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Seafood Buffet in London, Sundays in Covent Garden

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OSTERIA BY BOCCONCINO

Picture this: a sun-drenched table by the window, the soft serenade of live musicians, and an abundant Italian buffet brimming with seafood platters, handmade pastas, and indulgent desserts. Welcome to Osteria By Bocconcino’s Italian Riviera Buffet – your new Sunday ritual and arguably one of London’s most luxurious buffets.

Italian Riviera Buffet in Covent Garden takes place every Sunday from 12pm to 5pm (last seating 3:30pm). We invite you to unwind with an indulgent experience inspired by the slow lunches of the Italian coast.

£68 per person with a glass of Prosecco | From £85 with bottomless Prosecco*
The buffet is half price for kids aged 6 - 12, and free for under 6.
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Seafood Platters & Italian Delights

At the heart of our Sunday buffet is a celebration of Italian comfort and flavour, featuring a bountiful seafood platter with lobster, mussels, oysters, whelks, and prawns, alongside a buffet of fresh salads, rich pastas, and comforting roasted meats. Whether you’re gathering with friends or enjoying a leisurely weekend lunch, it’s the perfect way to savour the essence of Italy.
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Relaxing Sunday Vibes in Covent Garden

Tucked just moments from London’s riverside and world-class theatres, Osteria brings the spirit of the seaside to the city. With sun-filled interiors, large windows, and breezy, coastal decor, you’ll feel worlds away from central London.

As live musicians serenade your lazy Sunday, sip a spritz and savour the feeling of an Italian escape - without the Heathrow queues.

What Makes Our Sunday Buffet Stand Out in London

The Italian Riviera Buffet isn’t your typical brunch – it’s a relaxed, flavour-filled journey through Italy. From antipasti and seafood to lasagna, roasted meats, and hand-made pasta, every dish is crafted to delight.

And to finish? A tempting dessert station awaits, with tiramisu, Sicilian cannoli, berry tarts, and rum baba – ensuring your Sunday ends on the sweetest note.

Join Us Every Sunday

Whether you're planning a stylish catch-up or seeking a decadent post-theatre experience, Osteria by Bocconcino's Italian buffet is your Sunday destination.

Every Sunday | 12pm – 5pm
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Every Sunday at Osteria by Bocconcino we set out a seafood buffet that draws on the Italian coast for inspiration and the heart of Covent Garden for its setting. Whole lobster, fresh oysters, prawns, crab, and a long table of antipasti, pasta and grilled fish, all priced as one all-you-can-eat ticket. It is the most generous seafood buffet in London, served in one of the most theatrical districts in the city.
The buffet runs Sundays only. Doors open at midday and the kitchen keeps the table replenished through the afternoon, with new dishes coming out hot, raw seafood landing on ice, and the dessert table set up before service ends. There is no rush. The unlimited seafood buffet at Osteria by Bocconcino is built around long Sunday lunches, and the room is paced to match.
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Terms and conditions: *Bottomless food and drinks available for 90 minutes from the start of your reservation. Takeaway food is not permitted. A discretionary service charge will be added to your final bill.

What you eat at our Italian seafood buffet

The seafood half of the buffet is the headline. Whole grilled lobster, oysters on ice, king prawns, crab, mussels, clams and seasonal market fish are served alongside Italian seafood antipasti, including marinated octopus, smoked swordfish, anchovies and seafood salad. The seafood stations are replenished through service, with focus on ingredient quality and depth of flavour.

The Italian buffet side includes handmade pasta, tagliatelle with rich beef ragù, saffron ossobuco risotto, and tagliatelle al tartufo, together with burrata, prosciutto, salumi, focaccia, antipasti misti and grilled vegetables. Dessert has its own table with tiramisu, panna cotta, cannoli and fresh fruit. Drinks are charged separately, with an Italian-led wine list and optional prosecco or champagne upgrades.

A luxury Italian buffet in Covent Garden

Most all-you-can-eat seafood buffets in London compromise on quality. The seafood buffet at Osteria by Bocconcino on the Strand is built differently, with whole lobster served and replenished through service, oysters topped up regularly, and kitchen standards aligned with the à la carte menu. It is a luxury buffet experience designed for guests who want premium ingredients in central London.

Sunday seafood buffet, perfect for groups

The Sunday buffet works for couples, families and larger celebrations. We host tables up to twelve in the main dining room and offer private dining options for bigger groups. Guests can choose buffet or à la carte in the same party, and diners who prefer a sit-down format can book the weekend bottomless brunch instead.

How to book the seafood buffet in Covent Garden

Bookings open four weeks ahead and Sunday sittings fill quickly. Reserve online or call 020 7499 4510 for groups of eight or more. The seafood buffet runs every Sunday from 12pm, with last seating at 3:30pm. We recommend reserving the buffet at booking so the kitchen can prepare for the correct number of guests.

Seafood buffet FAQ

Doors open at 12pm and last sittings are at 3:30pm. Service continues so guests can dine at a relaxed pace.
It is a fixed all-you-can-eat price per person, with drinks charged separately. Current pricing is available on the booking page.
Yes. Lobster is served and replenished during service, alongside oysters, prawns, crab and seasonal fish.
Handmade pasta, risotto, antipasti, salumi, burrata, focaccia, grilled vegetables, and desserts including tiramisu, panna cotta and cannoli.
Yes. Vegetarian antipasti, pasta, risotto and desserts are included in the buffet selection.
Yes. We host groups up to twelve in the main room and offer private dining for larger parties. Call for groups of eight or more.
Osteria by Bocconcino, 366 Strand, London, WC2R 0JF, a short walk from Covent Garden piazza.