Obicà

£24 - £56 / Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian options

Unit 1, 35 Bank St, London

Opening hours

12PM-10PM

Sunday 12PM-5PM
Monday 12PM-10PM
Tuesday 12PM-10PM
Wednesday 12PM-10PM
Thursday 12PM-10PM
Friday 12PM-10PM
Saturday 12PM-10PM

Exquisite Italian Dining with Superb Mozzarella

Obicà at Canary Wharf unfolds like an intriguing novel you can't quite put down. With its Italian verve nestled within a glass atrium, it juxtaposes the bustling external walkway with an intimate, welcoming interior that shores up your mood the minute you step inside. The space exudes a quaint energy, a slice of Italy peeking through the urban labyrinth—helped, no doubt, by one remarkable member of the staff, Manager Rita, who garners mention for transforming visits into experiences marked by attentiveness and warmth. Many have praised the mozzarella degustazione, an inviting lure that champions their distinct mozzarella bar as a culinary quest full of taste and exploration.

The restaurateur's focus on quality and authenticity reverberates loudly through the kitchen's creations—a delicate tiramisu is frequently noted as a dessert highlight, capturing a harmonious balance just sweet enough to linger in memory without overwhelming the palate. On sunnier days, dining by the contemplative water lends an invigorating dimension, enhancing flavors against the chorus of lively chatter. Bottles poured, hands waved, and friends gathered—it's these candid moments of hospitality that elevate Obicà beyond trivial stumbles of chilly environments or less-than-stellar pasta shows. For the patrons perambulating among glass towers but yearning for just a little Mediterranean sun on a plate, Obicà may very well deliver more than expected: a taste of Italy done delightfully, faithfully well. — Clarissa Cuisinier