The Mamma Maria journal
Here we share our behind-the-scenes stories, our kitchen secrets, our events in La Louvière and everything we love to share with you. Happy reading, and do get in touch if there's a topic you'd like us to cover.
Private hire
Celebrating a 30th or 40th birthday in La Louvière all depends on numbers: a group formula is often enough, while full privatisation is reserved for larger tables.
24.10.2026 · 4 min read
La Louvière
The Christmas Market brings festive cheer to Place Mansart and Place Maugretout in December, with the Winter Roller Party just a stone's throw away. Here's how to arrange a simple meal before or after the ice rink.
07.10.2026 · 6 min read
Our kitchen
The story of Mamma Maria in La Louvière, told without embellishment: a family trattoria, a cuisine learnt elsewhere and adapted here.
04.10.2026 · 5 min read
Business
When to book, who decides, which day to choose: the method for organising a company Christmas dinner in La Louvière without being caught out by the calendar.
01.10.2026 · 5 min read
Our kitchen
Here, the dessert menu fits on just a few lines. We explain why, and what we absolutely keep on it, tiramisu above all.
28.09.2026 · 5 min read
Pizza & specialities
A pizza that travels badly arrives lukewarm and soggy. Here's how we prepare it for a ten-minute journey, from the box to the back seat.
25.09.2026 · 5 min read
Family & children
Twelve people, three generations, one sitting: here's what we organise in the kitchen so that Sunday lunch stays a pleasure rather than a logistical exercise.
22.09.2026 · 6 min read
Family & children
Ianchelevici Museum in the morning, the Canal du Centre boat lifts in the afternoon, and a meal break in between that doesn't derail the day. An honest plan, not a leaflet checklist.
19.09.2026 · 6 min read
La Louvière
On foot from the station, by car with parking nearby, or just a stone's throw from the Boat Lifts and the Ianchelevici Museum: here's how people actually get to us.
16.09.2026 · 6 min read
Family & children
A Sunday family lunch, a birthday, an outing after the museum: here's what we genuinely organise for children, and what we ask of parents.
13.09.2026 · 6 min read
Pizza & specialities
A proper vegetarian pizza isn't just about taking off the ham. We explain how we build ours and how to order it at Mamma Maria.
10.09.2026 · 5 min read
Our kitchen
Cured meats, vegetables and cheeses: what goes on an antipasti board, the order to eat it in, and how many people it really serves.
07.09.2026 · 6 min read
Our kitchen
Two ovens, two different pizzas. Here's what wood-fired cooking does to the dough, the mozzarella and the cooking time, and what it demands of the pizzaiolo.
04.09.2026 · 6 min read
Family & children
At the end of October, children demand their fancy-dress evening. Here's how we organise it at Mamma Maria, between pizza and a shared table.
01.09.2026 · 6 min read
Our kitchen
A tomato protected by PDO status, grown in volcanic soil near Naples: here's what that really changes in our sauce, and what it demands in the kitchen.
28.08.2026 · 6 min read
Our kitchen
Bufala has the better reputation, but it often drowns the pizza in its own water. We explain why we chose fior di latte, and what that choice changes in the mouth.
25.08.2026 · 6 min read
Our kitchen
Thick, soft crust or thin, crispy base: Neapolitan and Roman pizza are not the same thing. We explain the difference and what we've chosen here.
22.08.2026 · 6 min read
Private hire
A meal for 20 or 30 people takes more than a day to organise. Here is what to decide a month ahead, what to settle on the day, and how we do things at Mamma Maria.
19.08.2026 · 6 min read
Pizza & specialities
It's the question we're asked most often on the phone. Here's how many portions to plan for depending on the number of guests and the type of meal, without getting it wrong.
16.08.2026 · 5 min read
Business
A lunch with colleagues or a client between two meetings: here's how to arrange the timing, menu and table at Mamma Maria.
13.08.2026 · 4 min read
La Louvière
Houdeng-Goegnies, Strépy-Bracquegnies, Maurage, Saint-Vaast : voici ce qui voyage bien dans le carton et ce qui a tout intérêt à ne pas attendre. La vraie contrainte, c'est que la pâte continue de cuire en chemin.
10.08.2026 · 5 min read
La Louvière
On Sundays, you want a table that stays relaxed even at lunchtime. At Mamma Maria, service runs as normal that day — it's Tuesday we close, not Sunday.
07.08.2026 · 6 min read
La Louvière
During the Fêtes de Wallonie, the centre of La Louvière runs at full tilt throughout September. Here's where the crowds gather and when you can still get a table.
04.08.2026 · 6 min read
La Louvière
Décrocher la Lune draws a dense crowd to Place Maugretout at a set time. Here's how to plan a relaxed dinner before or after the show, without having to rush.
01.08.2026 · 6 min read
La Louvière
Neapolitan pizza, family trattoria, fresh pasta, Italian fine dining: an honest overview of Italian cuisine in Hainaut, from Mons to Charleroi via La Louvière.
10.05.2026 · 7 min read
La Louvière
Laetare, Décrocher la Lune, Fêtes de Wallonie, Christmas Market… Here's our 2026 calendar of events in La Louvière, plus our top address for eating before or after the celebrations.
05.05.2026 · 9 min read
Business
What if your next team meal didn't look like a seminar room? At Mamma Maria, we welcome Hainaut businesses around a proper Italian table.
28.04.2026 · 6 min read
Family & children
Planning a hen do, stag do, or a night out with colleagues in La Louvière? We'll welcome you trattoria-style, around a 60×40 cm pizza, for up to 42 guests.
12.04.2026 · 7 min read
Private hire
Step behind the scenes of a private evening at Mamma Maria, a Saturday night in La Louvière. Antipasti, a 60×40 cm pizza, dolci and plenty of laughter.
05.04.2026 · 7 min read
Family & children
Communion in May, a christening in spring, or a big family get-together? Here's our practical guide to organising your family celebration in La Louvière, stress-free.
22.03.2026 · 9 min read
Family & children
Looking to celebrate your child's birthday without the stress in La Louvière? Here are 10 ready-made ideas, from a pizza tea party to the giant 60×40 cm pizza.
08.03.2026 · 8 min read
Private hire
Looking to hire a restaurant exclusively in La Louvière to celebrate an occasion with family or friends? Here's everything you need to know, made simple.
15.02.2026 · 8 min read
Pizza & specialities
A rectangular 60×40 cm pizza, cooked in a wood-fired oven, to share between 8 and 12 people. Here's where it comes from and how to order it at Mamma Maria in La Louvière.
01.02.2026 · 6 min read
Our kitchen
A dough that rests for 48 hours, a wood-fired oven running every service, ingredients sourced directly from Italy. Here's how we make our pizzas at Mamma Maria in La Louvière.
20.01.2026 · 6 min read
