Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 53436 reviews

What Jay T doesn't like about The Ivy:
Sadly I would have to agree with some of the recent reviews here and mainly elsewhere (that website about trips advice) that this restaurant seems to have lost its way recently. Had a lovely meal here a few years ago but I visited again recently (before lockdown) and we had to wait out on the street in the cold for some time despite having a reservation. The food was subpar but, perhaps more concerningly, they make n... View all feedback. What E likes about The Ivy:
This restaurant is so beautifully decorated over Christmas it is absolutely picture perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here however found that front of house could’ve been a lot more organised as we waited a long time outside along with a queue of people despite the fact that we had reservations. 1 of my sides arrived after we had finished our meal so it was kindly deducted off the bill without us mentioning. Lo... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Aggregated
4.6 ★ from 110 reviews
Andi
08.09.2023 - 10:38

The Ivy continues to offer great service and great food in the sweet spot between Covent Garden, Soho and Leicester Square. The menu is as equally as accessible...

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Filimonija
08.09.2023 - 10:38

We visited The Ivy inbetween our visit to the two Harry Potter stage shows at Palace Theatre just round the corner. We explained that we had limited time to eat...

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Kerry
08.09.2023 - 10:38

The food, wine and cocktails were all delightful. The restaurant is beautiful both inside and outside. The staff are attentive and welcoming. I would definitely...

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Elizabeth
08.09.2023 - 10:38

This was our fourth time to the Ivy, Ive had lunches in the Guildford Surrey one which is just Devine lovely but this was first time in the London one. Very bus...

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Lexi
08.09.2023 - 10:38

For a restaurant that had celebrities whisked in, I kind of was expecting a little too high but was letdown by a seemingly limited menu. Was that just menu for...

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Top-rated
3.8 ★ from 101 reviews
Rita
29.10.2023 - 12:51

This is with no doubt my favourite place in London for a Sunday Roast

Jessamine
29.10.2023 - 12:51

Great food and cheap happy hour 2 pints for £7 in London! Very friendly staff

Kyla
29.10.2023 - 12:51

Had a dinner date here with a guy I met from a night out and had good food. Only downside is it is a little bit too small and a bigger space would have been nic...

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Evropi
29.10.2023 - 12:51

I would want to warn future guests of this place during this pandemic. Very poor safety measures compared to other places. The restaurant was totally packed als...

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Tim
29.10.2023 - 12:51

Really lovely setting. Food was a little forgettable, although not unreasonably priced. Service was not the friendliest, particularly on arrival.

Menu
2.8 ★ from 23 reviews
Aleksej
19.04.2023 - 06:30

Fantastic service and good food. The setting is great and welcoming.

Gotthard
19.04.2023 - 06:30

Service excellent. Food fantastic. will definitely return

Günther
19.04.2023 - 06:30

We were placed very close to other people on a table. Not appreciated with the cost of eating in this restaurant. We were so close it felt as if we shared a tab...

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Isa
19.04.2023 - 06:30

Staff Generallt seemed upset by our presence. It was hard to get their attention to order drinks, eat or pay the bill. The food was nice, but it ended quite unc...

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Liane
19.04.2023 - 06:30

Disappointed by my first experience. They obviously had supply issues behind the scenes. Can’t fault the waiter waitress that served us. Food was excellent. How...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 7839 reviews
Buddleja
18.01.2024 - 05:47

The last time we dined at The Ivy, we brought along our Argentinian friends who can't stop talking about the delicious shepherd's pie they had. This time, we be...

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SPM2671
18.01.2024 - 05:47

We were seated at a table next to the cash register and behind the food serving area, which was a tight fit for four people. We felt rushed by the waiter to pla...

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reezewahab
18.01.2024 - 05:47

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. We arrived early, around 6pm, and it was quiet at first. However, by 7pm the place started to fill up with pat...

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Rambler
18.01.2024 - 05:47

I admit I love the Ivy. Pre theatre dinner at the Ivy followed by a great West End show is just about my ideal evening. We booked a table pre theatre one midwee...

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KLondonK
18.01.2024 - 05:47

I used to come here regularly with my family in the 90s 00s. In those days it 's wasn 't particularly expensive, just hard to get a table. Pre Covid I 'd visit...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 3883 reviews
Karen
23.12.2023 - 14:18

Brilliant evening out great food and fantastic service. Highly recommended for a special night Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £70–80 Food:...

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Rosalind
23.12.2023 - 14:18

My friend and I had dinner at The Ivy in Covent Garden this week. The restaurant has a lovely ambience, with the soft lighting and quiet music in the background...

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Jordan
23.12.2023 - 14:18

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £50–60

Karen
23.12.2023 - 14:18

Absolutely lovely loved it. Staff so friendly and attentive couldn't fault it. Food delicious service second to none. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price pe...

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뭐야치사해
23.12.2023 - 14:18

After reading the review, I asked about fish and chips and ordered the steak tart that was listed. Haha. I thought there was going to be steak, hahaha, but it w...

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Yelp
3.9 ★ from 239 reviews
Sarah
23.12.2023 - 14:18

The most amazing food experience I've ever had! Start to finish amazing appetizers entrees and fabulous desserts the cocktails are not to be missed! The service...

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David
23.12.2023 - 14:18

The Ivy in London is truly exceptional, earning every bit of its legendary status. A culinary haven that has stood the test of time, decades later, it remains o...

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Facebook
4.3 ★ from 9672 reviews
Foursquare
4.1 ★ from 270 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.1 ★ from 10937 reviews
Zomato
4.4 ★ from 271 reviews
Opentable
4.5 ★ from 2046 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 6727 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 11318 reviews

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