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Osteria Del Mare, London, Greater London

Osteria Del Mare

4.4 (139)
£26 to £40
Seafood
366 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 0JF

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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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Experiences

  • West End: Theatre Menu | 2/3 course from £33

    £33.00 - £38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your pre-theatre dining with our elegant menu. Start with a refreshing Mediterranean salad, enjoy silky Swordfish tagliolini and Red mullet paccheri followed by vanilla meringue cake. 2 courses for £33 or 3 courses for £38 - perfect dinner before your evening out. T&Cs: Extras, drinks and service charge will be added to the final bill.
    West End: Theatre Menu | 2/3 course from £33 Photo
  • Oyster Happy Hour

    £1.60 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Unwind with Oyster Happy Hour at Osteria del Mare – the perfect afternoon indulgence. Enjoy fresh oysters at just £1.60 each, available Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 5pm. Book your table and treat yourself to something special.
    Oyster Happy Hour Photo
  • Lobster Brunch with Bottomless Fizz

    £40.00 - £65.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    London’s brunch scene is always evolving, and at Osteria Del Mare, we’re taking things up a notch with a Lobster Brunch that blends indulgence, flavour and fun. Located in Covent Garden, our Saturday bottomless brunch brings together the freshest lobster and seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and free-flowing drinks, all set to the sounds of our resident DJ. Bottomless brunch is available from 12pm to 5pm, with the last booking at 3:30pm. Extras and service charge will be added to the final bill.
    Lobster Brunch with Bottomless Fizz Photo

What 139 people are saying

Osteria Del Mare reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Osteria Del Mare serves up a delightful seafood-focused dining experience with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The "seafood choices are excellent," especially the standout whole seabass. Guests rave about the "great food menu and drinks," and the "service is second to none." The "linguine with crab was absolutely to die for." While some find the prices steep, the quality and presentation of dishes, coupled with attentive staff, make it a must-visit for seafood lovers.

139 Reviews
  1. Angela

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service and waited over an hour for our food. Only the most expensive wine was available. Unfriendly and rude staff. Food average. Won't be returning.
    Osteria Del MareResponded 3 days ago
    We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and your feedback has been shared with our team. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention and regret that we missed the mark during your visit. While we regret that we didn’t meet your expectations this time, we hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.

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  2. Vera

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great choice for seafood. Have been twice and both times I have been very satisfied with the quality of the food, the ambient and staff.
    Osteria Del MareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that both of your visits were enjoyable and that you were pleased with the food, ambiance, and service. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  3. Lynne

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We went for a pre theatre meal and expected it to be busy with plenty of buzz. But it was very quiet. My friend had the red mullet pasta which was ok, however my seafood risotto was not good I even had to spit out one item as it was uncooked and the rice wasn’t very well cooked either but that might be personal taste. Unfortunately, I felt ill for the next couple of hours which put a dampener on the evening. A very disappointing experience.
    Osteria Del MareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, and we're very sorry to hear about your recent visit. We regret that the seafood risotto did not meet expectations and that you felt unwell afterward — this is deeply concerning and not the experience we aim to provide. We've shared your comments with our kitchen team to investigate further. We understand how disappointing this must have been, especially before a theatre outing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

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  4. Perci

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally everything was exceptional the venue was beautiful and the food lovely. However I felt we were some what rushed between dishes . I did inquire if there was another book after us and there wasn’t which felt strange. Overall it was great I would come again.
    Osteria Del MareResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Perci, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the venue and loved the food. We truly appreciate your feedback about the pacing of the meal—we always aim to provide a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience, so we're sorry if things felt a bit rushed. We'll be sure to pass your comments along to our team to help us improve. We're glad to hear you'd come again, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Gary VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food menu and drinks, excellent service, nice ambience
    Osteria Del MareResponded on April 22, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the menu, drinks, and especially the service and atmosphere. It’s always rewarding to hear such positive feedback, and we can’t wait to have you back with us again soon.

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  6. Grace

    Kent4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We came pre theatre with our children to celebrate my partners birthday! The restaurant itself is very beautiful but it lacks substance other than that. The food was nice not amazing and nothing I couldn’t get in another Italian/ fish restaurant - there was nothing exceptional about this dinner and it was super expensive for what it actually was. Nice atmosphere waiting staff were polite but I wouldn’t rush back at all. Very disappointing.
    Osteria Del MareResponded on April 19, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and service, though we're sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations—especially on such a special occasion. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with our team as we work to improve. We hope to welcome you back for a more memorable experience in the future.

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  7. Claire VIP

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seafood choices are excellent and the whole seabass was exceptional. Staff were friendly and attentive and a great experience. It was a quiet evening as is a new restaurant but I would highly recommend. This is our second visit and I will be back again.
    Osteria Del MareResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for the lovely review and your continued support! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the seabass and had a great experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  8. Charles

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was really good from appetisers to mains. Must try the Pistachio Tiramisu! Great service and the place was very fancy. Thanks for the birthday special greetings.

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  9. Kimberly

    Mobile3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The linguine with crab was absolutely to die for! I didn’t know what I was getting myself into by ordering it but I was going outside of my norm. And I’m so glad I did!! My daughter ended up taking half of mine because it was so good!
    Osteria Del MareResponded on April 11, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you took a chance on the linguine with crab and loved it. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious adventure outside the norm!

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  10. Ms Terry

    London25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went mid afternoon so very quiet and would have more atmosphere at lunch or pre-theatre. They have a good set menu and very reasonably priced. Service is very good. Will definitely return.
    Osteria Del MareResponded on April 10, 2025
    Hello Ms.Terry, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed our set menu and found it to be great value. It's lovely to hear that our service made a positive impression too. We agree—things are a bit livelier during lunch and pre-theatre hours, so we’d love to welcome you back then for a different vibe. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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Osteria Del Mare is rated 4.4 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

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  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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366 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 0JF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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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