The Fig in Rother

Some really tasty, interesting dishes with a good selection of vegetarian/vegan dishes as well as meat and fish. Small plates concept that works well. Lovely independent restaurant.

Really interesting succinct menu for both brunch and lunch the next day. Awesome ingredients that are used very inventively. Lovely staff and a fun setting too….cannot speak highly enough of this place, and the chef should write a cook book as her dishes are unique

This bustling restaurant is situated at the end of the Main Street in Rye. Three of us went for lunch and while initially I was disappointed that I couldn’t have a standard toasted sandwich of some sort, what I got was even better. It was smoked salmon with a beautiful salad and fried potatoes. The others had goats cheese and beetroot salad and some tacos. All delicious. It was clear why it was so busy. Obviously it’s a well known spot and didn’t disappoint. The rest room was the best proportioned and decorated I have seen anywhere for some time. Well done.

So, we were staying in Dymchurch, took a rail trip to Hastings, was so underwhelmed, we returned to Rye. What a beautiful town, so much to see and do and plentiful eateries. That said. Many had ( plastic menus) or were generic chains. Then we stumbled accross the fig. Short unpretentious menu, perfectly described and executed to perfection. A Thai pork bowl came with fluffy rice and a mint, Thai basil and coriander salad topping plus peanuts and the nicest dressing ever. I think fish sauce based. My wife had an aubergine dish which was full of flavour and texture. Very impressive. This was lunch so, despite having a dessert menu, we passed. Wine list is again short but versatile. If I could just point out a small flaw. I am a big fan of English local wine, especially sparkling, and try to support these suppliers. I paid a little more for a local bottle of fizz and TBH it was amazing. Only when I poured us second glasses did I realise it was only 7.5% and had apple juice added. Again, it was lovely but £34 a bottle for low alcohol percentage, not sure. Maybe a good idea to put the % on the wine menu. Greeting, staff, location all excellent. Small but beautiful Bistro, spotless washrooms. Go here soon before you won't be able to get a table. Well done to all.

Cute lil cafe! All the beverages were just amazing! And the food to go with it!

Stayed in the Retro room which was styled with mid-century decor. Only downside is that breakfast isn’t served until 9am and could have done with a coffee before that. Definitely would stay again.

Quirky little restaurant with the most delicious food and very nice staff! Small brunch and lunch menu but beautifully presented..the house tacos were absolutely delicious!

Delicious pork bowl, even better aubergine. Loved every bite.

Delicious range of vegetarian plates available with incredible flavours and careful presentation over the course of the evening. Lime soda was a tasty non-alcoholic option and we were only sorry we didn’t have room for the magnificent pavlova we saw others embarking upon. Highly recommended for vegetarians and meatarians alike.

Beautifully prepared fresh dishes in a lovely cosy restaurant. We tried 6 different dishes and they were all exceptional as were our 2 desserts. I would travel to Rye just to come to The Fig. It was outstanding.

Visited on a Sunday we had coffee and rhubarb waffles they were delicious.everything on the menu looks amazing and we will definitely revisit when next in rye.the great reviews are well deserved.lovely place a real gem don’t miss this one!

I had an excellent meal consisting of 3 Tapas-style dishes - all of them delicious! The servuce was great too, very friendly and attentive. Only thing I found less ideal is that the tables are very close together, and when you take a seat you have to be careful not to push one of the glasses over.

Stopped for a late brunch before exploring Rye. The tacos were tasty (filled to the brim!) and coffees were good too. We didn’t stay in their rooms, but if the restaurant is anything to go by I’m sure they’re lovely.

Lovely brunch spot, dog friendly in the daytime.

Food is absolutely spot on 😀 friendly staff , service outstanding . Highly recommend.

Exciting original menu, and delicious eggs benedict on wild mushrooms. Wonderful coffee and friendly service. Would have loved to dine there too but ran out of time on this visit.

Visited the cafe for brunch. Great selection of food and an excellent cup of coffee! Tucked in the heart of Rye. Food was delicious and very well priced.

Full five stars totally tasty food I had the Goan prawn curry and it was a taste explosion.everything about this restaurant is very good paying attention to detail shows they care.definatrly will revisit it was busy too

We heard about the Fig first time whilst watching Masterchef the Professionals, when Rosie Furnival, head chef at the Fig, appeared on the program. We were thinking of going as we go to Rye quite often. A work colleague had already gone to the Fig and told us it was really nice, so we decided to book a celebratory Valentines meal there. We had the salmon, filo tart, cauliflower tikka, goats cheese, ox check and arancini. As desert , we had the pavlova and chocolate crémeux. It was delicious. Not the cheapest, but each dish was shared between the two of us and was absolutely yummy. The staff were so friendly and very accommodating. As we are regularly in Rye on Sunday mornings too, we will be going for breakfast there next time.

Stopped in at The Fig as we were going on The Gusbourne Wine Tasting Tour. We hadn’t booked and the staff were very helpful and found us a seat quickly. The food was excellent! Fresh and full of flavours. A good house wine is always appreciated as well. I had the Chilli Bowl and my wife the Prawn Goan Curry. We normally stay at The George but they do rooms that we definitely need to look at. We will have to try the evening menu based upon how enjoyable our lunch was!

The Fig, Rye Food - 4.2/5 Atmosphere - 3.2/5 Service - 3.2/5 Price - 3.5/5 A tapas / small plate style restaurant offering unique and vibrant dishes , great tasting food but subpar atmosphere. A item to note is that the restaurant does not have an extractor fan above their cooking area, making the whole restaurant steam up / smell of the food being cooked, our clothes were fumigated by the smell. Would have been nice to have more ventilation. The restaurant is also rather cramped with tight spaces for tables, rather close proximity to other diners. With a 12.5% service charge and especially being in Rye, be best to see more of a service as it was subpar. Would be nice to have water poured in our glasses, frequent check backs, and more attentive service, which I noticed other customers grouching at. Our service was okay. Overall the food aspect was great, really enjoyed the dishes, something different, execution of the dishes were right, robust, flavourful and unique. It was more so the service and atmosphere of the dining aspect which makes it whole for a dinner service, it is a cramped venue, would say cosy for a day time meal which I would like to try next. For a new restaurant to try, it was sceptical to book with a £30 prepaid deposit , for non-high-end restaurant. Tuna Ceviche - Light on the Tuna , for a seafood dish I would expect to have more seafood rather than salad. Ox Cheek Barbacoa - flavourful, robust, and delicate , not over done but can taste richness. Goats Cheese and Figs - simple and elegant, not much to say for a straight forward dish. Was nice to see good quality figs. Artichokes - Delicate, light on flavour Roasted potato’s - loving the Aioli style sauce / base , worked well with the kale. Banana Cake - packed with flavour but shame it was microwaved, pipping hot and soggy.

What a lovely little restaurant. We had lunch here today and i’ve got to say the food was top draw. Would recommend to friends and family and will definitely return on our next visit to Rye. Keep up the good work!

The food is overall pretty good, although the dishes were variable, and the staff are very pleasant, but it is overpriced I think.

I went there with my family after visiting lots of shops, we were quite hungry so we chose The Fig. The atmosphere was enjoyable and the service was very good however I cannot say the same for the food. Although it came quite quickly, it was not as enjoyable as I hoped. We had the burrito bowl and goan prawn curry. The proportion was surprisingly good, however, the food was very bland. The burrito bowl had spice but no flavour and only had a few token nachos (more nachos were needed). The Goa prawn curry lacked spice but was well presented. In conclusion, the atmosphere was nice and trendy but the food was OK. I will not be coming there again. In response to the owners comment: Thank you for taking time in your day to respond to my review. However, you must have mistaken us with somebody else, as we did not finish the plate. Kind regards.

Everything was excellent: he welcoming, attentive staff, the great cocktails and of course the delicious and beautifully presented small plates. A great evening in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend the Turkish Delight cocktail and the Jerusalem artichoke dish, but everything was great to be honest.

we had seen the head chef on master chef of course and were impressed and i had read the other trip reviews so encouraging , our experience was exactly in line with the other reviews really excellent food a bit like ottolenghi but praise be - better ! we really liked every course and the pud was great as well staff of course friendly room was very nice quite small and one point I am glad we were we sat on the right as you go in the tables at the far end looked a bit bright not quite so cosy . all in all a success after the meal waiting for our taxi I looked in at the adjoining restaurants - nearly empty - but here nearly full - what does that tell you ?

A really nice high end cafe which served a delicious brunch and also does lunch. Six of us had a range of dishes and they were all v nice and great value. the staff were also very plesent.

Pretty food and decent service. Yum.

Fantastic coffee. Ham hock benny was excellent, as was the beetroot smoothie

We have just had a great dinner here. We usually have breakfast/lunch but decided to try the evening. Oh wow Lychee Sour cocktail to start & a fab Mocktail Popstar Martini. The spicy prawn tacos, the hispi cabbage, tuna ceviche & double baked cheese soufflé tart were all delicious. Rosie runs a great operation. It’s great to see this independent business thriving . Highly recommend

I can’t say enough about how amazing this place was. We were staying here for the weekend on our visit to rye and had breakfast at the cafe every morning. The green smoothie, the eggs benny (I had the mushroom version), the shakshuka, the mushrooms on toast, and the coffee - everything was simply divine 10/10. Prob one of the best brunches in the UK. The staff were friendly and warm too, and made it super special for us with birthday candles on our brunchy dishes! Thanks so much!! Would highly highly recommend. Don’t miss this place when in Rye!

Amazing tapas style food. Small, cosy restaurant with food prepared in front of diners. Wonderful menu and food was excellently presented. Book in advance if you're planning a visit.

Smashing. Great service fantastic food.

Just perfect! From the decor, service and most importantly the food, everything is spectacular. The lunch menu is small but so well put together that there is something for everyone! I came in for lunch alone at around 2:30 and was promptly seated after being given a choice of tables, I really appreciated this as do find it a bit daunting eating out on my own. The staff were relaxed and attentive, they made the effort to stop and chat where possible which was lovely! I ordered the Goan Prawn Curry which was beautifully presented and tasted delicious, this was washed down with a very crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc, dessert was the Cardamom & Bay Panna Cotta which was divine! To top it off Rosie personally delivered my dessert and stopped to chat! I can’t wait to return to The Fig with my friends and family, thank you for a lovely lunch!

Tasty lunch and good coffee in Rye on New Year’s Day. I had the flat bread and my husband the prawn curry. Dog friendly and good fresh food

Wonderful lunch in this excellent Rye café. Owned and run by Rosie Furnival who was recently on Master Chef. Walk ins only but we got seated straightaway on Christmas Eve. A small but very interesting lunch menu, my wife had the warm goats cheese salad which she really enjoyed and I had the Halloumi flat bread which had so many layers of flavour, absolutely outstanding and delicious. I also had the lychee fizz, which was fab! 100% recommended to anyone with a zest for flavour & taste

Excellent location, excellent boutique rooms, the service was friendly and very hospitable The food however will not be to everyone's liking as its a bit nouveau veggie and the website advertises an "English" breakfast but unfortunately this wasn't an option on the brunch menu offered to us in the morning, but don't let this deter you from staying here. We had the Deco room and it was excellent bit if you get the chance, go fir the Indonesian themed room Either way, to stay in the heart of Rye was a wonderful way to spend a birthday

Very friendly , great food and service … wish it was bigger but it would decrease the atmosphere I guess. Highly recommend the tacos

Exceptional food ! Great service in lovely surroundings.

I went to The Fig for dinner with my friend. One word- exceptional. We were completely and utterly blown away by the incredible food served in this gorgeous, cosy little gem of a restaurant. The staff couldn't have been nicer, the vibe was spot on- cosy, warm, with a buzzy atmosphere but where we could still hear each other speak. I loved the open kitchen in the middle, where you could see Rosie and her team beavering away making the food and drinks. The small tapas- style plates were utterly delicious. We enjoyed prawn tacos, an artichoke dish (my personal favourite), the aubergine (loved it!), a cauliflower dish, goats cheese with fig and a potato dish. We had the pannacotta and a coffee to finish. All just wow. The flavours were so so good and so different. I just can't wait to return. Many thanks Rosie and your amazing team.

Lovely little restaurant in Rye High Street, serving an excellent range of dishes, not your usual full English but instead, full flavour - excellent value, friendly staff and good for families

Had such a lovely lunch at the Fig. Great service, fantastic cocktails, and delicious food.

Tonight we had a wonderful selection of small plates presented by our very friendly and efficient waiter. Very delicious food, beautifully presented and priced very reasonably. Superb superb superb. Thanks to the team! Can’t wait to return :)

Very friendly place with a really good atmosphere. Really tasty and interesting food. Lovely deserts.

We had an excellent lunch which was well served and The Fig had an excellent ambiance, friendly and efficient

We didn't stay here, just dinner in the restaurant. Absolutely excellent. Real MasterChef stuff, very flavourful dishes. A fair bit of spice, and much more. One of the best meals ever

We visited Fig for brunch today. The quality of the food is excellent and the service is great. There's something on the menu for all dietary requirements. I had a vegan dish that was new to the menu that morning. It was delicious. My friend...

Overall top place, great food. Always a pleasure to come to the fig

Fantastic food! Fantastic service!

Stayed here on Sunday 26th November. Was lovely! Room was very nice, clean and a lovely hot shower. The inclusive breakfast was tremendous!! Excellent location. Would highly recommend.

Had lunch. Fabulous goan prawn curry. Lovely service and location...I cannot wait to return.

Had an absolute stellar brunch here. Every dish was delicious and beautiful. We had the avocado smash, the mushroom eggs Benedict, and the waffle French toast. Yummy coffee and lovely service.

After watching the owner Rosie on professional masterchef and checking the menu from her restaurant I thought I would treat my daughter for lunch, we were not disappointed, we had great food and great service which made the drive fom Canterbury in atrocious weather worth it . ( Maybe open up another cafe/restaurant in Canterbury it would do very well )

This trendy little cafe is fabulous. We've visited Rye twice, and both times our lunch here washed down with a glass of wine has been such a highlight of our trip. The food is so fresh and full of flavour. Brilliant vegan options and really friendly staff.

Excellent venue for an evening meal. A good selection of small courses with a variety of flavours. The vibe is predominantly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern with a touch of Mexican. A good wine list too. Pricewise it’s reasonable and with a friendly and helpful team to serve you it’s got to be the place to go!

Fantastic evening sampling delicious cocktails and amazingly tasty different selections of original fresh ingredients. The staff are so happy and friendly too. Altogether a really enjoyable special evening .

We had lunch at The Fig in Rye and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The lunch menu has good variety even though the menu is small. The pulled pork tacos were delicious as was the Goan prawn curry. We both enjoyed the warm banana cake...

We were here on the 26th February 2023 for a lunch. What a nice discovery ! All the dishes were very original. Nice associations of vegetables, very creative and good-looking. Cool drinks too. A good address for great and cool meals.

The menu is a selection of sharing platters, served as they are cooked. The difficulty is choosing which ones to have as they a look fabulous. We particularly liked the aubergine and the gnocchi dishes. Service is excellent. Book ahead - The Fig is deservedly...

This was to meet our Granddaughter for coffee and a chat. We ordered a Latte, Americano and a Cappuccino, along with two Banana cakes in Maple syrup and one Banana Waffles. We also ordered and extra Americano. Service was good and staff friendly, and the...

Prompt service beautiful top quality food delightful staff and the proprieter was around as maitre d'. Portions were modest so plenty of room for the desert. Pricing was right for the quality and out of London. No adverse criticisms

The best brunch I’ve had in a really long time. Great, attentive staff. Good coffee & the food was fantastic. Recommend huevos rancheros & the salmon!!

Lovely little restaurant with great atmosphere and friendly attentive staff . Food beautifully presented and flavours great . Only down side the crust of toast was so hard it was difficult to cut and the poached egg was hard.

The food was was ok the wait was about long the price was more like being in London the drinks amazing the staff was excellent.

Really tasty brunch and very sweet atmosphere in autumn - lots of natural light and great seasonal decorations. We especially enjoyed the halloumi eggs and the shakshouka. They also do gluten free bread so lots of choice!

One of my favourite hotel stays ever! Comfy and stylish rooms, very welcoming staff with excellent friendly service. One of the best brunches I’ve ever had. Plus a delicious dinner with great wine and cocktails, cheer the fig we loved our stay!

Delicious meal and great sèneçon of options. Fab place too while away the evening !

Great choice of food. Small plates tapas style where you choose several dishes and shared - quirky restaurant, attentive staff.

The Fig is an absolutely fantastic restaurant offering the best vegan options I have ever eaten in this part of England. The restaurant is clean, the service is amiable, and the dishes are served in a highly elegant manner. Each plate is a pure piece...

Had an amazing meal with friends

What a gem!! Everything on the menu is absolutely spot on! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended!

Very nice Brunch and lovely services!

We had one of the best meals we've ever had here. We had 4 small plates and a starter between us and each plate was beautifully presented,imaginative and delicious. The waiting staff were attentive and knowledgeable about the food. You need to book as it's really popular and it's easy to see why.

Popular lunchtime venue with a fairly limited choice but with good ingredients and an interesting menu choice. I had the prawn tacos and hubbie had the pulled pork on a tortilla. As we were both still hungry, as the lunch wasn't that big we had...

Every small plate was exceptional. My wife and I agree we have not had such good food for a long time. The staff were great and very helpful. It is an unassuming restaurant that feels more like a cafe. The Tapas still allow you to...

Eight of us enjoyed a really delicious dinner last night. We ordered 5 sharing courses plus puddings. Spicy prawn tacos, pulled pork tacos, corn frittata, masala tacos all gorgeous but the tuna ceviche was out of this world. The portion sizes and presentation were spot...

Fantastic food. Fresh, delicious and tasty. Looked the decor and staff were super friendly. Great little find. Will be back x

Everything about The Fig is exceptional. Explained fully the 6 messes to select, of course you can have more. We selected 6 for us 2. OMG, Wonderful, although the spicy prawns tacos were rather hot on the lips. No matter, the pulled pork tacos were...

This is probably the best meal I have ever eaten! Delicious and beautifully presented and the service was first class. We are vegetarians and the choice was great. Highly recommended

Beautiful service amazing view super cool Place in the middle of rye - not for afternoon tea but bunch and lunch. Good work

Amazing food - we had preordered as we were in a large group but all dishes were so tasty and well presented. They came a little quickly but we still managed to eat everything. Suprisingly filling for small plates.

We visited today - having read the reviews. We were blown away - so few times do you get impeccable service with exquisite food. At The Fig you get both. My mother in law decided she wanted a croissant - she never eats croissants!!! I...

Very tasty dishes. We enjoyed our lunch although the dishes are quite pricey. We waited for 25/30mins for our food this was ok for us but not if you are in a hurry.

Lovely little plates -advised to have 3 but depending what you have 2 could be enough. I would have given 5 stars but the skin was left on in the chicken salad - a no no

Complex and Delicious food from a small menu. You can see the whole food offering is basically coming off two hot plates and it's crazy that food this good comes from such a basic kitchen. Food has bright and complex flavours perfect for a lunch...

Went for a Dahl as this was the Vegan main available, it was excellent! Good service and level of cleanliness, will come back here when we are in Rye

Delicious lunch. Goat’s cheese salad; Dahl; rose; and a great selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. Attentive and friendly staff, really great value. The sort of menu where you could choose from any of 6-8 lunch dishes and know you’ll be happy with your choice....

Good quality food and well executed although a bit salty. Like most places in Rye it is a bit overpriced.

If I had a restaurant I’d want it to be just like The Fig! Cosy, bustling, lovely staff, fabulous cocktails and a diverse menu, with lovely ingredients. The pork tacos were great but the veggie dishes blew us away too. Highly recommended

Mouthwatering vegetarian options with warm and friendly service . The fusion of flavours pleased three quite exacting diners ! We will be back !

This was the best meal I have enjoyed since my coeliac diagnosis 7 years ago! Gluten free options were many and we both enjoyed everything. We shared 5 dishes between us and then had a delicious dessert too.

Rye has lots of decent places to eat but the Fig is different and special. The food is a bit more akin to an Ottolenghi style Middle Eastern restaurant with decent use of aubergine, cauliflower and spices from the middle east and further east. The...

Delicious food in a relaxed environment, with attentive, professional, considerate staff. They greatly added to the whole experience. It’s well located and I hope we get to try the garden area next time we visit. Clearly a lot of thought has gone into The Fig,...

Wow……. Amazing food, lovely service and a great menu for vegetarian/pescatarians as there is a really good balance of options. I will definitely come back when next in Rye. I’m a real foodie and am often disappointed with restaurants but OMG I’m so glad I...

Absolutely top class lunch at The Fig today, great staff and an excellent creative and diverse menu. I had tried to eat here before but the place was closed for refurbishment. So glad we came back. I will definitely return, it was genuinely tricky to...

Lovely food, excellent service, what’s not to like. We love coming here, thankfully we’re local, so we dine here often.

Ate a late lunch at The Fig. Small menu but lovely fresh food. We had prawn tacos & an Aubergine dish, both were delicious & washed down with a Moscow mule cocktail. Lunch service is walk in’s only but advised if you’d like to dine...

We had a superb evening enjoying a number of the small plates and desserts on offer. Everything was brilliant from start to finish with excellent service, food and drink. Would recommend highly if looking for Middle Eastern and Asian flavours.

Love this place, the most delicious, imaginative, food, in a great setting, very relaxed. Extremely friendly staff, Walet looked after us really well. Just wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often!

Lunch menu. Staff where very friendly and polite. Food was presented very well and the flavours were too match! Give it a try 👌