42 Holborn

Name: 42 Holborn
Address: 42 Kingsway, London, England, United Kingdom, WC2B 6EY
Telephone: 020 7490 5525
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

16 Reviews

£25 and under

Modern European

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Welcome to 42 Holborn, where our passion lies in three fundamental commitments: our people, our produce, and our promise to provide exceptional experiences. We are dedicated to preserving the true and ever-rich flavours and hospitality of the Mediterranean while discarding the often ostentatious and over- inflated dining experiences.

At 42 Holborn, our menu is a testament to the culinary diversity of the Mediterranean. We proudly offer 42 carefully crafted dishes that cater to every palate, drawing inspiration from the expansive regions of the Mediterranean. Our commitment is to conscious, ethical, and sustainable practices where possible, as we strive to deliver our menu with the utmost respect for the environment and the communities that nourish us.

In the bustling food scene of London, 42 Holborn stands as a safe haven, a place where you can find solace in the warmth of a home away from home.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00–23:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00
Phone number
020 7490 5525
Website
https://www.42holborn.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
42 Kingsway, London, England WC2B 6EY
Area
Holborn
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

1. Sourdough bread & with herb butter (v)US$3.00
Baked in house and served with our chef special herb butter
2. Mixed olives (vg)US$4.00
Kalamata and Nocello olives with lemon zest, olive oil & herbs
3. Charcoal grilled leeks (vg)US$7.00
Leeks, carrot, orange
4. Tomato & mango (vg)US$8.00
Heritage tomato, mango, capers, red onion, salsa & black olive
5. Tuna tartareUS$11.00
Avocado, red onion, cucumber, olive oil, Atas chef sauce
6. Burrata (v)US$13.00
heritage tomato, green herb oil, fresh basil
7. Beef bresaolaUS$14.00
Crunch bread crumble, balsamic, parmesan
8. Selection of mezzes with pita (v)US$15.00
Hummus, babaganoush, tzatziki, tabbouleh & pitta
9. Padron peppers (vg)US$7.00
Deep fried and served with Maldon sea salt
10. Patatas bravas (vg)US$7.00
served with bravas sauce
11. Fried halloumi (v)US$7.00
Served with a honey & pomegranate sauce
12. Slow cooked spinach with carrot (v)US$7.00
Rich greek yoghurt, carrot, black seed
13. Red prawnsUS$11.00
Baby gem, avocado, aoili
14. Calamari frittiUS$11.00
Lightly battered & fried, served with aoili, chilli & lemon
15. Beef tatakiUS$12.00
Parmesan, mixed leaves, Atas chef sauce
16. Garlic king prawnsUS$13.00
Pan fried in garlic, chilli & olive oil

Mains

17. Lamb cutletsUS$20.00
Milk fed Welsh lamb
18. Ribeye steakUS$24.00
Premium 14 day aged Argentinian Black Angus
19. Sirloin steakUS$20.00
Premium 14 day aged Argentinian Black Angus
20. 42 Holborn burgerUS$14.00
Slow cooked beef ribs pulled, caramelised onion, red cabbage slaw with served chunky potato
21. Grilled chicken skewerUS$20.00
Peppered chicken finished on the grill & served with salad, pitta and yoghurt
22. Creamy chicken spaghettiUS$16.00
Creamy tomato sauce & succulent grilled chicken
23. Penne all'Arrabbiata (vg)US$12.00
Classic tomato, chilli & garlic pasta
24. Grilled salmonUS$19.00
Served with leeks and black caviar sauce
25. Seabass filletUS$19.00
Mediterranean salsa, mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber
26. Galician OctopusUS$25.00
Served with baby potatoes, smoked paprika & aioli
27. Roast eggplant (vg)US$15.00
Red pepper sauce, tahini pistachio sauce, fresh herbs, leaves & green apple
28. Stuffed pepper (v)US$15.00
Yoghurt, tomato pepper sauce, rice, sumac
29. Fried goat cheese, walnut & pear saladUS$15.00
Mixed leaves, crunchy walnut, pear, berry & balsamic
30. Aegean saladUS$12.00
Tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil
31. Barley London saladUS$14.00
Barley, mixed leaves, rocket, cucumber, olives, avocado, pesto

Desserts

38. Turkish coffee Crème BrûléeUS$8.00
39. Classic TiramisuUS$9.00
40. Spanish flanUS$8.00
41. Walnut & almond brownieUS$8.00

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.6Service
4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

16 Reviews

E
Elli
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, we really enjoyed the Seabass, but the service… now I understand why everyone said in the reviews the service was so slow. no one came to ask if we were okay also food took very long to make considering we were the only ones there in the whole restaurant. It needs better service to attract more people inside, because the food is good
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Jorobbo
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal from the set menu. Fantastic food great value for money. Restaurant was lovely Nd staff helpful and friendly whilst definitely return
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Lovely venue and food was very nice (presented well and nice portions although one meal wasn’t very hot). The young lad serving needed a bit more Training. He cleared our starter plates before one of us had finished eating, his personality was very quiet and not very chatty which left us feeling a bit ‘unloved’ and rushed. I suspect the poor guy hasnt been given enough training or advice so could be unfair. The drinks were served as double measures (without asking) and an automatic tip was added. I’m not a fan of either of these.
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AMHR
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Service was awfully slow considering it wasn’t busy. Food was great though. It’s a beautiful place. Just couldn’t understand why we had to track down our server to order and to get the bill.
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3Dee
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb, attentive and considerate service. Other positives includes: amicable and engaging staff, very pleasant background music. Oh and very good food. A great overall experience and highly recommended.
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CharlieW
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pleasant service and good food but an empty restaurant and no atmosphere
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HarrietO
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I’ve already emailed you complaining. The food was terrible / inedible, service was slow, items were missing / late. The bread, olives and wine were great but that was all. Really disappointed in this meal, especially in regards to the price. I’ve never had such a disappointing meal at a restaurant and I’m expect in a full refund.
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StephW
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were super, had a great bottle of wine too. The interior is plush and it has all the makings of a wonderful venue but it was very quiet - surprising for a Thursday evening. Such a great location for theatre goers and after work drinks, worth checking out.
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Wilson
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good experience every time I go there and would recommend others
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ShereeE
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were not disappointed with our choice of restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was amazing. The venue itself was so charming. Highly recommend dining here. It was a great way to spend our last night in London.
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42 Holborn is rated 4.1 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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42 Kingsway, London, England WC2B 6EY

Additional information

Area
Holborn
Hours of Operation
Mon–Wed 12:00–23:30 Thu–Sat 12:00–00:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.42holborn.com/
Phone number
020 7490 5525

42 Holborn

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Small plates

1. Sourdough bread & with herb butter (v)US$3.00

2. Mixed olives (vg)US$4.00

3. Charcoal grilled leeks (vg)US$7.00

4. Tomato & mango (vg)US$8.00

5. Tuna tartareUS$11.00

6. Burrata (v)US$13.00

7. Beef bresaolaUS$14.00

8. Selection of mezzes with pita (v)US$15.00

9. Padron peppers (vg)US$7.00

10. Patatas bravas (vg)US$7.00

11. Fried halloumi (v)US$7.00

12. Slow cooked spinach with carrot (v)US$7.00

13. Red prawnsUS$11.00

14. Calamari frittiUS$11.00

15. Beef tatakiUS$12.00

16. Garlic king prawnsUS$13.00

Mains

17. Lamb cutletsUS$20.00

18. Ribeye steakUS$24.00

19. Sirloin steakUS$20.00

20. 42 Holborn burgerUS$14.00

21. Grilled chicken skewerUS$20.00

22. Creamy chicken spaghettiUS$16.00

23. Penne all'Arrabbiata (vg)US$12.00

24. Grilled salmonUS$19.00

25. Seabass filletUS$19.00

26. Galician OctopusUS$25.00

27. Roast eggplant (vg)US$15.00

28. Stuffed pepper (v)US$15.00

29. Fried goat cheese, walnut & pear saladUS$15.00

30. Aegean saladUS$12.00

31. Barley London saladUS$14.00

Desserts

38. Turkish coffee Crème BrûléeUS$8.00

39. Classic TiramisuUS$9.00

40. Spanish flanUS$8.00

41. Walnut & almond brownieUS$8.00

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