Prettiest seafood restaurant in London ft Osteria Del Mare

Chic Seafood Restaurant in London

You guys, I just found the prettiest seafood spot in London – and it’s literally steps away from the theatres on the Strand. It’s called Osteria Del Mare, and it’s the latest opening from the Bocconcino Group (yes, the fancy Mayfair pizza & pasta people, but now they’ve gone full Amalfi Coast seafood fantasy).

The Vibe?

Gorgeous interiors – think coastal Italy but make it London chic. Natural wood, curvy furniture, golden light everywhere. There’s even a private dining room inside a vault. It’s giving “rich aunt’s summer villa.

What We Ordered (aka Everything We Could Fit on the Table):

🟠 Salad with tobiko caviar – fresh, light, with those tiny orange pearls that burst like little sea fireworks.

🐟 Tuna tartare – super fresh, topped with ponzu and red caviar, so bright and tangy.

🐙 Grilled octopus – perfectly charred and tender, with crispy cavolo nero and soft potatoes.

🦀 Spider crab – yes, actual spider crab. So sweet and delicate.

🍝 Lobster linguine – the star. Rich, buttery, packed with lobster meat, tossed in this dreamy bisque-style sauce. I didn’t want to share.

The Crowd?

Packed. Everyone dressed cute. You could tell people were pre- or post-theatre. We even spotted a few “soft launch insiders” snapping pics of the seafood counter (yes, they have a fish counter you can choose from).

Conclusion

🤩Rating: 7/10
💷 Price: ££
🎯Worth revisit: YAS 👏

Equipment: I took all the photos above using Sony Alpha 7 II | Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera.

Don’t forget to check out my other posts regarding the London restaurant reviews, if you are interested to dine in, in places like Galaxy,  Sushi Samba, The Ivy Market Grill and Feya Cafe.