Fig & Olive Restaurant
(212) 924-1200
420 W 13th St
New York,
NY
10014
40.7406
-74.0068
Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Fig & Olive Restaurant
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
The Scene
When this Upper East Side boite decided to go big-box in the Meatpacking District, a welcome semblance of intimacy came with it. A glowing tower of olive oil and wine divides the sand-and-clay-colored expanse in two, and pots of rosemary bushes separate one group of tables from the next. Polished patrons are attentively served, making the space seem even cozier.
The Food
An opening trio of French, Spanish and Italian olive oils provides an unadulterated first taste--one to be savored, since subtleties can become muddled in later dishes. The goat cheese, fig and ham carpaccio is a small decadence, but better overlooked for a light start. Raw salmon and shrimp salad is all seafood, sweetness and citrus. Penne funghi gets an all-too-generous drizzle of truffle oil, while thyme chicken with artichoke tapenade brightens with a lemon infusion. There's no olive oil ice cream, but lavender creme brulee is unexpectedly tasty.
User Reviews
LT1175
May 09, 2009
We were there in early May, 2009 and have written a more detailed review for this restaurant. Please check it out at www.urbanherbivores.
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PrincessLC
April 18, 2009
The place was beautiful: Modern, lots of open space, simple, herb topiaries, a beautiful display/storage unit for their wine. The service was also decent -- the guy was nice, not snotty (for this part of town, I expect snotty & bitchy) and knew the menu very well. The food was equally delicious. The array of oils were interesting, the crostinis were awesome, and the lamb wasn't dry. A job well done.
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March 30, 2009
My boyfriend and I went to Fig & Olive by recommendation of one of our friends. It was OK - nothing spectacular. I guess you are paying for the atmosphere and the fact that it's in Meatpacking. I would eat there again, but I'm not in a hurry.
read full reviewThe Details on Fig & Olive Restaurant
What to Drink:
There's talent behind the bar, and the specialty Wet Cucumber hits just the right note of ginger. Wines hail from the same three regions as the oils, with roughly 25 by the glass and 35 by the bottle.
When to Go:
Make your trip in-season (spring through early summer) when the restaurant uses fresh figs.
Where to Sit:
Get a different experience by saddling up to the communal table near the open kitchen, or being tucked away in the breezy, gauze-covered far corner. Warm-weather seekers will want one of the 35 seats on the patio.
The Extras:
Read the reviews of the uptown location.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
