Faber Wine & Seafood Restaurant

Restaurant · Brook Green

Faber Wine & Seafood Restaurant

Restaurant · Brook Green

Welbeck Mansions, 206 - 208 Hammersmith Rd, London W6 7DH, United Kingdom

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Exceptional seafood & cocktails, fresh British ingredients

Welbeck Mansions, 206 - 208 Hammersmith Rd, London W6 7DH, United Kingdom Get directions

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Faber Wine & Seafood Restaurant - Review - Hammersmith - London - The Infatuation

"Almost everything on the menu at this glossy Hammersmith restaurant once knew how to swim. Or, because we don’t want any crabs reading this to feel left out, side-crawl. Come evening, Hammersmith locals wander into Faber to submerge sourdough in the zippy white wine sauce that comes with hefty piles of mussels and people who work nearby grab the wine list before they’ve even shrugged off their blazers. The herringbone floors, Missoni-esque cushions, and steady supply of oysters that are trotted out of the kitchen all politely hint at the kind of beachy summer home born of generational wealth and double-barrelled surnames. Given the quiet hum and the marble tables, Faber is ideal for daintily nibbling croquettes with your in-laws. Translation: it’s a touch boring but a safe option for inoffensive dining. Anything on the menu with a sea air whiff will likely please, but if its ancestors touched grass, skip it. It’s seafood or nothing (see: sad, dry duck pasta) at Faber. Food Rundown Cuttlefish & Spring Onion Croquettes Cuttlefish isn’t renowned for big, punchy flavours and it makes for a pretty mellow, one-note croquette protagonist. Our favourite crumb redeemer, panko, does its best to add a little pizzazz but we wouldn’t order these again. photo credit: Heidi Lauth Beasley River Teign Mussels, Lemon Thyme Mariniere The marinière sauce that comes with these textbook meaty moules has the spirit of a summer bop. It’s all lemon zest, earthy thyme, and subtle creaminess. We're not ashamed to admit that we forgot about the mussels' existence while dipping Faber’s chips into this sauce. photo credit: Heidi Lauth Beasley Hand Cut Chips The best chips, like eyebrows, are sisters not twins. Each chip at Faber has a different shape, size, and fluff factor but they’re all flawless in their own right. An essential for marinière-dipping purposes. photo credit: Heidi Lauth Beasley Duck Leg Ragu, Pacchon Pasta More bland than our personalities when we’ve only had three hours of sleep. It’s dry, lacking in ragu, almost bizarrely flavourless, and we barely touched it. In Faber’s defence, land-dwelling creatures are not their speciality so ordering something that once had feathers was a rogue decision. photo credit: Heidi Lauth Beasley" - Heidi Lauth Beasley

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Chris Barley

Google

One of the best meals I’ve had…. Really fantastic experience. Superb seafood. Shared oysters which were pretty much the best I’ve had. Beautifully fresh and flavourful (which given I’ve been to the Isle Of Skye 3 times for the seafood, that’s a huge accolade). Equally the mussels …… amazing. The portion sizes were very good, amazing chips even!! Served by Selin who was lovely and the perfect host. If you genuinely love seafood (and understand how important quality and provenance is) , I cannot recommend it more highly

Christina Vamvakas

Google

Really amazing restaurant, every detail was thought of down to the little candies given at the end of the meal with Faber on them. We tried a variety of dishes- the scallop, squid, gnocchi. Everything was divine. The waitress was also very lovely and helped us pick dishes to try. The restaurant is a lovely date night spot as it was slightly elevated but also approachable. Highly recommend.

ross fulford

Google

An Unforgettable Lunch – Thank You, Frankie! What a wonderful lunch experience! From the moment my daughter and I stepped inside, we were wrapped in warmth and care, all thanks to the incredible Frankie. She made us feel truly welcome, like we were guests in her own home. Her kindness, attentiveness, and friendly nature turned our meal into something really special. The restaurant itself is stunning, the Art Deco touches in the interior create such a charming, elegant atmosphere that instantly sets the tone for a memorable experience. It felt like we were transported somewhere a little magical. The food was absolutely delightful, fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. But what meant the most to me was the sweet surprise: a candle and a birthday wish just for me. It was a small gesture, but one that made a big impact. Frankie went above and beyond to make me feel celebrated, and I’ll never forget it. Thank you to the whole team, and especially to Frankie, for making our day so lovely. We’ll absolutely be returning — and I’ll be recommending this gem to everyone I know.

M F

Google

I wanted to really like it but the food just didn’t have flavor at all. I was visiting from America and wanted to try the fish and chips for the first time in London. Unfortunately, there was just zero flavor. The oysters were really good but as for the fish and chips, I was mixing all condiments to try to create some kind of flavorful dip to get through the meal. The presentation was nice and the vibe inside the restaurant was amazing.

Aaron Bhugobaun

Google

The best Seafood I have is in Michelin star in Japan. I make no exaggeration when I say that Faber is close to that level. It's so good. Everything was cooked to perfection and as the waitress said "it is because it's fresh baby" and I was thinking...damn right it is. My highlight was the grilled squid with blood orange, oyster with elderflower, the skatewing with parsley, chili and cauliflower crumbs. But honestly everything was delicious. The chips are a must. Tasha provided amazing service. The atmosphere was comfortable and light. Also it was well sound insulted from noise from outside. I truly think they will get a Michelin star soon. But my take is they are one of the best Seafood restaurants in London. So...I am going back.

Paul Shillito

Google

This is … tricky. While this is certainly a dining experience, this is the sort of place you go to for that experience and not if you are actually … hungry? The food is delicious and well presented, the service very attentive and friendly, and the premises spacious and welcoming. But the food is expensive and the portions on the small side. A skate wing can fill a plate; this was half a wing at best. And the word ‘bouillabaisse’ was in inverted commas on the menu board - and so perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised by the lack of soup/stew that I received. I took my mum as a treat and we both enjoyed it, while finding it doubtful we would return.

Selin Saglam

Google

I have eaten here twice, and both times the food and service have been exceptional. The cocktails are imaginative (I love their twist on a martini, as well as their white negroni), the wine list is excellent and the food is just absolutely delicious. We shared a selection of small plates, as there were so many dishes we wanted to try. Would definitely recommend the cod cheek skewers, the mackerel, the dressed crab and the crispy oysters! Thank you to Frankie and Charlie for looking after us so well.

Vivian

Google

Discovered Faber via Google maps. The ambiance is stunning, very light and airy. Service is top notch—attentive without being overbearing. Everything on the menu was stellar — recommend the lobster croquettes and the brown crab bechemel. Give it a go!!