O Ver St. James's in City of London, Westminster

I booked twice for this place and as an Italian I found extremely disappointing that they had a “unexpected private event” with only 2hs notice. I have trailing emails of them begging me to go have dinner in their “private dining room” (my lawyer said this was a basement ahah). Amici, wake up. See you never, my industry knows about your “resevation system” failure. Will do my best not to recommend this place to my wide network.

The place is lovely and cozy, the service was exceptional. But the food wasn’t what we expected. We ordered truffle burrata, mozzarella with aubergine, and spicy pizza with strachatella. Aubergine was the most delicious dish we had. Pizza was just ok, and burrata lacked any interesting taste. Cocktails were good.

I recently dined at O’ Ver St. James on a bustling Saturday night, and I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience. Despite my last-minute reservation, everyone was very welcoming and made me feel right at home. The ambiance was very relaxing , and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great service and outstanding Neapolitan food!

While the pizza was great as were the starters, the pasta did not live up to expectations. Would probably return if it weren’t for the customer service, which was disappointing. The lady serving us appeared annoyed all evening, didn’t check in unless called on repeatedly, almost threw the cutlery and plates on the table, and despite announcing at the beginning that they needed the table back after 1.5 hours, was incredibly slow in taking orders and responding to requests. EDIT: had to reduce to 1 star as partner ended up with symptoms of food poisoning hours after our visit.

Beautiful place in centrale London. The staff was friendly . The food was delicious. Authentic italian cousine. Highly reccomended.

Fantastico! The food was very good! Parmigiana,arancini,carpaccio and tartare were divine. The pizza and mains were full of flavor, Amazing! The staff was welcoming and Always attentive. We'll definitely be back.

Food is good, but service was mediocre and inattentive, and it is was rather appalling that the waitress tried to trick us into paying an additional tip on the card machine after having already been charged a 15% service charge!

If you like napolitan pizza, this is the place to go. Exceptionally good pizza with the perfect crust, right amount of olive oil and made from high quality ingredients. Not sure if on Top50 list this year but it is absolutely worth to visit. Ravioli were very good, interesting flavour, ragu filling super tasty and full of flavour. We also tried the focaccia with parmesan - good but reminded us a pizza dough. Overall, great place for a dinner. We had an early dinner and were done within 1 hour. Staff was attentive and food prepared very quickly.

We came across this place by chance, but it was a wonderful discovery, the pizza is really delicious. I recommend it!

Really average food, overpriced, and not at all worth it.

Amazing experience! The service was fantastic, too—friendly, quick, and attentive. I can’t wait to come back and try more from the menu! Highly recommend to any pizza lover.

Best pizza in London, Over is an authentic Italian restaurant and definitely my favorite place to go when I’m home sick of my country! Ostuni pizza is my favorite, also loved Parmigiana and Ravioli. Service attentive and kind from Sheka.

Despite a reservation, we were rudely turned away.

Amazing pizza. Literally top 100 in the world. If you are a half a mile away at a tourist trap stop what you are doing and come to this place. The place is booked after 8:00 p.m., but if you get here by 6:00 you can get a table, have delicious pizza pasta, salads, and buratta with eggplant, and you will be very happy

Best Italian restaurant hands down! We shared a few things and they were all amazing!

Very nice place, very nice food, and the price is excellent

O’ver offers an extensive selection of classic Italian dishes, covering everything from antipasti to desserts. To start your meal, you can choose from traditional options like arancini and burrata. The main course menu features a diverse array of pasta, gnocchi, and ravioli, as well as a range of pizzas that include both meat and vegetarian options. There are also selections for vegan diners, such as the simple yet popular Marinara, which consists of just a tomato base on the crust. The dessert menu doesn’t disappoint either, with staples like tiramisù and other delectable options that satisfy your sweet tooth. The restaurant itself has a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff is friendly and attentive, making the overall experience pleasant. However, while the menu is broad and the dishes are prepared in a traditional style, the taste doesn’t quite meet expectations, especially given the premium pricing. For example, the Marinara pizza—a classic that should highlight the quality of its ingredients—fell flat. It lacked the distinctive punch of garlic and felt more like a basic tomato sauce on a crust. Considering the average cost of around £50 per person, this was a letdown. Despite the charming ambiance and attentive service, O’ver’s food doesn’t quite justify its price point. As much as I enjoyed the cozy environment, I would recommend exploring other options if you’re looking for a more authentic taste of Italian cuisine.

Even though I got dinner here on a Monday night I’m stunned that this place wasn’t packed. The restaurant itself is cosy and feels boutique inside - would be an absolute banger for a date. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious - I think the arancini starter was maybe the best arancini I have had in my life - and came out promptly and beautifully prepared. The staff as well were extremely attentive without being overbearing. Special shout out to Fia (whose name I may be spelling wrong), who was an especially great server and really made the evening. 11/10, would go again and will if I get the chance!

We first visited this restaurant some time ago as part of a London Restaurant Festival/AMEX hopping tour. It was excellent then, and we have been back several times since. Yesterday we attended another Restaurant Festival/AMEX event (4 of us) for lunch provided by this restaurant and 3 other nearby restaurants. The chef came out to speak, and we leant that he uses water from the mediterrean to make the pizzas to avoid adding more salt. The set up (outside), service, food, and atmosphere was excellent! The sunshine helped, but the pizza and and especially the Parmigiana were amazing. Everyone said they wouldn't normally order aubergine, but this was so good. Despite being right in the centre of London, O ver have managed to retain the quality of their food. Not a 'cheap eat', but you get wat you pay for. Great event guys! Thoroughly recommend.

Excellent food and service Ice cream was great dessert

I think the appetizers were good in comparison to other Italian places in London. Great location and the atmosphere was lovely.

The service was a little slow at times and I was given an odd look when I turned down desert for some reason. I always tip and I really despise the 15-% compulsory service charge they add. Food was good though not with five stars.

The food in the “O ver” restaurant was simply incredibly delicious. The pizza was perfectly baked with a crispy edge and fresh ingredients, and the pasta was to die for - seasoned just right and cooked to perfection. What was particularly impressive was how quickly the food was served, even though the restaurant was busy. The portions were sized just right, so you'll be full without feeling overloaded. Overall a perfect dinner experience, I'll definitely be back!

Very nice surprise. Pizzas and ice cream were all delicious (real Italian style), and service excellent. They also have a nice terrace. Will definitely go back.

Lovely welcome, perfect service, very good dishes, pleasant setting, in short we recommend!

Excellent food, Excellent staff. Will definitely visit again

Lively Italian restaurant! Pizza and deserts both fantastic

Great service and great food! Would definitely recommend!

AMAZING pasta! The pizza was also to die for… everything was cooked to perfection, and our lovely waitress Angelina was so gracious even though we came half an hour before closing time and her recommendations were absolutely on point. Best Italian meal I’ve had in a while! Stellar restaurant and staff!

Very good! The manager was super attentive and helpful, the food was extremely appetizing! I will come back whenever I'm in London!

Excellent Italian cuisine! The setting is sober, both modern and classic. The servers are very friendly!

Lovely Italian restaurant. Great selection of music and lighting to create an authentic atmosphere. Waiters are very attentive

My friend and I just wanted some good Italian food and we actually ended up in one of the best places i’ve been. The stuff was amazing, very prepared, helping us to choose the right dishes for our dinner. The special of the day was so delicious, and the prawn pasta even better! We loved it! Very recommended and please get the Croccante as a dessert, absolutely divine!!

Really nice restaurant! The food was tasty and the staff is friendly and kind, our waitress (Esther) was very helpful and made us have a good time. Highly recommended, will come back!

Had a great diner at over, great italian food and ambiance!

This was my first time here, after being recommended by a friend who wanted to go. The place is very well decorated and has a good atmosphere. The food is some of the best Italian I have ever eaten. Service was very good and food came quickly. Waiting staff were polite and offered recommendedations. A very nice cheeky spot for a date, will definitely impress.

Food was fabulous....service however was terrible I won't be returning

I recently went the St James location for dinner. I ordered the prosciutto pizza. It was absolutely amazing and very good value. The restaurant has a great vibe and fantastic decor. I was served Pablo who provided a very good service, very polite, professional and attentive. Highly recommended the tiramasu!

Delicious and authentic Italian restaurant! The ingredients are fresh, the service is good, and I love the flowers on the table. The restaurant is very convenient in the city center. You can make an appointment with friends to go shopping nearby or have lunch or dinner after watching a theater show. 😍 Recommend 5 stars

The food is just incredible. We really enjoyed every bite. Beautiful restaurant, amazing day. Thank you

Good service , lovely food . I will back .

Came here for the first time a year ago and it was amazing (food and service). Came back today and I dont know what has happened… menu has entirely changed, all staff are inexperienced and food is not as good (other than margherita)… shame

We had a starter and a main and a bottle of a nice Ripasso wine. The Ravioli Amalfitano is warmly recommended, same for the Il Pallastro. Service is very professional and friendly, the whole place is run as it should be but not often met. Maybe a bit high priced, but quality is worth it.

Food is below expectations, service was bad & attitude was horrible

Pizza was obviously amazing but I wanna take a moment to recommend our waitress Fia. She helped us choose our dream pizzas and she was very attentive. Thank you.

This was the second time in a month that I have eaten here and once again we had an excellent pre-theatre meal the food is excellent and value for money however I find the wine and drink prices a bit expensive. That said, I will be back in the future.

Great food and service. Pizza is amazing

Lovely place where you can to spend the evening with an amazing Italian Menu and the best pizza in the city. Highly recommend for everyone, italians and foreigner.

It's only my second time visiting the city of London, and during these days I wanted to explore Italian cuisine outside of our country. Not being from here, I didn't have the chance to make a reservation, but when I arrived, the staff at O'Ver managed to find a spot for me and my family on the terrace. Even though the summer here is not the warmest, it was a lovely experience where the service, outdoor music, and food were perfect. I have to say I was amazed by the quality of the products; burratas of this quality are hard to find even in Italy! As a vegetarian, I had a wide variety of options on the menu, and the staff, both Italian and non-Italian, were ready to answer any questions I had, despite my English not being the best. I felt at home, and this will definitely be a regular stop for my future trips. Thank you, O'Ver!

I've been to this restaurant with my friends tonight. amazing food and outstanding drinks. The staff was really nice and attentive. we will definitely come back!

The staff was extremely rude and did not feel very welcomed even after we ended up paying a lot.

Good food ..loved the salt water pizza

A friend who lives in London recommended it to me and he really couldn't suggest anything better. I was lucky enough to be served, exceptionally, by the Manager Gabriel who advised me on both food and beverage, offering me some fantastic combinations. I had a wonderful evening, highly recommended!!

Lovely spot, friendly staff, super quick service and the food was beautiful, certainly lives up to it's name of being authentic. We had a great time 🙏🏼😊

Had a delicious lunch here. Quality food, beautifully cooked. So many great flavours. Staff were so friendly too will return when we can.

The staff were very obliging and more thsn happy to find us a table at short notice, the food was fabulous too; worth every penny. Thank you!

Very central restaurant in the Piccadilly area. Attention to the smallest details. Excellent service. The raw fish and the first course with the freshest prawns are absolutely worth trying. Chef Giorgio is super good and helpful in explaining each dish. Rating 10/10

This restaurant is so beautiful, very friendly staff and the food is wow delicious truly Italian taste thank you

Nice food good customer service aperol spritz not very nice

Best meal we had in London! Great place, lovely atmosphere, especially outside. Really friendly and attentive service and food was delicious.

A beautiful restaurant in the heart of London. They have a spacious outside area but we chose to eat inside. It strikes you how clean this restaurant is. You can see them cooking the food. The food was excellent, very tasty and decent sized portions. The service was good, especially our server Drew.

The terrace is lovely and off busy streets, it was perfect for a summer day out in the sun. The staff were all lovely and very attentive, and made us feel welcome. The food was exceptional, and portions were just right. The tuna steak was exceptional and so were the raviolli, stuffed courgette flower and buratta. I also had a G&T which was proper, you could taste the gin, they did not serve watered down beverages here. All in all, a great italian restaurant with lots of options for everyone's taste!

Fiorillo di Zucca is a must have! The Polpetta meatballs were very homely— I don’t know what the “seawater bread” is exactly, but it’s the ideal absorbent to scoop up that tomato sauce. The mussels in Scialatiello Cozze, Polpo & Pecorino were a bit sandy, which proves right any hesitation to order mussels anywhere. The octopus made up for it though. The pasta is pleasantly fresh. Staff is very attentive and helpful. I’ll be back to try the pizza.

Delicious pasta & woodfired pizza, friendly and attentive wait staff, perfect atmosphere. Our new favourite spot, we will be back! I highly recommend their seafood pasta (can’t remember what it’s called) but it had a generous serving of mussels and octopus!

Abbiamo trovato questo posto tramite Trip. Ci siamo convinti a fermarci grazie alle buone recensioni e devo dire che il locale non ha deluso le aspettative. Atmosfera molto tranquilla, locale curato a lume di candela e pizza eccezionale ( impasto napoletano) Provatelo..

Lovely place, food was delicious and service was top notch. As others have said wine was quite expensive, but it was nice and considering the cost for the food was reasonable for the location we didn't mind. We'd definitely come back again :)

One of the best Italian restaurants in London.

Authentic Italian products, efficient service and nice location. Well Done!

Food is excellent but some of the staff could be more polite and smile! Timing of the food requires improvement. You get everything at once and actual pizza as cold.

Met up with family for a lovely meal. One of our party ordered a pizza, but was a little disappointed with the topping when arrived, staff were amazing, absolutely no issue with swopping to a different dish. Lovely quiet atmosphere

Very nice staff, extremely tasty food with daily specials, top ambience. Recommended

Ho sempre molte perplessità nell’andare in ristoranti italiani quando sono all’estero ma, consigliato da un amico e dalla curiosità, ci sono andato a pranzo con la mia famiglia. Ebbene, ho avuto una piena conferma degli ottimi giudizi altrui. La location sia fuori che dentro e’ molto bella e curata, un mix tra un ristorante chic e moderno. Tanti piccoli notevoli dettagli, da comodi cuscini dei tavoli esterni alla rosa presente in ogni tavolo. Dopo una serie di ottimi antipasti (crocche’, arancino e fiori di zucca), ho preso un sontuoso piatto di spaghetti con gamberi rossi di Mazara del Vallo e limone. Spettacolare. Mia moglie ha mangiato un pollo e i miei figli la loro “famosa” pizza (Margherita) che, a detta di mio figlio (da napoletano doc, amante della pizza), “è stata la migliore mai mangiata fuori Napoli”. Come desserts, tiramisù e gelato. Da bere un calice di Sauvignon. Infine, molto professionale lo staff e nello stesso di una gentilezza estrema. Da non perdere, consigliatissimo.

We found ourselves by chance in this place, the owner Domenco is welcoming and very nice, we eat very good pizza, to say the least, an excellent, beautiful and welcoming place, I recommend it especially to those who love to eat ITALIAN. Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 |

Had a great time at this O’ver. Didn’t expect much from a place so centrally located, but the food really surprised us completely. Tuna filet and pizza cooked to perfection. Couldn’t get it better at a top notch place in Italy. Shekar was our lovely waiter. We’ll come back and recommend it to everyone.

A restaurant that has space inside and an outside dining area. Staff are professional and helpful. Food is good , great pizza, and a good selection of beers and wines

I ordered two dishes. The curry is very suitable for Chinese tastes. The lamb chops are a little sour and relatively crispy. The price is slightly higher. The two dishes are 70 pounds.

Average food but good service and has outdoor seating

Family welcome and at the same time very polite and elegant, attentive and never intrusive service, the cuisine leaves you speechless... truly exceptional... combination of flavors, fresh plating!! truly top! we were shocked... we never thought of going to London on holiday and find our favorite restaurant.Ps. Even pizza takes you back to Italy in one bite!! congratulations

Fia made for my family and I an amazing service. She’ as much professional as smily. She took care of each of us Don’t change anything. Many thanks for your joy.

What can I say, I haven't eaten as well in 5 days as I did today. Everything prepared fresh and super tasty. Great atmosphere, service super attentive and friendly. Clear recommendation. A must on our next visit to London.

The Pizza was very delicious (maybe the best I‘ve ever ate). Service and location also were on top. Totally recommend going there.

It was a total 5-star-event for us! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a visit :)

Found this as we went for quick lunch break. One of the good Neapolitan pizza.. we tried special of the day too with pumpkin was interesting. Overall really good.

Lovely small Italian restaurant Staff really look after you and the home made pizza and calzone were delicious and filling

It was great ! Thank you to one of your employees who spoke a little French with us, remarkable. Otherwise, it was very good.

Really nice meal with great service from Sara. She was attentive and professional. Food was good, well presented and fairly priced.

Kudos to Chef Giorgio - fantastic food.

Nested in the vibrant center of London, after 13yrs living in this City, is was a nice discover! I can tell definetly a talented chef is behind the scenes to orchestrate such armony of flavours and aromas. Each dish was a masterpiece crafted with precision and passion. Bravi ragazzi!

Unexpectedly, great pizza in London. Really good pizza, very friendly staff, fast service. Excellent experience.

On a pleasure trip to London we find ourselves near the central Piccadilly. Attracted first by the name, then by the refinement of the location, we book a dinner at O'ver: it would be an understatement to say that we had a great time! Welcomed with kindness and professionalism, a real tasting of dishes begins which are first eaten with the eyes and then release technique and balance, the result of a mastery in the transformation of high quality raw materials, sometimes coming from the best Made in Italy PDOs , served and explained individually by the dining room staff. At that point we just have to send our compliments to chef Giorgio who, dressed in white but also with humility, came to the table to thank us personally. An experience that I recommend to anyone who finds themselves passing through beautiful London!

Fantastic week in the city of London, visiting for the first time, I wanted to eat Italian and on Google I came across O'ver... a very nice and welcoming Italian restaurant, as well as the staff made up of young people who are always friendly and smiling. Elegant welcome: a champagne accompanies a delicious entreé. No difficulty in ordering, I dined with raw land-sea starters that were beautiful to look at, delicate and tasty on the palate, as a first course I opted for the simply divine Genoese candles! For the second return to the sea with a tuna fillet, the perfect cooking naturally enhances the flavour. I conclude with a tiramisu that takes me home with every bite. What to say? Highly recommended o'ver!!

I went back to the restaurant O' ver in st James and confirmed my positive experience. Efficient and professional service, all very kind and attentive. I tried the traditional Neapolitan street food and it was really good. Afterwards I asked for a pizza of the head pizza chef's choice and they brought me a Margherita base with buffalo mozzarella, artichokes and dry ham. An explosion of flavours.. truly divine. We finished with two very tasty desserts. Great experience to return to ASAP

Restaurant in Saint James, excellent food and high quality raw materials, attention and attention to detail, very kind and professional staff, I will definitely return during future stays in London.

A small corner of Italy in the heart of London. Very welcoming and well-kept place, the manager delights us with a welcome champagne before starting with the starters: Tuna tartare served with a basil mouse and mascarpone, golden and fried artichokes served with nduja mayonnaise, courgette flower stuffed with ricotta fresh buffalo, sciacca anchovies and black pepper continuing with the first Amalfi Raviolo stuffed with buffalo ricotta and Sorrento lemon cooked in a yellow datterino sauce the chef (Giorgio) 🧑‍🍳 came directly to the table to explain the dishes to us as II ° first course Spaghetti from Gragnano with clams and bottarga, to finish a slice of wild tuna served on cannellini bean cream accompanied by a Sicilian wine, to finish cannoli decomposed with a drink. Excellent dinner, attentive and very helpful service, what can I say, I had a great time 💯

What a great find, lovely decor, food was fresh and tasted amazing. Highly recommend, would definitely come back.

Amazing food. And amazing service. Very authentic Italian cuisine. Parmigiana is the dish I order every time I come here

The girl who served us Drew was fantastic, the strong point, she made us feel at home. Lorenzo Amalfi coast Praiano

Wart ever pizza and SERVICE I been at Saint James brunch last evening I was everything completely messy in the service Been served a super super dry pizza Margherita, I was straggling to eat, after just one eaten slice the waiter ( I assume Indian lady) she did place all table cutlery in my pizza and did bring away, I was, ok what’s going on??? I did not ask to take away the pizza, anyway did not even received an apologise about that and I clearly told the manager about anyway the funniest part been to receive the bill with the pizza included witch as far was the driest ever had ( a sort of tasted bread) I even had to pay for it and in the mean time had this waiter come at the table super annoyed ( I can tell hospitality is going wart everyday more)

We ate this evening in this Italian restaurant. We recommend, the dishes were very good, especially the pizzas. The service and the setting were very pleasant.

Amazing place! Great location and delicious food!