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Savoir Faire, London,

Savoir Faire

4.4
4.4
2082 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
This is neither a chain restaurant nor a franchise, it is a family owned and run restaurant and has been in business since 1995. At Savoir Faire we aim to restore serenity through serving delicious, traditional Italian food and drinks within a space that will allow you to escape from the daily pandemonium of London life.

Savoir Faire is a unique Italian restaurant consisting of hand-painted murals and in a rustic chic settings. There’s a vintage feel to the interior, the two floors decorated with bawdy wall drawings and bills for West End musicals, the clutter of closely packed tables managing to suit both large groups and romantic dates.

Whether you are shopping at nearby Oxford Street or visiting popular London landmarks such as The British Museum, Dominion theatre and Shaftesbury theatre you can wind down with our scrumptious Italian and French food and house wines. From fresh fish of the day to mussels, slow-roasted lamb shanks, pizzas, pastas, steaks and duck magrets...

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Home cooking, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7436 0707
  • Website
    https://www.savoir.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alex
  • Private party facilities
    Private function available to hire.
  • Location
    42 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1EP
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Cross Street
    2 minutes walking distance from Shaftesbury Theatre and British Museum.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Half way between Tottenham court Road Station and Holborn Station.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 2,082 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Savoir Faire impresses with its "excellent French restaurant" vibe, offering "friendly and attentive service" and "delicious food" at reasonable prices. While the ambiance is cozy and staff welcoming, some reviews mention room for improvement in decor and service efficiency. The location is "excellent for Shaftesbury theatre," making it perfect for pre-show dining.

2,082 Reviews

  1. Jamie VIP

    Surrey23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great staff and fabulous food. Not that busy so ambience was affected

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  2. Ranj

    Buckinghamshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Sergio provided an excellent service. Sergio went over and beyond to make our dinning experience extra memorable. Sergio was extremely polite and professional. The restaurant is lovely, and the food was delicious, with amazing staff. I would definitely return for any occasion but especially for a special event, and I would hope Sergio attends to us.

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  3. Nicola

    London21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice venue. Varied menu. Welcoming staff. Central location.

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  4. Maureen

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice restaurant, food was lovely but, as the restaurant was very quiet at lunch time,it all felt just a bit too quick. No sooner had we arrived than the food was out with no time between courses, then we were finished and off.

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  5. Peter

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were going to the theatre for the Matinee show, so wanted to treat ourselves to a meal. Fantastic choice, great food, the staff were attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend others to visit. Regards Peter

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    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal haven’t been there in ages so good to go back

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  7. SimonN VIP

    Surrey13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’d booked a table but they didn’t have a he reservation ! The food was over cooked. Not unpleasant but not up to the normal standard.

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  8. PedroO

    London3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I prefered when it was a French restaurant, there are plenty of italian restaurants and Savoir Faire should have remained French

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 17 February 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Mediocre food, poor service, generally overpriced

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 31 December 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was cozy. The service was ridiculously lacking. I understand it was NYE and it might had been understaffed. It was so difficult to get anyone’s attention to check on our order, let alone telling us they would be with us soon. The food was alright. I honestly can not recall being left alone for that long in any restaurant. The meal took three hours to finish when we finished entrees in about the first hour. I couldn’t even get my coffee. It was manageable to me as most patrons had finished their meals on the ground level.

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FAQs

Savoir Faire offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7436 0707.

Savoir Faire is rated 4.4 stars by 2082 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

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Google Map for Savoir Faire

42 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1EP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2 minutes walking distance from Shaftesbury Theatre and British Museum.
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Home cooking, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Half way between Tottenham court Road Station and Holborn Station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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