I loved my most recent visit to the Flying Fig.. It has been about 3 years since i was last here, and i wanted to see if it was everything I'd remembered it being.. I'm happy to say it was..
I wandered over late from the wine bar next door on a Sunday and got settled in for a light dinner.. I split a bottle of wine and 6 tapas plates with my friend and remembered why I tried to eat here every month when I was working in Cleveland over the course of 8 months..
As with my prior visits, the food was sublime and superlative at the same time.. little surprises awaited in every bite.. As mentioned by other reviewers, the bacon wrapped dates are wonderful, but other small dishes such as the gnocchi with rabbit and wild mushrooms, or the crispy polenta with tomato-fennel-mascarpone sauce blew me away with the creativity of the flavour parings and attention to detail.. I find it hard to find fault any time I've been here..
The service was perfect to a note.. warm without being overly familiar and professional without being overly stiff.. He was knowledgeable and attentive while giving us plenty of room to have a quiet dinner.. He could give lessons to servers in more formal restaurants twice the price..
All in all 5 stars.. I hope to return soon..