapple and crispy coconut crumble, served with passionfruit coulis, coconut chantilly, fresh lime.

Vegetarian

The Incomparable Lemon Pie (V)

Zingy tart and humongous 5’9-inch meringue layer, THE must.

Vegetarian

Time for Aperitivo?

Theatre Menu

Aperol Spritz

A classic for a reason

£12

Margarita

Made with Olmeca Blanco tequila

£13

Amore Piccante

Ginger beer, chilli kick, and alcohol free

£8

No-Groni

All the Negroni soul, zero alcohol

£11

Antipasti

Theatre Menu

Insalata Trevigiana al Gorgonzola (R)

Crispy endive salad topped with chunks of gorgonzola, Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic glaze and toasted walnuts. vegan version available

Calamari Fritti

Crispy fried Cornish baby squid with lemony aioli dip.

Tartare di Manzo (GIF)

A bold beef tartare with mustard and pickled cucumber, topped with Greek yoghurt and a fresh chimichurri made with anchovies, Taggiasche olives, sun-dried tomatoes and fried capers.

Mains

Theatre Menu

Spaghetti all’Arrabbiata (V)

Home-made spaghetti with a slow-cooked spicy San Marzano tomato sauce, smoky heart of the burrata and fresh chilli. vegan version available

Vegetarian

Mafaldine al Tartufo (V) (4£ Supp)

Home-made mafaldine with indulgent truffle and mascarpone cream, fresh black truffle from Italy.

Vegetarian

Pizza Patate & Pancetta

Potato cream, smoked mozzarella, fior di latte and pancetta.

Insalata di Finocchi e Ricotta al Forno (V)

Endive salad with roasted fennel, fresh orange supreme, seed pesto and crumbled ricotta di bufala al forno, salsa gribiche, served atop a bed of herby yoghurt.

Vegetarian

Dolci

Theatre Menu

Il Tigramisù (V)

The unbeatable classic, not so classic.

Vegetarian

Panna Wintour (V, GIF)

Ultra-creamy organic Madagascar vanilla panna cotta with red fruit coulis.

Vegetarian

The Big Pineapple (VEG)

Thinly sliced pineapple and crispy coconut crumble, served with passionfruit coulis, coconut chantilly, fresh lime.

Vegetarian

Antipasti

Bruschetta Mediterranea (V*)

Vegetarian

£10

Calamari Fritti

£11

Frittatina Di Lasagna

£9

Insalata Caprese (V*)

Vegetarian

£9

Prosciutto Crudo E Melone (Gif)

£10.50

Buoni Prodotti

Bresaola Della Valtellina (Gif)

£10

Burrata Pappa Al Pomodoro (V*)

Vegetarian

£15

Focaccia Della Casa (Veg)

Vegetarian

£4.50

La Santa Trinità

£44

Prosciutto Di Parma 24 Mesi (Gif)

£10

Smoky Stracciatella (V, Gif)

Vegetarian

£8

Trio Di Olive (Veg, Gif)

Vegetarian

£5

Primi Piatti

La Gran Carbonara (Per 2)

£18

Mafaldine Al Tartufo (V)

Vegetarian

£20.50

Mafaldine Con Pesto Alla Trapanese (V)

Vegetarian

£15

Pasta Al Ragù Di Vitello Con Pistacchio

£17

Tagliarini Granchio E Limone

£21

Where Are My Ravioli?! (V*)

Vegetarian

£17.50

Birre in Bottiglia

Ichnusa Lager (Get Refreshed, Sardinian-Style, 4.7%)

£5

Lucky Saint 0.5% Alcohol-Free Lager (Unfiltered For Big Flavour)

£5.50

Pizza Napoletana

Dancing Queen

£17.50

Emrata Burrata (V)

Vegetarian

£15.50

Looking For Truffle (V*)

Vegetarian

£20

Mammargherita Di Bufala (V*)

Vegetarian

£13.50

Robert De Nitro

£16.50

Insalate & Carpaccio

Insalata Di Zucchine E Ricotta Al Forno (V)

Vegetarian

£16

The Big Mamma Classic Carpaccio (Gif)

£18

Secondi

Branzino In Guazzetto (Gif)

£21

Melanzane Al Forno Con Stracciatella E Datterini (V)

Vegetarian

£17

Sirloin Alla Griglia

£34

T-Bone Fiorentina (Per 2)

£35

Sides

Friggitelli In Padella (Veg, Gif)

Vegetarian

£6

Insalatina Di Zucchine (Veg)

Vegetarian

£5.50

Little Crispy Potatoes (Veg, Gif)

Vegetarian

£5

Dolci

Chocogasm Mousse (V)

Vegetarian

£9.50

Coppa Di Frutti Rossi (Veg)

Vegetarian

£9

Dolcetti E Caffè (V)

Vegetarian

£9.50

Effortless Choc Gelato (V)

Vegetarian

£9

Il Tigramisù (V)

Vegetarian

£8

Sundae Kind Of Love (V)

Vegetarian

£9

The Incomparable Lemon Pie (V)

Vegetarian

£8

Vanilla Cheesecake (V, Gif)

Vegetarian

£9

Caffetteria

Americano

£3.50

Cappuccino

£4.50

Decaffeinato

£3

Doppio Espresso

£3.50

Espresso

£3

Flat White

£4.50

Hot Chocolate

£6

Latte

£4.50

Tea

Earl Grey Sicilian Bergamote Tea

£3

Fresh Mint Tea

£3

Organic English Breakfast Tea

£3

Organic Green Tea Of China Long Tseng

£3

Organic Red Tea Rooibos

£3

Draught Beers Pig & Porter

I.P.A. (A Touch Of Blood Orange, 5.3%)

£4

Lager (Easy Italian Style Lager, 4%)

£3.50

Pale Ale (A Hint Of Amalfi Lemon Zest, 4.2%)

£4

Whisky

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14

£8.50

Whiskey Wild Turkey Straight Bourbon

£6.50

Whiskey Wild Turkey Straight Rye

£6.50

Whisky Amrut Fusion Indian Malt

£8.50

Whisky Chivas Regal 12Yo

£6.50

Whisky Laphroaigh 10Yo

£7.50

Whisky Macallan 12 Years Sherry Oak

£8.50

Whisky Nikka From The Barrel

£8.50

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Espresso Typical in London: £3.00 £3.00
Cappuccino Typical in London: £3.90 £4.50
Latte Typical in London: £3.90 £4.50
Flat white Typical in London: £3.95 £4.50
Hot chocolate Typical in London: £4.00 £6.00

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