David Carter is a Barbados-born chef renowned for his successful restaurant empire in London. He has cultivated a diverse culinary portfolio, ranging from the acclaimed wood-fired BBQ at Smokestak and regional...
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Great space above the Borough Market. There is a patio that over looks the market, 2 floors within and basement beside the bathroom (only AC space).
Small but mighty menu. The bread was a fan favourite at the table (kids and adults). You will want an order for yourself. Spreads are a must to accompany the breads. The hummus was silky smooth topped with hot honey and crunchy chickpeas for texture. The raw ceviche and crudo was bright and not overly seasoned where the fish shines through. Only downside is not enough shiso tempura as the kids were fighting for the one leaf.
Mussel dish was a highlight of the not. The sauce was rich, deep and flavourful with the bread at the bottom to slurp it all up.
Pea orzo was a delight and lamb chop was ordered for the table (can’t comment as did not taste due to diet reasons).
Overall a great space and wonderful service that accommodated kids. Wine menu was 👌.
My partner and I visited OMA to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable dining experiences we’ve had in London.
The food was exceptional throughout the evening. Every dish was beautifully presented, full of flavour, and thoughtfully executed. The lamb was perfectly cooked, the raw dishes were incredibly fresh, and the warm bread and sharing plates set the tone for a fantastic meal.
What made the evening truly special was the outstanding service from Kayleigh. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from the moment we arrived. She kindly took photos for us, making sure we captured the occasion, and surprised me with a birthday scoop at the end of the meal, which was such a thoughtful touch. Small gestures like these really made us feel looked after and turned a great dinner into a memorable birthday celebration.
Thank you, Kayleigh, and the whole OMA team for making my birthday so special. We left with full stomachs, great photos, and wonderful memories. We will definitely be back and will be recommending OMA to friends and family.
Highly recommended. 🎉🍷✨
5
2 of us walked in around 8PM on Sunday and were lucky to get seated right away outside. I think first, the interior looks great, chic. The menu has good variety.
The bread was buttery and good.
Hummus was amazing with hot honey.
Scallop is really must have.
And orzo was beefy and fatty. It got a bit saltier later on or else it was my favorite.
The two ceviche items were Ok. The tuna tartare was a bit too sour.
Anyway, great service, great food, great time. And we felt even better to get in without booking - it was really our luck.
It said Greek but I think it’s just really fusion of many Western flavors, and some Asian sometimes?
It’s good overall anyway!
5
The best meal we had in London this year!
Ordered all 3 of the crudos - unmissable. Also loved the cod dip and the fresh bread.
The mussel saganaki was another standout - so unique and delicious! If they have their olive oil ice cream that’s a must order.
Our server Ross was absolutely brilliant too - welcoming and helpful in guiding us through the menu.
10/10 would recommend!
5
Great food, great atmosphere, amazing service. We've been there after work hours on a Monday with reservation and it requires booking. We have ordered mostly starters and small plates and was more than enough for two with cocktails. Hummus with honey is worth trying if you like regular hummus. The lamb is tender and delicious, reminding me the aroma you get only in select grill restaurants in Turkiye. For dessert, we went with olive oil ice cream and it was phenomenal, but make sure you spare some space for it otherwise it'll feel heavy after all the great food. Service was fantastic, and waitresses never kept us waiting. We sat on the terrace space which was under train rails so it may be a little loud time to time but it didn't take anything away from the experience. Highly recommended.
