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O Ver St James, London,

O Ver St James

4.5
4.5
342 Reviews
£41 and over
Italian
1 Norris Street, London, SW1Y 4RJ

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giorgio Scilanga
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive setting for up to 12 guests, providing a special dining experience. Whether it's a family gathering, business meeting, or a celebration, this room allows guests to enjoy their meal in a private and comfortable atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the main dining area.
  • Neighborhood
    Piccadilly
  • Cross street
    3min walk from Piccadilly Circus <br />5 min walk from Trafalgar Square
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tube and buses. Walk from Picadilly circus
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 342 people are saying

O Ver St James reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O Ver St James offers a "wonderful dining experience," with its "incredible quality" Italian cuisine and attentive staff. The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic location" near Theatreland and its cozy ambiance. While some found service inconsistent, the standout dishes like "truffle burrata" and "ravioli gamberi" are truly memorable.

342 Reviews
  1. Taha

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really nice intimate and beautiful dining experience. The staff were super welcoming and friendly! The waiter we had was super friendly, and went above and beyond in service! The food was delightful especially the ravioli gamberi, 5 star for that plate alone, could have ordered 3 plates of the stuff!!

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  2. Mavis VIP

    London8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a gem of an Italian restaurant with a fantastic location just a 5 minute walk from Theatreland. The food and menu are incredible in terms of quality and ingredients. The staff are wonderfully attentive but do not disturb or rush you. The decor is very pleasant and everything is spotlessly clean. The prices are excellent value for money.

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  3. chris

    Hertfordshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious although not cheap especially after a 15% service charge

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  4. TatianaN

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I've visited your Southwark branch on many occasions and have always been impressed by the quality of both food and service. Unfortunately, I was quite surprised and disappointed by my recent experience at the St James location. The food did not meet the usual standard, and the service left much to be desired. The waiting staff seemed inattentive, and the host/manager repeatedly mentioned that she couldn't hold our table due to an extremely busy schedule — which made us feel unwelcome and rushed while the restaurant had at least third of empty tables. I truly love the experience at your Southwark branch and was hoping for a similar standard here.

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  5. Murray

    Cheshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service and tiny portions but tasted good.otherwise.

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  6. Charlie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience every time, lovely staff, lovely food, excellent service

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  7. Heidi

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant is beautiful and the location is lovely, but the food portions are laughably small, especially for the price.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    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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  9. Daniel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant. Would definitely recommend. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, clean, great food.

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  10. William

    Charlotte12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    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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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 342 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Piccadilly

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for O Ver St James

1 Norris Street, London, SW1Y 4RJ

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3min walk from Piccadilly Circus <br />5 min walk from Trafalgar Square
  • Neighborhood
    Piccadilly
  • Hours of operation
    Fri 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Tube and buses. Walk from Picadilly circus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giorgio Scilanga
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room offers an intimate and exclusive setting for up to 12 guests, providing a special dining experience. Whether it's a family gathering, business meeting, or a celebration, this room allows guests to enjoy their meal in a private and comfortable atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the main dining area.
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