Faros Holborn

4.8

901 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Located in the heart of London, Faros is a modern, new restaurant with a fresh outtake on a mixture of Mediterranean and Italian cuisines. Our ethos ‘Flavours of the Sun’ sounds as warming as it tastes, and will leave you reminiscing that beautiful Mediterranean island. With our passion for food, filled with colour and culture, we will bring the freshness and quality to your plate.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7209 9380
Website
http://farosrestaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
57 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PP
Neighborhood
Holborn
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chancery Lane is 5 minutes walking distance.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Focaccine (VG) £10.90
Our special bread with garlic/rosemary and tomato sauce
Minestrone Soup (VG) £9.90
Freshly made traditional Italian vegetable soup
Caprese (V) £10.50
Buffalo Mozzarella and tomatoes
Bruschettas £10.90
Tomatoes and parma ham
Con Gamberi E Carciofi £17.90
Prawns with garlic & chilly and white wine sauce served with artichokes and asparagus
Calamari Fritti £16.50
Tender pieces of deep fried calamari with a tartar sauce
Octopus Carpaccio £18.50
Thin slices of octopus served with green salad, fennel, asparagus, pink peppers
Il Salmone Con Il Caviale £18.50
Slices of smoked salmone serves with caviar, capers, chives, fennel, blood orange
Prosciutto Mozzarella £13.90
Parma ham & mozzarella, rocket and basil oil
Beef Carpaccio £18.90
New | Thinly sliced raw beef drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil,rocket and parmesan
Tagliere Di Formaggi (V) £19.90
Selection of Italian cheese with nuts and dry fruits
Antipasto Misto £20.90
Parma ham, salame milano, bresaola, coppa nostrana

Salad

Rocket & Parmesan (V)£9.90
Beetroot Carpaccio (V) £17.90
Thin slices beetroot served with goat cheese, orange and walnuts
Caesar Salad £16.50
Lettuce salad and crunchy croutons with creamy garlic sauce *Con Gamberi: with prawns *Con Pollo: with chicken breast
Burrata Salad (V) £15.50
Burrata cheese with beef tomato, cherry tomato and almonds
Insalata di Carciofi crudi con avocado (V) £16.90
New | Artichoke salad with avocado & parmesan shavings
Insalata di Salmone £17.90
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, avocado, caperberries and smoked salmon

Side

Italian Olives (VG) £5.50
Large green Nocellara olives from Sicily
Baby Romain Lettuce (VG) £5.90
Served with lemon and mustard sauce
Le Patatine (VG) £5.90
Slim cut french fries.
Green Bowl (VG) £7.50
Broccoli, beans
New Insalata Al Pomodoro (VG) £9.90
Thin slices of heritage tomatoes, red onion, chives and radish
Homemade Garlic Bread (VG) £10.90
- With cheese £1.00

Pizza

All our dough is made fresh on site and fermented 48 hours.

Margherita (V) £16.50
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
L’Affumicata £21.50
Smoked buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, salami milano, spianata piccante
Pepperoni £18.90
Pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Quattro Formaggi (V) £19.90
Four cheeses: gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone piccante, parmesan, olive oil
La Fungosa (V) £20.50
Portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, mozzarella, truffle oil
Meat Delizia £21.50
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, meat balls, bacon, pepperoni, onion, garlic oil
Quattro Stagioni £21.50
Parma Ham, portobello mushrooms, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce
La Calabrese £21.50
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, nduja (spicy), pancetta, provolone piccante, red onion, basil, olive oil
Burrata Pizza £23.90
Burrata, parma ham, rocket, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Truffle Pizza (V) £26.90
New | A base of rich white truffle paste, creamy mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese, with a drizzle of truffle oil and shavings of fresh truffle.

Pasta

Alternatively you can ask gluten free options of pasta.

Penne All Arrabiata (VG) £16.50
Chili, garlic, parsley & tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara £19.90
Spaghetti with bacon, egg, cream & parmesan cheese
Fresh Pappardelle Ai Funghi£21.90
Pappardelle with Portobello mushrooms, shimeji mushroom, garlic, onions, balsamic, chili flakes & parmesan
Tagliatelle Burrata (V) £23.50
Tagliatelle with basil tomato sauce, burrata, chili and garlic
Fresh Pappardelle Beef Ragu £29.90
Rich, slow cooked (6 hours) shredded beef ragu with garlic & chilly, red wine sauce
Fresh Truffle Pasta (V) £29.90
Tagliatelle with butter, black pepper, parmesan and fresh truffle
Linguine Allo Scoglio £25.50
Prawns, squids and sun dried tomatoes, chilli & garlic

Risotto

Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini (V)£24.90
Risotto with porcini mushrooms, garlic and parmesan cheese
Risotto Mare £27.90
Risotto with prawns, squid, clams, chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
Risotto Truffle (V) £29.90
Risotto with fresh truffle, garlic and parmesan cheese

Main Course

Pollo Alla Milanese £21.50
Chicken breast in breadcrumbs served with rocket salad
Pollo Ai Funghi Porcini £26.90
Chicken breast with creamy porcini sauce served with mashed potato and almond flakes
Sea Bass £31.50
Sea Bass with lemon butter caper sauce served with broccoli, green beans and tomatoes
Filetto Di Manzo Ai Porcini £38.90
Premium Scottish Beef Fillet with porcini mushroom sauce served with chips and asparagus

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan

If you have any food or drink allergies or intolerances please speak to a member of our staff before placing your order. %5 Discretionary service charge will be added to your bill

What 901 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Faros Holborn is a delightful Italian restaurant celebrated for its "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests love the "warm and friendly" atmosphere and the restaurant's cozy charm. Standout dishes include truffle pasta and tiramisu, praised for being "better than anything had in Italy." Regulars appreciate the attentive staff and charming ambience, making it a "hidden gem" in London.

901 Reviews

J
Jane
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , great service , great venue , faultless!
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Karen
Surrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service from our waiter. A young lad who served us ( we sat downstairs) . He was incredibly friendly, super attentive and accommodating. Was able to help us with questions regarding the menu and gave reasons for preference. The food was amazing, I’d say slightly overpriced for the portions but could not fault it in any way. Portions were enough and we shared 2 starter between 5 adults which was enough. I would recommend this cute , cosy restaurant to anyone and definitely would go back 😊
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melanie
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very cosy stylish Italian restaurant that is quite intimate and good window frontage on 2 sides as corner location. Also nice tables outside for better weather. Very nice staff and quick service although not busy at that time. Enjoyed all the food and wine. Perfect for a pre-Christmas meet up with an old friend!
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Lauren
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was amazing, we had the lovely Dilek host us and she was so friendly and attentive. This restaurant was great, food tasted amazing and we also got to try some lovely lemoncello!!
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Duncan
London
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was excellent, never rushed. Food was fine, atmosphere was jolly. All good.
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Georgia
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were so lovely and the manager was delightful. Unfortunately we couldn’t be seated for our booking for 15 mins as it is a very small restaurant but the manager was sure to give us an extra round of our drinks on the house (this was a bottle of wine and a g&t) so we really couldn’t complain! But throughout the wait he was super apologetic and made sure we were all treated with care. It’s my second time at that restaurant and I will be going back again. Highly recommend!
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Anita
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is the perfect place to have and enjoy amazing food.
Faros HolbornResponded 3 days ago
Dear Anita, We’re so happy to hear that you had such a fantastic experience at Faros Holborn! It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed our food and that we could provide the perfect setting for your meal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more amazing dishes! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Samantha
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another really excellent meal at this lovely and lively restaurant. The service we received was perfect and the team were attentive and considerate of our needs. The kitchen was a little quick with the mains as I’m a slow eater and had not finished my starter before they were ready, but they were busy so I can overlook that. Cocktails were superb and beautifully made. Thanks for a lovely afternoon.
Faros HolbornResponded 3 days ago
Dear Samantha, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had another excellent experience with us. We truly appreciate your kind words about the service and cocktails. We apologize for the timing of the mains, and we’ll make sure to keep that in mind for your next visit. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you, and we look forward to making your next meal just as wonderful! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Daniel
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bilal and the team today delivered a fantastic lunch, looking forward to going back.
Faros HolbornResponded 3 days ago
Dear Daniel, We’re so glad to hear that you had a fantastic lunch with us! Bilal and the team are thrilled to know they made such a positive impact on your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great meal soon. Thank you again for your kind words! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Hilary
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful delicious food and great service so a lovely early Christmas meal in London
Faros HolbornResponded 3 days ago
Dear Hilary, We’re so happy to hear that you had a wonderful early Christmas meal with us! It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the delicious food and great service—creating memorable experiences for our guests is always our top priority. We hope to welcome you back soon for another enjoyable meal, and we wish you a joyful holiday season! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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FAQs

Faros Holborn does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Faros Holborn is rated 4.8 stars by 901 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

57 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PP

Additional information

Neighborhood
Holborn
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Chancery Lane is 5 minutes walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://farosrestaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
020 7209 9380

Faros Holborn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Pepperoni

Fresh Truffle Pasta (V)

Spaghetti Carbonara

Starter

Focaccine (VG) £10.90

Minestrone Soup (VG) £9.90

Caprese (V) £10.50

Bruschettas £10.90

Con Gamberi E Carciofi £17.90

Calamari Fritti £16.50

Octopus Carpaccio £18.50

Il Salmone Con Il Caviale £18.50

Prosciutto Mozzarella £13.90

Beef Carpaccio £18.90

Tagliere Di Formaggi (V) £19.90

Antipasto Misto £20.90

Salad

Rocket & Parmesan (V)£9.90

Beetroot Carpaccio (V) £17.90

Caesar Salad £16.50

Burrata Salad (V) £15.50

Insalata di Carciofi crudi con avocado (V) £16.90

Insalata di Salmone £17.90

Side

Italian Olives (VG) £5.50

Baby Romain Lettuce (VG) £5.90

Le Patatine (VG) £5.90

Green Bowl (VG) £7.50

New Insalata Al Pomodoro (VG) £9.90

Homemade Garlic Bread (VG) £10.90

Pizza

Margherita (V) £16.50

L’Affumicata £21.50

Pepperoni £18.90

Quattro Formaggi (V) £19.90

La Fungosa (V) £20.50

Meat Delizia £21.50

Quattro Stagioni £21.50

La Calabrese £21.50

Burrata Pizza £23.90

Truffle Pizza (V) £26.90

Pasta

Penne All Arrabiata (VG) £16.50

Spaghetti Carbonara £19.90

Fresh Pappardelle Ai Funghi£21.90

Tagliatelle Burrata (V) £23.50

Fresh Pappardelle Beef Ragu £29.90

Fresh Truffle Pasta (V) £29.90

Linguine Allo Scoglio £25.50

Risotto

Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini (V)£24.90

Risotto Mare £27.90

Risotto Truffle (V) £29.90

Main Course

Pollo Alla Milanese £21.50

Pollo Ai Funghi Porcini £26.90

Sea Bass £31.50

Filetto Di Manzo Ai Porcini £38.90

(V) Vegetarian | (VG) Vegan

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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