Fredericks - Islington

We hadn’t been to this restaurant for 25 years and had really fond memories of when we lived in Islington. Food and service were fantastic. Stuffed courgette flower was delicious. Duck dishes were amazing and puddings were All so good. Not rushed. Great attentive But not annoying service All fabulous and will definitely be back thank you so much

Was sat at a table where the closed french windows to the garden were behind me there was a draft and the room was cold. When trying to order a main course the waiter kept telling me everything would take over half an hour to cook. I think this was to get me to order a starter. But I wanted to order a main a dessert. Finally I chose the lamb chops. One was very pink, the other 2 over cooked. All were tough! When taking the dessert order the waitress didn’t know the difference between an ice cream ‘ a sorbet! She had to call over a waiter to answer the question. Service was very slow. I’ve eaten here many times and it has always been good. In fact I wrote a review only a month ago saying how superb this restaurant was. This visit was very disappointing.

During my recent visit to Fredericks, I had a pleasant experience, although it did not match the exceptional meals I have had there in the past. The service was excellent and most of the dishes were enjoyable, however, the duck breast I ordered was disappointing in taste and texture. Additionally, the Club Room was uncomfortably cold. If I were to return, I would prefer to be seated in the main restaurant, as it has a more intimate atmosphere for a date.

I have dined at this restaurant several times. The atmosphere is always fantastic. On this occasion, I opted to eat in the outdoor gardens. The food is delicious, especially the fish dishes. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

We've been to Fredericks many times over the last 20 years. The service rates as about average given the prices. It varies quite a lot between visits. On our most recent visit, it took about 30 minutes for our food order to be taken, for which the waiter apologised. The food was above average, though not exceptional. My main criticism is that the restaurant fails to keep up with the times and has a very limited selection of vegan options. And if you want vegan desert, it's sorbet for you.