The Best Restaurants in Holborn, Greater London, United Kingdom (2025)

It’s actually beyond my expectations. We thought we won’t be able to feel filling after fine dining but I was wrong. We ordered two course set each. Highly recommend stuffed squid as starter and seafood risotto as main. Staff are very friendly. They took the wrong order but gave us the wrong dish for free which is acceptable. Cord is a bit tasteless but very fresh.

Everything was tasty enough although some portions were a bit big! Scallops were perfect. Definitely DONT recommend the raspberry espresso martini

Seafood dishes are too salty for me (esp scallops) but rest are not bad. Mille-feuille is really nice. I feel like waiter/waitress are a bit understaffed as we couldn’t get hold of them often but they are nice people and can deliver results when needed. Overall good experience.

I have been here twice now. The first time was a 10 minute wait at 4pm on a Tuesday. The second was a 50 minute wait at 5pm on a Friday. The food was better the second time I went. Sometimes they have a limited menu item like a T-bone steak or Wagyu burger (which are more expensive). The sauce tastes like a combination of butter, spices, mustard, maybe even pickle. Tastes a lot better than it sounds and highly recommend it, compliments the steak, fries and bread very well. The lighting in the window seats is a bit dim and would benefit from better lighting. The staff is very efficient and food arrives within 10 minutes. £19 includes all of the sides. There is a 5% service charge which I think is incredible value. Swiss Butter is a gem. I just think they could maybe benefit from a booking system, but an hour wait isn’t too bad if you expect it. I love it here. I’ll have to try the desserts someday.

The food here is good, generous portions I quite enjoyed it. My partner found it to be overrated. The portion size is quite large which is good value for money and the sauce on the salad was delicious. The service was a tad slow but with the traffic it’s to be expected. Dining area is a little crowded all the while lovely spot for lunch or dinner. Ps. Be mindful of the times you choose to dine as you may likely be required to queue.

🚇Holborn 🍺 £6.70 Taddy Lager The Princess Louise is located on bustling High Holborn in Central London. The nearest Tube is Holborn which is just around the corner. This pub was built in 1872 and is Grade II listed. Princess Louise was the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and this is the only UK pub named after her. In 2007 the pub went through a comprehensive restoration which saw the reinstatement of the original multi-roomed layout with wood and etched glass dividing walls. The decor here is jaw droppingly beautiful, this is one of the finest preserved Victorian pub interior’s in London. At the centre of the pub is an ornate mahogany servery with a carved wood back bar. Fanning off the servery are several bars, snugs and booths. Upstairs is a carpeted bar predominantly used for dining. Everywhere you look there are stunning details like enormous engraved and gilt mirrors, Portland stone columns, etched mirrors and stained glass, marble fireplaces and Victorian tiles. You’ll find some the best finery is in the corridors, the mosaic flooring is just exquisite. The Gents toilet is also something to marvel. This is a Sam Smith’s pub, so the beer offering is all in house brews which included two cask ales. I decided on a pint of Taddy Lager, my pint was great, price point was high. The food menu is hearty pub classics. I arrived around 2pm on a Friday afternoon in April. I thought I’d visit before the post work rush so I could have a good gander at the splendour. The pub wasn’t overly busy and felt calm and relaxed. As most of you know Sam Smith’s pubs have no TV’s or background music, so you could have heard a mouse fart. The service was excellent, I had a nice chat with the Guv’nor who has also run The Yorkshire Grey near the beeb. Holborn is an area I love visiting as it is a goldmine for beautiful boozers. The Princess Louise is a simply stunning pub, its opulence and grandeur is something to behold. If you are ever in this part of town, be sure to visit this beautiful London pub. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 19.04.24

What a wonderful pub! The Victorian's certainly knew what they were doing when they built this beautiful pub. Even the toilets are remarkable! I had a lovely pint of Samuel Smith's which was well kept and delicious. Well worth a visit.

Lovely place, impressive building, food and service. We came for the pies and they were great, shame we weren't hungry enough to have dessert but we'll be back! Our waitress was brilliant, sad I didn't get her name but she was very attentive and told us all about the different events and restaurants.

An amazing early dinner experience we visited on a Friday in October 2024. Having our dog with us was an added bonus.. Food was exceptional with their rump of lamb, sticky toffee pudding and apple tart being notably excellent. Our mains were slightly delayed and we were happy to wait. The waiting staff offered us complementary desserts which were lovely. The waiting staff are very attentive and helpful while we were there with our eighty five year old mother. Dinner with drinks and the very kind gesture of the management resulted in £91 per person for a party of three + dog. Would thoroughly recommend the Holborn dinning rooms for a special occasion. Just make sure you book in advance as the place gets busy after 8 pm. If you are driving I would recommend you use the NCP Bloomsbury Square car park about four minutes walk away. Since parking is only available if you have a room reservation at the adjoining Rosewood Hotel.

Outstanding food. Very good service. Lovely place! Our party of four had pies, miso celeriac, and steak.

pizza was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. atmosphere was elevated by a talented pianist, whose excellent performance added a special touch to the evening. definitely be returning next time I’m in London! :)

Trattoria VERDI gave me the best birthday surprise. Everything is just perfect the food, ambiance, music etc. The staff is kind and welcoming. Me and my friends had a lovely time over here. I would highly recommend Italian cuisine lover to visit this restaurant.

Went here for a late lunch and was seated right away. Really enjoyed the live music and the staff were very friendly. We got a pizza, pasta and steak to share as a three, and the meal was quite filling. Highly recommend the spaghetti bolognese.

Very welcoming staff. Food is excellent. Ambiance is good. Had fungi as a main, mushroom sauce was delicious. Enjoyed their heavenly desserts (gelato and triffle (omg) yummmy) on top of these u get to enjoy live piano 💕 he plays on requests :))

Came in for a quick lunch!! Great food, kind staff and very friendly. Definitely consider coming here! Atmosphere was lovely as well. They serve bread with hummus and olives at the start.

Exceptional performance — both regarding service and the taste as quality of the food. The chicken was juicy and melted right off. Spices and vegetables used for the chicken sote were extremely well seasoned and cooked— you could taste that they did not overcook it at all and managed the perfect balance. Each vegetable was perfectly cooked and kept it’s original flavor. In combination with the used herbs and sauce it was an Overall wowing experience!

One of the best Turkish restaurants out there. Taste is unbelievable. Beats other turkish restaurants I have rated a 5* for too in London. Brought my friends here that had flew in from abroad for a short visit and they all thanked me for making a great choice! Went for lamb iskender, well flavoured and cooked to perfection by chefs who know what they are doing. Will visit again.

Amazing atmosphere with incredible service (ask for Fatih). Our reservation fell through and we ended up here which was a blessing - the flavours and freshness of the food are indescribable. I would 10/10 recommend for everyone to try.

Food: We started with the Vongole and Cortoccio with wine sauce. The pasta was cooked to perfection, with a delightful texture and seasoned just right. The Calzone was generously sized and full of flavor, making it a standout dish. The highlight of the meal, however, was the Tiramisu. It was wonderfully balanced—not overly sweet, with a rich and complex flavor that really stood out. Service & Atmosphere: The service was solid, with a lively but not overwhelming atmosphere. While the space can feel a bit crowded, it never reaches the point of being distracting, allowing for a comfortable dining experience.

Full Italian experience... Staff seemed all Italian speaking and there were red wine bottles across the restaurant. Turned out without a reservation on a Friday and they accommodated us! High quality pizza, no draught beer, and plenty of wine to choose from.

Food: It was really good. The pizzas were delicious and almost everything hit. The lasagna was specifically a highlight Service: One of my friends got a rare lamb and it got instantly replaced upon cutting it to show the wait staff. The turnaround was also pretty quick too. Atmosphere: Absolutely buzzing! There were tons of people there and they all seemed to be having an absolute blast. I don't traditionally go to Italian restaurants, but this one I'd happily visit again.

The girl from the service really made an effort to find me a spot, even though her colleague said there wasn't one. Excellent combination of liver and grapes. The food was tasty, all compliments.