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Osteria Del Mare, London, Greater London

Osteria Del Mare

4.3
4.3
15 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Inspired by the coastal charm of Forte dei Marmi, Osteria Del Mare brings an authentic Italian seafood experience to Covent Garden. Located on The Strand in Central London, this elegant yet relaxed restaurant is the latest venture from the award-winning Bocconcino Restaurant group, crowned Best Luxury Restaurant at the 2023 British Restaurant Awards.
Led by acclaimed Chef Matteo Massafra, Osteria Del Mare showcases signature dishes like Moscardini in Red Wine Sauce and Paccheri with Red Mullet, alongside a large fresh seafood display, where guests can select from the daily catch. Paired with fine wines and crafted cocktails, each dish highlights the finest ingredients, celebrating Italy’s rich coastal traditions. Perfect for intimate dinners or special occasions, Osteria Del Mare offers a taste of Italian seaside luxury in the heart of London.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    020 7499 4510
  • Website
    https://bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk/osteriadelmare
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Matteo Massafra

Experiences

  • Exclusive 20% Off at Osteria del Mare

    16 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    To celebrate the opening of Osteria del Mare, we're offering an exclusive 20% off your dining experience until the end of the year. Indulge in our fresh, authentic seafood dishes and enjoy a taste of Italy in the heart of Covent Garden. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely meal or a special night out, this offer is the perfect way to experience our signature seafood dishes at a fantastic price.
    Exclusive 20% Off at Osteria del Mare photo

  • Christmas Eve Lunch

    £95.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve with a luxurious seafood feast at Osteria del Mare. Indulge in the finest Italian dishes from a special Festive Menu for £95 per person, expertly crafted with the freshest catch, in an elegant and festive setting. Book now for an unforgettable holiday dining experience.

  • Christmas Day Lunch

    £95.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Day with a luxurious seafood feast at Osteria del Mare. Indulge in the finest Italian dishes from a special Festive Menu for £95 per person, expertly crafted with the freshest catch, in an elegant and festive setting. Book now for an unforgettable holiday dining experience.

Menu

Cicchetti

  • Flatbread, cherry tomatoes, garlic & oregano£7.00

    • Cerignola olives£5.00

      • Rye bread, stracciatella, anchovies, bottarga£9.00

        Antipasti

        • Yellowfin tuna tartare, celery, caviar, anchovies and tonnato mayo£16.00

          • Swordfish carpaccio, balsamic vinegar and parsley£15.00

            • Shrimp carpaccio, stracciatella and basil£21.00

              Antipasti Caldi

              • Moscardini£17.00

                • Truffle flan, courgette£21.00

                  • Tiger prawn tempura, lime mayo£19.00

                    • Fried calamari, lemon aioli dip£19.00

                      • Cuttlefish with squid ink bisque sauce and carasau bread£21.00

                        Salads

                        • Nicoise salad£17.00

                          • Mediterranean salad£15.00

                            Tropea onions, feta, olives and extra virgin olive oil

                            Contorni

                            • Jersey Royal potatoes, beurre noisette£8.00

                              • Chips£8.00

                                • Truffle chips & Parmesan£11.00

                                  • Tomato salad with Tropea onion£8.00

                                    • Padron peppers£8.00

                                      Platters

                                      • Frutti di Mare£27.00

                                        6 whelks, 4 oysters, 7 prawns, 10 mussels

                                        • Add half lobster£25.00

                                      • Frutti di Mare Royale£44.00

                                        Dressed crab, 10 whelks, 5 oysters, 7 prawns, 10 mussels

                                        • Add half lobster£25.00

                                      Oysters

                                      • Oysters

                                        6 – £19 | 9 – £26 | 12 – £32

                                        Primi Piatti

                                        • Tagliolini, swordfish, sun-dried tomatoes, aubergine£19.00

                                          • Risotto al nero di seppia, stracciatella£23.00

                                            • Trofie, clams and bottarga£24.00

                                              • Scialatielli allo scoglio: scampi, red prawns, mussels, tomatoes and squid£25.00

                                                • Paccheri, red mullet, cherry tomatoes and bisque sauce£29.00

                                                  • Tagliolini with lobster£39.00

                                                    Pizza

                                                    • Pizza Margherita£13.00

                                                      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sweet basil

                                                      • Pizza con Funghi£15.00

                                                        Tomato sauce, mozzarella, champignon mushrooms

                                                        • Pizza ai Quattro Formaggi£15.00

                                                          Mozzarella, stracchino, gorgonzola, scamorza

                                                          • Pizza Bufalina£15.00

                                                            Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, sweet basil

                                                            • Pizza Vegetariana£14.00

                                                              Tomato sauce, mozzarella, aubergine, courgette, tomatoes, radicchio, rocket, corn

                                                              • Pizza con Salame£16.00

                                                                Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salame milano

                                                                • Pizza Quattro Stagioni£16.00

                                                                  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes

                                                                  • Pizza con Prosciutto e Funghi£16.00

                                                                    Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, champignon mushrooms

                                                                    • Pizza Parma£18.00

                                                                      Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parma ham

                                                                      • Pizza Diavola£15.00

                                                                        Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami

                                                                        Secondi Piatti

                                                                        • Rock fish soup£19.00

                                                                          • Octopus, confit potatoes, crispy cavolo nero£24.00

                                                                            • Sea bass, chips, olives, tomatoes, capers£26.00

                                                                              • Grilled red mullet, cherry tomato sauce£32.00

                                                                                • Grilled smoked aubergine, ricotta, pesto pistachio, basil£21.00

                                                                                  • Prawns, curry, Arborio rice£26.00

                                                                                    • Dry-aged ribeye, buttered potatoes£57.00

                                                                                      Dolci

                                                                                      • Tiramisù£10.00

                                                                                        • Hazelnut chocolate choux£12.00

                                                                                          • Vanilla cake meringue£13.00

                                                                                            • Mixed berry cheesecake£9.00

                                                                                              • Ice cream selections£8.00

                                                                                                chocolate / coconut / vanilla

                                                                                                • Sorbet selections£8.00

                                                                                                  lemon / mango / raspberry

                                                                                                  Last updated: 13 December 2024

                                                                                                  What 15 people are saying

                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                  4.3
                                                                                                  4.3 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                                                                  • 4.1Ambience
                                                                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                  15 Reviews

                                                                                                  1. Ana-Maria

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Lovely new restaurant with gorgeous food. The staff could not be more attentive. Will be returning

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                                                                                                  2. Danny

                                                                                                    Kent

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                    We went during their soft launch, but everything was already running smoothly. We had calamari and swordfish carpaccio for starters, and after we started we decided we needed some bread to go with them, so ordered a flatbread as well. All the food was very good, although the calamari had a bit too much batter. Mains were swordfish steak, which came with green beans (which weren't mentioned on the menu) plus a portion of chips, and octopus with a small amount of potatoes and cavolo nero. Tiramisu to end the meal, which was large enough to share. Both the food and the wines are rather pricy. We didn't try any of the pizzas, but these provide an economical alternative, which is a good touch. Recommended for anyone who likes to try Italian seafood.
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Danny, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and that everything ran smoothly. We appreciate your feedback and will take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve the guests' experience. We hope to welcome you back soon so we can show you how we've refined the experience!

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                                                                                                  3. Emily

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    The food was absolutely delicious, especially the pasta dishes. Some of the best pasta we've ever had, would rather have had two of those than a starter.
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the pasta and the service. We appreciate your feedback in the private note regarding the the starters, and we’ll certainly take your suggestions into consideration as we continue to refine the experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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                                                                                                  4. natasha

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    20 reviews

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    20 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Great food from start to finish. The flat bread was fresh. The tempura prawns and calamari were very nice. I ordered the octopus, which was delicious. My friend had the red mullet pasta. The chocolate hazelnut choux is worth the wait!
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Natasha, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food from start to finish, especially the octopus and chocolate hazelnut choux. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great meal soon!

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                                                                                                  5. Angela

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    35 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    35 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    We had a lovely time and will definitely be back. The food was delicious, highlight was the risotto al nero di seppia with stracciatella. We had a really nice bottle of wine. Service was friendly and welcoming. Our meal was very slow in arriving, but it was a soft launch so understandable, and we were given more wine on the house, so very happy to wait! The only criticism I would have is that the lock on the toilet door was very stiff and I thought I was trapped at one point. The ambiance was good, we were on a table next to some other diners and didn’t feel like we were too close or being overheard.
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Angela, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the food, wine, and service. We appreciate your understanding about the slow arrival of your meal during the soft launch, and we’re happy to hear you felt well taken care of. We’ll certainly look into the issue you mentioned, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful experience!

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                                                                                                  6. Andrew

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    6 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    Enjoyed the calamari, swordfish ceviche and prawn temura starters. Mains: Octopus was delicious but the Red Mullet with tomato sauce was awful. Looked like a red car crash, the fish was covered in the tasteless sauce. Desserts good and fantastic wine. Tasted the red mullet pasta and unfortunately the pasta was too al dente. Early days obviously but overall it was a good experience and good value.
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Andrew, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you had a good experience overall. We’re sorry to hear that some dishes didn’t meet your expectations, and we’ll take your comments on board as we continue to improve. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                                                                                                  7. Denis

                                                                                                    Surrey

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Went here during their Soft launch, it was really well done. The ambiance and the decorations really made the restaurant, the wait staff are really attentive and deliver everything in a timely manner. The food was very good, especially the tuna tartare and tiramisu! Really recommend it to anyone going.
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Denis, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the ambiance, service, and especially the tuna tartare and tiramisu. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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                                                                                                  8. Nichi

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    13 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                    If you want to try some Italian fish restaurant, that's the place to try and have some dish with swordfish, mullet, tuna, octopus etc...
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Nichi, Thank you for your great recommendation. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our dishes. We look forward to welcoming you back to try even more of our seafood offerings!

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                                                                                                  9. Gretta

                                                                                                    London

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                    Charming attentive service , excellent wine, beautifully cooked and prepared food.
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Gretta, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the service, wine, and food. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!

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                                                                                                  10. Graham

                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                    West Sussex

                                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    10 reviews

                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                    Service and food was excellent . The ambiance will be nicer when fuller . Wasn’t sure about the music soundtrack vibe …. but that’s probably a me thing….
                                                                                                    Osteria Del MareResponded 1 day ago
                                                                                                    Dear Graham, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service and food. We’re confident the ambiance will feel even better as the restaurant fills up. We appreciate your thoughts on the music and will take them into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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                                                                                                  Osteria Del Mare is rated 4.3 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                  19:00
                                                                                                  Booked 23 times today
                                                                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                                                                  Google Map for Osteria Del Mare

                                                                                                  366 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 0JF

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                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                  • Area
                                                                                                    Covent Garden
                                                                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                    Mon–Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–23:00
                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                    £26 to £40
                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                    Seafood, Italian
                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                    Casual Dining
                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                    None
                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                    Covent Garden, Charing Cross, Temple
                                                                                                  • Payment Options
                                                                                                    Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                                                                    Matteo Massafra
                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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