Santo Mare in City of London, Westminster

Fresh, quality fish in a nice setting. Unfortunately, the service was really disappointing. Never got asked if we wanted more water or wine despite empty glasses. Took them 20 minutes to clean the table. Didn't even say thank you when I paid. And they charghe 15% for this.

Excellent seafood dishes. The staff is fantastic and very helpful with recommendations. Great ambiance in the restaurant as well.

We ate here during our trip to London last week and the food was exceptional. They get their fish fresh and quick-shipped from waters on the Italian coast and the difference is notable. My husband and I split the salt-crusted cod and it was the flakiest, lightest, most subtly flavorful fish experience I have ever had. The staff were friendly. Our server was a little less versed on details of the menu than one would imagine, given the polish of this place, but he was also kind and friendly and overall efficient. (I had to debone my own cod the very next night at another place and was even more grateful for the time he took to get it right.) The dessert was ridiculously too generous, but that was not a hardship, except that I hate to contribute to food waste.

Plates are well served, so no need for appetizer for a regular person. Food is ok for the price. The worst part is that not only they add a mandatory 15% tip, their machine also asked me for tip ON TOP of the tip they have already added to the bill, which is so furtive, as people may not notice that.

Went there because La petit poissionnerie (nearby very good local down-to-earth fish restaurant) was closed. I was in need of a quick dinner. I ordered grilled squid with Italian broccoli as a side dish. The squid was likely not fresh but frozen, then it becomes rubbery and dry. It came with dry lettuce, just like that. And it was way too much (see picture). And the broccoli turned out to be spinach. A chef without fantasy and creativity who thinks that large portions make up for it. Maybe that's why there were many American tourists. Not recommendable.

Positives 1. Friendly staff 2. Good wine 3. Cosy atmosphere. 4. Some excellent starters. Not all Negatives 1. I have spaghetti Vongole and it was dry and gritty. So the clams were not properly washed. 2. I tried other peoples main courses because it may have been just mine that was bad. The risotto was quite nice. The gnocchi was uninspiring. I cook Italian at home and when my Vongole tastes a thousand times better than this, it’s a fail for me and especially since this dish cost a lot of money. 3. Ive noticed that their website has no prices on it. That’s because it’s expensive for what it is. I would be willing to pay £18 or more for a pasta dish if it was out of this world but not if it’s average. It’s simply not worth the money. The starters were the best part. 4. There is a 15% service charge added to the bill which is absolutely fine but beware the machine asks you if you want to leave a tip which people think oh it doesn’t include one so I will add. Then you end up adding extra and therefor potentially adding a 30% tip inadvertently!! The manager of course refunded us but if we had not noticed!!!! It is sad quite frankly that this restaurant is not excellent. It should be. It have the makings of a good restaurant. But someone needs to sit down and taste the s food on a weekly basis and say to the chef ‘sorry this is not good!’

A very interesting Italian in the center of London. Friendly, fast service and very good, interesting food. The tiramisu is spectacular. Without a doubt my Italian in this city

The best sea food restaurant I went it’s very special place and really amazing food also the service is fast I will definitely come back again

...daß dieser schnöselige Kellner uns wirklich für dumm zu verkaufen versucht hatte, ohne nachzugeben. Denn es gab nur Spinat als Beilagen, Brokkoli und Chicorée wurden verkauft, waren aber auch Spinat. Wie kann man nur soo dreist sein und immer wieder darauf bestehen, es waren die Beilagen gewesen. Frech. Das überdeckte dann das eigentlich gute Hauptgericht. Isgesamt aber auch vom Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht in Ordnung. Besser meiden, denn wirklich ein Verarscheladen.

Santo Mare offers simple and authentic Italian cuisine, highlighting incredible produce in every dish. The mint linguine was excellent, and the red prawn tartare was impressively fresh. However, the tuna carpaccio and the octopus were both unnecessary. The octopus was steamed instead of grilled and cut in a way that made it taste like rubber, unlike a whole tentacle that's grilled, which allows you to enjoy the crispiness on the outside and the soft texture inside. To their defense, they did say that next time they’ll be able to accommodate a grilled octopus the way we like it. The clam spaghetti was good, but the standout dish was the Gnocchi with red shrimp, which was absolutely perfection. For dessert, the pistachio ice cream and tiramisu were phenomenal—perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and not overpowering. The staff are kind and knowledgeable, and the wine selection is extensive. Santo Mare is definitely worth a visit!

Great experience! Visited with a group of 10 and enjoyed amazing seafood and Italian dishes. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

I confirm the experience of many others - excellent food but disappointing service given the prices and the atmosphere of the place. Sin. We will definitely return given the quality of the fish but they should see some of their younger waiters who don't want to work too much. I would have preferred the service charge to be discounted given that I pointed out to our waiter that he had repeatedly abandoned us during service, for more than 40 minutes at a time...

Awful service which ruined the meal. We ordered champagne and they brought the glasses over and then we had to wait 25 mins for the champagne to follow. Food was average at best too. We had to beg for the bill + they added a hefty service charge on to it too. Wouldn’t ever return

I recently dined at Santo Mare in London, and my experience was disappointing, to say the least. While the starters were acceptable and offered a decent beginning to the meal, the main course was an utter letdown. We ordered the seafood risotto, which we had to send back initially because it was bland and lacked flavor. When it returned, there was no noticeable improvement. The dish remained tasteless and almost inedible. Given the restaurant's reputation and the prices they charge, this was wholly unacceptable. Overall, the lack of quality in the main course overshadowed any positives from the starters. I expected much more from Santo Mare and was thoroughly disappointed.

If you into fine dining, this is the place to go. Every details are right, people are very friendly. One thing is guaranteed is that you have proper fine Italian food in central London

Santo Mare offers exquisite Italian cuisine that's truly authentic. A definite must-visit for food enthusiasts!

In the expensive side but worth it all. Food and service amafunux

Great! Highly recommended! Staff professional polite Food fresh Fish tender and delicious Molte grazie!

We really enjoyed our dinner here. Everyone is from Italy and communication was a little difficult but the seafood was excellent

We went to Santo Mare to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. We had high expectations about the food and I must say that in principle they were all respected: fresh raw materials, delicious, elegant dishes despite the generous portions. “Italian” flavours, all really excellent. Too bad about the service… the waiter who took care of our table was anything but a professional waiter. We took 2 tartares and a plate of raw ham as a starter and as a first course a plate of tagliatelle with lobster and one of gnocchi with prawns and pecorino. He commented on the choices of dishes made “ah also the raw plateau?! Kill it!”, we wanted to have a carpaccio with the tartare but he told us “don't forget it, the portions are generous!”. So we wanted to order the second one too and again "for two guys it's really a lot of stuff, I don't think you'll finish it! Let it go." Ok, since he has discouraged us, we don't take anything else... at the end of lunch, however, he asks us if we wanted dessert. I immediately exclaim “yes! We'll take it” and he comments “kill! You immediately said yes! I would buy you a dress but I wouldn't take you to a meal." Silence fell... then he recovered by saying "sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, it's just that I'm Roman and I love joking!". I would have liked to ask him what the connection was between being Roman and being rude but I preferred to leave it alone, finish lunch and leave. What can I say, he did exactly what a waiter shouldn't do: discourage customers from ordering, take confidences that were never given, be intrusive at the table (he always came to talk to us about his business, his ex, etc. but leave us alone! We are celebrating the our anniversary!) and even make rude jokes. We were disappointed, we expected quality service exactly like the food served but unfortunately this was not the case. Note of merit instead for the receptionist and the sommelier, very kind and attentive.

I brought my mum here for dinner The place is so quiet and intimate The food is duper fresh and tasty

Incredible rude untrained waiters. Extremely overpriced for the service you are getting. Wont go there again

Just had a weird experience, I had made a booking not knowing I had to confirm via email so I called them to see if I’m able to walk in and the hostess confirmed and said I can only have 1.5hr which I agreed to, I arrived 10minutes later exactly for her to tell me I’m late explaining to me that the kitchen won’t be able to accommodate which I know isn’t true because I’m a chef and know this system. I tried to tell her my mother couldn’t walk faster and I already know what to order which saves time but still said no. It’s just plain mean to confirm, have my old mother walk with me for them to change their minds 10 mins later. P.s the restaurant was at 50% capacity it def could have accommodated us. Shame cause their food looks good

Santo Mare is the only place where you can taste top-quality fish from Italy and Spain. You can truly discern the difference; the high-quality fish from the Mediterranean Sea is on another level. I highly recommend it; it's worth every penny. Thanks for the amazing experience! I will definitely be back."

I’ve been here 20 times The service has become terrible I called and booked a table for 5, said maybe we would be 6. We ended up being 4 The first thing I am told at the door is that they will charge me for the missing people. They said that in front of my guests Will never go back there

I expected better. Service wasn’t great, food nice but far from a decent value for money ratio. Over 100£ per person and only 1 glass of wine (entry level at 14 GBP per glass) and no dessert. I will not return.

Title: A Taste of Home: An Authentic Italian ExperienceAs an Italian, I hold high standards when it comes to Italian cuisine, and I must say, dining at Santo Mare exceeded my expectations in every way possible. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm hospitality that instantly made me feel like I was back in my hometown.The ambiance was quintessentially Italian, with rustic decor and soft lighting creating an intimate and inviting atmosphere. It was evident that every detail was carefully curated to evoke the charm of Italy.Now, onto the most important aspect - the food. Each dish showcased the chef's mastery of traditional Italian recipes, while also offering innovative twists that delighted my palate. From the creamy risotto to the perfectly al dente pasta, every bite transported me back to my grandmother's kitchen.What truly sets Santo Mare apart is the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced locally and imported from Italy. It's clear that the chef takes pride in honoring the authenticity of Italian cuisine, and it shines through in every dish.As an Italian, I can confidently say that santo mare captures the essence of Italian dining like no other. Whether you're craving a comforting plate of pasta or indulging in a decadent tiramisu, this restaurant delivers an unparalleled culinary experience that will satisfy even the most discerning of Italian palates. Buon appetito!

Absolutely a place to visit, cozy atmosphere, excellent staff, above average product quality, excellent selection of wines, with great amazement an excellent coffee, and all the elegance of healthy and engaging Italy. Own production oil that comes from Tuscany... what can I say... everything is beautiful... it's one of those places you enter and never want to leave.

E’ un ottimo ristorante di pesce nella tradizione culinaria italiana. Quanto alla qualità sia della materia prima che di come è cucinata, si può dire che sia al top dei ristoranti italiani a Londra. Ottimo, anche se col conto certa qualità si paga.

Very good service, food, wine and dessert. And absolute 10/10

The absolute best Italian in London (dare I say even better than Italian food in Italy). Top notch service and the gnocchi is divine. Don’t forget to order the pistachio ice cream. If I could give 6 stars I would!

From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for a treat. The entire experience was wonderful, from the delicious Italian seafood to the attentive service the manager Gianfranco was very professional. I definitely come back.

Beautiful food and thoroughly attentive service. high end price but quality food, Amazingly warm welcome like they have known you for years and a very enjoyable Lunch. A perfect light meal for myself and my wife in London. Sea bass and gnocchi were excellent as was the homemade in front of you Tiramisu.

Expensive with no justification.Great waiters.Fish was bland and expensive.Calamari was hardly chewable.Did I write expensive?

Location meraviglioso, servizio eccellente, pietanze sublime, che dire tutto meravigliosamente delizioso, un complimento a tutto lo staff per come lavorano e per rappresentare il made in Italy ALL'ESTERO, complimenti lo consiglio e ci ritornero prestissimo

I have been a few times. Food is amazing. Services unfortunately are inconsistent depending the waiters. Perhaps a speculation but they might be nicer to Italian customers.

My best restaurant in London, never a disappointment 👌

Hands down best Italian restaurant in London.

Tiny restaurant with good music and great food! Their lobster pasta and pistachio ice cream are MUST HAVES!

Space seafood restaurant! The former are exceptional, with an honorary mention for the pacchero. Also worth trying is the prawn tartare, of excellent quality, and if you have room at the end of the dinner the pistachio ice cream is a real treat. The venue is romantic, well-kept, suitable for a dinner for two and for special occasions. The tables are very close to each other and this creates some difficulties in serving and keeping dishes on the table. The dining room staff, almost all Italian, are knowledgeable and courteous. The prices are high, but fair for the quality offered.

After 10 years since I moved to London from Italy I've finally found a real Italian fish restaurant. I felt like home again. My preferred in London.

This restaurant is always on my go to list but it won’t be anymore. My friends and I were planning to have a celebration dinner on the 6th Feb 2024 and my friend had made a table booking. We arrived there at 7:20pm and we were greeted by a female receptionist. She searched our booking on the system and said ‘there is no such name and we are fully booked’ , which sounded rude already. So my friend was trying to check the booking record on the phone and this receptionist said we were on the way of the door and just urged us to leave. It was raining outside at that time and she didn’t exhibit any intention of helping or checking if she could accommodate us as it was a Tuesday night and we could see many tables available. We ended up found out my friend had made a wrong booking, but we were just not expecting this service at this fine restaurant as it positions itself. I worked in customer service myself and I will never speak to a customer like that. Maybe their staff need better training?

Nice food top quality!!! Nicola make nice service!! Thank you

What a great restaurant!!! Thank you Nicola for beeing so professional and the great wine suggestions!

Lovely place amazing food and fantastic service from chakir

beautiful place and very good Mr. Giovanni

While waiting for our table to be ready the barman Carlos had us a coffee for the waiting thank you !! That was very kind of him !! 😉

Grazie Carlos per il bloody Mary era Top!!

I strongly reccomendend this place, is fresh fish, absolutely good the food. Thanks to Chakir for looking after us and being polite with us

Buonissimo, sembrava ritornare in Italia, grazie di tutto anche a Chakir che ci ha suggerito il meglio

Went there with a friends that suggest me to go there, absolutely recommended for the food they provide. A bit expensive bit deserve it all. Thanks to the waiter Chakir to helping us choosing the best plate.

Beautiful venue, nice atmosphere, superlative food, impeccable service thanks Chakir!!!

Everything was great! Thank you for your suggestions Gianni and the delicious food!

Loved the place, food and the service are great. Kudos to the restaurant’s sommelier-great service Nicola. Will definitely go back to this resto!😀

Best fish restaurant in London for date and dinner. I tried the most popular food over there, was so delicious. Thank to everyone especially Chakir the waiter that help us during our dinner.

Now our best favorite fish restaurant in London! If you want a warm service and delicious food , big portions and attention to any detail this is the right place for you! We spent the Christmas lunch here and we felt like at home with friends. Service so attentive! We can't wait to come back again! We tried frittura the best ever in our Life, risotto with frutti di mare, paccheri, cicoria e calamari, Tiramisu espresso (mouthwatering!!) And tortino al cioccolato. Everyone was amazing but a particular thank you to Nikola and Sebastiano! Highly recommend it!

Esperienza fantastica , accoglienza super staff molto cordiale e disponibile Il cibo veramente buono e giusto per le prelibatezze da loro servite Un Rigraziamento a Sebastiano in particolare il quale ci ha servito magnificamente Ci ritorneremo sicuramente

Nice Place for seafood! We liked. Thank you Gianni

Amazing seafood, I will comeback for sure, thanks Gianni to suggest me this amazing restaurant 💪🏻

We had dinner with my wife there last week and i must say we really enjoyed it. It was an excellent experience. From our friendly host, Gianni, to the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant and the fresh seafood. We are truly thankful for such a lovely evening and we'll definitely come again.

Buena comida. Pero en la tónica de la ciudad de Londres, caro y por lo que que dan. Cuando pagar más de 400 libras por una comida decente se hace usual, es que algo falla en general.

Good Italian, but service was horrible. My family was celebrating a birthday, but one of the waiters kept rushing us to leave to let another table sit down.

Best fish restaurant in London and best sommelier Nicola. Highly racommended!!!

Amazing experience, I quiet recommend for seafood meal also the Somelier Nicola recommended very great wine. Thanks Nicola!

I went for dinner with my wife and we had an incredible evening. Food was incredible and loved the vibe. What made the difference was the way Giovanni looked after us, helped us to chose the food and chose for us a lovely wine. Can’t wait to come back. Will strongly recommend to anyone looking for a special night

Ottimo ristorante di pesce nel cuore di Marylebone. Prodotti freschissimi e di prima qualità ed ottimo servizio. Grazie Sebastiano per la gentilezza e disponibilità, ritornerò sicuramente!

In a cute atmosphere, great personal, amazing food , I recommend you guys

We went to try some good seafood and we were pleased that this was the right place for that! Had an amazing time and I will definitely come back Thank you Gianni!!

Ottimo ristorante, servizio impeccabile, cibo buono. Grazie Gianni per averlo consigliato

After two hours a waitress ask us to leave the table cause another reservation... 336 pounds check. Are you able to do this job? Never come again, beginners.

Great Place.The Lobester tagliatelle was 👌. Thank you Gianni for the laugh

Today I travelled from Wales (Galles) to visit this restaurant. One of my dearest friends, Sebastiano, works here. He has over ten years of experience in the hospitality sector, and I certainly trust his recomandations. He was right: the food is incredible, with clearly fresh ingredients. My advice would be to try the delicious gnocchi. 10 out of 10. Thanks Sebastiano, grazie!

The tuna carpaccio was phenomenal, the atmosphere was 10/10 love the place and the people working there, thank you everyone and Gianni

From Gianni at the door, to the waiters… and the food.. oh… my… days!! The octopus was SUPERB! Great location and lovely staff!

I’m indian and I’ve traveled often to Italy in which I’ve tried the best dessert among all the desserts in the world: the tiramisu!! But the issue is that I always find italian restaurants in which they serve a poor version of it… well this time it was totally different!! Santo Mare serves one of the best Tiramisu I ever tried, thank you for the amazing service to Gianni and the rest of the crew

Absolutely delighted with my experience at this seafood Italian restaurant in London! The flavors transported me back to Italy, and the freshness of the seafood was unmatched. On top of it, the atmosphere is extremely warm and welcoming. Five stars for an exceptional dining journey!

L’Italia vera … ma quella buona … +++

Had recently tried Santo Mare. The food was good - nice selection of seafood and wine. However, our experience was ruined by the fact that our table was right next to the exit and bar - members of staff were constantly walking around our table which was creating some discomfort. We asked to change the table few times, but staff always advised us that all tables were reserved - however, we clearly saw other guests changing tables. We fully understand that it’s sometimes it can be difficult to switch tables, but I clearly did not book Franco Manco at the end of the day. However, waiter was great!

Highly delicious! Great starters and mains, especially good fresh desserts (tiramisu made in front of you and one of the best pistachio gelato I have ever tried). Brilliant service. Pricey.

Amazing service, the food is amazing and I want to say Alex is brilliant with what he does and appreciate the service he brought to me

Very good food and atmosphere. The staff was very polite and professional especially the manager Alex focus on the details all the time of the service, always helpful and professional. Thanks

Incredible food, the place is very warm and comfortable is like you feel at home, but the manager Alex make the difference in this place, all the time focus on the service, accurate and welcome for each customer. Very nice guy. 😁

Great service from ever and the sommelier Nicola was on fantastic!

Nicola thank you for your suggestions on the wine.

Amazing Experience This restaurant is simply outstanding in every way. It’s a top-notch Italian restaurant that I would highly recommend to anyone in the area. The food is incredible, the service is unbearable, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.The Manager Alex with his staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrive. Bravo, Santo Mare! You’ve earned a loyal customer in me😉

Absolutely good service. Good service, and food excellet, the italian guy Alex look after us. Thanks

Very good place, focus on the details. The food is amazing and there are a lot of choice about the wines. The quality of the customers service is amazing, all of them are delegate very well from italian guy, his name is Alex, i think is the manager because he was very accurate in the details. 5 stars for this guy.

My partner took me here for my birthday and I thought the seafood was amazing, the most flavoursome fish I have ever tasted. However, my partner wasn't impressed by her starter or main, especially the pasta. Overall, the service was great but I was confused why I was asked if it was a special occasion upon arrival and when I said it was my birthday the response was "good to know" and then there was no further action. I would have appreciated a "Happy Birthday" response or a complimentary drink or perhaps a dessert with a Happy Birthday message on it. Alas there was none and "good to know" was the best they could do. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for birthdays :(

My partner took me here for my birthday and I thought the food was amazing, the most flavoursome fish I have ever tasted. However, my partner wasn't impressed by her starter or main, especially the pasta. Overall, the service was great but I was confused why I was asked if it was a special occasion upon arrival and when I said it was my birthday the response was "good to know" and then there was no further action. I would have appreciated a "Happy Birthday" response or a complimentary drink or perhaps a dessert with a Happy Birthday message on it. Alas there was none and "good to know" was the best they could do. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for birthdays :(

Place with attention to detail, very friendly and ITALIAN staff. Especially the manager Alex. Made Italian cuisine with generous rations. Passed with full marks

I took a group of friends to dinner at Santomare, has been a fantastic dinner, starting from the elegant atmosphere of the restaurant. The service was impeccable, a particular praise goes to Alex who proved to be an excellent host. Very high quality food and wine. I will definitely return.

It was our first time eating here. The atmosphere was crazy, but the difference of the all place is the Italian boy Alex who has an impeccable organization of the all team and it's not easy. Congratulations you are the best

Every time I come in London always I book the table in Santo Mare. The food is absolutely delicious, the service is excellent. Very good job to all staff and in the specific Alex. He is very professional and make us feel at home without losing professionalism. Thank

Deserve 100% more than 5 stars. Wonderful sea food place.Santo mare is definitely one of the best seafood restaurant forever in London. The manger Alex was very professional and focus on the details all the time. Good job.

Abbiamo pranzato divinamente ma soprattutto la calda accoglienza del manager Alex

Very good food Excellent service Excellent location 100% kindness

Siamo stati a cena la scorsa settimana, ottimo locale, pietanze ottime, accoglienza professionale dal manager Alex. Grazie ritorneremo presto

Ho avuto una bellissima esperienza, cibo buonissimo, ambiente accogliente e soprattutto l'accoglienza di alex che ci ha fatto sentire a casa è stato professionalità ma disponibile e ha soddisfatto le ns esigenze. Sicuramente ci ritorno

Ottima cucina personale qualificato soprattutto il Manager Alex

Ottimo pranzo e professionalità del personale soprattutto di Alex che ci ha saputo cosigliare divinamente