Faros Holborn
57 Gray's Inn Rd, WC1X 8PP London
opening hours not known yet
Italian€€€€
Menu
Source: the restaurant's website, read on 11 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.
Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.
Starter
Pizzetta Marinara (VG)vegan
12.00
Marinara Pizzetta — Our special bread with garlic, oregano and tomato sauce
estimate≈ 280 kcal42 g carbs
Minestrone Soup (V)vegetarian
10.00
Minestrone Soup — Freshly made traditional Italian vegetable soup
estimate≈ 150 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Caprese (V)vegetarian
12.00
Caprese — Buffalo Mozzarella and tomatoes
estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Bruschettas
12.00
Bruschetta with Parma Ham — Tomatoes and parma ham
estimate≈ 310 kcal30 g carbs
Con Gamberi E Carciofi
18.00
Prawns and Artichokes — Prawns with garlic & chilli and white wine sauce served with artichokes and asparagus
estimate≈ 240 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 76
Calamari Fritti
18.00
Tender pieces of deep fried calamari served with tartar sauce
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Octopus Carpaccio
19.00
Thin slices of octopus served with green salad, fennel, asparagus and pink peppers
estimate≈ 180 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
New Wagyu Bresaola Carpaccio
20.00
Wagyu Bresaola Carpaccio — Thinly sliced dry-cured wagyu beef, drizzled with lemon juice and olive oil, rocket and parmesan
estimate≈ 220 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Prosciutto Mozzarella
14.00
Prosciutto and Mozzarella — Parma ham & mozzarella, rocket and basil oil
estimate≈ 340 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Antipasto Misto
21.00
Parma ham, salame milano, bresaola, coppa nostra
estimate≈ 420 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Salad
Rocket & Parmesanvegetarian
10.00
Rocket and Parmesan Salad
estimate≈ 160 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Beetroot Carpaccio (V)vegetarian
18.00
Beetroot Carpaccio — Thin slices beetroot served with goat cheese, orange and walnuts
estimate≈ 310 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Caesar Salad
17.00
Lettuce salad and crunchy croutons with caesar sauce
estimate≈ 480 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Burrata Salad (V)vegetarian
16.00
Burrata Salad — Burrata cheese with heritage tomatoes and basil sauce
estimate≈ 410 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
New Insalata di Taccole e Ricotta (V)vegetarian
17.00
Snap Pea and Ricotta Salad — Snap pea, rocket, ricotta cheese with basil, red onion and walnuts
estimate≈ 320 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Insalata di Salmonepescatarian
18.00
Salmon Salad — Mixed greens, cherry tomato, avocado, caperberries and smoked salmon
estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Side
Italian Olivesvegan
6.00
Large green Nocellara olives from Sicily
estimate≈ 120 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Baby Romain Lettuce (VG)vegan
6.00
Baby Romain Lettuce — Served with lemon and mustard sauce
estimate≈ 90 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Le Patatine (VG)vegan
7.00
French Fries — Slim cut french fries.
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs
Green Bowl (VG)vegan
8.00
Green Bowl — Broccoli, beans
estimate≈ 110 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 82
Insalata Al Pomodoro (VG)vegan
10.00
Tomato Salad — Thin slices of heritage tomatoes, red onion, chives and radish
estimate≈ 120 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Homemade Garlic Bread (VG)vegan
12.00
Garlic Bread
estimate≈ 320 kcal35 g carbs
Sourdough Bread with Buttervegetarian
5.00
estimate≈ 280 kcal30 g carbs
Pizza
Margherita (V)vegetarian
18.00
Margherita Pizza — Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
estimate≈ 850 kcal90 g carbsbalanced 69
L’Affumicata
22.00
L’Affumicata Pizza — Smoked buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, salami milano, spianata piccante
estimate≈ 1050 kcal95 g carbs
Pepperoni
20.00
Pepperoni Pizza — Spicy Pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato sauce
estimate≈ 1000 kcal92 g carbs
Quattro Formaggi (V)vegetarian
20.00
Quattro Formaggi Pizza — Four cheeses: gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone piccante, parmesan, olive oil
estimate≈ 1100 kcal90 g carbs
La Fungosa (V)vegetarian
21.00
Mushroom Pizza — Portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, mozzarella, truffle oil
estimate≈ 950 kcal90 g carbs
Meat Delizia
23.00
Meat Delizia Pizza — Mozzarella, tomato sauce, meat balls, sliced pancetta, pepperoni, onion, garlic oil
estimate≈ 1200 kcal95 g carbs
Quattro Stagioni
22.00
Quattro Stagioni Pizza — Parma Ham, portobello mushrooms, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce
estimate≈ 980 kcal95 g carbs
La Calabrese
22.00
La Calabrese Pizza — Mozzarella, tomato sauce, nduja (spicy), sliced pancetta, provolone piccante, red onion, basil, olive oil
estimate≈ 1100 kcal95 g carbs
Burrata Pizza
25.00
Burrata, parma ham, rocket, mozzarella, tomato sauce
estimate≈ 1100 kcal95 g carbs
Truffle Piz za(V)vegetarian
27.00
Truffle Pizza — A base of rich white truffle paste, creamy mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese, with a drizzle of truffle oil and shavings of fresh truffle.
estimate≈ 1050 kcal90 g carbs
Pasta
Rigatoni Cavolo Nerovegetarian
19.00
Rigatoni with kale, garlic & parmesan
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 86
Spaghetti Carbonara
23.00
Spaghetti with bacon, egg, cream & parmesan
estimate≈ 850 kcal70 g carbs
Pappardelle Ai Funghivegetarian
23.00
Pappardelle with portobello mushrooms, shimeji mushroom, garlic, onions, balsamic, chilli flakes & parmesan
estimate≈ 700 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 75
Tagliatelle Burrata (V)vegetarian
25.00
Tagliatelle Burrata — Tagliatelle with basil tomato sauce, burrata, chilli and garlic
estimate≈ 800 kcal70 g carbs
Pappardelle Beef Ragu
30.00
Slow cooked (6 hours) shredded beef ragu with garlic & chilli, parmesan, red wine sauce
estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 81
Truffle Pastavegetarian
30.00
Tagliatelle with butter, black pepper, parmesan and fresh truffle
estimate≈ 800 kcal70 g carbs
New Spaghetti alle Vongolepescatarian
27.00
Spaghetti alle Vongole — Spaghetti with clams, cherry tomatoes, white wine, chilli & garlic
estimate≈ 600 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 73
Linguine Allo Scogliopescatarian
27.00
Prawns, squids, sun dried tomatoes with tomato sauce, chilli & garlic
estimate≈ 680 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 77
Risotto
Risotto Ai Funghi Porcinivegetarian
25.00
Risotto with porcini mushrooms, garlic and parmesan
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 81
Risotto Marepescatarian
28.00
Risotto with prawns, squid, clams, chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
estimate≈ 580 kcal68 g carbsbalanced 85
Main Course
Pollo Alla Milanese
23.00
Chicken breast in breadcrumbs served with rocket salad
estimate≈ 520 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 80
Pollo Ai Funghi Porcini
27.00
Chicken breast with porcini sauce served with mashed potato and almond flakes
estimate≈ 610 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Fresh Sea Basspescatarian
32.00
Sea Bass — Pan-fried skin-on daily Sea Bass, served with summer salad
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Filetto Di Manzo Ai Porcini 10oz / 250gr
42.00
Beef Fillet Ai Porcini — Premium Scottish Beef Fillet with porcini mushroom sauce served with fries and asparagus
estimate≈ 850 kcal48 g carbs
Bar Snacks
Baked & Salted Mixed Nutsvegan
5.00
Baked Mixed Nuts
estimate≈ 180 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Smoked Almondvegan
4.50
Smoked Almonds
estimate≈ 170 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Desserts & Gelato
Homemade Tiramisu (V)vegetarian
10.00
Tiramisu
estimate≈ 450 kcal38 g carbsheavy 31
Espresso Affogato (V)vegetarian
10.00
Espresso Affogato — Traditional coffee based dessert
estimate≈ 210 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42
Gelato & Sorbetto
10.00
Madagascan Vanilla, Chocolate & Roasted Hazelnut, Pistachio, Lemon Sorbetto
estimate≈ 250 kcal30 g carbs
Chocolate Bomb (V)vegetarian
13.00
Chocolate Bomb — Chocolate lava cake served with a scoop of Italian gelato
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsheavy 27
Salted Caramel Panna Cotta
11.00
Traditional Italian vanilla Panna Cotta with homemade salted caramel sauce and almonds
estimate≈ 380 kcal32 g carbsheavy 34
Tagliere Di Formaggi ( V )vegetarian
20.00
Cheese Board — Selection of Italian cheese with nuts and dry fruits
estimate≈ 550 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Starter
Pizzetta Marinara
12.00
Our special bread with garlic, oregano and tomato sauce
estimate≈ 350 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 65
Salad
Con Gamberi E Carciofi
18.00
Prawn and Artichoke Salad — Prawns with garlic & chilli and white wine sauce served with artichokes and asparagus
estimate≈ 280 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Starter
Arancinivegetarian
18.00
Golden, crispy rice balls stuffed with provolone dolce cheese and seasonal mushrooms
estimate≈ 450 kcal40 g carbs
Side
Zucchini Fritti (V)vegetarian
9.00
Zucchini Fries — Slim cut courgette fries
estimate≈ 220 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
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Plenty of vegetarian Italian options
How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.
You can choose dishes like Rigatoni Cavolo Nero, Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini and La Fungosa pizza. There are meat dishes like Pollo Alla Milanese for mixed tables.
44 vegetarian and 10 vegan dishes out of 74
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Low Carb Italian Options
How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.
This restaurant offers many salads and meat dishes with low carbohydrates. The antipasti and fish dishes are good choices.
35 diabetes-friendly · 76 dishes
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Practical
- Address
- 57 Gray's Inn Rd, WC1X 8PP London
- Hours
- not known yet
- Contact
- +447818382911
- Sources
- Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), farosrestaurant.co.uk/public/
- Record
- completeness 67 %, confidence 80 %