In a quiet side street in Kazanchis, stands an old villa in a peaceful garden, exuding charm and calm. Welcome to Mamma Mia, an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in traditional, homemade dishes with a choice of ten different kinds of freshly made pasta.
Since it opened in 2015, Mamma Mia has become popular for relaxed lunches and intimate dinners as well as a venue for special occasions such as birthdays and weddings.
It has also gained a reputation as something of a diplomatic hub, becoming a firm favorite with many in the international community and has often hosted high-level visiting delegations.
The restaurant is personally run by the owners: Bruno, who enthusiastically welcomes diners with detailed explanations of the menu choices and his wife, Jitu Daba Erensa, the talented chef who trained in Italy and had her own Italian restaurant in Italy before moving back to Ethiopia in 2014.
During the recent Dashen Culture Club Pasta Festa held in Addis Ababa in November at the Millennium compound, Chef Jitu entered the Cooking Competition, which she won with her signature dish of Artichoke Ravioli in Butter, Parmesan Cheese and Thyme.
Whether dining al fresco under the umbrellas on the garden patio or enjoying a cozy evening inside by the roaring fire, the homely ambience, delicious food and friendly service works its irresistible magic, bringing diners back time and time again.
Contact: 0929 002218
Open Monday to Saturday
Closed Sundays
Lunch from 11:30 am to 3 pm
Dinner from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Located next to the Meles Foundation
Kazanchis