Villa Capri

CUISINE

This iteration of Big Mamma’s Italian restaurants brings the Amalfi Coast to the heart of Madrid. They offer a vast array of dishes, covering every aspect of Italian food, with their ‘Menu of the Month’ leaving you with a difficult decision to make, such was the quality of options available.

MY SCRAN CHOICE

It felt appropriate to order a staple food in Italian culture, burrata, before witnessing Big Mamma’s classic wheel.

STARTER

‘Burrata Caprese’

Juicy Burrata Pugliese Stuffed with Pesto, Accompanied with Arugula, Basil, Parmesan and Walnuts

The pesto-infused burrata made this one of my favourite burrata’s to date. The crunchy walnuts and soft giant tomatoes offered a lovely texture change from the burrata. A great start to the meal!

MAIN COURSE

‘Carbomamma’

Homemade Spaghetti Served Directly on a Wheel of Pecorino Brought by our Producer Castagna with the Authentic Tuscan Guanciale. A Plate Show! With a Supplement of Truffle.

It was impressive seeing the pasta being delivered in front of our eyes in the wheel of pecorino - a nice touch. The pasta was very rich, so I would recommend a light starter! However, the sauce was intensely creamy and the truffle supplement was divine. A must-have at any Mia Mamma restaurant!

REFRESHMENTS

These cocktails were the stars of the show. The eye-catching glasses lured us in to ordering a variety of different selections. They were all fresh and delicious, perfect for a summer day in Madrid.

**‘BIG MAMMA’**
*Sky Vodka, Lime Cordial, Ginger Fever Tree Ale, Fresh Fruit. Light and Fruity.*

**‘MOJITO ROSSO’**
*Aged Brugal Rum, Strawberry Purée, Bitter Vanilla, Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup & Soda. Fresh, Light, Citrusy and Smooth*

**‘COLADA POR TI’**
*Brugal Extra Old Rum, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime. Fruity, Fresh and Sweet.*

**‘SUMMER TONIC’**
*Bulldog Gin, Raspberry, Hibiscus, Blueberry Juice, Mediterranean Fever Tree Tonic. Fresh and Blooming, the Match for the Appetizer.*

THE FEE

It was a pricy affair partly due to the number of cocktails purchased. The food was reasonably priced as with other Mia Mamma restaurants.

THE REVIEW

I have visited a brace of Mia Mamma’s restaurants in London and their continental counterpart did not disappoint. As a brand, although the menus are almost indistinguishable, it is for a reason. The food is always consistent and the decor of the restaurants really makes you feel like you are relaxing in Italy. I enjoyed the terrace atmosphere, but I would have perhaps preferred the inside setting, as it looked so impressive, and it felt like we were lacking in service at times. Their repertoire of cocktails is fun and I would strongly recommend Villa Capri for group dinners.

Room for Improvement?

More cohesion in relation to the service for customers sitting outside would have added to the experience. A further minor detail could also have improved the restaurant’s experience and that was the lighting in the toilets, as it was too dark and difficult to orientate oneself around.