Monaco-born entrepreneur Tigrane Seydoux is taking his restaurant group Big Mamma into the United States, with its first American opening planned for Juno Beach, Florida, towards the end of 2026.
Seydoux, who co-founded the group with Victor Lugger in 2015, has a longstanding connection to the Principality. Born in Monaco in 1984, he grew up there before pursuing his studies and building his career in the restaurant industry.
Big Mamma also has an established presence in Monaco, where it opened Giacomo in the Larvotto district in July 2022. The Florida project will now mark a new stage in the group’s international development, taking its Italian restaurant concept into the American market for the first time.
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The new establishment will be located in Juno Beach, in Palm Beach County. Although its name has yet to be announced, the opening is expected in late 2026. Seydoux has relocated to South Florida with his family to oversee the launch.
The American venture will operate through a 50/50 partnership between Big Mamma and Chicago-based Ballyhoo Hospitality, founded by Ryan O’Donnell and Jon Farrer. The group will also collaborate with Florida restaurateur Carmine Giardini, whose businesses include Carmine’s Gourmet Market and La Trattoria.
According to Seydoux, the decision to establish the first US restaurant in Palm Beach County followed his meeting with Giardini, whose local business connections helped introduce him to the area. The subsequent partnership with Ballyhoo will provide additional experience in restaurant operations and the American hospitality market.
The group intends to retain its Italian identity while developing relationships with local suppliers, particularly for seafood, meat, dairy and fresh produce. Its existing network of Italian producers will also remain an important part of the operation.
Big Mamma has grown considerably since its first restaurant opened in Paris in 2015. Its portfolio now includes locations across several countries, with well-known concepts such as Pink Mamma in Paris, Gloria Osteria in Milan and Carlotta in London.
Seydoux has also indicated that the United States could offer opportunities for further expansion, mentioning other major American cities as possible future destinations. No additional openings have yet been confirmed.
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