Fig & Olive

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1. Stephen Clow ★★★★★

   I booked a table for 6 late on a Sunday afternoon. Had not been before having researched restaurants in Islington. We had a great meal with tasty food, generous portions, fab puddings and helpful service. We particularly thought it was very good value for this location in London. Even at a relatively quiet time on a Sunday the atmosphere was good - although maybe we made that with 6 of us!

   almost 4 months ago
2. Farida ★★★★☆

   The dessert and flat white were lovely, and the place itself has a really nice vibe. However, I went alone and wanted to use my laptop (I wouldn’t have stayed any longer than I already was), but the lady came over politely and said, (sorry, laptops aren’t allowed here) I was quite surprised, but of course, I respected her decision. still, it’s not ideal, they should really mention that on the door or on the google map!

   almost 5 months ago
3. Yuki. XUE CHEN ★★☆☆☆

   Just had a coffee there one hour ago, it was really an unpleasant experience due to the service. Upon coming in, I ask the waitress if I could sit by the window, and she goes like “no, you can’t, no space “ which is so rude, normally a well-educated person would say “sorry we don’t have space there at the moment “, then I asked if I could sit outside, then she goes”of course “ with a very impatient tone as if she has a million business needs to rush. And it’s very uncomfortable and unpleasant to interact with her. My advice: if the company really wants to work on hospitality, please train staffs well, especially for people who work at front house, teach them at least being friendly and polite. The food and ambience is ok but feeling a bit overpriced, won’t come here again.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Yen Wong ★★★★★

   First time I ate here today and I thought the food was so yummy, and also good value as well! I had the two course lunch special which was avocado and Serrano ham salad, which came with a delicious dressing, and also I had sausage and mash which was lovely. The food was plentiful, we had to take the rest home in a takeaway box. thoroughly recommend this place, I’ll be back.! Btw I think it is so different to many other places where since the economy has plummeted food quality and portion size has gone down !

   almost 7 months ago
2. GFOODI3 ★☆☆☆☆

   Update to reply: With the number of food reviews I've done, I know my taste differences well. If something isn't fresh, I'll say it-but I won't knock a dish just because it's not to my personal preference. I've spent more than enough on desserts to appreciate quality, and I'm always happy to pay for premium. A review isn't about whether / like it-it's about whether it delivers on what it's meant to be. I decided to treat myself but was met with a wait that stretched beyond five minutes. A brief acknowledgment from staff would have helped manage expectations. I ordered two desserts—a chocolate-filled pastry and a slice of marble cake. Unfortunately, the pastry was far too crunchy, lacking the balance of softness and crispness I had anticipated. The chocolate filling was also underwhelming. The marble cake was similarly disappointing. While the inside was soft, the exterior was excessively hard—far beyond the texture I would expect. At £6.95 for a single slice, it simply didn’t feel worth it. I didn’t try the food, only desserts, and based on this experience, it’s clear that the pricing reflects the location rather than the quality. I’m happy to pay for a good dessert, but these weren’t worth the cost.

   almost 9 months ago
3. Ash Aggarwal ★★★★★

   Working from home and needed to sort my Wed lunch fix. Read that portions here were large.. so figured I’d give it a go TLDR: the lunch special is 100% worth it, value for money and fresh food 2 course lunch special = starter + main course = 14.50 GBP! Got the salad w/ goat cheese starter. SO GOOD! Turns out its their most popular one.. it’s no surprise.. you get this warm wheel of semi-melty goat cheese atop a bed of tasty salad.. doused in a light, simple dressing that isn’t overpowering Simple. Nice to look at. Delicious! Elected to go w/ the fish of the day > sea bass Was bit uncertain about the quality of the fish.. fortunately, it was fantastic! Surprisingly fresh.. and a large fillet at that.. that comes w/ reinforcements in the form of tasty potatos and side salad Left with a full belly and big smile. Service was spot on too Will 100% be back!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Henna B ★★★★★

   I’m giving this place a 5 just for the orange and carrot cake. I’m a big cake lover and I was impressed. It was one of the best carrot cakes I have ever had. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect ratio to the cake. It was super delicious and I’m definitely returning just for this.

   almost 3 years ago
2. S M ★★★★★

   We ate dinner here on New Years Eve. It wasn’t super busy and we were seated immediately. There was a New Year’s Eve set menu, but we weren’t feeling too hungry so we opted for regular menu items. We ordered a couple cocktails (Strawberry and Bellini) which were both light and enjoyable. For food we got the Mussels (which came with so many mussels!!) and the Tagliatelle with mussels and prawns. Both were tasty and really filling. Staff was friendly and pleasant, despite working a holiday evening.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Andreea Mitroi ★★☆☆☆

   Other than the location and decor, this place hasn’t got anything going for itself. Sat down for 20 mins to have a tiramisu, which was dry and could tell it’s been sat there for a while, and a coffee, which I’ll give points for as it was decent. Now I would’ve been maybe a bit more indulgent if it weren’t for the service charge slapped on my bill for a coffee and a cake. Bad business practice in my humble opinion, it definitely doesn’t make me want to come back. Also, the table wasn’t cleaned properly.

   almost 4 years ago

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