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Faros Holborn, London,

Faros Holborn

4.8
4.8
919 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 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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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
    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

Menu

Starter

  • 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.

                                            • *Truffle oil and parmesan + £1.00

                                          • 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. %12.5 Discretionary service charge will be added to your bill.

                                                                                                Last updated: January 9, 2025

                                                                                                What 919 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

                                                                                                Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                • West End London

                                                                                                  Italian

                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                Faros Holborn is a must-visit Italian restaurant in London, celebrated for its "extremely excellent service" and delightful atmosphere. Guests rave about the "lightest and tastiest" carbonara and the "outstanding" tiramisu. The cozy setting, complemented by attentive staff like Eggy and Orestis, makes it ideal for special occasions.

                                                                                                919 Reviews

                                                                                                1. Tana

                                                                                                  St. Louis

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Really great ambience. Had a very helpful host who made the experience very lovely. Besides 2 of the hosts *audibly* whispering about my rear when I was walking down the stairs - it was a great experience.

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                                                                                                2. Kim

                                                                                                  London

                                                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  16 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  This was our second visit, and it was just as enjoyable as the first. We were running late, so called and were told it was no problem—turned up 45 min later than originally planned and were welcomed warmly. Excellent food and drink and service! We will return to this neighbourhood gem.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Kim, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that your second visit was just as enjoyable as the first. It's always our pleasure to accommodate our guests, and we’re thrilled you felt welcomed despite the delay. We can’t wait to have you back at our neighborhood gem for another fantastic experience! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                3. Anita

                                                                                                  London

                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on January 3, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Another great lunch, food was great, just a perfect place for us to meet, eat and chat.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Anita, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had another great experience with us. It’s wonderful to know that our restaurant is the perfect spot for you to meet, eat, and chat. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                4. Dirk

                                                                                                  Hamburg

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  Dined on January 2, 2025

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Hat sich auf jeden Fall gelohnt die Vorspeisen waren wirklich sehr gut, die Käseplatte war sehr reichhaltig. Der Service war extrem sympathisch und aufmerksam, hier wird auch gerne mal Wasser nachgeschängt. Zur Hauptspeise gab es Trüffelpasta und Carbonara. Kann ich jeden empfehlen.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Lieber Dirk, Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen sowohl die Vorspeisen als auch die Hauptgerichte gefallen haben. Unsere Käseplatte und die Trüffelpasta sind definitiv Highlights, und wir freuen uns, dass Sie dies genauso erlebt haben! Es ist auch schön zu hören, dass unser Service Ihren Erwartungen entsprochen hat. Wir legen großen Wert auf freundliche und aufmerksame Bedienung, und es bedeutet uns viel, dass Sie dies zu schätzen wissen. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                5. Dana

                                                                                                  Coastal Georgia

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  Dined on December 30, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Great experience from the time we walked thru the door! Very friendly. Food was great.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Dana, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience from the moment you arrived. It means a lot to us that you enjoyed the food and the friendly atmosphere. We can't wait to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                6. Emma

                                                                                                  London

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  Dined on December 30, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Lovely restaurant. Excellent services from their staff. Delicious pizza. Homemade tiramisu is highly recommended. Will definitely be back soon.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Emma, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the pizza and our Homemade Tiramisu. It's always wonderful to know that our staff made your experience even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                7. Jonathan

                                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                                  London

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Lovely and tasty Italian food - unfussy, yet some great twists on classic dishes - all delivered in a really cosy ‘neighbourhood’ restaurant.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Jonathan, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Italian food and the cozy atmosphere of our restaurant. We always aim to put a little twist on the classics, and we're glad you appreciated it! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                8. torsten

                                                                                                  Hamburg

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  War alles super, lecker und angenehme Atmosphäre. Absolute Empfehlung!
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Lieber Torsten, Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen sowohl das Essen als auch die Atmosphäre gefallen haben. Wir freuen uns über Ihre Weiterempfehlung und würden uns freuen, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! Viele Grüße, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                9. Alana

                                                                                                  London

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                  Lovely food and service was amazing, a little expensive for the value but definitely worth a trip
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Alana, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and that our service made your experience special. We understand that our prices may be a bit higher, but we truly believe the quality and experience are worth it. We hope to see you again soon for another great meal! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                10. Bruna

                                                                                                  London

                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                                  Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                  Had a fabulous time at Faros. Food was great and the staff were very professional and really welcoming. Would definitely recommend.
                                                                                                  Faros HolbornResponded 6 days ago
                                                                                                  Dear Bruna, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous time at Faros Holborn and enjoyed both the food and service. It means a lot to us that you would recommend us, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn

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                                                                                                Faros Holborn does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

                                                                                                Faros Holborn is rated 4.8 stars by 919 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 36 times today

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                                                                                                Google Map for Faros Holborn

                                                                                                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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