When is Zanti Cucina Italiana's Mamma Mia! Brunch?

The Mamma Mia! Brunch at Zanti Cucina Italiana is on Saturday, August 22, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where is Zanti Cucina Italiana located?

Zanti Cucina Italiana is located at 1958 W. Gray St., Ste. 101, in Houston's River Oaks Shopping Center.

What can guests expect at the Mamma Mia! Brunch?

Guests can expect a DJ spinning ABBA classics and '70s hits, shimmering Greek island-inspired décor, a special seasonal Italian-inspired brunch menu by executive chef Hilario Zamora, themed cocktails, mimosa packages, and tableside cocktail service. Guests are also encouraged to dress in florals, sequins, and flower crowns.

Who is the chef behind the Mamma Mia! Brunch menu at Zanti?

The special brunch menu is created by Zanti's executive chef Hilario Zamora.

How can I make a reservation for Zanti's Mamma Mia! Brunch?

Reservations for the Mamma Mia! Brunch are available through OpenTable.

Zanti’s Mamma Mia! Brunch Returns to Houston With ABBA Hits, Cocktails, and Disco Fun

The popular River Oaks brunch returns in August with a special menu, themed cocktails, live music, and Mediterranean-inspired festivities

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Published on July 14, 2026 • 9:32 AM MDT

Updated on July 18, 2026 • 7:54 AM MDT

One of Houston’s most popular themed brunches is making a return this summer.

Zanti Cucina Italiana has announced the return of its fan-favorite Mamma Mia! Brunch, bringing an afternoon of ABBA anthems, disco glamour, and Mediterranean-inspired festivities back to the River Oaks Shopping Center on Saturday, August 22.

Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event transforms the River Oaks restaurant into a Greek island-inspired escape complete with shimmering décor, live music, themed cocktails, and a special brunch menu created by executive chef Hilario Zamora.

*For one day only, Zanti will transform into an island-inspired escape complete with shimmering décor, in honor of its Mamma Mia! Brunch. | Photo by Zanti*

Inspired by the beloved musical Mamma Mia!, the brunch will feature a DJ spinning iconic ’70s hits—including plenty of ABBA classics—as guests dine on seasonal Italian-inspired brunch dishes and sip cocktails created exclusively for the event. Mimosa packages and tableside cocktail service will also be available.

Like last year, guests are encouraged to lean into the theme by dressing in breezy florals, beach-inspired pastels, sequins, and flower crowns for an afternoon designed to channel the carefree spirit of the Greek islands.

Guests are encouraged to dress in breezy florals, sequins, and flower crowns at Zanti's Mamma Mia! Brunch. | Photo by Zanti — *Guests are encouraged to dress in breezy florals, sequins, and flower crowns at Zanti’s Mamma Mia! Brunch. | Photo by Zanti*

In the past year, Zanti has built a loyal following for its creative seasonal events, including Halloween- and ’80’s-themed brunches, and the Mamma Mia! Brunch has become one of the restaurant’s most anticipated annual celebrations.

Reservations are now available through OpenTable. As for whether you should resist belting out a few ABBA classics over mimosas? Mamma mia, here we go again.

Zanti Cucina Italiana,1958 W. Gray St., Ste. 101, zanticucina.com

Megha McSwain Texas Managing Editor

Megha McSwain is the Texas Editor for DiningOut Magazine, managing editorial content for Houston and Dallas. Megha was born in Mumbai, India, and currently resides in Houston. She has a passion for reporting on food, restaurants, chefs, and travel, and has contributed to outlets like Food Network, Eater, InsideHook, Resy, Texas Monthly, and Texas Highways throughout her career. As a trusted member of the local media, Megha also appears as a regular guest on local lifestyle television shows, Great Day Houston on KHOU11, and Texas Today on NBC5.

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