Faros Oxford Circus

Description

Just a short stroll from Oxford Circus, Faros brings a sun-soaked slice of the Med to the West End with its vibrant take on Italian and Mediterranean dining. Tucked along Great Portland Street, this stylish spot blends rustic charm with a polished, contemporary edge, making it just as suited to post-shopping pit stops as it is to date nights and lively group dinners. Expect warm lighting, chic interiors and a buzzy, feel-good atmosphere that leans into its “Flavours of the Sun” ethos, all about relaxed dining, big flavours and good company.

On the menu, it’s all about crowd-pleasing classics done right, from handmade pastas and indulgent risottos to 48-hour fermented pizzas and seafood-led plates. Dishes champion fresh, high-quality ingredients, with favourites like beef ragu pappardelle, truffle-laced pasta and burrata-topped creations sitting alongside crisp calamari and colourful antipasti. The drinks list keeps pace too, spanning Italian wines, signature cocktails and easy-going spritzes that lean into that holiday-on-the-Riviera feel.

The concept comes from co-founder Burak Demirelli, who launched the first Faros in 2020 before expanding to Oxford Circus, building a reputation for approachable yet elevated dining. The restaurant has also earned a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award, placing it among the top-rated spots by diners, and cementing its status as a reliable go-to in a part of town that can be tricky to get right.

Info

  • Soho
  • Happily Affordable ££
  • None
  • Street Side Tables

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 12:00 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 23:00
Wednesday 12:00 23:00
Thursday 12:00 23:00
Friday 12:00 23:00
Saturday 12:00 23:00
Sunday 12:00 23:00

Location

Address

Faros Oxford Circus, 22 Great Portland Street, Oxford Circus, W1W 8QS

Area

Soho

Nearest Station

Oxford Circus (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Italian, Pizza and Pasta food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
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Weekend*
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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