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Faros Holborn, London,

Faros Holborn

4.8 (982)
£26 to £40
Italian
57 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

What 982 people are saying

Faros Holborn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Faros Holborn is a charming Italian restaurant celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service". Guests rave about the "delicious" pasta, "fantastic" pizza, and cozy atmosphere. Noteworthy staff, including Bilal, Dilek, and Oreo, enhance the dining experience with their attentiveness and friendliness. Ideal for special occasions.
982 Reviews
  1. Lara

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had exceptional service from Bilal, and delicious food. We had a fantastic time, including free limoncello to finish!
    Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Lara, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time with us. Bilal will be thrilled to know his service made your visit special and we're glad you enjoyed the food (and the limoncello surprise to finish!. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Anthony

    Essex8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had made a reservation but was told we had to sit downstairs even though it seemed walk-ins were being ushered downstairs. The restaurant manager suggested we could sit upstairs for an hour but that made no sense - why we would then have to move even though we had made a reservation !?. The food was excellent to be fair , if slightly on the expensive side and the waiter was good but maybe a bit too intrusive at times .
    Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Anthony, Thank you for your feedback.We're delighted you enjoyed the food and appreciate your kind words about the service.We’ll take your note on attentiveness on board.Regarding seating,we’re sorry for the confusion.As a group of two,your visit coincided with reserved upstairs tables for larger parties(3 and 4people requested upstairs)with 8:30 bookings.To be fair,we offered upstairs seating with the understanding the table would be needed later.We did offer you an alternative table upstairs, but we completely respect that you chose not to take it as you felt it was too small,your comfort is important to us.In future,we’ll gladly note your preference for upstairs seating.We strive to offer high-quality ingredients,authentic flavours, and warm hospitality. Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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  3. Beth

    Jacksonville23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cutest restaurant with the best service and food!! This was a last minute decision and honestly our favorite meal of our trip! Bilal was an excellent server and made my husband a fantastic old fashioned! His pizza was delicious and my Beef Ragu was amazing!! We were in London to celebrate my husband’s birthday and this dinner with perfect!! Thank you!
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 26, 2025
    Dear Beth, Thank you so much for your wonderful words! We’re absolutely delighted that your last-minute decision turned into your favorite meal of the trip and that means the world to us. We’ll be sure to pass your kind compliments along to Bilal; he’ll be thrilled to know he helped make your husband’s birthday so special. We hope to see you very soon! Wishing you both many more celebrations filled with great food, great company, and great memories. Best wishes, Faros Holborn

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Ella

    Hertfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of my favourite restaurants! service was great as usual. the beef ragu is my favourite. such a good vibe in there
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Ella, Thank you so much for the lovely words! It means the world to us to be one of your favourite restaurants. We're so glad you enjoyed the Pappardelle Beef Ragu! Always a pleasure having you in, and we look forward to seeing you again soon for more good vibes and great food. Best wishes, Faros Holborn

    1 person found this helpful

  5. John

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant and it was excellent in all areas. Food was delicious, service from our waitress Dilek was prompt, professional and friendly. Will definitely return as many dishes on the menu to try.
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear John, Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us for your first visit! We're thrilled to hear everything was excellent and that Dilek took great care of you with her friendly and professional service. We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, and we can't wait to have you back to try more dishes from the menu! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

    1 person found this helpful

  6. David

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely meal. Nice setting and the staff were fantastic thank you
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 26, 2025
    Dear David, Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal, the setting, and our fantastic team. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Faros Holborn

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Michiel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly, we where served by Bilal. Very delicious Italian food.
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Michiel, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our delicious Italian food and that Bilal made your experience even better with great service. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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  8. Julia VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter, Oreo, was wonderfully welcoming! We absolutely loved our pasta dishes. The salads were also fabulous. Burrata pasta was to die for. We will definitely be back asap!
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Julia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear you loved the pasta and salads, especially the Tagliatelle Burrata Pasta! We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Oreo and he’ll be thrilled to know he made you feel so welcome. We can’t wait to have you back again very soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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  9. Maya VIP

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very friendly and we had a very pleasant evening. The food was delicious and we will definitely be coming back.
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Maya, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear you had a pleasant evening with us and that you enjoyed the food and friendly service. It really means a lot to us. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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  10. Robert

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spent an afternoon here for my birthday. Absolutely fantastic food followed up with equally as good service. I will definitely be back again.
    Faros HolbornResponded on April 21, 2025
    Dear Robert, Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us, it means a lot! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and received fantastic service to match. We can’t wait to welcome you back again for another great experience! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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FAQs

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Faros Holborn is rated 4.8 stars by 982 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
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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
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