Wood-fired kitchen · 14 Mill Lane

Seasonal plates from a wood-fired oven

Olive & Ember cooks over oak in an old bakery on Mill Lane. Long-proved pizza, plates that change with the week's vegetables, and tables kept back for people who walk in.

Times on Fri 14 Nov6:00 PM6:30 PM7:00 PM7:30 PM8:15 PM9:00 PM

We hold tables for 15 minutes. Groups of seven or more book through the chef's table.

Margherita · Focaccia · Roast squash · Grilled leeks · Whole roast fish · Flatbreads · Charred greens

Walk-ins welcomeA third of the tables are never booked
Menu changes weeklyWritten on Tuesday, after the farm delivery
Step-free entranceAnd an accessible restroom on the ground floor
Ways to eat with us

Dinner, weekend lunch and the chef's table

One kitchen and one oven, so the menu stays short and everything is cooked to order.

Dinner

Small plates, pizza and a dish of the day, Tuesday to Sunday from 5:00 PM.

Weekend lunch

A shorter menu at noon on Saturday and Sunday, with tables in the courtyard in summer.

The chef's table

Up to twelve guests beside the oven, with a set menu cooked in front of you.

Collection

Order pizza and sides by phone and collect them from the side door.

Gift cards

Cards in any amount, sent by email or posted with a handwritten note.

Dough class

Two hours at the bench on a Saturday morning, then lunch. Eight places.

How booking works

Most tables are booked online. If you would rather talk, call the restaurant after 3:00 PM.

  1. Pick a timeChoose a date, a time and how many of you there are. Free times show straight away.
  2. Tell us anything we should knowMention allergies, a high chair or a step-free table in the notes.
  3. Get a reminderWe send a reminder the day before. Reply to it if your plans change.
  4. Arrive and sit downWe hold your table for 15 minutes. Running late? Call and we will do our best.

Booking and group terms

A general guide. Your booking confirmation sets out the terms for your own table.

BookingWhat appliesDetails
Tables of 1 to 6Book online or walk inNo deposit
Groups of 7 to 12Chef's table set menuDeposit of $20 a guest
Courtyard eventsUp to 40 standingMay to September
CancellationsGroups, 48 hours' noticeDeposit refunded in full
Service chargeAdded for groups of 7 or moreShown on the bill

Sample content. Replace terms, times and charges with your own.

Groups and events

Birthdays, teams and long lunches

For seven or more, book the chef's table or the courtyard. We send a set menu and a simple quote.

Call the restaurant

  • The chef's table, up to 12 seated
  • The courtyard, up to 40 standing in summer
  • Set menus from $45 a guest
  • One bill or split bills, your choice

The people in the kitchen

A small team that cooks, serves and washes up together.

LF

Lucía Ferro

Chef and co-owner

DO

Daniel Osei

Co-owner, front of house

WH

Wren Haddock

Sous chef

TB

Tomasz Belling

Restaurant manager

Questions

Do I need to book?

No. We keep a third of our tables for walk-ins. Booking is wise on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Can you cater for allergies?

Tell us when you book and speak to your server before you order. They check every dish with the kitchen.

Is the restaurant step-free?

Yes. The entrance is step-free, and there is an accessible restroom on the ground floor.

Do you take groups?

Groups of seven or more book the chef's table or the courtyard, with a set menu.

Can I bring a dog?

Dogs are welcome in the courtyard. Inside, only assistance dogs.

Do you do collection?

Yes. Order pizza and sides by phone and collect them from the side door on Mill Lane.

Come and eat with us

Book a table for tonight or the weekend, or walk in and we will find you a seat.

Book a table

Opening hours

Tue to Thu5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Fri and Sat12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
MonClosed
The restaurant14 Mill Lane, by the canalTue to Sun from 5:00 PM, weekend lunch from noon(555) 014-2290
Collection doorSide door, Mill LaneTue to Sun 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM(555) 014-2291