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O Ver St James, London,

O Ver St James

4.4
4.4
319 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 319 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • West End London

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O Ver St James offers a charming dining experience with a "fantastic Italian pizza" and "excellent food and service." The restaurant's proximity to London's theaters makes it a convenient pre-show spot. Guests praise the "gourmet ingredients" and "warm, welcoming staff." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

319 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Brendan

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Mia

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant, the food was great as was the service. The only reason it’s not a 5 star rating is that we had to ask for salt & pepper (twice) and the hefty service charge that was added to our bill.

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  4. Daria

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very disappointing. The manager seemed to have a heavy party the night before. I was there a few times before and it used to be way better. Unlikely I would come back.

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  5. James

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Looks nice and in a decent location but the food is bland. Well presented and looks the part but the ingredients just leave no impression at all. Perfect for a quick meal pre-theatre if you don't mind over paying for the privilege of being in the area.

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  6. Phil

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly staff, great ambiance & fantastic food! Thank you everyone involved!

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  7. Margherita

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great evening with friends and this restaurant never disappoints. The food, service and overall experience was perfect. Thank you!

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  8. Emilia

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Pizza was nice, staff welcoming until it was time to replace us. Looking at my confirmation email we should have had comfortable 2 hrs, but what was mostly annoying is that they showed us the bill without asking after 1hr and half, just saying that the table was needed. We asked twice what made their tiramisu so special that the menu stated ‘made our own way’: the first one was confused as mentioned ingredients like bread and wine, the second one didn’t like coffe so he has never tried it. Do better.

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  9. Aly

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my second visit to O Ver St. James. Both times, the food was very delicious and served promptly. The service is second to none - genuinely friendly staff who quick but never made us feel like we had to hurry. This is now one of my favourite places to eat.

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  10. Pam

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is very tasty and service is great . Ambient music and lighting gives a cozy feel.

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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 4.4 stars by 319 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
19:00
Booked 8 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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