O Ver St James

4.5

334 Reviews

£41 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

OUR PHILOSOPHY

‘O ver comes from the Neapolitan dialect to mean: “Truth”

We do our best to reflect this with the authentic, delicious and healthy food we freshly prepare every day.

‘O ver uses the unique ingredient of Pure Sea Water, which is extracted from the purest areas of the Mediterranean.

Less sodium and more minerals makes the food lighter and easy to digest.

Pizzas, breads and all the seafood dishes are made with Pure Sea Water.

We directly buy our ingredients from small independent Italian producers and we only use the best local suppliers.

We only serve Authentic Neapolitan Wood fired pizza, pasta from Gragnano, fresh fish & British meats.

Every single dish is handmade with love and patience by our chefs, in full respect of the tradition.

Simple recipes, only the best ingredients and a lot of Passion.

Please note we are serving a simple and delicious Sunday Lunch Menu for £55 per person with 11 courses including dessert. We do not serve Pizzas on Sunday.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7930 9664
Website
https://www.overuk.com/menu/st-james/food/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Giorgio Scilanga
Private party facilities
Our private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive setting for up to 12 guests, providing a special dining experience. Whether it's a family gathering, business meeting, or a celebration, this room allows guests to enjoy their meal in a private and comfortable atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the main dining area.

Location
1 Norris Street, London, SW1Y 4RJ
Neighbourhood
Piccadilly
Cross Street
3min walk from Piccadilly Circus <br />5 min walk from Trafalgar Square
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tube and buses. Walk from Picadilly circus
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BRUSCHETTE (V)£12.00
Our toasted bread made from pure seawater served with: Sicilian “Datterino” tomatoes, garlic, oregano & fresh basil.
BURRATA AL TARTUFO (V)£15.50
Organic withe truffle burrata from Puglia topped with Italian black truffle paste, Served with handmade Sardinian “carasau” crunchy bread.
PROSCIUTTO & BURRATA£18.50
Fresh burrata from Murgia served with Artisan Parma ham D.O.P. aged 24 months
TARTARE DI TONNO £19.50
Wild red tuna tartare served with a green apple & cucumber mousse, fresh mascarpone, crunchy Tarallo Napoletano e Sorrento’s lemon zest.

SALADS

GREEN (V) (GF)£6.50
Mix green leaves and rocket salad dressed with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Sicily.
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD£14.00
Green & red “Lollo” salad, cherry tomatoes, dry ricotta from Sicily, Nocellara olives, avocado with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from Sicily & balsamic vinegar dressing.

HOT STARTERS

SOUP OF THE DAY£9.00
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (V)£15.00
Neapolitan style aubergines parmigiana with “San Marzano” D.O.P., tomato sauce, smoked mozzarella, Parmesan cheese & fresh basil.
CUOPPO DI MARE £17.50
Lightly fried Scottish squid & Mediterranean prawns. served with our ‘O Ver lime mayo & fresh chilli.
ARANCINI ALLA NERANO£13.00
“Carnaroli” rice ball mixed with organic courgettes, 24-Months Aged D.O.P Parmiggiano Reggiano Cheese, Provolone Del Monaco cheese, black pepper & fresh basil.
CROCCHÉ£9.50
Creamy mashed potatoes, parmesan & pecorino cheese, parsley & black pepper, served with two different fillings: Smoked mozzarella. ‘Nduja & Smoked mozzarella. (S) (Vegetarian option available)
CARCIOFI DORATI & FRITTI£13.50
Fried artichokes (coated in egg, breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, parsley & black pepper) served with ‘O Ver nduja mayo.

ACCOMPANIMENT

PANE£6.00
Handmade pure seawater bread.
ROSEMARY FOCACCIA (V)£7.00
CRUNCHY PARMESAN FOCACCIA (V)£7.50
GARLIC FOCACCIA£7.50
MIXEDOLIVES (V) (GF)£4.50
(Marinated in our secret seasoning)

PRIMI

GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA£19.50
Handmade potatoes gnocchi, cooked in a “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, 24-month aged D.O.P. Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil from Sicily & fresh basil.
FUSILLO PAOLONE£23.50
Neapolitan handmade fusillo from “Gragnano” Italian pork sausage from Tuscany simmered with white wine, Porcini mushroom, a touch of “San Marzano” DOP tomato sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, shallots, thyme, rosemary & 24-month aged DOP Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
RAVIOLO GENOVESE£26.50
Handmade eggs ravioli filled with Genovese ragu (12 hours slow cooked beef & onions with pecorino romano cheese & parsley) cooked in butter & sage sauce, Pecorino romano cream
RAVIOLO GAMBERI DI MAZARA DEL VALLO & LIMONE£29.00
Handmade eggs ravioli filled with “Mazara del Vallo” prawns, mascarpone cheese, shallots & black pepper, cooked in a lemon butter sauce, Sicilian red prawns & parsley.

SECONDI

POLPETTA NAPOLETANA£24.50
Farm bred beef & pork meatballs with Parmesan, Pecorino cheese & breadcrumbs, served in a rich “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, our home-made seawater bread & roasted rosemary potatoes.
SPIGOLA IN GUAZZETTO£27.50
Wild seabass fillet with Swiss chard, Italian cherry tomatoes, black olives from Gaeta, Sicilian capers, basil & parsley.

NEOPOLITAN

M A R I N A R A (V) (red)£11.50
“San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, Italian “Pizzutiello” tomatoes from Vesuvio organic garlic, wild oregano & fresh basil.
M A R G H E R I T A (V) (red)£14.50
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce & fresh basil.
R E G I N A (V) (red)£18.00
Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, Italian “Pizzutioelo” cherry tomatoes from Vesuvio, “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce & fresh basil.
C A P R I C C I O S A (red)£19.00
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, Chiodini mushroom Roman grilled artichokes, Italian cooked ham, black Gaeta’s olives & fresh basil.
S A L S I C C I A & F R I A R I E L L I (white)£18.50
Smoked mozzarella from Sorrento, Italian pork sausage from Tuscany, friarielli (wild leafy broccoli from Vesuvio simmered with white wine and chilli) & fresh basil.
SPACCANAPOLI£21.00
Vesuvio’s paccatella cherry tomatoes sauce, Cetara’s anchovies fillet, black olives from Gaeta, sicilian capers, oregano, garlic & fresh burrata.

FOLDED

C A L Z O N E N A P O L E T A N O (red)£18.50
Folded pizza stuffed with fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, smoked mozzarella, fresh buffalo ricotta, Neapolitan salami, “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, black pepper & fresh basil.
C A L Z O N E V E G E T A R I A N O (V) (red)£17.50
Folded pizza stuffed with fior di latte mozzarella from Monte Lattari, smoked mozzarella, fresh buffalo ricotta, wild Chiodini mushrooms, “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, black pepper & fresh basil

EXTRAS

Extras £3.00
Chiodini mushrooms, Tropea’s onion, grilled artichokes, black Gaeta’s olives, pan-roasted peppers, aubergines, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, walnuts, capers, rocket.
Extras £4.00
N’duja (spicy), Neapolitan salame, spianata calabrese (spicy), Parma ham, italian bacon, capocollo from Martina Franca, Italian cooked ham, Italian pork sausage from Tuscany, Sciacca’s Anchovies, Friarielli (wild broccoli).

'O V E R C L A S S I C S

D E L I C A T A£19.00
Fior di latte mozzarella, from Monti Lattari pumpkin cream, champignon mushrooms, gorgonzola cheese, pumpkin seeds & fresh basil.
T R O P E A£19.50
Fior di latte mozzarella, from Monti Lattari, tuna fillet, red onions from Tropea, sundried tomatoes, black olives from Gaeta, sicilian capers, origano & fresh basil.
S U D I T A L I A£19.00
Crunchy parmesan focaccia, Friarielli (wild leafy broccoli from Vesuvio simmered with white wine and chilli) Spianata Calabrese (spicy salami), fresh chilli, black pepper, fresh Stracciatella & basil.
N O T T E D I P R I M A V E R A£17.00
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, caralamelized red onions from Tropea, black pepper, honey & fresh basil.
VE S U V I A N A £18.00
Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, yellow & semi sun-dried Piennolo tomatoes from Vesuvio, fresh chilli, black pepper, ricotta cheese & fresh basil
P I A C E N T I N A£19.00
Neapolitan buffalo mozzarella, yellow Piennolo tomatoes from Vesuvio, fried aubergines, crispy rolled Italian pancetta, black pepper & fresh basil.
PA L O M A£18.00
Smoked mozzarella from Monti Lattari, chiodini mushrooms, rolled Italian pancetta, black pepper & fresh basil

‘O V E R C L A S S I CS

S O R R E N T O (V) (white)£15.00
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, yellow cherry tomatoes from Vesuvio, Sorrento’s lemon zest, black pepper & fresh basil.
C I N Q U E F O R M A G G I (white)£18.00
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, smoked mozzarella from Sorrento, fresh ricotta, gorgonzola, 24-month aged Parmesan cheese & fresh basil.
D I A V O L A (S) (red)£18.00
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, Spianata Calabrese (spicy salami), N’duja (spicy pork sausage) & fresh basil.
S A L S I C C I A & F U N G H I “all’ombra” (red)£18.00
Smoked mozzarella from Sorrento and fior di latte mozzarella from Monti Lattari, shade of “San Marzano” D.O.P. tomato sauce, Italian pork sausage from Tuscany, chiodini mushrooms & fresh basil.
P A R M A £19.00
Fior di latte mozzarella from Monte Lattari, Parma ham D.O.P cured for 24 months, wild rocket & 24-months aged Parmigiano Reggiano cheese flakes.

What 334 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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O Ver St James is a delightful spot offering authentic Neapolitan cuisine in a stylish setting. Known for its "best pizza in London," the menu includes standout pasta dishes and creative cocktails. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it ideal for pre-theatre dining. Reservations recommended.

334 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good! The pizza and the pasta are great. The prawn ravioli especially stood out. A great place for a nice dinner.
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William
Charlotte12 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. A great place to go before the theatre. They can get you seated and served in good time. And the food is of the highest quality. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Couldnt fault it … food , service and atmosphere all top notch . Bravo 💪🏼
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RajB
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful experience to celebrate my wife's birthday. Wonderful food and drink, plus Wibsey service from Andrea and the staff. A definite for us to return to.
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Timothy
Caribbean1 review
2.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very basic , food not great . Arancini starters barely warm
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Elaine VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for an Italian restaurant close to the theatre. We were very impressed. Do book though as it’s clearly popular.
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Angus
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressed. Dont normally get that excited about pizzas, this one top notch. My wife's prawn spaghetti also very good. Moose for dessert delicious
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Romina
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great choice. Good atmosphere, the food is exquisite- the raviolis were a small serving but the taste is amazing. Highly recommended.
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Carmel VIP
London37 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great place for pre theatre dinner, the food was fantastic! However, I did not appreciate being asked for an extra tip by the waiter, who was quite forthright. The service was intrusive at times, but I appreciate the time constraints regarding pre-Theatre service.
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Dave
London1 review
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food is, as always, outstanding and it is the main reason why we regularly eat at 'O Ver, alongside the beautiful ambiance. There is also excellent management and a warm welcome, with the staff being helpful and attentive. The only note would be, if possible, to make it more evident on the menu where a lactose free or dairy free alternative is available (sometimes it is stated, sometimes not). Alternatively, serving staff should be prepared on whether the dish can be made lactose free or dairy free depending on availability (knowing the fine difference between lactose free cheese and dairy free alternatives). Besides that, the service is very good and overall dining here is an outstanding experience.
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O Ver St James does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. O Ver St James also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7930 9664.

O Ver St James is rated 4.5 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Mar 13, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1 Norris Street, London, SW1Y 4RJ

Additional information

Cross Street
3min walk from Piccadilly Circus <br />5 min walk from Trafalgar Square
Neighbourhood
Piccadilly
Hours of Operation
Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Tube and buses. Walk from Picadilly circus
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Giorgio Scilanga
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.overuk.com/menu/st-james/food/
Phone number
020 7930 9664
Private party facilities
Our private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive setting for up to 12 guests, providing a special dining experience. Whether it's a family gathering, business meeting, or a celebration, this room allows guests to enjoy their meal in a private and comfortable atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the main dining area.

O Ver St James

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Order delivery or takeout

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Fresh and Delicious

COLD STARTERS

BRUSCHETTE (V)£12.00

BURRATA AL TARTUFO (V)£15.50

PROSCIUTTO & BURRATA£18.50

TARTARE DI TONNO £19.50

SALADS

GREEN (V) (GF)£6.50

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD£14.00

HOT STARTERS

SOUP OF THE DAY£9.00

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (V)£15.00

CUOPPO DI MARE £17.50

ARANCINI ALLA NERANO£13.00

CROCCHÉ£9.50

CARCIOFI DORATI & FRITTI£13.50

ACCOMPANIMENT

PANE£6.00

ROSEMARY FOCACCIA (V)£7.00

CRUNCHY PARMESAN FOCACCIA (V)£7.50

GARLIC FOCACCIA£7.50

MIXEDOLIVES (V) (GF)£4.50

PRIMI

GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA£19.50

FUSILLO PAOLONE£23.50

RAVIOLO GENOVESE£26.50

RAVIOLO GAMBERI DI MAZARA DEL VALLO & LIMONE£29.00

SECONDI

POLPETTA NAPOLETANA£24.50

SPIGOLA IN GUAZZETTO£27.50

NEOPOLITAN

M A R I N A R A (V) (red)£11.50

M A R G H E R I T A (V) (red)£14.50

R E G I N A (V) (red)£18.00

C A P R I C C I O S A (red)£19.00

S A L S I C C I A & F R I A R I E L L I (white)£18.50

SPACCANAPOLI£21.00

FOLDED

C A L Z O N E N A P O L E T A N O (red)£18.50

C A L Z O N E V E G E T A R I A N O (V) (red)£17.50

EXTRAS

Extras £3.00

Extras £4.00

'O V E R C L A S S I C S

D E L I C A T A£19.00

T R O P E A£19.50

S U D I T A L I A£19.00

N O T T E D I P R I M A V E R A£17.00

VE S U V I A N A £18.00

P I A C E N T I N A£19.00

PA L O M A£18.00

‘O V E R C L A S S I CS

S O R R E N T O (V) (white)£15.00

C I N Q U E F O R M A G G I (white)£18.00

D I A V O L A (S) (red)£18.00

S A L S I C C I A & F U N G H I “all’ombra” (red)£18.00

P A R M A £19.00

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