‘Mama Mia’: Florence’s New Brunch Spot

Mamma Mia’s breakfast burrito and hash browns

For Americans living in Florence or travelers craving a taste of home, finding a true American-style brunch can be surprisingly difficult. While the traditional Italian breakfast usually consists of a cappuccino and a pastry, Mamma Mia is bringing a different breakfast culture to the city with a menu full of familiar favorites.

Located on Via Giuseppe Verdi, Mamma Mia is best known for its hands-on cooking classes, where visitors learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes like fresh pasta, pizza, and gelato. Now, the restaurant has expanded its offerings with a brunch menu that combines American comfort food with fresh Italian ingredients.

Served daily from 9 am to 2 pm, the menu features everything from hearty breakfasts to lighter options. Guests can choose classics like a breakfast burrito with eggs, baked potatoes, bacon, avocado, and cheese (€12) or a traditional English Breakfast complete with eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, baked beans, avocado, and toasted sourdough (€16).

Avocado lovers have several choices, including avocado bread, veg avocado bread, and the avo salmon toast, while those with a sweet tooth can choose between French toast or pancakes topped with maple syrup and berries or vanilla gelato and honey. The menu also includes chicken & waffles, bagels, burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, smoothies, milkshakes, and freshly squeezed orange juice.

For anyone looking for the full brunch experience, Mamma Mia offers several brunch combos that pair popular dishes with a hot or cold beverage. Drinks range from classic espresso and cappuccinos to iced lattes, matcha, smoothies, cocktails, and brunch favorites like mimosas, Bellinis, and even a one-hour bottomless mimosa option.

 

Mamma Mia’s smoothie

Although the cooking classes remain the restaurant’s signature attraction, the addition of brunch gives both locals and visitors another reason to stop by. Whether you’re looking for a familiar American breakfast before sightseeing or simply want a relaxed weekend brunch with friends, Mamma Mia offers one of Florence’s most American-inspired menus.  (Maquinna Peglow)

Mamma Mia Brunch

  • Address: Via Giuseppe Verdi 44R, Florence
  • Brunch Hours: Daily, 9 am–2 pm.
  • Known for: American-style brunch and hands-on Italian cooking classes featuring fresh pasta, pizza, and gelato.