Ober Mamma is the flagship Paris restaurant of the Big Mamma Group, an Italian hospitality company founded by two French entrepreneurs who set out to bring genuinely good Italian food — wood-fired pizza, hand-rolled pasta, serious burrata — to France at accessible prices in spaces of theatrical visual extravagance. The Oberkampf location on Boulevard Richard-Lenoir in the 11th arrondissement occupies a converted warehouse and fills it with hand-painted 30-square-metre frescoes, Murano glass chandeliers, and an interior that looks as though a Venetian palazzo has been dropped into the Paris nightlife district. The cooking matches the spectacle in energy if not in restraint: a wood-fired oven runs continuously, producing blistered Neapolitan-adjacent pizzas; fresh pasta is made on-site daily; burrata is flown in from Puglia. The menu skews generously Italian: antipasti boards, pasta al tartufo, tiramisu. Prices are notably accessible for the quality of the ingredients — burrata and prosciutto at €12–€14, pizzas at €14–€18, pasta dishes at €16–€22. The bar programme is strong and Negroni-forward. The atmosphere is one of the liveliest in the eastern 11th arrondissement: loud music, a young crowd, and efficient service oriented to the evening dining experience. Booking via the Big Mamma website is recommended; a bar area accepts walk-in customers for a more informal experience.
Signature dishes
- Burrata e prosciutto
- Pizzas from the wood-fired oven
- Pasta al tartufo
Good to know
- Known for
- Big Mamma Group's flagship Paris restaurant; exuberant Italian dining in a converted warehouse with 30m² fresco and Murano glass chandeliers
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30, 19:00–23:30; Sat–Sun 12:00–23:30
- Reservations
- Recommended; book at bigmammagroup.com or walk-in for the bar
Location
107 Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, 75011 Paris, France
48.8584, 2.3776 View on map
Highlights
- Big Mamma Group flagship in a converted Oberkampf warehouse with hand-painted frescoes and Murano glass chandeliers
- Wood-fired Neapolitan-adjacent pizza, daily fresh pasta, and burrata flown from Puglia
- Accessible pricing for quality Italian ingredients: pizza €14–€18, pasta €16–€22
- Lively bar area with a strong Negroni-forward cocktail programme; walk-in welcome at the bar
Tips for visiting
- Book in advance at bigmammagroup.com, especially Fri–Sat evenings; the room fills quickly on weekends
- The bar area is available for walk-in and serves the same kitchen food; good for solo diners or pairs
- Burrata is the correct starter; the version at Ober Mamma uses product flown from Puglia
- The wood-fired pizzas are better than the pasta on balance; focus the order accordingly
- Arrive before 19:30 for a quieter table or 20:30–21:00 for peak atmosphere
Accessibility
The restaurant is at street level on Boulevard Richard-Lenoir; access is on a flat pavement with no steps. The interior is a large converted warehouse with wide aisles in the main dining area, making wheelchair access straightforward. Notify the restaurant when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Big Mamma Group?
Big Mamma is a French hospitality group that opened its first restaurant in Paris in 2013 with the concept of serving high-quality Italian food — real ingredients, wood-fired cooking — at prices accessible to a young urban audience. The group now operates across Europe.
Is the pizza genuinely Neapolitan?
The pizza is made in a wood-fired oven with naturally fermented dough and Italian imported ingredients. It is closer to Neapolitan in style than most Paris pizzerias but the group does not claim strict DOC certification.
How loud is the restaurant?
Very. Ober Mamma operates at a high energy level with music throughout service. Visitors seeking a quiet dinner should look elsewhere; those seeking a lively, animated evening will enjoy it.
Is reservation required?
Booking in advance is strongly recommended, particularly Thursday to Saturday. Walk-in is possible at the bar; the main dining room fills quickly in the evenings.