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O Ver St James, London,

O Ver St James

4.5
4.5
334 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
OUR PHILOSOPHY

‘O ver comes from the Neapolitan dialect to mean: “Truth”

We do our best to reflect this with the authentic, delicious and healthy food we freshly prepare every day.

‘O ver uses the unique ingredient of Pure Sea Water, which is extracted from the purest areas of the Mediterranean.

Less sodium and more minerals makes the food lighter and easy to digest.

Pizzas, breads and all the seafood dishes are made with Pure Sea Water.

We directly buy our ingredients from small independent Italian producers and we only use the best local suppliers.

We only serve Authentic Neapolitan Wood fired pizza, pasta from Gragnano, fresh fish & British meats.

Every single dish is handmade with love and patience by our chefs, in full respect of the tradition.

Simple recipes, only the best ingredients and a lot of Passion.

Please note we are serving a simple and delicious Sunday Lunch Menu for £55 per person with 11 courses including dessert. We do not serve Pizzas on Sunday.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giorgio Scilanga

What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O Ver St James is a delightful spot offering authentic Neapolitan cuisine in a stylish setting. Known for its "best pizza in London," the menu includes standout pasta dishes and creative cocktails. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it ideal for pre-theatre dining. Reservations recommended.

334 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good! The pizza and the pasta are great. The prawn ravioli especially stood out. A great place for a nice dinner.

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  2. William

    Charlotte12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food. A great place to go before the theatre. They can get you seated and served in good time. And the food is of the highest quality. Highly recommend.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldnt fault it … food , service and atmosphere all top notch . Bravo 💪🏼

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  4. RajB

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience to celebrate my wife's birthday. Wonderful food and drink, plus Wibsey service from Andrea and the staff. A definite for us to return to.

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  5. Timothy

    Caribbean1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very basic , food not great . Arancini starters barely warm

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  6. Elaine VIP

    Norfolk/Suffolk13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking for an Italian restaurant close to the theatre. We were very impressed. Do book though as it’s clearly popular.

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  7. Angus

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressed. Dont normally get that excited about pizzas, this one top notch. My wife's prawn spaghetti also very good. Moose for dessert delicious

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  8. Romina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice. Good atmosphere, the food is exquisite- the raviolis were a small serving but the taste is amazing. Highly recommended.

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  9. Carmel VIP

    London37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for pre theatre dinner, the food was fantastic! However, I did not appreciate being asked for an extra tip by the waiter, who was quite forthright. The service was intrusive at times, but I appreciate the time constraints regarding pre-Theatre service. 

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  10. Dave

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The quality of the food is, as always, outstanding and it is the main reason why we regularly eat at 'O Ver, alongside the beautiful ambiance. There is also excellent management and a warm welcome, with the staff being helpful and attentive. The only note would be, if possible, to make it more evident on the menu where a lactose free or dairy free alternative is available (sometimes it is stated, sometimes not). Alternatively, serving staff should be prepared on whether the dish can be made lactose free or dairy free depending on availability (knowing the fine difference between lactose free cheese and dairy free alternatives). Besides that, the service is very good and overall dining here is an outstanding experience.

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FAQs

O Ver St James does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. O Ver St James also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7930 9664.

O Ver St James is rated 4.5 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for O Ver St James

1 Norris Street, London, SW1Y 4RJ

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri 17:30–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Giorgio Scilanga
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