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O Ver St James, London,

O Ver St James

4.5
4.5
326 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 326 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O Ver St James impresses with its "exceptional" service and "absolutely incredible food." Guests praise the truffle burrata and wild mushroom risotto as standout dishes. The atmosphere is elegant and conveniently located near theatres. While some note minor service hiccups, the overall experience remains delightful, making it a highly recommended dining destination.

326 Reviews
  1. Carmel

    VIP

    London

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Dave

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Hugh

    VIP

    Glasgow

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but service could have been better given that there is a 15% service charge added to the bill.

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  4. Jessica

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really good pizzacrust. Enjoyed the decor and proximity to theatres

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  5. Elizabeth

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional all around. Very friendly and attentive wait staff, great atmosphere and absolutely incredible food. The truffle burrata in particular was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. Highly recommend.

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  6. Stefano

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Buon cibo, ambiente tranquillo e servizio efficiente e cordiale

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  7. Vincent

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Une très belle surprise. Les plats très fins sentaient bon l’Italie. Le service était parfait À refaire dès que possible

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  8. Lori

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a lovely dinner during Christmas holidays there while we were in London. Great service and Italian food.

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  9. Andrew

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for a spectacular and delicious Christmas lunch with a dear friend. We started with rich, earthy arancini and bruschetta with a tangy and delicate mixed green salad. Then we shared a 3-cheese pizza ‘di giorno’ with beautifully roasted vegetables and tiny, juicy black olives.  Our final dish was a creamy, perfectly al dente wild mushroom risotto with dollops of aged tallegio melting into it. Everything was beautifully presented, extremely flavorful and subtle, and a really delightful experience. Keep offering this quality and O Ver will be my favourite Italian restaurant in London. I’ll be back.

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  10. Brendan

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Justifiably proud of their seawater based pizzas and certainly the middle was great but too doughy around the edges for me. Extremely friendly service at first and at the end but no ‘is there anything else you need?’ Or how is your food?’ Small gripe explains the 4 not 5 stars. Worth a visit

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FAQs

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 326 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O Ver St James

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
  • 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.
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