O Ver in St James’s is an Italian seafood restaurant offering all-day dining just moments from Piccadilly Circus. Open for lunch, dinner and late-night meals, it brings Neapolitan flavours to central London in a setting that works equally well for celebratory dinners, date nights and relaxed group gatherings.
The kitchen focuses on southern Italian cooking, with seafood, fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza at its core. O Ver is known for using pure sea water in its preparation, a technique intended to enhance flavour while keeping dishes light. The menu begins with antipasti such as burrata caprese, bruschetta with cherry tomatoes and black olives and prosciutto with melon, alongside hot starters including pork meatballs and black truffle arancini.
Pasta options include tortellone alla parmigiana and pappardelle alla bolognese, while mains feature aubergine parmigiana and wild seabass fillet with Swiss chard. From the open pizza oven come classics such as Margherita, diavola and calzones, as well as a Tuscan pork sausage pizza and a rotating pizza of the day. Salads and lighter plates add further choice for daytime or evening dining.
The interior is light and contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in natural light and a large open pizza oven providing a focal point. Teal accents, neutral cushioned seating and subtle pops of colour soften the modern lines, while wooden tables and clean finishes keep the look elegant and uncluttered. Outside, a small street-side terrace offers space for alfresco dining during warmer months.
Drinks span Italian and international wines, including red, white, rosé, sparkling and dessert selections. Cocktails range from classics such as the Negroni and Aperol Spritz to house creations like the Smoky Journey, alongside grappa, coffees and teas.