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Reviews - 42 Holborn

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Excellent
327 reviews
Ambience
9.1
Food
9.0
Service
9.3
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  • Neil C.3 reviews

    February 11, 2025

    10/10

    Pre theatre menu was amazing value for money

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    Shu C.6 reviews

    February 11, 2025

    10/10

    Excellent wholesome food!

  • Neil C.3 reviews

    February 10, 2025

    10/10

    Great food... discount makes it phenomenal value

  • Barry S.10 reviews

    February 10, 2025

    8.5/10

    Enjoyable evening for my sons birthday, made by excellent and friendly service from the manager and his team. Food and price decent, service top notch.

  • Alina R.4 reviews

    February 8, 2025

    10/10
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    High quality food and service. We were a group of 4 (age range 35-50) and we had steak, salmon, and sea bass. Their tiramisu is great! We enjoyed everything and we highly recommend it.

  • Maria Inês G.11 reviews

    February 4, 2025

    6/10

    50% off discount for 50% off meat as the steak is mostly fat. Not only that but unsalted food, no asking for our sauce and side preference when there were several choices on the menu, starter portions ridiculously small. So, not worth it at all, might be a good restaurant if food quality and portions are improved, since design, style and restaurant ambience are absolutely incredible!

  • Baij P.31 reviews

    January 31, 2025

    8/10
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    Got there 15 mins early and the host asked me if I'd like to make my reservation 15 minutes earlier so I said unless she wanted to kick me out and make me wait outside - I don't think she got the joke as she said if it gets busy we might need the table back! lol never mind. Got a nice table at the back which meant both of us could sit on the sofa. Previously had the padron peppers here to share and this time they seemed much larger than before, nice! I had the salmon tartare starter and salmon main (the waiter recommended the salmon main over the seabass but having had the seabass previously I think that was better to be honest). Didn't like the leaks on top of the salmon, didn't work and the whole thing was a little dry. The tartare was good. We shared sides of broccoli and mushrooms which were good. My friend had burrata, croquettes and ravioli! Guess she was hungry! Was a little less of a vibe than the last time I was there but perhaps we were eating later. Will be back!

  • Jean Y.5 reviews

    February 7, 2025

    8.5/10
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    Great service and nice atmosphere Food was enjoyable and we all had a good time. Would return again

  • Henry C.2 reviews

    February 6, 2025

    8.5/10

    Good food, reasonable price, good service and easy location near Holborn tube.

  • Hélène B.

    Hélène B.41 reviews

    February 5, 2025

    8/10

    Tasty food Friendly service Small portions would be the downside

  • C S.2 reviews

    January 30, 2025

    10/10

    Stopped off here for a pre-theatre meal. Shared a selection of tapas which were really good, hot and fresh. The waiter was lovely.

  • Kiki L.97 reviews

    January 28, 2025

    6/10

    The flavor is too mild.

  • Katie W.4 reviews

    January 22, 2025

    9.5/10

    We had a steak and the prawns. Food was really tasty. Staff attentive.

  • Lyn P.46 reviews

    January 27, 2025

    9.5/10

    Excellent food, with some different choices from the usual, in an elegant and comfortable restaurant conveniently situated a few minutes from Holborn station.

  • Eliran A.1 review

    January 24, 2025

    5.5/10

    Very simple food, not quality ingredients, service is not professional as well. Very amateur simple place that looks nice.

  • Zahrah F.2 reviews

    January 18, 2025

    5/10

    Food was very average

  • Alina R.4 reviews

    January 21, 2025

    10/10
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    The place is very welcoming. The service was excellent, the staff members are very polite and helpful. The food is of high quality. We got king prawns and potato croquettes for starters, and sirloin steak and tartare for the mains. We would recommend this place for quality, ambience, service and location.

  • Shakeel M.1 review

    January 20, 2025

    10/10

    Great service, great food , totally reasonable prices!

  • Jordi F.16 reviews

    January 18, 2025

    10/10
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    Amazing place, amazing service and amazing quality of food with good cooking, although I'd have liked my medium stake less done.

  • Shabna R.1 review

    January 18, 2025

    9.5/10
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    Really Good Food and Service, would go again.

  • Syarina I.6 reviews

    January 16, 2025

    10/10

    The waitress was attentive and friendly. Also the food came quickly and was fresh.

  • Annika E.5 reviews

    January 14, 2025

    8/10
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    Our overall experience was very good, we only had main courses which were all delicious. The service was very friendly but could have been a tad more attentive. I’d recommend eating at 42 Holborn and would come back.

  • Henry C.2 reviews

    January 14, 2025

    8.5/10

    Good food, friendly efficient service and very fair price

  • Faruq R.130 reviews

    January 10, 2025

    6/10
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    Starter: Burrata was small, mussel and clams were half empty. Mains: my friend said her lamb chops were fairly bland and but my salmon was delicious. The side of broccoli was not seasoned at all, was very bland. Service was okay good of been better. Desert crème brûlée was a 4/10 a no but disappointed. The finger biscuit with ice cream was amazing 9/10. Overall I’ll give this place 6/10.

  • Tetiana B.1 review

    January 9, 2025

    9.5/10
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    Everything was delicious. Nice staff. Everything quickly.

  • Cynthia P.1 review

    September 16, 2024

    10/10

    The service was exemplary. The mixed drinks were original and delicious. I’d go back just to try more stuff on the menu.

  • Andrew N.2 reviews

    September 12, 2024

    10/10

    Superb evening. Many thanks to Pepe and the entire team. Food is out of this world and the staff are exceptional - thank you to Morgan for the great tableside service. Highly recommended.

  • Tony M.37 reviews

    September 11, 2024

    10/10

    Love this restaurant Pre-Theatre menu is such a sensible size and tremendous value for money.Every time I have visited the service has been friendly and personable, the staff treat me as an individual and respond positively to any requests on the booking.Really cannot speak highly enough; one of my favourite look little restaurants in London.

  • Pauline N.4 reviews

    August 29, 2024

    8.5/10

    Service was great however one of my guests found her chicken a bit dry and was glad she added a sauce. I think it was possibly a quiet night which let the ambience down. But, the staff were great and really accommodating to my allergies. I would have no issues recommending 42 Holborn

  • Ed S.11 reviews

    August 17, 2024

    9.5/10

    Good service and well cooked, tasty food. Will go again

  • Tony M.37 reviews

    August 6, 2024

    9.5/10

    lovely restaurant, excellent food.

  • Jesus G.34 reviews

    August 1, 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food and great service in an elegant restaurant. Thank you for everything Charlotte.

  • Lydia K.

    Lydia K.1 review

    July 10, 2024

    9/10

    Great restaurant; had pre theatre menu, service was great and the food was excellent!

  • Tony M.37 reviews

    May 23, 2024

    10/10

    Fantastic service and great quality food. Highly recommended.

  • Leigh B.37 reviews

    May 21, 2024

    10/10

    An excellent welcome, and really prompt professional service from the engaging staff. We enjoyed four “small plates” all of which were tasty and well presented. The relatively short wine list provided some interesting options - we enjoyed an excellent Spanish red. We will certainly return on another occasion, and happily recommend this restaurant to anyone.

  • Tony M.37 reviews

    May 8, 2024

    10/10

    Just perfect. Let them know I had a show to go to, so they fed me quickly and efficiently.. The staff were all kind and friendly., always a bonus. Food was delicious and excellent value. Will be returning next week.

  • Wing Ting L.6 reviews

    April 29, 2024

    9.5/10

    Super nice food and nice environment. had a steak with fries. Good quality at this price point.

  • Alana J.2 reviews

    April 29, 2024

    6.5/10

    Location is great being very close to Holborn. Service was so quick it made me feel like I was being hassled to hurry up and finish my meal. With the discount, food was good value. Without it, I would feel I overpaid. Food quality was what you expect for the price range. Halloumi fries with pomegranate sauce and honey were the best thing we ate. Tiramisu was the most disappointing- too much cream, not enough flavour. Main meals of sea bass and vegan aubergine were good-average. Good portion size.

  • Richard O.

    Richard O.6 reviews

    April 27, 2024

    6/10

    I had read the reviews and was expecting a nice meal, but the food was mediocre. It’s pub grub which is being made out to be more than it is with a hefty price tag. It’s a shame because the staff were very nice and service was good, but they were let down by their kitchen.

  • Diego P.

    Diego P.20 reviews

    April 22, 2024

    10/10

    Great food ! Great service!

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