Handcrafted and baked just like in Italy: this is how the pizzas that everyone wants to eat on 9 February are made.
If there’s one day to talk about pizza, it’s today. And if there’s one name that comes to mind when talking about the best pizzas in Spain, it’s Big Mamma. With restaurants in Madrid and Barcelona, the Italian group celebrates International Pizza Day (9 February) by doing what it does best: bringing the most authentic Italian pizza to Spain, without cutting corners, without compromises and with great respect for the quality of a good pizza.
At Big Mamma, pizza is not just another dish: it is a statement of principles. Recognised in international rankings and awarded in specialised competitions, their pizzas are born from a precise combination of technique, time and absolute respect for Italian tradition.
The secret lies in the oven (and in time)
Big Mamma’s pizzas are baked in high-temperature Italian ovens, designed to reproduce exactly the conditions of the great pizzerias of Naples and Rome. In places like Circolo Popolare Madrid and Barcelona, the ritual goes one step further with one of the house’s most spectacular specialities: pizza by the metre, an ode to sharing and well-understood excess, as Italian as it is unforgettable.
The dough is another of the great protagonists. Slowly fermented for hours, made with high-quality Italian flours, light, crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. A dough that is easy to digest, not heavy, and proves that a good pizza starts long before it goes into the oven.
Pizzaiolos who understand pizza as a craft
Behind every pizza there are expert hands. Big Mamma’s pizzaiolos, trained in Italy and seasoned in respect for the product, work every day as if it were their first time. There are no automatisms here: each pizza is stretched by hand, assembled with precision and baked with absolute attention. The result is a lively, imperfect and spectacular pizza, just as it should be.
Recipes you won't find anywhere else
From classic Italian favourites to original creations that have become icons of the group, Big Mamma’s pizzas stand out for their balance, impeccable ingredients and personality. Selected Italian tomatoes, mozzarella from artisan producers, patiently cured sausages, aromatic oils and surprising combinations that never lose their Italian soul.
Each pizza tells a story. And they all have something in common: they arrive at the table to leave you speechless from the very first bite.
As Daniele Tasso, Executive Chef of the Big Mamma Group, explains, ‘A good pizza doesn’t need tricks. It needs time, an oven that respects the dough, and people who understand that every pizza is a gesture of love. At Big Mamma, we make pizza like they do in Italy: simple in appearance, very precise in every detail, and designed to make those who eat it happy. And above all, remembering that the classics never fail and are always a must.’
Italy, unfiltered, in the heart of Spain
With restaurants in Madrid (Bel Mondo, Villa Capri and Circolo Popolare) and Barcelona (Gloria Osteria and Circolo Popolare), Big Mamma offers an experience that goes beyond eating pizza. It’s noise, it’s generosity, it’s sharing, it’s Italy as it is lived there. No clichés, no sugar-coated versions.
This 9th of February, International Pizza Day, Big Mamma is positioning itself as a must-visit for those looking for pizzas that make a difference in Spain and are made with so much amore.
About BIG MAMMA
Big Mamma is a group of 2,500 passionate people behind 30 unique restaurants in seven European countries. They work directly with 170 producers, constantly exploring new facets of Italian cuisine with each new opening. Each trattoria has its own personality, and everything is homemade, from fresh pasta to creamy ice cream. Big Mamma was the first restaurant group to receive B-CORP certification in 2018. It is a purpose-driven group, committed to making a positive impact every day, acting sustainably and responsibly in every decision. The mission of this passionate team? To offer authentic and generous Italian food, served with a big smile, in iconic locations.
Source: FILIPPA BY INDIE