The Ivy - Dunboyne

**Dining Experience** **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** €30–40 **Food:** 5/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 4/5 I had a wonderful dinin... read more **Dining Experience** **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** €30–40 **Food:** 5/5 **Service:** 5/5 **Atmosphere:** 4/5 I had a wonderful dining experience! The food was outstanding, earning a perfect score of 5. The service matched the quality of the food, also receiving a top rating of 5. The atmosphere was inviting, though I rated it a 4, as it was almost perfect but could use a tiny bit of enhancement. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for a delightful dinner!

I went for dinner and ordered a starter, main course, dessert, and a few drinks. The highlight of the evening was definitely the dessert. Unfortunately, the men... read more I went for dinner and ordered a starter, main course, dessert, and a few drinks. The highlight of the evening was definitely the dessert. Unfortunately, the menu was disappointing, and the food didn't improve things. For instance, I ordered the beef as my main dish. The menu promised potatoes and carrots, among other things, but what I got was a steak with a small amount of mashed potatoes underneath, a mysterious piece of what I could barely identify as a single carrot, and a sprinkling of peppercorn sauce. It felt very minimalistic to say the least. I wouldn't consider dining here again, nor would I spend that kind of money for another meal. On a positive note, the waitress was really friendly, but it seemed like she was managing everything by herself. There were only a few customers, and honestly, I can see why. As someone who travels frequently for work, I can say this was the worst dining experience I've had in a long time.

I really enjoyed my experience at The Ivy restaurant. It was not too busy when we dined there during the week. The menu offered a good variety of options, all p... read more I really enjoyed my experience at The Ivy restaurant. It was not too busy when we dined there during the week. The menu offered a good variety of options, all priced around 35 euros. The food was of high quality, and the selection of wines and beers further enhanced my positive impression of the restaurant.

We were really disappointed with the service in the Ivy Restaurant. We asked if there was GF bread and the server said of course and then I never came back to u... read more We were really disappointed with the service in the Ivy Restaurant. We asked if there was GF bread and the server said of course and then I never came back to us a simple update of unfortunately you didn’t have any would have been fine but instead we were sat waiting for something that never came. The lamb shank said it would come with parsnips which it didn’t, disappointing considering the cost of the food. We were given two scoops of mash potatoes for two people to share, while the man beside us got the same portion of mash and vegetables for just him similarly disappointing considering the prices. Our water was empty before our food even arrived and was never topped up at all throughout the meal. It then took over 20 minutes for our desserts to arrive which I assume is down to my friend asking for a vegan option due to her dairy intolerance. When our bill came there were no prices on it apart from €10 supplement for steak, €4 for chips and €32 for the wine, everything else had a zero against it which we didn’t understand and so assumed they must have used the €50 credit on our room. At check out we were charged a remaining €30 and our €50 credit was used. However, we never saw a breakdown of any of the prices of the food as a result as there were no prices on the menu. In total we paid €126 for a meal (2 courses and a bottle of wine) that we felt was not value for money considering the substandard level of service for a place charging this much to give context I’m going to the Merrion for a 3 course meal that is costing €120 for two people. Happy to pay this much for food and service when it meets the quality that is expected at such prices. Breakfast was similarly disappointing no one asked us if we wanted tea/coffee and toast and it was difficult to get the attention of a server. I eventually managed to ask for tea and white toast but she came back with warm brown bread and a teapot that had come off the hinge on one side so it wouldn’t close properly. Key issue was a lack of attention to detail which is quite frustrating when you’re paying such prices.

The food is absolutely amazing. Although the portions may appear small, they are surprisingly filling. The price is quite reasonable at €112 for a three-course... read more The food is absolutely amazing. Although the portions may appear small, they are surprisingly filling. The price is quite reasonable at €112 for a three-course meal, which includes two rounds of...