'O Ver Borough in Southwark

**5 stars – Absolutely Fantastico!** Oh mamma mia, what a fantastic experience at **Over Italian** in Borough Market! From the moment we walked in, we felt like we were back home in Italy. The food? Bellissimo! The pasta was so fresh, the sauces divine, and don’t even get me started on the tiramisù – I nearly cried with happiness! But what really made this dinner unforgettable was **Carolina** – the wonderful restaurant manager (and yes, she really does have that perfect Italian accent!). She is absolutely the heart and soul of this place. Her energy, her smile, her passion for hospitality – perfetta! She made us feel so welcome and treated us like famiglia. We were there with **CentralSmirk.com**, getting ready for one of our comedy shows, and honestly, this dinner was the *perfect* way to kick off the year’s performances. Joy, laughter, incredible food – it set the tone beautifully. Grazie mille, Over Italian – we’ll be back very soon. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out. This place is something truly special! – Robbie Cousins and the gang *Central Smirk Comedy*

The food was good but not much selection in my opinion. We were downstairs so dark and secluded. I could imagine upstairs would have a different vibe.

We’ve popped in without reservation on sa busy Saturday evening. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome, staff was very attentive, we’ve had a wonderful meal and desert, we could not recommend this place enough. Special thank you to Krishna and Carolina who looked after us all evening and made us feel special and very welcomed. We will definitely return very soon . D&I

Loved the service and the atmosphere. The food was OK.

They made a mistake in the food with a celiac

I don’t usually leave reviews but we love it here. The service is so personalised and wonderful. Food is delicious and the ambience is so gorgeous. Would 100% recommend.

Ok but nothing special. Nice choices on the menus. We had two pizzas that looked great but were tasteless and soggy. Not cooked at a high enough temperature. Dessert was good though and friendly staff.

pizza is very easy to fill, it is not light and the oil is not that tasty.

I've been to O'Ver several times, and the pizza is always outstanding! They use high-quality ingredients, the dough is perfect, and the wine selection is excellent. A great place for an authentic and delicious dining experience. Highly recommended!

Beautiful restaurant and great quality food

Wow. Been twice and the second time it was absolutely outstanding

Food selection range is a bit narrow, pasta dishes are good, starters so so

Just great quality thoughtful food

The best Italian restaurant in London. We always had dinner here during our stay and we also tried the other restaurant in St James. The place is very intimate, the atmosphere is beautiful. We immediately felt at home thanks to Carolina and Gabriel who were courteous and helpful❤️ The food was of excellent quality, the service was impeccable and the place was clean. Super recommended!!!

The pumpkin soup was absolutely to die for, the service kind and attentive, checking multiple times to make sure we were doing OK.

We had lunch at both locations. We had a great time and felt like we were in Italy. We ate both pizza and Sorrento gnocchi. Both very good. The pizza dough was super light and digestible. Both locations are very nice. Friendly and welcoming staff. Special thanks to Mr. Gabriel who was very courteous towards us. Super recommended. If we return to London we will definitely return!

Lovely place with lovely servers. The perfect combo to have a wonderful time 😊

‘O Ver offers a lovely ambience, perfect for a romantic candlelit dinner, with a cozy and intimate setting that sets the mood beautifully. The service was excellent—the staff were very welcoming, attentive, and polite throughout our visit. However, I must admit I was disappointed with the food. We ordered a basic Neapolitan pizza and a truffle burrata that came with something resembling pita breads. While I’ve always loved burrata in the past, this one wasn’t quite up to standard; when I cut into it, there was an unusual amount of water inside, which impacted the overall experience. Additionally, for the quality of the food, I found the prices to be on the higher side. Despite this, the beautiful ambience and wonderful service made the visit pleasant in other ways.

Amazing service! Carolina was extremely helpful and kind. Definitely recommend the experience!

As a PIONEER in italian cousine, especially pizza, i would STROGLY recommend this place, not only the pizza was one of the greatest i have ever eaten and i would like to emphasize that i am a PIONEER in italian pizza and i have eaten many. Nice selection of wine also additional point for negroni selection. Nice staff super nice price for London i think above average but the pizza was great!

The best margherita I’ve ever eaten. Due to a problem with the lighting issue at the restaurant, they decided to play spanish music for us (my and I are spanish), and we were invited to one of the dishes too. 10/10

Tbh one of the best pizzas I've eaten outside of Naples.

15% service charge - posh pizza restaurant - the pizza is very good - toilets very cheap

We used to Love pizza here and order every week but not anymore. They don’t care about the quality and taste of their food. We ordered margherita pizza with extra buffalo mozzarella cheese. It did not have even basil on it and we did not see any signs of extra mozzarella cheese on it even though we paid 3.5£ each for that cheese. Total disappointment, would not order again!

Pizza was soggy and chewy, very expensive and staff extremely rude, avoid at all costs

We found this place more or less randomly since we stayed around the corner and craved pizza and am I gald we did - the whole experience was amazing. The staff was friendly and patient, turning this small restaurant into a warm place with delicious food. Our kids kept asking to go back "to the lemon pizza place" over the rest of the trip, so it will definitely be on my to-visit list next time we're back in London (and should be on yours as well!).

One of my favourite restaurants in borough. The pizza is excellent, the pasta is also very good but portion is quite small so I’d always go pizza. The service is great and restaurant has a lovely ambiance. A must visit!

Elite Italian food, great vibes, what a find in Southwark to end a nice long walk along the River Thames (with some great sight along the way).

Spectacular pizza. If you are in the London Bridge area and it is close by, be sure to go.

Staff amazing, food amazing, atmosphere amazing. Highly recommend 🙂

Top waiter 😊, great service and very good quality pizza

Overpriced and Disappointing Experience Our visit to this restaurant was deeply underwhelming. The Ragu Ravioli pasta was shockingly small—starter-sized—but priced at £26. For such a high price, I expected a proper main course, especially since my partner’s pizza, which cost £21, was clearly a full portion. At £26, a simple beef ragu dish should at least satisfy as a main. While I ordered and waited for more food, my partner ate alone. To make matters worse, the side salad we ordered arrived incorrectly and had to be replaced. When the correct salad finally came, it was incredibly disappointing: basic supermarket leaves, raw walnut halves, raw figs, a sprinkle of cheese, and hardly any dressing—all for a staggering £14. Charging £14 for such a plain, undressed side salad is simply outrageous. With just two drinks each, no starters, and no desserts, our bill came to a jaw-dropping £150 for two people. The ambience and service did little to justify the cost—both were entirely average. When the waitress checked on our meal and I mentioned that it was mediocre, she simply smiled and continued clearing the table, which added to the frustration. This restaurant sets high expectations but utterly fails to deliver. Save yourself the disappointment—and the money—and dine elsewhere.

Very well done Italian cuisine. We asked, the chef is not Italian but the kitchen manager is and you can feel it. I believe imported products, the description on the menu specified it. The pizza is also excellent

I don't usually go out for dinner on a Sunday night but it's Christmas after all and it's nice to sometimes break the rules. I wanted somewhere nice, fresh and Italian to eat and I came across this restaurant near Borough market. I had the soup of the day for starters, raviolo Genovese as a main and for dessert, an affogato with a shot of Bailey's. The food was delightful, the atmosphere was pleasant and the staff were really lovely. The toilets are great as well, full of feet sculptures and they're clean. If you're in the London bridge area and you fancy an Italian. O Ver Borough will not disappoint.

Absolutely delicious We tried one of their white pizzas and it was banging

We had a fantastic meal at O Ver. Great service, ambience that was somehow both rustic and modern at the same time, and fantastic food. We especially loved the Cuoppo Di Mare starter. Overall a fantastic experience and would go again.

yummy pizza- it was still warm ish when it got delivered!

We had our wedding reception here on New Year's Eve 2016 and have been coming back ever since. Mauro and Alfonso have styled their restaurants beautifully and have created the best atmosphere. The chef's they employ are of a very high quality. We had a pizza with fresh ricotta, partially sun dried and fully sun dried tomatoes and it had a great balance to it. For desert we had the deconstructed cannoli. They refresh the menu regularly and many of the other guests from our wedding still return. Keep up the good work.

Had a lovely meal. Lovely setting and excellent food. The service was great and could not fault the staff. Highly recommend.

It is the best Italian restaurant around, do not miss it. Staff are well behaved and they are very friendly, food is delicious and cant describe more. Must must must try it

Brilliant service, Carolina is an amazing person that make our night more special.

Ambience downstairs it's something else! Carolina took care of us and she was impeccable. The right balance between friendly and professional. Food is superb and I'm italian. Will be back.

The carpaccio and pizza were good, the tortellini were superb, I would have liked a bit more in the plate. Carlotta and Chiara were polite and made us feeling comfortable.

Carolina and Chiara were amazing on the service. Food was a truly Italian and traditional… a nice and refreshing experience for some deeply Italian blooded friends!!! 💪

The food at 'O Ver Borough was everything we expected, and more! We arrived a bit too early but were given a place at the counter where we were given the drinks menu. The ladies waiting on us were very hospitable and friendly. Our table host was very helpful and no question with regards to specific drinks or food related questions was too much. She was very helpful and gave advice what would work best. Both our negroni (the mescal negroni is a MUST) and red wine were delightful. The food, as mentioned was very tasteful and portions were perfect. One minor thing : (and that wasn't just our party, had difficulties understanding some of the waiters. The special menu had to be repeated by another waiter in order for us to know what the specials were. He also didn't take note of our all our dessert choices. Besides that, if you are looking for an Italian meal and expect that little bit more of your food & drinks, this is definitely a restaurant to go to.

I can say nothing but good things about O Ver Borough! We arrived a little early. We were welcomed by a friendly hall manager. Super delicious food ! To be honest, that's what we came for and that is what we've got ! Service was excellent ! Super smooth and professional service, friendly lady was taking our order with a big smile. She was able to answer all our questions . I asked for some advice about the food. Her advice met my expectations perfectly. Neat and nice establishment. when the place was full it was maybe a bit loud... Bottom line, I'm comming back !

Delicious. Very good products produce very good dishes. And the double espresso is tasty. I highly recommend

Went for lunch with my baby in tow, they were really accommodating and the staff were very understanding when she had a mini-melt down!

Excellent pizza, fantastic service from Fia.

Really nice pizza but doesnt justify the price as you can have the same standard for quite a bit cheaper. But very good.

Our third time here. First time we sit upstairs, second time outside, this time we were in the basement. We didn’t even know there were tables in the basement. The food is amazing as usual. Our server Angelina is very nice and has a very good sense of humour. Highly recommended.

Angelina is an amazing host, she made our night more pleasant. The food was perfect Italian. This is a must.

I've lived in London for 30 years and this is frankly one of the worst places I have ever been to. Service is shocking, manager anonymous. And then they charge £38 for two drinks. Hilarious! Accept it isn't. Avoid. London has so much more to offer than this tinpot place

I went to 'O ver for a dinner with my colleague. The service in this restaurant is impeccable. I ordered calzone and my only critique here is that it had a very little filling. I would expect for it to be more substantial. Other than that it tasted amazing and I had a really good time.

Delicious Italian food and excellent service. I had a terrific pizza and my friend spoke highly of her seafood pasta dish. Delicious desserts, too. As for the service - so often London restaurants are let down by so-so service, but the staff here are really on it. Very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend and certainly will return.

Very good food, service was not great tho. We had a pizza and the veal, both were great! The food was served before we had our drinks, the main dish was not complete, and we waited for over 15 minutes on the bill. It's a shame, for the food only we would return!

Classic Italian cuisine, tasty bolo pasta, negroni 5/5. A few tables inside, a few outside, nice trattoria-style atmosphere, service a bit chaotic and in a typical Italian style :)

The quality of the food exceeded my expectations. Angelina did a fantastic job. Her bubbly personality, knowledge and recommendations were spot on. I'll try to make it back before I depart. ☺️

One of the best Italian places I’ve eaten in. Fantastic atmosphere.

We had such a lovely meal here. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is really cosy & romantic, and the service was great. Especially Angelina who looked after us. We will absolutely be back.

The pizzas are really really good, the atmosphere is perfect, the music selection is fantastic

True Italian cuisine, delicious Neapolitan Pizza!

Delicious food in a classy joint

Absolutely fabulous on every level - great location, attentive staff, the best Caprese salad in London with heirloom tomatoes and wonderful burrata, and a fantastic Cinque Formaggi pizza perfect for sharing. The atmosphere was festive but not crowded or loud. Just lovely. Second visit in two weeks!

I was expecting more based on the reviews . Negroni was good , but food was average .

Many restaurants in the UK have outdoor dining areas. I happened to pass by this one and randomly chose this one. The decoration of the restaurant is modern and fashionable. The portions are not large, but the food is exquisite and delicious. It has a certain standard. Of course, the price is also quite high. Dining in a British restaurant, Basic starting price for 3 people is NT$2,000

Was browsing Google maps for a Napoli pizza place and this place came up in walking distance. I arrived and asked for a table for 1. I was promptly seated outside to enjoy the remainder of the evening before the sun set. The food was served fresh and had great flavors. The only thing I would have liked is for the pizza to be cooked a smidge longer. It was a bit soft and could have used 15 to 30 seconds longer. Otherwise everything was great.

Lovely environment! Amazing food! Staff is very polite and nice, they have great food recommendations.

I went to Rome in May, ever since I came home I've been trying to find a restaurant that comes close to matching the quality of real Italian cuisine. This has been the closest I've found so far! The food was excellent. I had truffle burrata to start, tomato and smoked mozzarella gnocchi and cannolo to finish. The burrata was just like what I had in Italy. The truffle was there to taste but not overpowering. The gnocchi was something else though. I normally pick a meat dish and I worried I'd be disappointed if picking a veggie one, however it was so cheesy and smokey I needn't have worried! The flavours were amazing from the tomatoes and the gnocchi cooked perfectly. For a meal seemingly so 'simple' (and I mean no offence by this) it was just delicious, and I genuinely didn't want any more from it... Except another plateful 😆 Service very friendly from the start and all staff members happily would advise us on menu/wine choices. The hotel we were staying at recommended we went here and I'm glad we listened. Highly recommend and I will be back when I'm visiting London again.

Fantastic food, beautiful interiors and great experience. Never disappoints. Check out my food instagram for more recommendations: @karott.e

We booked O'ver for a 2pm meal and we are so glad we did. First time here and it will not be the last. One of the best meals we have had in a long. We couldn't fault anything about this place. 10 out of 10 for the food and the service. Thankyou

Food was ok but too expensive for what it is (portion size and taste) Good cocktails though

great but take away too extensive

For Frenchies traveling this summer in London and arriving by chance in this restaurant, we loved the cuisine! Delicious, succulent, refined...from starter to dessert!

Really good food and atmosphere and even better service. I'll come back for sure!

I love it, when you go into an empty place and want to sit at a big table, but they tell you that you can only sit at a small one. Incredible lack of customer focus, we would have called in half an hour and left and the restaurant would have made money. But now there is no money, no customer, and a negative review.

Very good Italian restaurant. I went there two times with my family. Pizzas are the best I ate outside Italy. Pasta also very good. Waiters and managers friendly and helpful. The second time they offered a pizza delivered too early with respect to the other dishes: much appreciated. Excellent Italian restaurant. I've been there twice with my family. The pizzas are the best I've ever eaten abroad. Good firsts. Very friendly and attentive staff. The second time we were there they offered us a pizza served by mistake earlier than the other courses: much appreciated.

Very kind staff. Excellent Italian cuisine

One of the best Italian places in London. Secret gem with delicious food and amazing staff. Angelina served us and she was brilliant.

Super delicious! Friendly staff and very very good music! very quiet, definitely come here if you like real Italian pizza!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at 'O Ver Borough, and it was an experience to remember. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm welcome that set the tone for the rest of the evening. The restaurant's ambiance is a delightful blend of comfort and sophistication. The decor is tastefully done, with a nod to traditional Italian aesthetics, yet with a modern twist that adds a unique charm. The menu at 'O Ver Borough is a gastronomic delight, offering a variety of dishes that cater to different palates. I was particularly impressed with the freshness of the ingredients and the creativity in their presentation. The standout dish for me was the homemade pasta. It was cooked to perfection, with a balance of flavors that was simply exquisite. The accompanying wine selection was equally impressive, with options that complemented the food beautifully. The service at 'O Ver Borough was impeccable. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring that all my needs were met promptly. Their knowledge about the menu was commendable, and their recommendations were spot on. In conclusion, my visit to 'O Ver Borough was a delightful experience. The combination of delicious food, a comfortable atmosphere, and excellent service made it a memorable visit. I highly recommend 'O Ver Borough to anyone looking for a unique dining experience in London. Rating: 5/5

Excellent pizza. Came here for lunch. I had the Primavera with extra Capocollo and my friend had the Diavola. Both were super tasty, especially the pistachio pesto on the Primavera! Service was friendly, professional and efficient. A hidden gem in the overly touristy Borough Market.

The food is amazing, the staff is very friendly and the service is great. We were there two times, I can absolutly recommend this restaurant.

Thanks Carolina for the amazing service! Excellent food! Fantastic atmosphere! #incomingmichelinstar

Came here for lunch with my colleagues, and I tried the salciccia e funghi pizza, which was delicious. My colleagues all enjoyed their meal as well. Friendly and efficient service.

The sweetest and most cheerful ladies are in charge of service here. We came in just before the kitchen was closed and they still treated us kindly. We ordered pizza 5 formagi, green salad and octopus salad and it was awesome. Specially the pizza, it was insanely good. It’s a must to stop and visit if you really love pizza.

It was the perfect evening. The food was faultless and service excellent.

Lovely spot with incredible pizza. Perfectly cooked classic Neapolitan style pies with a slight modern, sophisticated spin on a few elements, but not in a pointless trendy way. Super chill, casual vibe you can walk into and get some absolutely exceptional food. I can wait to go back.

Excellent Italian restaurant. Quality food, top staff and service, out of 5 evenings in London, 4 of us went to dinner there. The pizza is also excellent, really good. Highly recommended if you want to feel at home.

I recently dined here and it was a letdown. The food was okay, but the service was really unprofessional. Our server wiped the wine bottle with his fingers after pouring, which is just gross. Utensils were placed directly on the table without a napkin—another hygiene issue. To top it off, they added a 15% service charge, which is more than the usual 12.5% and definitely not deserved. Limited wine options too, though the Primitivo we had was a-ok. Overall, the place is poorly run, and I wouldn’t go back or recommend it.

Brilliant service, amazing food and really wonderful event space. We had a work social in the basement room last week and it was perfect. The food was so good, huge portions and of such high quality. The service was outstanding, so attentive, friendly and efficient. I booked the event with Soliyana and I have to say she made everything so easy; very clear in her communication and adaptable for our needs - she made me look good to my colleagues. We will be back!

Absolutely love this restaurant, would recommend Tonnarelli ai Gamberi!!

Delicious ;) Friendly staff :) Delyszys ;)

Thanks, we were accommodating without reservation, service, and food suggestions were great , experience over all deserve to repeated it ..

We had such a great time: it was a special occasion and O Ver really put a cherry on top. One of us was late due to work commitments and whilst some places would have been disgruntled at that, the staff was so accommodating and never mentioned anything or rushed us. We ended up being the last ones in the restaurant and even then, they let us take our time and offered a shot at the end of the night. It was a perfect dinner, I couldn’t recommend this more. Oh and the food is incredible, so really 10/10.

We had a really good dinner here but the standout were the staff. They are amazing, so friendly to us with our 2 daughters. Couldn't do enough for us. The food was great, good size portions and very tasty.

A very very good restaurant. Top staff and above all very good food. Definitely a top recommendation. It would be important to reserve a table as the restaurant is not very large.

The staff is so nice and they treat you with a lot of respect and most of all they’re very sincere and welcoming. The food was excellent and i would recommend this restaurant to everybody in London who is looking for a romantic dinner or just a really nice place to eat.

Best & freshest pizza in town. Very friendly very fast.

The food was very exquisite, the service was very friendly and there is a very romantic atmosphere.