Faber Wine & Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in London

Based on price point and attention to detail, this restaurant has some tweeking. It could be excellent with some work.

Lovely building and exterior in an area of London, which has somewhat come up overall since I recall it in the 1990s.

True, the interior is classy and beautiful. They've done a great job here.

But like the cards highlighting water from 'Pemborkshire', not Pembrokeshire near where I was born, there is just some little things to make dining, for me, just representative of the cost.

Who appeared to be the head of service was wonderful, but she couldn't be everywhere at once. Some of the other staff seemed a little behind the curve. They were polite and courteous, but when you are up to nearly £100 per person, service has to be up a notch or two.

Our entry rhubarb cocktail was OK, but the smoky flavours considerably overpowered the fruit.

Our other servers delayed wine service, so our wine was served with the last mouthful of my main course and poured before we could taste.

In the kitchen, despite having great ingredients and fresh fish, presentation was not eye catching. My £35.00 john dory was fresh and cooked well but presented with less care than one would expect. The sauce was OK but lacked depth of flavour.

The short rib was not tender enough and while the trout looked ok, the oils surrounding it added little flavour.

The oysters again were very fresh, but there was no taste of elderflower, which it claimed to contain. The icy topping was a novel touch, though.

The chips were very good, but several had a strange white-ish sheen on them and a small portion of ketchup.

The buttermilk ice cream was fantastic taste wise. However, like the mains, my fellow diners desserts lacked flair in presentation. Again, these were good enough.

Despite the lovely decor, which includes the fine restrooms and some great staff, attention to the finer details, and they could have a restaurant that packs a punch.

As a regular and experienced diner, I'm unlikely to return here because for the same expenditure, which is very high, there are other options available I would prefer to try.

Despite this, it is very busy here to be fair and there was a...

Wow - this place lives up to all the 5 star reviews. As others say you would not expect to find this place in Hammersmith. On an unassuming corner opposite the bus station side of the underground away from the Apollo.

Walking in and looking around once inside this place feels at home in Mayfair, Chelsea, Sloane Square or any other posh leafy area.

The service was exceptional. Attentive, friendly, helpful and made the experience even better.

The food was perfect. We had the London Restaurant Festival menu and for £49 per person what a feast. We literally lost count as they just kept coming, to fill every inch of the table. As one dish went another arrived. It meant we got to taste almost all the small plates, cod cheek skewer and battered skate with chips, before we added the honey tart.

Everything was fresh and delicious so many favourites: cod cheek skewers, lobster croquettes, mangalitza ham, buratta with the amazing breadcrumbs, creamy brown crab. The honey tart - even if you are stuffed share one as it is unbelievable.

The wine list is so refreshing - not just the selection but the prices as well. A good selection of varied wines all at the lower prices. Vino Verde is making a comeback and theirs was delicious and made a great pairing. The cocktail menu also interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed my Rhubarb mezcal sour - earthy and smoky while also being smooth.

If you’re in the area you have to eat here and if not is definitely worth the trip. We came as we were heading to a show at the Apollo but will be back purely...

Absolute belter. There needs to be more hype for this place. People say the only real flavor in Hammersmith is Crisp sw6 and River Cafe but this is absolutely in that same sphere of quality, ingredients and execution. Epic place, incredible menu and lovely vibe. I don’t know how it’s not shouted about more or busy all day every day given the catchment area. Oysters were phenomenal. The peach granita special ones were great, temp and texture was a treat. On its own the granita was superb but maybe needs something to cut through (acid, heat) if I’m being super picky. The Salcombe scallop with short rib and (very) crispy chili oil was out of this world. Devine in every-way, the extra crispy chili oil was a particular treat and great way to finish the dish and give it that intense yet small crunch. Homemade brown butter Madeline’s with lavender and honey ice cream to end was the best combination and way to end a wonderful lunch time walk in. The aperitif was also wonderful… if I wasn’t hosting a dinner party I would have stayed and eaten that menu down until closing… truly outstanding, thanks to the wonderful staff and hats off to the chef for driving such a fresh, British, high quality menu. Looking guests to going back to take down more...