ABOUT FARU
Restaurant Faru is the first restaurant from Jake and Laura Siddle. It is located in the heart of Durham city and takes its name from Old English meaning Journey.
Enjoy your dining experience prepared from our open kitchen where we produce a flavour led menu using seasonal produce.
RESERVATIONS
Reservations are now open until Friday 31st July and can only be made through our website. If the day you wish to book is full, then you can email us at contact@faru.co.uk and we will put you on the waiting list and contact you if availability comes up.
Reservations for August - October will be released at Midday on Friday 26th June.
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Sunday Lunch
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Faru is open Sundays serving a set three-course menu which changes each month. Menus for the coming months are available to view in our menu section.
Vegetarian menus are available upon request and with advanced notice.​
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Private Hire​
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The restaurant is available for private hire. You can email the team on contact@faru.co.uk for further information and to check availability.
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Due to the nature of the restaurant, we offer tables from 1 – 6 guests. Our tasting menu is created to last between 2 – 3 hours. Please note we are unable to accommodate vegan menus or menus free from alliums, sulphites, or egg. Upon making your reservation we do require to be made aware of any dietary requirements. We do require at least 48 hours' notice to enable the kitchen to prepare a menu accordingly.
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We do not have a dress code as we want all our guests to feel comfortable.
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Please read our bookings and cancellation policy prior to making your reservation.
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MENUS
We offer a selection of menus to suit your dining experience. Our 4-course menu is designed as a lighter option, while our tasting menu offers a more immersive experience. Both are flavour-led and shaped by the best seasonal ingredients. The tasting menu begins with a selection of snacks, followed by a series of carefully prepared dishes.
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Our 4-course and tasting menus are available for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Saturday. We kindly ask that the whole table dines from the same menu.
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Set Menu
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We offer a 3-course set menu, available for lunch from Thursday to Saturday and for dinner on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Sunday Lunch
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On a Sunday we offer a 3 course Sunday lunch menu with the option to add a selection of snacks to begin.
CAREERS
We are always looking to improve and expand. If you’re looking to join a passionate and friendly team, we have opportunities available for all levels. Please send CVs to careers@faru.co.uk
