★ 4.8
Google rating
383+
happy reviews
★ 5.0
on Tripadvisor
Est. 2020
born in lockdown
Chorlton
& Monton, MCR
Our Story
2020from a backyard
Airstream
In March 2020, with the world on pause, Mamadou Dhiam and Gaby Santos fired up an Airstream trailer in their garden and started cooking the Italian food they loved — with a twist nobody saw coming.
Word travelled. A loyal following grew through festivals and frost fairs across Greater Manchester until, in 2022, Lucky Mama’s found a home in Chorlton — and painted it bright, unapologetic pink. A second spot opened in Monton in 2024.
“We want people to smile, feel at ease, and have fun.”
— Mamadou, co-founder
Why Lucky Mama’s
01
We mould pizza dough around a metal bowl, bake it golden, then pile it with freshly made pasta. Eat the bowl. Everyone does.
02
Roman-style dough and Veneto pasta made in-house daily. No shortcuts — just the good stuff, cooked to order.
03
Started in 2020 from an Airstream in an Eccles back garden. Word-of-mouth did the rest. Now we paint Chorlton pink.
The Word on Barlow Moor Road
★★★★★
“Authentic Italian and absolutely delicious! The pasta served in an edible bowl was unique and full of flavour.”
★★★★★
“An absolutely perfect example of what it should be like — slightly al dente, a thick creamy cheese sauce and just a bit of bite from the peppercorns.”
★★★★★
“The food was cooked well, generous portions, and the service was really good.”
★★★★★
“The man on shift was great with our daughter, keeping her entertained. Genuinely lovely with little ones.”
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Good to KnowStill unsure? Message us on Instagram or give us a ring.
We’re walk-ins only — no reservations. The Chorlton room is small and fills fast, so come early or order online for collection. It’s worth the wait.
Pizza dough moulded around a metal bowl and baked until golden, then filled with our freshly made pasta. The bowl is completely edible — that’s the whole point.
Our eat-in restaurant is at 565 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy. We also have a takeaway-only spot at 217 Monton Road, Eccles, M30 9LG. Collection and delivery are available via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
We serve no pork, and halal beef options are available on request. We aren’t fully halal-certified, so please ask the team if you have specific requirements.
Plenty. The Cacio e Pepe, Mushroom Alfredo, Margherita and Capra are all veggie favourites, alongside our garlic dough balls.
Absolutely — we’re proudly kid-friendly and budget-friendly. Families are a big part of who we are.
Tuesday to Friday 4pm–10pm, Saturday & Sunday 1pm–10pm. Closed Mondays.
Find Us
565 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy,
Greater Manchester M21 8AE
217 Monton Road, Eccles, M30 9LG
Get DirectionsCall +44 7927 212597
Walk-ins only · no bookings — pop in or order ahead for collection.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Hungry yet?Order online for collection, or just walk in. We’ll save you the corner table.