'O Ver Borough in Southwark

Utterly disappointing. I came here the other day for my birthday dinner as I had seen it had good reviews especially on the pizzas they do which is supposed the be their specialty, with three other friends. Me and my friend shared the bolognaise and pancetta pizza, the bolognaise was £24 but because it was for a special occasion we ordered it anyway. The food arrived suspiciously quick which considering there was no one in the restaurant I was confused by because there was no rush to get food out. When I took a bite into the bolognaise I was completely in shock as it tasted like absolutely nothing, the pasta was stuck together and I wouldn’t even expect that type of sauce from a tin. I understand that pasta isn’t their main focus but if it is on the menu and costs £24 (for a small portion)! I would expect it would at least taste of something? The pizza was somehow burnt and undercooked. I have been to Naples and Italy and had pizzas there and that was not it, I understand there is supposed to be Charing on the crust but this pizza just tasted like charred pizza and nothing else. The middle was so soggy and watery that none of the toppings stayed on. We weren’t offered pepper, salt, oil or Parmesan, my friend had to ask for some pepper. We were also charged around I believe £3 for a bottle of water that we didn’t ask for, which they filled our cups under halfway with! My other friend ordered the parmigiana and had to send it back due to how bad and tasteless it was! I also said on the reservation it was for a birthday and nothing happened and considering how much you pay for the food that you get no pepper or salt with which you then get charged £3 for water with, you do expect some sort of small chocolate or something, especially since it was one of the options to put down on the reservation. Overall the food was clearly cooked in a rush for some reason, seriously lakes in flavour and was ridiculously overpriced for the portions and the quality of the food. I’ve never been so just displeased by a restaurant like this before would not recommend at all.

One of the best pizzas and pasta in London! Amazing atmosphere for dates and friends, relaxing and fun. Service is impeccable and the managers are the best. Highly recommended

Amazing dinner spot! The food was so tasty and the atmosphere was great. We really loved eating here. Service was friendly and attentive. Truly a hidden gem in the London food scene. Definitely will come again!

burrata is dry and tasteless, veal is a big plain chunk of fried meat, waiter made stain on my coat with food when carrying plate from our table, whilst remain high in price

One of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Highly recommended.

I’ve visited this Neapolitan restaurant in London twice now, and both times have been absolutely brilliant. The food is full of authentic flavours that truly reflect the tradition and heart of Naples – from the starters to the desserts, everything is prepared with genuine care and top-quality ingredients. The staff are warm, attentive, and professional, making you feel well looked after without being overbearing. The service is just as impressive as the food. It’s easily one of the best places in London for real Neapolitan cuisine. Highly recommended if you're after an authentic Italian dining experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Very close to being authentic and a good selection of wines and food options. Recommended

The eggplant parmigiana was succulent. I recommend. On the other hand, a little expensive.

Been here a few times now and my overall thought is hit and miss The food is tasty but at times can be very ‘wet’. I order the calzone most times and I expect it to look like a pasty when I get it. A couple of times it’s liked just like a folded pizza and been a bit sloppy. The starters though are really good. The wine list is lacking if you just want a glass of something, very limiting. What wine you can have is ok. If they could just sort the pizzas out so they weren’t so wet and you could eat them like a pizza then it would be a straight 5.

I had a great dinner with my 6 year old son. The gnocchis were loved by him and the diavolo pizza is the best I had for a long while! Dominico made us feel very welcome. Even so my son was tired and hungry he loved it and chatted over the experience and Dominico in good terms the remainder of the evening. 😊 thank you!

Great restaurant in Bankside. We loved the food, the service, and the attentive Brazilian host.

Great food. Lovely selection in the menu, dishes well presented and very tasty. Restaurant was busy but still nice and light, Minor niggle, but staff could be a little more attentive shouldn’t have to ask more than once for drinks and remembering who ordered what is pretty important no one likes swapping plates.

Very good food delicious pizzas

We had reserved a table in the restaurant the evening before. When we arrived at the restaurant the next day, all the tables were occupied. The waiter's reaction suggested that we had been forgotten. We were asked to wait and after about 10 minutes we were taken to the basement. In a windowless room with black walls, there were several empty tables but no other guests. The room is completely different from the main restaurant and has a completely different, modern and uncomfortable atmosphere. It was absolutely not what we had booked and staying there was not an option. So we had to spontaneously look for another restaurant and were very annoyed overall.

Such a cute place, really good for date night. Food was pretty decent and service was good too, so would recommend a visit. Pretty fairly priced as well.

Very good and inexpensive pizza. I asked for a beer with raspberry juice, which surprised the waiter, but I got the juice separately, for which I thank you very much ;) There may be a problem with seats because the place is not that big. We managed to get there without a reservation, but after we did, there were no more seats. I recommend !

We had dinner in this restaurant and if I had to enclose everything in one sentence, I would say without a shadow of a doubt: "ITALIAN pride in London". We were greeted with a smile by Gabriele who immediately made us feel at home; We ate a pizza with an ultra-light dough and real buffalo mozzarella, crunchy croquettes and arancini and with a very soft filling; Ravioli with an amazing sauce and delicious spaghetti with mussels, to be specified rigorously handmade pasta; All accompanied by high quality craft beers; We finished with a decomposed cannoli with ricotta that tasted like it was in Sicily. Thank you for pampering us from the beginning to the end of this Italian culinary experience🇮🇹

Totally over priced for what's on offer and the quality of the food. Lacks atmosphere and starting to look a bit shabby and in need of a lick of paint. Bathrooms particularly poor. 15% service charge seems above average but the whole experience is very much average.

We had an amazing experience! Isaac was the best!!! So much fun and the food was sensational

#overrated pizza. service is nice and friendly but the they have posh knives that simply are not effective for cutting a simple slice of pizza. The pizza is ok, the dough is nice but ours came a little soggy… definitely not worth the money.

Excellent food and very friendly and attentive service. 100% recommended

We didn’t have a booking but was able to get a counter seat. We were served in good time and the starters were really tasty. They were also accommodating in making non-veggie things veggie but also keeping the meat on the side so the meat eater can still have it. However the reason why the food is 4 stars is because the pizza while all cooked etc was not piping hot (I like it piping hot). Maybe if it was in the over for another 30 seconds or served on a heated plate - maybe that would do the trick. Also they didn’t give us a pizza knife until a couple of minutes after - the heat goes quickly and that’s why the 4 star review (everything else was great)!

A formulaic small menu pizza/pasta joint shouldn't be hard to get right. However, what we got were small portions of very average food. Avoid!

The pizza is indeed very good. Too bad I couldn’t enjoy it fully as I was sat with my partner at a very low table so I had to bend over from a lounge chair to a coffee table to eat it. We requested to be moved to a normal, high table (even the bar would have been fine) as my partner is recovering from a back injury. Tables were clearly becoming free, but they did say they can’t move us. So I had to eat the pizza like a giant in a gnomes’ living room. Atmosphere upstairs is nice as you can see the street, but we were sat downstairs where it’s dark and half-setup. I believe it’s nice for a drink and having a social night out, but I really just wanted to eat some pizza… Won’t come in the physical location again, might consider takeaway and eat it on the bankside.

Best Pizza I have had recently (Diavolo) and amazing tiramisu + great service

Nice little restaurant, green salad a bit boring, pizza tastes very good. But way too liquid inside.

From a food perspective, truly delicious! My personal experience, some minor things from a service standpoint could be improved like bringing your starters before the mains. Might have been an off night but the food is great.

Great food and excellent service. The staff were very kind.

Spectacular staff and better pizza than in Italy

Best pizza in London - from a local

Disappointing dining experience, food arrived at different times, staff couldn't explain items on menu, staff arrived one of the people in our group when she arrived, food is definitely not worth the price, it was tiny portions and was not authentic Italian food.

Fresh ingredients, friendly staff and great food. Very enjoyable evening!

Great service, friendly and welcoming staff. They just forgot a starter. The starters were decent, although the croquette was unfortunately cold in the middle. The pizza dough was one of the best I’ve ever had — you can really tell it’s made by skilled hands that care deeply about the product. The pizza with piennolo tomatoes and pancetta was absolutely top-notch. The one with sausage and mushrooms was less impressive, mainly because the mushrooms were preserved in oil, which made the dough a bit too greasy. The place itself is really cool and cozy, with a great atmosphere.

Great Italian cuisine! Seabass meal was delicious and we also received a five star service from the team. This place comes recommended.

**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

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.

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.

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

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!

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!).

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

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!!! 💪

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.

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!

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

Excellent pizza, fantastic service from Fia.

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.

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

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

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 :)

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

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. ☺️

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