Behind the spirit of Mamma stands Alexander Scharf, the driving force guiding our restaurant and bar. For many years, he shaped Viva La Mamma in Vienna, creating a place where Italian cuisine was never just about food — but about emotion, warmth, and human connection. Cooking as hospitality. Dining as shared experience.

Now a new chapter begins. Together with his wife, two children, and their dog, Alexander moves from Austria to Los Angeles — a step taken for Mamma, and for everything she stands for. Bringing with him a deep respect for Italian cuisine and a modern, cosmopolitan perspective shaped by years of international influence, he arrives not to reinvent what already works, but to carry it forward — rooted in family, culture, and heart.

Like Mamma, Alexander is young-spirited, modern, and confident. Open-minded yet grounded, he challenge convention while remaining warm and effortlessly engaging. He draws people in naturally — inviting every guest to share a meal, a laugh, a moment of genuine connection.

Welcome to Mamma.