
Fat Olives
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About Fat Olives
Fat Olives is a Modern European restaurant in Emsworth, at 30 South St. The restaurant operates from a dwelling that dates to the 17th century and has been converted for dining, so meals are served inside what was originally a home. The business is also classed as an English restaurant, which sits alongside its Modern European label. Reservations are required, so guests secure a table before they arrive at the door.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fillet of john dory, pork and fig terrine, carpaccio of tuna and courtyard seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fillet of john dory, pork and fig terrine, carpaccio of tuna and courtyard seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the fillet of john dory, ordered by both diners at one table, with a pork and fig terrine and a carpaccio of tuna as starters. Others praise the chef's flavour and the wine choice. A courtyard table on a warm evening is mentioned. Several call the service friendly and attentive, and some return for special occasions.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers center on the fillet of john dory, ordered by both diners at one table, with a pork and fig terrine and a carpaccio of tuna as starters. Others praise the chef's flavour and the wine choice. A courtyard table on a warm evening is mentioned. Several call the service friendly and attentive, and some return for special occasions.
Featured reviews
- Jennifer Morison
“Beautiful food and tasted amazing! Very enjoyable evening.”
- Mark Perry
“Lovely restaurant with superb food and friendly service. I visited with three friends and we all enjoyed the whole experience. Excellent value.”
- susan trickett
“Always superb. It was a warm evening & we were offered a table in the courtyard. Starters, pork & fig terrine(me) carpaccio of tuna(him). Mains, fillet of john dory(both). Good wine choice.”
- R
“Popped in for date day and had an incredible lunch. The chef has an amazing vision for flavour and the front of house were welcoming and very attentive. We are looking forward to our next visit.”
- Elisabeth Collard
“Could not fault anything about this restaurant. The food was amazing. Fine dining at its best and unquestionably the best meal I have eaten out in months, if not years. 10 out of 10.”
Highlights
“17th-century dwelling turned upscale Modern European restaurant, with smart contemporary decor.”
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Vegetarian options
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- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Offerings· 3
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Fireplace
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Romantic
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat OlivesOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.9196 | — | £40–50 | fillet of john dory, pork and fig terrine, carpaccio of tuna |
| 36 On The Quay Restaurant with RoomsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.6277 | 0 mi | — | 8 course tasting menu, wagyu beef, turbot |
| Taste Of IndiaVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.3248 | 0.1 mi | — | bring your own booze, garlic naan, chicken tikka masala |
| Mother Kelly's Fish and Chips EmsworthGood for kids | 4.5328 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips |
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