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Osteria Del Mare, London, Greater London

Osteria Del Mare

4.4 (144)
£26 to £40
Seafood
366 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 0JF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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

  • Live Music Friday Nights

    Multiple dates available
    Start your weekend with live music and Italian dining at Osteria Del Mare in Covent Garden. Every Friday night, our seafood restaurant comes alive with a singer and live musician, creating the ultimate dinner-and-entertainment experience in central London. Whether you're planning a night out near the West End or searching for restaurants with live music on The Strand, Osteria Del Mare is your perfect destination. Enjoy fresh Mediterranean seafood, signature cocktails, and a lively atmosphere where live performances elevate your evening from dinner to an unforgettable event. Book now for a Friday night of live music, Italian seafood, and vibrant vibes in the heart of Covent Garden.
  • Italian Riviera Buffet | Brunch with Live Music

    £65.00 - £95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Welcome to Osteria del Mare’s Italian Riviera Buffet – your new Sunday ritual and arguably London’s most luxurious seafood buffet. Italian Riviera Buffet launches in Covent Garden on 4th May and will continue every Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. We invite you to unwind with an indulgent experience inspired by the slow, seafood-rich lunches of the Italian coast. At the heart of our buffet is what seafood lovers dream about: unlimited lobster and freshly shucked oysters, served endlessly and elegantly. Whether you’re celebrating or simply embracing the joy of the weekend, this is the ultimate Sunday indulgence. Alongside our show-stopping seafood spread, you’ll find: - Cold-water lobster tails served on ice - Freshly opened oysters - Plump Mediterranean prawns - Seasonal coastal favourites from the Italian Riviera
    Italian Riviera Buffet | Brunch with Live Music Photo
  • 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

What 144 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

NoiseModerate

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.
144 Reviews
  1. Adama

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Services was immaculate, and the food was absolutely tasty. The linguine and the seafood pasta was amazing plus the starters were amazing too definitely will come back again.

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  2. Farima

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Positives We attended the soft launch of the bottomless seafood brunch. The food was incredible. An amazing variety of cold seafood, salads, meats and cheeses and then pizzas and pastas, and finally desserts. Very tasty and self-service buffet so you can have as much as you would like. The price was good for the soft launch and also still reasonable at full price. Also the live music was delightful - a very talented singer was present when we were there. The Negatives There was no non-alcoholic alternative for the glass of Prosecco, which is very strange. Staff were completely dismissive when asked about this at the start, and almost rude. One of our party does not drink alcohol. Also, we were never given a drinks menu. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water at the start of the meal that never came. After 1 hour we finally asked someone else for a bottle of tap water. The guest that didn’t drink then had to walk to the bar to ask for a drink and then back to the table and then collect it from the bar after seeing it sat there waiting on the bar. Very strange for a restaurant of this calibre to completely forget about guests need to drink during a meal. We did have also have to ask for plates to be cleared throughout the meal. Overall we enjoyed our experience but very surprised with the service, or lack thereof.
    Osteria Del MareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback and for joining us at our soft launch. We're glad you enjoyed the food selection and live music. We’re sorry to hear the service did not meet expectations, particularly regarding drinks and attentiveness. Your comments are valued and will be shared with our team to help us improve. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience soon.

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  3. Raymond

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food cooked amazingly and at such a great price
    Osteria Del MareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found it to be great value. We really appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  4. Kelly

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really lovely brunch. Staff were fantastic and the quality of the food and drink was excellent. Highly recommend and we will definitely return!
    Osteria Del MareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your brunch with us and that our team helped make it a great experience. It means a lot to know you appreciated the food, drinks, and service. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. Angela

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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 on April 28, 2025
    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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  6. Patrick

    Caribbean1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant in a great location Service was great we were welcomed and the atmosphere was lovely Food - Steak had been change to veal i which was a shame and the website had not been updated. I know it’s a fish restaurant but one in our party looking forward to the steak and didn’t like fish. I had the deep fried i couldn’t taste the prawns because of the batter which was so much Bruchette was lovely One in the party ordered the salmon which we asked for a salad and chips with. The salad came after the mains and the chips were shop brought when you pay £6 i expected home cooked/cut Everything else was lovely service great and the house wine was excellent
    Osteria Del MareResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We're truly sorry for the disappointment regarding the steak substitution and sides — we understand how that affected your experience. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll use them to improve. We’re grateful you still enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and wine, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  7. Vera

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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 on April 28, 2025
    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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  8. Lynne

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    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 on April 28, 2025
    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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  9. Perci

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    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 on April 25, 2025
    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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  10. 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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Osteria Del Mare is rated 4.4 stars by 144 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
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366 Strand, London, Greater London WC2R 0JF

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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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