Faros Holborn

4.8

944 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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

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.
- *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.

What 944 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

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West End London
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Faros Holborn offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Guests adore the cozy ambiance and commend the friendly, attentive staff, especially servers like Oreo and Orestis. While some find it pricey, the quality and atmosphere make it a "highly recommended" choice for Italian cuisine in London.

944 Reviews

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Sharon
Dorset
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice little restaurant, very small portions, and a bit overpriced, to be honest. Service good very attentive staff.
Faros HolbornResponded on February 17, 2025
Dear Sharon, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you appreciated the attentive service and the charm of our restaurant. We understand your concerns about portion sizes and pricing and will take them into consideration as we continually strive to improve. Your input is valuable to us, and we hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Cathy
Buckinghamshire
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice cosy traditional style Italian .Loved the food v tasty.However the main dish pasta portions were small particularly for the price. Good for a light lunch .
Faros HolbornResponded on February 17, 2025
Dear Cathy, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the cozy, traditional Italian ambiance and found the food very tasty. We appreciate your feedback on portion sizes and will take it into consideration. We’re glad you found it a great spot for a light lunch and hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable meal soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Kyle
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely service, beautiful restaurant despite its size and great food. Even when our booking finished they allowed us to wait on the tables outside with the heating on. They gave complimentary drinks as a thank you too. Honestly a great experience I would love to eat here again
Faros HolbornResponded on February 16, 2025
Dear Kyle, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed our service, food, and cozy atmosphere. It’s wonderful to know that our team could make your visit even more special. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Alicia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cutest little date night spot! The food was absolutely amazing, the ambiance was stunning and the waiters were superb. This will become a regular place for us to visit.
Faros HolbornResponded on February 15, 2025
Dear Alicia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic date night and that you loved the food, ambiance, and service. It’s an honor to become a regular spot for you—we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Anirudh
London
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very average food. Overpriced based on the quality of food
Faros HolbornResponded on February 15, 2025
Dear Anirudh, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations. We always strive to provide high-quality dishes that offer great value, and we appreciate your honest input. Your comments will be shared with our team as we continuously work to improve. We’re glad to hear that you were happy with the service and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Georgia
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and attentive
Faros HolbornResponded on February 15, 2025
Dear Georgia, Thank you for your perfect rating! We're thrilled that you had a fantastic experience with us. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Krista
VIP
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the warmest of welcomes and exceptional customer service. We visit every time we are in London!
Faros HolbornResponded on February 9, 2025
Dear Krista, Thank you for your wonderful review! It means so much to us that you choose to visit every time you are in London. We are delighted that you always feel warmly welcomed. Looking forward to seeing you again soon in March! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Josh
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service and nice restaurant inside but limited menu and very expensive for what it is.
Faros HolbornResponded on February 2, 2025
Dear Josh, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We appreciate your thoughts on the menu and pricing, and we'll take them into consideration. Hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Dominick
VIP
London
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious, amazing service. I almost hate talking about this place, because it deserves gatekeeping status.
Faros HolbornResponded on February 2, 2025
Dear Dominick, Thank you for your amazing review, we truly appreciate this! Your support means the world to us. Hope to welcome you back soon for another incredible experience! Best wishes, Faros Holborn
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Lindsey
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food , welcoming waiters and very helpful and apologetic when my friend's gluten free pasta was not quite cooked to her satisfaction - this was quickly remedied . Great choices and good portions.
Faros HolbornResponded on February 3, 2025
Dear Lindsey, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the lovely food, welcoming service, and the great choices on our menu. We appreciate your patience regarding the gluten-free pasta, and we're happy we could quickly resolve it. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’ll continue working to make every experience even better. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon! 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 944 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Faros Holborn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Faros Holborn restaurant rated?

Is Faros Holborn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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