Osteria Romana

Name: Osteria Romana
Address: 3-4 Park Close Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 7PQ
Telephone: 020 7584 5819
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

696 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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Roses and signs that mimic the style of Rome's historic centre for Andrea Reitano's restaurant hidden within the lanes of London’s luxurious Knightsbridge district, Osteria Romana opens its doors to bring the simple elegance and humble dishes of the Eternal City to London, celebrating Roman produce, culinary history and limitless passion.
Osteria Romana has been selected as one the best Italian restaurants in London by the Gambero Rosso eminent guide.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

020 7584 5819

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
020 7584 5819
Website
http://www.osteriaromana.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
3-4 Park Close, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PQ
Neighborhood
Knightsbridge
Parking details
None
Public transit
We are 3 minutes walk from Knightsbridge Station
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Carciofi Fritti Pastellati
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, lupin
Cicoria con Fave, Uvetta e Scaglie di Pecorino
Allergen: Dairy
Gnocco alla Romana con Salsa al Tartufo Nero
Allergens: celery and celeriac, cereals containing gluten, eggs, Dairy, lupin
Baccalà Fritto
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, fish
Carpaccio di Tonno e Rucola
Allergen: fish
Tartare di Chianina alla Mediterranea
Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi Nostrani con Marmellate
Allergens: sulphur dioxide, Dairy, cereals containing gluten, mustard
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Allergens: Dairy, cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, sulphur dioxide

Primi

Cacio e Pepe
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide, eggs
Spaghetto alla Carbonara
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, sulphur dioxide, eggs
Bucatino All 'Amatriciana
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, sulphur dioxide, celery and celeriac
Rigatoni con Tonno, Capperi e Olive di Gaeta
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, fish, crustaceans
Mezza Manica con Guanciale, Fave e Pecorino
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, Dairy, sulphur dioxide
Fettuccine alla Ciociara
Ragu di manzo, funghi e pancetta. Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, sulphur dioxide
Tonnarelli con Gamberi e Zucchine
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, crustaceans, eggs, fish
Crema di Broccolo con Guanciale Croccante e Pecorino
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide

Secondi

Trippa alla Romana con Menta e Pecorino
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, sulphur dioxide
Saltimbocca alla Romana con Patate
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide
Agnello a Scottadito con Purea di Patate e Porro Croccante
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, mustard, peanuts, nuts
Coda alla Vaccinara
Allergens: celery and celeriac, lupin, peanuts, nuts, sulphur dioxide
Filetto di Manzo con Riduzione al Frascati con Patate Mediterranee
Allergens: Dairy, sulphur dioxide
Filetto di Branzino con Patate e Carciofi
Allergen: fish
Gamberi Arrosto con Pomodorini
Allergen: crustaceans
Polpette alla Fiei con Piselli e Pureadi Patate
Allergens: Dairy, cereals containing gluten

Conlorni

Bouquet di Verdure Arrostiste
Insalata Mista
Allergens: sulphur dioxide, celery and celeriac
Trifola di Porcini con Pomodorini
Rucola e Pecorino
Patate Arrosto
Spinaci Saltati

English Language

Starters

Fried Artichokes
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, lupin
Italian Chicory with Broad Beans, Raisin and Pecorino Cheese
Allergen: Dairy
Roman-Style Gnocchi and Black Truffle Sauce
Allergens: celery and celeriac, cereals containing gluten, eggs, Dairy, lupin
Fried Salt Cod
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, fish
Tuna Carpaccio with Wild Rocket Salad
Allergen: fish
Beef Tartare
Italian Selection of Cold Cuts and Italian Cheese with Jam
Allergens: sulphur dioxide, Dairy, cereals containing gluten, mustard
Aubergine Parmigiana
Allergens: Dairy, cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, sulphur dioxide

Pasta and Soups

Cacio e Pepe Pasta
Pecorino cheese sauce and black pepper. Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, Dairy, sulphur dioxide, eggs
Spaghetti with an Authentic Carbonara Sauce
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, sulphur dioxide, eggs
Bucatini with Amatriciana Sauce
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, sulphur dioxide, celery and celeriac
Rigatoni with Tuna, Capers and Gaeta Olives
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, fish, crustaceans
Mezze Maniche Pasta with Guanciale, Broad Beans and Pecorino Cheese
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, Dairy, sulphur dioxide
Fettuccine with Ciociara Sauce
Beef ragù, mushrooms and guanciale. Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, eggs, sulphur dioxide
Tonnarelli with Prawns and Courgettes
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, crustaceans, eggs, sulphur dioxide
Broccoli Cream with Crispy Guanciale and Pecorino Cheese
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide

Main Courses

Roman-Style Tripe with Mint and Pecorino Cheese
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, sulphur dioxide
Roman-Style Saltimbocca Served with Potatoes
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, Dairy, sulphur dioxide
Lamb Chops Served with Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Leek
Allergens: cereals containing gluten, celery and celeriac, mustard, peanuts, nuts
Oxtail with Vaccinara Sauce
Allergens: celery and celeriac, lupin, peanuts, nuts, sulphur dioxide
Beef Fillet with a Reduction of Frascati Wine with Mediterranean Potatoes
Allergens: Dairy, sulphur dioxide
Roast Sea Bass Fillet with Potatoes and Artichokes
Allergen: fish
Roast Prawns with Tomatoes
Allergen: crustaceans
Veal Meatballs with Peas and Mashed on Potatoes
Allergens: Dairy, cereals containing gluten

Sides

Grilled Vegetables
Mixed Salad
Porcini and Cherry Tomatoes
Rocket Salad and Pecorino Cheese
Roast Potatoes
Spinach

What 696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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AliD
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service3ambience4
Nice food, lovely setting - staff could be a bit friendlier but otherwise a great place
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was the usual standard - so good. Gnocchi very good. cacio e pepe with truffle was better the time before. Service was OK but slow. The lady at the entrance seemed a bit lazy and confused upon checkout which delayed us.
SW
ScottW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Real Romana food, a wonderful dining experience
l
lilial
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Mario and his staff are very friendly; I will definitely come back
JO
JoeO
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great. The food and the service were top notch. It is a small place but has a really nice vibe, I enjoyed it and strongly recommend it. Reservations are pretty much a necessity due to its size and popularity. Enjoy! The limoncello was fantastic!
M
Morts
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely atmosphere, great service and food to die for!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
Food quality wasn’t very good.
OW
OliviaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to MANY Italian restaurants, this is without doubt the BEST when it comes to the food, the staff, the interior, location & overall feeling. Strongly recommend!!!! Wow!
T
Trydyll
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined here a number of times and have never been disappointed. But the best endorsement this time came from an Italian gentleman seated at the table next to us who proclaimed Osteria Romana the best Italian restaurant in all of London. I take his endorsement, coming from an expert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice locale and food
PP
PPNYC
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great authentic food, cozy place, great service
AG
AntoniG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Really nice food with extraordinary service. We will repeat for sure!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Cozy with good food and wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milan
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Un po’ troppo caro per quello che abbiamo ordinato, ma era buono.
KO
KylieO
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was amazing so romantic food was amazing the staff were lovely and friendly
JJ
JJ22
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pasta is amazing but wine list and starters a bit pricey, but to be expected in Knightsbridge
AH
AshH
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and a great night... Highly recommended
OB
OctavioB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice and copay place. We'll served and staff was warm and nice. Good food and drinks. Of you like Italian food just go there. Fair price.
H
Haakono
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good! If you like authentic italian food, you have to try.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baden-Württembe
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
On a passé une excellente soirée. Les pâtes sont excellentes et les serveurs sont très sympathiques (on peut même parler en italien 😉).
SO
SpecialOccasionFreitag
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great people, great food, cozy environment!
CM
CarmenM
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The staff were great and I really appreciated they were open for Christmas Day. The restaurant was very clean and the tables were not too close to each others (compared to the London average). food was delicious and wine was good too. I would have appreciated a table cloth and alas, that the wine list didn’t have the ‘typo’ they claimed: a 2020 Nebbiolo was sold instead of the listed 2018 one but the price didn’t change. Finally, all the ‘white’ pastas had the same ‘Cacio and Pepe’ sauce: there was basically no difference between the carbonara and the grigia. And all pastas were pricey. The vin santo was really overpriced: the quality wasn’t up to the price.
MB
MariaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A small but very delicious Italian Restaurant! As an Italian myself is not easy to find proper Italian dishes with proper ingredients but Osteria Romana is on top of his game! Highly recommended
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
We came on Christmas Eve. Service was okay. Our server was friendly, but they brought us two wrong dishes. Meat was not evenly cooked. The oxtail was kinda mixed with overcooked and very tender meat. Even the same piece could be half overlooked/try& hard while the other half very tender. Pasta was very tasty.
M
Mirimiri84
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing. Gnocchi alla romana are incredible, the pasta with ragú porcini was outstanding and the tiramisú is to die for. My favorite place ever, great staff, great selection of wine. ( highly recommended Muffato with the dessert)
F
stevenF
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Went for dinner with my wife and father in law from Argentina and we all had a lovely evening. Very Tasty food and staff were great. Lovely restaurant in a quiet street in busy kightsbridge. Will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional hosts. Great value for wine. Delicious food. This quiet but atmospheric restaurant gets it right.
GH
GemmaH
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely as always. Amazing staff, great with good recommendations. Food very tasty, small but excellent, traditional menu. A hidden gem.
AE
AmyE
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible - the pasta was cooked amazingly and was very fresh. The pasta dishes were very filling! The staff were really lovely and cheerful, they uplifted our whole experience. We went for a birthday and they brought a dessert with a candle and played music and sang for the birthday girl, which was so lovely. The location is also great in Knightsbridge, very close to the station but down a little side road which is very cute. Both the interior and exterior are aesthetic. Overall amazing experience!
N
N123
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Shocked by the bad service. We were told we need to give our table back whilst we were still eating our main course, after an hour and a half, whereas the booking clearly stated we had the table for two hours. When we discussed this with the staff they ignored it and claimed it doesn’t apply. The situation was managed very poorly. Asked for napkins and did not receive any. Food was average and expensive for what it was.
DA
DalalA
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The restaurant is cozy, small and typical Italian. The food is amazing. it's a trip to italy so enjoyably and yummy
BB
BBells
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Visited Osteria yesterday with my family for my birthday lunch. Having read lots of positive reviews of the place I was really excited to dine here, however was overall disappointed by the food. The selection of starters was very limited and with two of the options being tuna dishes, pasta was extremely al dente- even after having requested for it to be cooked for longer. Service was generally good from our waiter David and the complimentary birthday dessert with song played was a particularly nice and special touch.
J
Julie
London
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
Good food, we have waited so much time for our main. No more olive oil and basil on table with focaccia. I can see some guests next to us had a limoncello for free at the end, not us…
SW
SamW
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
Food is wonderful - we had the tuna gazpacho and steak tartare followed by the house speciality truffle pasta finished in a cheese wheel, the Brad served was also excellent. The service was just ok, the wine list was very pricey and the quality didn’t match the price. Overall the food shone through.
WR
WilliamR
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding Seabass, great service, a real gem !
a
agroupoffriends
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was not exceptional. Pasta a bit dry to be a real cacio e pepe.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Hidden gem!
BW
BenW
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We loved our dinner, our waiter chose delicious wines for us and the food was lovely. If I had to say anything it was that the tiny table at the back was really too small for 4 persons and we felt very hemmed in - also it was extremely noisy at time with plates and cutlery being unnecessarily bashed about - but overall I’d say it was a 7/10 experience and we will come again
PN
ParisN
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best Italian restaurant in London. Amazing food! Amazing Staff! And the most amazing atmosphere. The manager and waiter were incredibly polite and attentive making for the most memorable experience. 10/10 must try!
GL
GaetanL
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Whilst the food was good on the other hand service was basically absent. We have been served filtered water at £4.50 without being made aware as we thought it was tap water. After we wanted to get more details regarding the menu and the waiter was apparently not so aware of what was on the menu. Hard to get attention despite the fact there were lot of staff.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Osteria Romana does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Osteria Romana also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7584 5819.

Osteria Romana is rated 4.5 stars by 696 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

020 7584 5819

Other options

3-4 Park Close, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7PQ

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Knightsbridge
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
We are 3 minutes walk from Knightsbridge Station
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.osteriaromana.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7584 5819

Osteria Romana

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Italian Language

Antipasti

Carciofi Fritti Pastellati

Cicoria con Fave, Uvetta e Scaglie di Pecorino

Gnocco alla Romana con Salsa al Tartufo Nero

Baccalà Fritto

Carpaccio di Tonno e Rucola

Tartare di Chianina alla Mediterranea

Tagliere di Salumi e Formaggi Nostrani con Marmellate

Parmigiana di Melanzane

Primi

Cacio e Pepe

Spaghetto alla Carbonara

Bucatino All 'Amatriciana

Rigatoni con Tonno, Capperi e Olive di Gaeta

Mezza Manica con Guanciale, Fave e Pecorino

Fettuccine alla Ciociara

Tonnarelli con Gamberi e Zucchine

Crema di Broccolo con Guanciale Croccante e Pecorino

Secondi

Trippa alla Romana con Menta e Pecorino

Saltimbocca alla Romana con Patate

Agnello a Scottadito con Purea di Patate e Porro Croccante

Coda alla Vaccinara

Filetto di Manzo con Riduzione al Frascati con Patate Mediterranee

Filetto di Branzino con Patate e Carciofi

Gamberi Arrosto con Pomodorini

Polpette alla Fiei con Piselli e Pureadi Patate

Conlorni

Bouquet di Verdure Arrostiste

Insalata Mista

Trifola di Porcini con Pomodorini

Rucola e Pecorino

Patate Arrosto

Spinaci Saltati

English Language

Starters

Fried Artichokes

Italian Chicory with Broad Beans, Raisin and Pecorino Cheese

Roman-Style Gnocchi and Black Truffle Sauce

Fried Salt Cod

Tuna Carpaccio with Wild Rocket Salad

Beef Tartare

Italian Selection of Cold Cuts and Italian Cheese with Jam

Aubergine Parmigiana

Pasta and Soups

Cacio e Pepe Pasta

Spaghetti with an Authentic Carbonara Sauce

Bucatini with Amatriciana Sauce

Rigatoni with Tuna, Capers and Gaeta Olives

Mezze Maniche Pasta with Guanciale, Broad Beans and Pecorino Cheese

Fettuccine with Ciociara Sauce

Tonnarelli with Prawns and Courgettes

Broccoli Cream with Crispy Guanciale and Pecorino Cheese

Main Courses

Roman-Style Tripe with Mint and Pecorino Cheese

Roman-Style Saltimbocca Served with Potatoes

Lamb Chops Served with Mashed Potatoes and Crispy Leek

Oxtail with Vaccinara Sauce

Beef Fillet with a Reduction of Frascati Wine with Mediterranean Potatoes

Roast Sea Bass Fillet with Potatoes and Artichokes

Roast Prawns with Tomatoes

Veal Meatballs with Peas and Mashed on Potatoes

Sides

Grilled Vegetables

Mixed Salad

Porcini and Cherry Tomatoes

Rocket Salad and Pecorino Cheese

Roast Potatoes

Spinach

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