Fig & Olive in Islington

We both arrived and waited for service and a table, looking at the pastries and cakes at the front of the restaurant while we waited. A group of four people walked in and the waitress immediately came over and gave them her full attention, completely ignoring us. Anyone can see people waiting at the front of a restaurant, especially with the sunlight streaming in through the windows at the back. If you work in this type of place, it's your responsibility to keep an eye on people coming in, even if it's busy. I can excuse a few things, but this was really bad. The place wasn't even busy. We waited until a waiter wasn't busy because in London you can never be sure. I don't like giving bad reviews, but I have to make an exception. To me, this seems lazy, uncaring and complacent because they don't need to care; in this place, in this part of town, more people will walk through the door after this bad experience regardless. Needless to say, after being poorly received, we left for Gail's across the road and had a great experience. If you want a different assessment, do things differently. Or maybe ask the people you welcomed with open arms. Update: We didn't "feel" ignored. We were COMPLETELY IGNORED. Not only were we ignored, but a larger group of four people were given preference for no other reason than group size. This place calls itself "European" instead of the country it is proud to represent. That is never a good sign, as proven here.

Such a lovely experience! The food and presentation at Fig & Olive were top-notch. Especially loved the starters and homemade desserts. The staff were friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be back!

the staff were incredibly attentive and friendly throughout our visit. i had the homemade pancake it was super tasty. Definitely worth a visit if u are in the area

Tried Fig & Olive for the first time yesterday, and it definitely won’t be the last! The bavette steak was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be back!

The lamb shank was delicious. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely lunch here with friends. The portions were generous and the ingredients tasted really high quality. It's a contemporary take on French and Mediterranean fusion food! There are so many choices on their lunch and dinner menus and that keeps me coming back to try more as a customer. I highly recommend.

Went here for lunch and we both ordered paninis. They were okay, nothing special. We were charged an extra £3 for a few pieces of chicken in one panini. The other panini I was told would be made with gluten free sourdough, but it arrived in gluten free toast and it was soggy. The chips were undercooked and the salad was drowned in vinegar. Prices were very high too for what we received. Overall not very happy.

The staff were so friendly and welcoming. You can tell they really care about the food and experience. Highly recommend the paninis.

Comida deliciosa, ambiente cálido - tuvimos comida encantadora y a buen precio. Teníamos la berenjena con queso de cabra y el cordero que era precioso - ver fotos.

We met up with friends at Fig and Olive for a very late lunch. Their lunch menu was available to order until 4pm, which worked well for us as we'd just come from an event. We arrived a bit earlier than our booked time, but the staff were fine about it and made us welcome. The food came promptly and was delicious. My husband's Sunday roast was especially good. There was a nice buzz about the place. Altogether a very good experience.

Had the most delicious lunch here. Served promptly and politely. If a restaurant can serve a good creme brulee then that is the sign of an excellent eating establishment. Fig and Olive did t that, and more. Highly recommend!

I have now been twice with a friend, each time for a Tuesday dinner. There were only a few tables taken each time so we had plenty of space and did not have to shout - which is nice when you come for a catch up. The food is very nice, however the second time I was disappointed to see a steak with salad I was looking forward to no longer on the menu. Hopefully it comes back.

Lovely place, great set menu and Sunday roasts

Very nice place, lovely dessert and friendly service. Have edited previous review as I was thinking of somewhere else!

The pastries were stunning. A very cute little cafe restaurant. The cherry tart was delicious!

I came here for dessert and after dinner drinks on valentine's and I'd say the food was really nice here. I really enjoyed their dessert wine too.

Amazing food!! the presentation was so pretty and looked very appetising. Service was very good and the atmosphere was very welcoming

we made a reservation for dinner, when we have arrived, staff welcomed us with smiling face, they are soo much helpful and kind, food was extremly delicious, it was not easy to choose what we would like to have cause they have many option in their menu, for the next time we would like to have their vegeterian and vegan food too, amazing musics and atmospher, we were happy when we saw they have gluten free food and deserts😍 i can't wait to go there again, thanks for all

Only popped in for a coffee and a homemade cake. Very nice. I have been a few times now, but I love the atmosphere and decor. Lots of other things on the menu, which I have tried yet.

This was a bad experience in every way. I was there today and I had a smoothie which just tasted frozen and weak, and a steak baguette which has made me sick 4 times since getting home. the waitress was very grumpy . the food was very expensive and has given me food poisoning. can’t get much worse than this. Oh the lights kept going on and off which was annoying.

We had an amazing experience hosting our corporate event here. The staff was professional, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere was just right for a private gathering. Will definitely consider this place again for future events!

We visited as a large group, and I had the pan-fried sea bass, which was quite delicious. The venue itself is physically attractive and has a pleasant ambience. The drink service was fast, which was a nice touch. I didn’t try the desserts, so I can’t comment on those. One small note: the number of toilets (1 male and 1 female) felt insufficient, but this might have been due to the size of our group.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a cosy escape from the bustling city. The staff are incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, making you feel right at home.

The portion was very satisfying, and the food was absolutely delicious. Additionally, the staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you!

We were here for a company celebration, and it was an amazing experience! The sea bass was absolutely delicious, and the desserts were fantastic. We hope to visit again soon!

We hosted a private corporate event at this restaurant, and everything was perfect! The ambiance was great, the food was delicious, and the staff was incredibly attentive. Our team had a fantastic time. Highly recommended for any private events!

Desserts are not as good as they seem

For a classy cosy evening, this is your space.

Great friendly staff and great atmosphere

Really strange experience here. Walked along Upper St and thought we would try out this place. Was fairly quiet -We were allocated a table….. then ignored…. so we left and went elsewhere. Can’t rate food ( which may be very good) which we didn’t get to have because service was terrible.

Enjoyed the food and the attractively decorated restaurant. Had lunch in December where London is completely in the Christmas spirit, just like Fig & Olive. The four of us had a nice meal here. The Chicken Waffle is highly recommended, as are the Breakfast pancakes. The staff is friendly and the food comes quickly. In addition, it is very cozy and we enjoyed it very much.

Good breakfast options, nicely presented. Timely service and cheerful staff.

It was perfect! Food, service, atmosphere - all of it ❤️

Un poco decepcionado con la comida para ser honesto, los tamaños de las porciones se han reducido bastante en los últimos meses. Pedí un guiso de carne que consistía en 4 o 5 trozos pequeños de carne dura con un poco de puré. Esto se consideraría una porción de tamaño infantil, lo que es sorprendente ya que se anunciaba como un Main no un starter. Esto puede haber estado bien normalmente, pero el costo fue de poco menos de 17 libras! Escuché a otro cliente mencionar el tamaño de las porciones a la camarera también. El servicio estaba bien, pero algunos de los empleados parecían un poco poco poco profesionales en su trato con los clientes. Se fue decepcionado y todavía tiene mucha hambre. No es lo que solía ser.

We enjoyed some excellent salads for lunch in this place located in one of the most characteristic neighborhoods of London frequented by locals. Good service and friendliness.

Quite greasy and expensive food. The staff was behind our table and we felt like we were being watched during the meal. It was quite embarrassing. As soon as we put down our cutlery they arrived.

I recommend you to go to a perfect place with its service and staff 🙏🥰

Servicio al azar. Personal muy agradable, pero no siempre parecían saber lo que estaban haciendo. Una solicitud de una jarra o agua en lugar de un vaso pequeño fue recibida con perplejidad y tardó mucho en llegar. Cuánto tiempo se tarda en llenar una jarra con agua del grifo. Mi entrante estaba sabroso pero con un pedacito de halloumi y mucha salsa para mojar. Pitta fresca, buena cantidad. Encantador vino. El menú de pudín es pequeño y escondido en el menú de bebidas por alguna razón. Los budines tardaron mucho en llegar, pero el personal estaba de pie mirando perdido. Se suponía que mi pudín era pistacho pero era indetectable. Fue muy agradable, a pesar de eso. El servicio estaba incluido en la factura como una especie de impuesto. Pedimos que lo quitaran y le dimos al desconcertado servidor el dinero en efectivo como propina. No está mal precio por su situación, pero un poco decepcionante. A mi compañero le encantó su risotto. El personal no estaba seguro de la contraseña Wi-Fi y no se molestó en comprobar que habíamos hecho bien. No teníamos como no sabíamos si era minúscula, si había guiones. Se necesita una mejor formación del personal.

I love the Fig & Olive. It's a great place for Brunch. The big breakfast is excellent, the ingredients and prep are excellent. Especially with a Prosecco and a Grenache to follow

Whenever I'm in London, it's my first stop for breakfast or dinner.

Had a fantastic brunch here with friends, everything was presented really well and tasted great!

Delicious dishes, quick service, and a cozy vibe. The staff made it even more enjoyable—perfect for any casual or special meal.

Cute little place but manager had a little mean attitude towards us for only ordering coffee and cakes to sit down and have at 3pm.

Eaten here twice and both times were great. Very friendly service and the food was well presented in generous portions (not often seen in this locale!) and plenty of variety on the menu. Last night, after sharing the Chorizo and Hummus starter which was great, I had the salmon Risotto which was hearty and full of flavour while my companion gave a thumbs up to the mussels. Didn’t have room for a pudding given the portions but they looked nice. Will go again for sure.

We go there quite a lot. Food and atmosphere always brilliant.

We fancied “coffee and cake”. Beautiful little cafe/eatery offering lots of lovely sweet things. My chai latte was lovely, just wish it was in a slightly more generous size. Fabulously comfortable and relaxing. Discreet service and enjoyed our time there. Will be back for the carrot cake with the walnuts!

Even though I just went for a coffee and a dessert the restaurant looks really nice. The menu offers a diverse range of tasty dishes, from fresh salads to expertly grilled meats. With its chic décor and comfortable ambiance, it’s perfect for anything from a laid-back lunch to a special evening meal. Outstanding service and a fantastic wine list add to the overall experience. Strongly recommended.

The lamb shank was awesome and the service was quick and friendly. The vibe was chill and perfect for hanging out. Definitely a spot to check out loved it, I’ll be back for sure

average food (not great) and average customer service

“Absolutely fantastic experience! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The staff was attentive and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Can’t wait to come back!”

Gran servicio amable, limpio, moderno y elegante lugar. Excelente menú. Muy agradable. Precio justo. Fue allí antes de una visita al teatro Almeda.

"Fig & Olive offers a delightful dining experience with flavorful dishes and a warm, inviting ambiance. Highly recommended!"😋

The Food is Delicious and service is very good and very fast

“I recently dined at Fig & Olive on Upper Street, and it was an exceptional experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening. The menu offered a delightful selection of Mediterranean-inspired dishes, all of which were beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, making great recommendations for both food and wine. I especially loved the Roasted Salmon, which was a standout! I’ll definitely be returning soon.”

Stopped off for an unexpected breakfast as our hotel had a power cut. Irem and her staff were lovely and very accommodating at such short notice. Service was nice and friendly and served with a smile, food was delicious along with the coffee.. would definitely go again when in the area. 👌

"Perfect Sunday breakfast! The food was delicious and comforting, with a great selection of classics and unique dishes. The relaxing atmosphere made it an ideal spot to enjoy a leisurely morning. Highly recommend for a weekend treat!"

Amazing food, great atmosphere fantastic and friendly staff ❤️❤️

"The risotto was absolutely exquisite—creamy, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavor. Every bite was a delight. The restaurant itself had a warm and inviting atmosphere, with attentive service that made the experience even more enjoyable. Definitely a must-visit spot for any food lover!"

I recently visited Fig&Olive while I was in London for English courses, and I had a fantastic experience! The atmosphere was welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. I particularly enjoyed Tuna Steak and Garlic Bread, which was absolutely delicious. The menu had a good variety, and everything was fresh and flavorful. Thank you to the team at Fig&Olive for making my visit memorable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a warm, inviting environment.

Great atmosphere and delicious food, the menus are very satisfying, thank you to the friendly team👍

**Avoid this place at all costs.** This establishment engages in deceptive billing practices, serves watered-down juice, and employs unclear and misleading waitstaff who say one thing but do another when it comes to your bill. For example, we ordered a pancake for our child. The waiter suggested that the adult-sized pancake would be too large and recommended ordering from the kids' menu instead. We specifically asked for just the pancake, without the juice and ice cream, to save on costs, and the waiter agreed. However, we were charged for an adult-sized pancake, and the juice that was separately ordered for my daughter was billed separately as well. It's the waiter's responsibility to guide customers honestly, but this place is clearly more interested in taking advantage of customers with excuses. To top it off, the manager didn’t even bother to apologize or address our concerns. This level of service and dishonesty is unacceptable.

Friendly atmosphere, great food and location. We had a late Mediterranean breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice. it was a great kick start to a lazy Sunday morning.

Atmosphere was nice and the waitress was actually really lovely, however the most important thing and the sole reason I was there was for the food - which fell completely flat on its face. I had a couple of starters followed by some chips and a chicken schnitzel which was a massive disappointment. The starters being garlic bread and cheesy mushrooms, which were arguably impossible to mess up, and as such were lovely. But the chicken schnitzel smelled like fish and tasted genuinely off. I have no idea what was wrong with it, but didn't have the time to argue before returning to work, so I ended up paying around £45 for garlic bread, cheesy mushrooms and some chips which came with the chicken; I had to leave everything else. It's a shame because given the location and appearance of this place I expected it to be decent. There's no way they can justify their prices given what I had. I've had chicken schnitzels dozens of times in all sorts of places, who all got it right, so I don't know how this place charging such extortionate prices can get it so wrong.

Buena comida con porciones generosas y con personal atento con un ambiente tranquilo y silencioso. Volveré cuando sea el próximo en la zona.

En la zona visitando a la familia y visitado aquí para la cena, que gran hallazgo y menú encantador. El servicio y la comida eran geniales. La camarera o la cocina confundieron el pedido, mi marido consiguió mi cerdo y me dieron su pollo. Afortunadamente ambos estaban deliciosos y compartimos mitad y mitad que funcionó muy bien para los dos. Las cuñas caseras eran preciosas y una gran selección de platos y vinos para elegir. Muy contento de haber topado con este restaurante y sin duda volvería. Bien hecho al personal y la dirección en una fantástica experiencia gastronómica.

Went for the lunch special. £15.95 two courses. NB not available at weekends at that price. Very good value. The portions were very almost too generous. Basic cooking done well. Recommend whatever fish they have on as that’s what we had so going on that. Perfectly cooked. Was going for a late lunch but so much food was provided we didn’t have to have much dinner later! £52 for 2. Including one hard, one soft drink plus service. Couldn’t rate the atmosphere as it was empty at 3 pm on a weekday lol. Too content to have a dessert but good looking pastries/cakes on counter sale. Plus many gluten free options

I do not recommend. The location is good however the food is NOT, and the service is pretty bad too, unfortunately.

Stopped for a coffee and a piece of cheesecake. Staff were very nice, coffee was good and the cheesecake was tasty. Goes back a long way from quite a narrow street frontage, a lot of the shops in this area do.

Popped in for cake and coffee and left disappointed. I can't fault the service which was friendly and attentive, but honestly the cakes we had tasted shop bought, low quality and with a squirt of cheap strawberry and chocolate sauce. For nearly £6.50 a pop it was definitely not worth it. Won't be going back.

Such a lovely place, with great table service. shame the food is not up to standard. I had Eggs royal that were basically soft boiled egg instead of poached and my husband full breakfast looked and tasted like out of a cheap cafe where they deep fried everything. the sausage tasted off and he couldn't finish it either and scramble egg were horrendous.

Nice food. Far too noisy though and hard to hear both by the wait staff and us. Need more soft furnishings to enable a more enjoyable experience.

4 of us had breakfast 3 different meals all well presented .loved it Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs and sourdough bread and a salad garnish.

A great Baby Shower at the fig and olive. Food was great, Good value for money, exceptionally helpful staff. Thanks to all for a fabulous afternoon

It was not like I remember it. Food not as good as it used to be.

Delicious food and lots of it! Very nice atmosphere as well

I really, really like this restaurant, I used to be a regular here. Unfortunately, however, the new staff seem to almost stalk customers while they eat. Today my plate was taken away from me while I was still eating, no questions asked, like “can I take it away”, or “are you done?”. I’m wondering whether this is lack of training or more generally lack of common sense or basic politeness. London prices are not cheap, and to have your food taken away when you’re not done, it’s a bit of a rip-off, if I’m honest. Overall, we felt there was a very tense atmosphere, constantly being starred at. Sadly, I won’t go back again.

Great service by friendly staff. The food is tasty and a good size portion. The veggie all day breakfast is superb value! They also do lovely desserts to take home or eat in the restaurant, or both! Definitely will be coming back

Very disappointed in the vegetarian roast...... they do not give you a substitute like a nut roast just a roast with no meat. This is not what i would expect and the first time ive had this experience. Needs to be better

Popped in here after the Arsenal game. Saw the amazing deserts in the window and couldn't resist! Had the mussels which were delicious with chips. Also got a couple of cocktails too. Had a wonderful amaretto cheesecake to finish it all off! The staff were so friendly and just wanted to make sure you were happy. When a larger table was free we were offered this table. Just couldn't fault it! Thank you guys!

A lovely restaurant, located just off the lively Upper Street, offering Mediterranean fusion cuisine. The portions are generally generous and every dish we tried (including Loup de Mer & Bœuf Bourguignon) tasted very good. The clear wine list and the desserts were also convincing, even if the eclairs had already lost some of their fluffy freshness. In addition, the service team was friendly and casual without being overly demanding. But the tip in the form of the 'discretionary charge' is rarely rejected anyway. Cheers!🍷

Fantastic hospitality in this place! Staff are super welcoming - you’ll have a great time here.

This is how it should be done. Fantastically friendly, engaging team of front of house hospitality professional, with a dazzling array of delicious food and a bubbly, atmospheric environment in which to enjoy it.

Walked in for coffee and cake. Chose coffee and walnut and amaretto cheesecake. Coffee and walnut was very dry and hard. No trace of amaretto in the small slice of cheesecake. The worst part was the bill. Just under £22 for 2 slices of mediocre cake and 2 black coffees. Never ever again. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Portions are massive but they have put their prices up a bit too much... Would like to see a few less chips and a few quid off the bill instead! Apart from that, super friendly staff, food is good and it's always clean.

We went in for evening dinner and were so impressed by everything, the ambience, friendly helpful staff, menu selection & ultimately the food was gorgeous. I had goats cheese starter & asparagus tagliatelle & hubby had scallops & duck mains. All was delicious & arrived promptly. On a damp & chilly February night we felt like we were sat in a warm hug. It was so good we went back for breakfast the following morning! Breakfast was also top notch. We're not from the area but have been visiting for 20 years and it's up there with the best places we've eaten in Islington, it's number one on our list to revisit next time.

I went in with my two children and the staff were wonderful with them. The menu is extensive, portions are enormous and food very tasty. When my little one had a meltdown, the staff were so kind and understanding. I decided to leave and they packed all the delicious food for us to take home.

We just had some desert late so not a lot happened and wasn't too busy so we stayed a while with no issue rather than the 40min they initially told us.

We had our work Christmas party here and it was wonderful! Delicious food, large portions, excellent service and a great price. Can't recommend enough!

Absolutely flippin Amazing place .. the owner and staff were brilliant nothing too much, the food was gorgeous and such big portions , 5 star 🌟 would recommend anyone to go .. we are definitely going again 🤩🤩

Good breakfast options and friendly staff.

20% service charge - so-called ‘discretionary’ but when we asked to have it removed (due to extremely slow service) we were told we had to pay for it. Further request to have this discretionary charge removed was met by refusal and to avoid further unpleasantness we paid the £24. 20% was too much, especially for such slow service. The food was fine, though astonishingly little vegan choice- and the whole experience spoilt by the blunt treatment we received as mentioned already.

The food was really nice particularly the goats cheese salad which was bursting with flavour , warm grilled aubergine and peppers. A busy evening yet the service team remained pleasant and helpful.

One of my favourite places in London. Delicious food, friendly service, beautiful ambiance.

Lovely food and very welcoming,pleasant staff.A gem of a restaurant.I have been 3 times and the food is consistently good.I recommend this restaurant for the ambience and the food.

Such a great find on a street that’s full of second rate bars and restaurants. Food was fabulous and well presented. Staff were lovely and the restaurant is so pretty. Really lovely evening- one of the best places to eat in Islington.

Excellent food and choice. Very good service and great atmosphere. Highly recommended

I really liked the brunch here. All the dishes on the table looked really good, the portions were good and my omelette and the French toast were very good. Also the chicken and waffles is top, and The French toast is so fluffy and yummy

We had Brunch & Lunch. Food was very tasty and nice and the location is chilled and cozy - we liked it a lot and definitely come back

I went here to get the cheesecake and the pistachio cannoli. It was so fantastic that I’m thinking to get another one tomorrow.

We had a tasty lunch with good service!