Faros Oxford Circus brings contemporary Italian and Mediterranean cooking to Great Portland Street, a short walk from Oxford Circus. The restaurant describes its approach as Flavours of the Sun, using colour, fresh ingredients and warm hospitality to create a polished but welcoming setting for lunch and dinner.
The menu covers familiar Italian foundations including pasta, risotto and pizza, alongside dishes shaped by the wider Mediterranean. Tomato, mozzarella, fresh herbs, olive oil and regional cheeses appear throughout, while careful preparation gives traditional combinations a clean and modern presentation.
Seafood, grilled meat and vegetable dishes broaden the selection beyond pasta and pizza. Calamari, prawns and fish sit alongside salads and substantial main courses, with vegetarian and vegan choices ensuring that groups with different preferences can build a varied meal.
A full bar, Mediterranean wines and signature cocktails complement the food, while outdoor seating and a chef’s table provide different ways to experience the restaurant. Takeaway, reservations and regular daily opening make Faros a flexible choice for shopping breaks, business meals and evening occasions in the West End.
Address: 22–24 Great Portland Street, London W1W 8QS, United Kingdom
Faros Oxford Circus Menu
Starter
Focaccine (VG)
Our special bread with garlic, oregano and tomato sauce
Minestrone Soup (V)
Freshly made traditional Italian vegetable soup
Caprese (V)
Buffalo Mozzarella and tomatoes
Bruschetta
Tomatoes and Parma ham
Con Gamberi E Carciofi
Prawns with garlic & chili and white wine sauce served with artichokes and asparagus
Calamari Fritti
Tender pieces of deep fried calamari served with tartar sauce
Octopus Carpaccio
Thin slices of octopus served with green salad, fennel, asparagus and pink peppers
New Arancini
Golden, crispy rice balls stuffed with provolone dolce cheese and seasonal mushrooms
Prosciutto Mozzarella
Parma ham & mozzarella, rocket and basil oil
Antipasto Misto
Parma ham, Salame Milano, Bresaola, Coppa Nostra
Salad
Rocket & Parmesan
Beetroot Carpaccio (V)
Thin slices beetroot served with goat cheese, orange and walnuts
Caesar Salad
Lettuce salad and crunchy croutons with caesar sauce
Con Gamberi
Con Pollo
Burrata Salad (V)
Burrata cheese with heritage tomatoes and basil sauce
Insalata di Carciofi marinati con avocado (V)
Artichoke salad with avocado, cherry tomato and parmesan shavings
Insalata di Salmone
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, avocado, caperberries and smoked salmon
Side
Italian Olives (VG)
Baby Romain Lettuce (VG)
Served with lemon and mustard sauce
Le Patatine (VG)
Skin on french fries
With truffle oil and Parmesan
Zucchini Fritti (V)
Skin on courgette fries
Green Bowl (VG)
Broccoli, beans
Insalata Al Pomodoro (VG)
Thin slices of heritage tomatoes, red onion, chives and radish
Homemade Garlic Bread (VG)
With cheese
With Cheese
Sourdough Bread with Butter
Pizza
All our dough is made fresh on site and fermented 48 hours.
Margherita (V)
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, basil, olive oil
L'Affumicata
Smoked buffalo mozzarella, tomato sauce, salame Milano, spianata piccante
Pepperoni
Spicy Pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato sauce
Quattro Formaggi
Four cheeses: gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone piccante, parmesan, olive oil
La Fungosa (V)
Portobello mushrooms, gorgonzola, mozzarella, truffle oil
Meat Delizia
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, meat balls, sliced piacentini pepperoni, onion, garlic oil
Quattro Stagioni
Parma Ham, portobello mushrooms, olives, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato sauce
La Calabrese
Mozzarella, tomato sauce, nduja (spicy), sliced potatoes, provolone piccante, red onion, basil, olive oil
Burrata Pizza
Burrata, Parma, rocket, mozzarella, tomato sauce
Truffle Pizza (V)
A base of rich white truffle paste, creamy mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese, with a drizzle of truffle oil and shavings of fresh truffle
Pasta
All our pastas are freshly handmade by expert Italian artisans.
Rigatoni Cavolo Nero
Rigatoni with kale, garlic & parmesan
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti with bacon, egg, cream & parmesan
Pappardelle Ai Funghi
Pappardelle with Portobello mushrooms, shimeji mushroom, garlic, onions, balsamic, chilli flakes & parmesan
Rigatoni Alla Siciliana
Rigatoni with lamb, aubergine and buffalo mozzarella in basil tomato sauce
Tagliatelle Burrata (V)
Tagliatelle with basil tomato sauce, burrata, and basil tomato sauce
Pappardelle Beef Ragu
Slow cooked (6 hours) shredded beef ragu with garlic & chilli, parmesan, red wine sauce
Truffle Pasta
Tagliatelle with butter, black pepper, parmesan and fresh truffle
Ravioli Al Tartufo
Truffle, ricotta and mascarpone cheese filled freshly made ravioli with butter, parmesan and fresh truffle
Linguine Allo Scoglio
Prawns, squids, sun dried tomatoes with tomato sauce, chillies & garlic
Risotto
Risotto Ai Funghi Porcini
Risotto with porcini mushrooms, garlic and parmesan
Risotto Mare
Risotto with prawns, squid, clams, chilli, garlic and tomato sauce
Risotto Primavera
Risotto with asparagus, baby courgette, peas, mozzarella, garlic and parmesan
Main Course
Pollo Alla Milanese
Chicken breast in breadcrumbs served with rocket salad
Pollo Ai Funghi Porcini
Chicken breast with porcini sauce served with mashed potato and almond flakes
Fresh Sea Bass
Fresh daily Sea Bass with lemon butter caper sauce served with broccoli, green beans and tomatoes
Filetto Di Manzo Ai Porcini 10oz / 280gr
Premium Scottish Fillet with porcini mushroom sauce served with fries and asparagus