Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Poland Street image

Obicà Mozzarella Bar - Poland Street

Restaurant Italian restaurant

Stylish modern take on the traditional neighbourhood trattoria, serving a menu of Italian classics. People often mention service, restaurant, friendly, delicious, good, ordered, recommend, staff, great, pizza,


Address

19-20 Poland St, London W1F 8QF, United Kingdom

Website

obica.com

Contact

+44 20 3327 7070

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (976 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (18) restaurant (11) friendly (11) delicious (11) good (11) ordered (11) recommend (10) staff (10) great (10) pizza (9)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Alessandro B. 8 months ago on Google
    Ok food with decent service but a bit overpriced. Wide selections menu.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evan S. 1 year ago on Google • 127 reviews
    I would highly recommend this restaurant for tourists and locals. They were able to accommodate two of us to sit and eat at the counter as a walk-in, otherwise we would’ve needed a booking for a table. The service was very friendly, and all the food and drinks were delicious. I would recommend trying to book a table in advance. Overall, a very good dinner in a bustling area of the city.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine R. 2 years ago on Google • 253 reviews
    We just happened upon this restaurant and we are so glad we did. We were seated right away. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. The mozzarella taster was fabulous with titrated herb and garlic bread. It was a relaxed meal with lovely chianti and fab food. I'd love to go back again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mike R. 10 months ago on Google • 398 reviews
    Was greeted at the door and taken to our table. Once then within 2 minutes we were asked what were we're ordering (we hadn't yet looked at the menu). So we ordered drinks and then waited. And waited for them to come back. When she finally came back we ordered our meals and sat chatting. When the food arrived it was indeed delicious but very greasy, probably the oil. But I found it just soaked in it. The highlight was actually the mozzarella balls. After eating we decided we were going to have a cake, as the reviews on Google had suggested it. But we waited, tried catching someone's attention. Someone nodded and we waited some more. Then by the time they arrived back to take our dessert order, we didn't have time to go to our next adventure so asked for the bill. Then we waited. And waited a bit more. I had to wave someone over again to ask when we could get our bill. Food was alright, not for the price paid and we definitely didn't get a great experience from the staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Emily 1 year ago on Google
    Food was not great and not fresh. I seriously wonder if the olives, basil & tomatoes served with the burrata were not the rests from previous plates. The young, dark & curtly hair waitress was not friendly at all. Others were nice. Very expensive for what you get. We will not go back and do not recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John O. 11 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Arrived just after lunch rush hour. 4pax We got a table pretty quickly and service was good. Kids pizza was done in a rabbits head shape and went down a big treat. Herself had a salad which was very tasty. I went with the mushroom pizza which again, was very tasty. Staff we very friendly. 4 pizza's/glass of wine/beer/ water came to £94 including service charge. I never asked if the wait staff actually get the service charge!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucky G. 2 years ago on Google
    We ate lunch at this restaurant on Saturday afternoon. We ordered the artichoke tortellini and the spaghetti with prawns for our mains. Both pasta dishes were tasty and made with fresh ingredients. We also ordered a couple of desserts. Everything we ordered was delicious! It's evident from the quality of the food that this is an Italian restaurant that prides itself on quality of ingredients and service. The team who run this branch were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katherine A. 2 years ago on Google
    One star is generous. Waited over an hour for main courses which didn’t get sent to the kitchen when confronting the manager about this he began to get very irate about this and claimed he had ‘25 years experience’ Would understand if the restaurant was somewhat busy but there could not have been more than 5 tables occupied. Absolutely hideous service - do not go here if you want to eat within 2 hours of ordering.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Selin U. 9 months ago on Google
    Pretty good, but at least this dish was basically just buttered noodles. Good for what it was but overpriced. Dessert was delicious, service 7/10, and very nice atmosphere. Didn’t have a bad experience but not on my favorites list
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Yoyo 4 months ago on Google
    This is a very bad experience. My friend celebrated his birthday in this restaurant. The service is very poor! Here, you must choose to pay 13.5 service fees. In other restaurants, you can choose not to pay the service fee, which can be said to be 0 service. My friend ordered a lot of dishes, but the waiter always forgets that we need to repeatedly remind us which dishes have been forgotten. We ordered two identical dishes, and the waiter ordered two different dishes. We asked why. She told us that the other one had been sold out, but she didn't tell us in advance to change to another dish.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alessandro Z. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a delicious dinner. The place is very nice and clean. The staff is great!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Albert J. 11 months ago on Google
    Just another Italian with good intentions but slightly poor execution of what should be pretty simple food. We got a pizza to share which I have to admit it was nice. But oh boy the pasta... How can something so simple be made so poorly? The carbonara and the cachio and pepper... Desserts were alright but again nothing special. It would have been OK if the bill was half what it was, so I would happily pay £20 to £25 instead of +£40 per person. The service was correct and the place downstairs got a bit loud but nothing the staff can do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajay B. 3 months ago on Google • 93 reviews New
    The place is so warm and cozy it had the complete xmas atmosphere and to back it up the manager and the guy who waited on us were so friendly and amazing people to speak too. The four cheese pizza was absolutely mouth watering and filling too.

  • 5/5 Maripi B. 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Really pleasant restaurant, very kind and nice staff. The food is very good, and there is a good quality/price ratio. You can also have an aperitif until 8pm. The environment is small but welcoming. It was an excellent and tasty experience, I highly recommend the restaurant! Thank you very much.

  • 5/5 Annie M. 4 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Had a lovely meal here. Staff were welcoming, food was great. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for some delicious Italian food!

  • 5/5 K C. 1 year ago on Google
    I stumble across this place while visiting London with my teenage daughter on a hot day. We had homemade tiramisu and coffee, both of which were delicious. The male Spanish young waiter was especially friendly and helpful. He was very attentive and also served us water with ice and even refilled our bottles. My young daughter especially had a great time and she cannot wait to go back

  • 5/5 Steven M. 1 year ago on Google
    I am a real fan of Obica but normally visit the one at St Paul’s, as I found myself on the other side of town I visited the one on Polcan Street. This venue continued my excellent experiences with Obica, a very nice venue with big windows and friendly and welcoming staff. I have worked my way through the Obica menu so I know what I like but the standard was maintained and I had a very enjoyable meal, I did make a slight change and had the cauliflower and chard gratin which was like a hug in a bowl, particularly on a winters day. I would recommend anyone to try Obica in any of the London branches for a really treat, particularly the pizzas!

  • 5/5 LA 6 months ago on Google
    The BEST Italian food I’ve ever had! It was so yummy everything from the bread to the tiramisu. The must try is the mozzarella cheese, it’s the best mozzarella I’ve ever tried. Everything we ordered was an easy 10/10. The service was great and they were sweet, especially the manager I believe, he was very helpful in explaining the dishes and making things clear to us. MUST TRY IN LONDON!

  • 1/5 Tim De W. 2 months ago on Google New
    Do not come here if you’re searching for an authentic Italian dinner. I was disappointed throughout our visit, at least we had decent service and a good glass of wine. The degustation platter is a joke - serving beetroot hummus by itself without anything to eat it with? We had to order a separate basket of bread so we could at least try it. Ridiculous. Main course portion sizes were tiny. We spent +£60 per person (without dessert!) which is too much for this place. There was also a mandatory service charge of £13 on our bill that feels like a scam.

  • 5/5 J D. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fabulous place! Loved the food and drinks. The pizza was one of the best I've had in London. Negronis were awesome. Definitely going again to try some of the mozzarella stuff.

  • 4/5 Tihana M. 2 years ago on Google
    Best lasagna ever! Love this place. I have been in Obica in Florence, and the food is slightly better in Italy, but this one in London still offers italian vibe, amazing food. Definitely would come back.

  • 5/5 Akshay S. 1 year ago on Google
    Our vegetation pizza was freshly made and absolutely delicious! The food is quite reasonably priced as well. The staff is warm and smiling. I would definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Jere R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really delicious food options with conservative meal sizes. I didn't actually try the mozzarellas, but that's what they're famous for.

  • 5/5 Charlotte H. 1 year ago on Google
    Finding this away from the busy streets allowed us to have an enjoyable and quiet experience. Food was great. Husband had traditional pasta dish and I had a pizza! Tasted amazing and the cocktails are a must to try!

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Private Birthday Party for 40 - Absolutely awesome. A hidden gem of great food, good prices and phenomenal service. Took the stress out of everything and fantastic feedback from all - Thank you so much - highly recommend!!!

  • 3/5 Rachel H. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a bit disappointing to say the least, started with very average service, basic food that took very long and being told only when we ordered,that the pizza won’t be possible as the oven isn’t working. (Went for pizza) food was nothing special, had to send the bread back as it was so stiff I thought it was yesterdays. The octopus starter was pretty good and probably the best bit of our meal, a friend ordered caprice salad and it wasnt very appealing in looks or taste, pasta was good but nothing amazing. £120 bill for a very basic meal that had to be swallowed as it took so long and we needed to leave for a show.

  • 5/5 Paula O. 1 year ago on Google
    We were going to a show at the Palladium and hadn't thought to book a table for dinner beforehand. Everywhere seemed busy or full. After walking for about 10 minutes we came across this little place and we were so glad we did. This is an authentic Italian restaurant with amazing food and friendly staff. The decor is interesting and they have a mozzarella and meats bar. Great selection of wine too. Their Tiramisu was the best I've had in a long long time, I would go there just for desert. I highly recommend this restaurant, it was a great addition to our evening and I'm so glad we found it rather than simply heading to one of the chains.

  • 5/5 Hamza J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food 😋 Raf was a great host and I was recommended thr Foccacia which was to die for! Will be back here in London and will try it in NYC when I'm there later this YEAR.

  • 5/5 Rebecca S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you're looking for a delicious dinner in Soho, this is the place to go. The staff are super friendly and can recommend yummy items off the menu. Highly recommend the Mozzarella experience, and they can make this vegetarian if you want.

  • 4/5 Jemima A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot for Italian food and good cocktails.

  • 5/5 Nicole W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Pub with a variety of beer and liquor. Perfect stop for a pint before dinner 🍻

  • 5/5 5B4AHZ Nestor J. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Wonderful, cozy, friendly. Even though we didn't have a reservation, the owner went out of their way to help. Food quality was excellent.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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