Incredible! My husband and I loved it, and our three kids (6-14) ate everything on their plate for dinner. We've tried a few high end restaurants while here and this one has been our favorite. Every detail was thought of. And the women's bathroom, unforgettable. read more

The Ivy - Women's bathroom is so unique! - British Near Me - London, XGL

This was my first time at the ivy. Came here because I got gifted a voucher. The decor is very cool. Plenty of seating outside but we opted to sit indoors. The waitstaff were very friendly. 3/5 Bloody Mary - I didn't like the mix. I've had better at pubs, but the presentation was great 3/5 Eggs Benedict - the ham on this was shredded and I've never had it this way before. I prefer slices. The decor is great but the food is average. Maybe dinner might be better. read more

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The Ivy is a must when in London! everything was stunning, the décor, the vibe, the energy. It's classy without being stuffy. We started with the truffle arancini (don't skip it!) and I had the blackened cod for my main, flaky, flavourful, and cooked to perfection. My friend got the plant based curry and couldn't stop raving. Everything was beautifully plated Service was top-tier; attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell the staff cares, The Ivy nails it: amazing food, gorgeous setting, Can't wait to go back! read more

The Ivy - Blackened cod - British Near Me - London, XGL

Came to celebrate our 25th anniversary before watching a show at the Theater District. Rezzies were made a few weeks in advance. We were seated right away. We had a nice corner table. Our server was very pleasant. The place is nice, perfect for a nice dinner out. We ordered the cheese soufflé to start, I had the fish and chips and he had the truffle stuffed chicken breast. All were great and tasty. We also ordered a sticky toffee pudding for desert but we were also served with a cute "Happy Anniversary" plate with truffle bonbons. We had a very lovely time. Highly recommend. read more

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My sister and I booked for a special lunch in the city. The hostess was friendly and took our bags and coats. We were seated in a lovely corner table, ambience was great. They do pack people in so be prepared to get to know your neighbor. it was a busy lunchtime (we had a reservation). Cocktails were great. Service was interesting. Lots of waiters, they did give us space and time to review the menu. Our server totally upsold us into sides by telling us our entrees were small portions. There was plenty on the plate and no need for the upsell. Overall a special experience for my sister, food was delicious but the waiters and service were disappointing. read more

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Stumbled across The Ivy while venturing the Theatre District and Covent Gardens in London. It was October and I was a bit chilly so I decided to grab food. I kept wondering if this Ivy was part of The Ivy back home (Los Angeles) and it certainly seemed like it was. Because I was dining solo, I sat at the bar and only ordered a small bit but it was the best Shepherd's pie I'd had in a long time; a braised lamb Shepherd's pie. Service was wonderful and attentive and the inside of the restaurant was cozy and beautiful. read more

The Ivy - Shepherd's pie - British Near Me - London, XGL

It's always a pleasure to dine at the Ivy on West Street. There are a number of Ivy restaurants as part of the franchise now, but this one on west street is the original. It's a classic setting with a beautiful interior and a gorgeous bar that dominates the room. The stained glass windows create a lot of atmosphere. The menu centers around classic British cuisine. I started out with the steak tartar and followed it up with a beef Wellington (for two) and which is carved table side. Puddings are also classic ranging from baked Alaska to rumbabas. Excellent and attentive service. I always return to this place. read more

The Ivy - Beef Wellington - British Near Me - London, XGL

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You must go here and sit at the bar and order one of the signature cocktails. This classic London spot near the theater district has a dark wood decor, cozy booths, and ambient lighting. The drinks were excellent although I would have preferred a full glass than one three-quarters filled for the price. As for dinner, you won't get the same wow factor. The rib eye steak I ordered medium arrived very well done, although with a delicious peppercorn sauce and a fine jus that carried the steak flavor. No steak knife offered, and with some effort, I could use the provided butter knife. Seated at the bar, our waiter/bartender was a bit distracted - understandably- which may explain why the steak didn't arrive hot and perhaps more cooked in the "standing." The traditional Shepard's pie also had a nice flavor with a rich gravy. After a few bites, though, there was nothing refreshing about the taste. The green beans needed salt (only offered at a table, not the bar), and the minced onions didn't add much value. The avocado prawn salad hd more of the former than the latter, and a tasteful amount of mayonnaise. Stop in for a drink and enjoy the atmosphere. I'll be back for that. read more

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Night 1- Sitting at the bar. Drinks are incredible. The sticky toffee pudding is the best I have ever had. Sebastian the bartender was the best. Young hostess was grand and gave us recommendations in Paris. Night 2- Reservations late. The elder hostess was snooty because we asked for a larger table. Three persons in our group were well over 6'. French onion soup was really good. Then we waited for over 1-1/2 (complaining twice) before our food showed up. My risotto was barely warm and the truffles were woody and inedible. They did give us a round of drinks and removed my meal from the bill. I would recommend The Ivy in Belfast before dining here again. read more

I loved this place!! It was beautiful, classy, well designed and most importantly the food was great! It was all high quality and fresh. Our server was kind and super attentive! One thing to keep in mind about dining in Europe is that when you reserve your table, you have it for the entire evening. It's not like American where they are rushing you out so they can seat the next party! Dinner here is a classy experience, not the wham bam thank you ma'am nonsense that you get here in the states. If you are in London give this place a try! I promise you won't be sorry! read more

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A beautiful place inside and out. Great bar and bartender. The seating is a little close. Sheppards pie was good, burger was uninspiring, excellent bread basket. The server was poor and the hostesses are not the friendliest, even with a reservation. They sat us right near the entrance with the cold air. They told us nothing else available. read more

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The Ivy felt like a true London dining experience. The atmosphere was perfect for our first dinner in London--such a special way to start the trip! read more

First time visiting London and the Ivy! It came highly recommended by friends and didn't disappoint. Manu was fantastic and despite the busy night the service was impeccable. read more

This chain is usually reliable and good. The interior is pretty and the service at the bar was pleasant. Unfortunately my fish and chips were very oily and the smell and taste of the fish itself was very fishy and possibly off. Which put me off! read more

The Ivy - British Near Me - London, XGL

Had a lovely late lunch here with my cousin. My first full day in the city. I was actually planning on having a meal on the other side of town, but by the time my cousin met me I had a hankering for some fried food so we walked to this vicinity. We were seated right away by a friendly hostess. They placed us inside, but got moved to the last table before the outside area as we wanted an outside table. It was a nice compromise. I'd say this was the most local meal I had while I was in town. Nice meal and the service was amazing. We were so well taken care of. read more

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We went here expecting your normal high tea, and we were blown away by the service and ambiance. We were well taken care of the whole way. The bottomless champagne stayed bottomless. The food was amazing. We dream of this every now and then. The food was plenty. Each of us got our own stack, as opposed to some places where one stack is for two. We were positively stuffed. The sandwiches had yummy fillings and the deserts were fresh. The smoothie was the favorite. read more

The Ivy - High tea tower - British Near Me - London, XGL

Services were disappointing. We left half way through our meal because we were forgotten. Reservations made one month prior. Good ambience, horrible service. Be rich or young, otherwise forget being served. read more

Service is slow, but it was packed so we attribute the lack of staff for lack of attention. Food and cocktails are delicious, the design and decor, along with the charming area of covent Garden makes this a really wonderful afternoon lunch.! Will return soon! read more

The Ivy - British Near Me - London, XGL

Just a quick word on the Ivy, the food was excellent, the ambience was lovely and you couldn't find a better place for a lunch date. We showed up with no reservation and were seated quickly in a lovoely table even though it was quite busy. The best part of the meal was our server Mateus, he took great care of us and made sure our order was brought out quickly and efficiently and was attentive without hovering He was the real 5 stars of the restaurant read more

The waitress obviously discriminated Chinese people. She didn't give any greetings or smile through out the service. She checked on other tables multiple times, but even when we want to call her, she deliberately avoided it. Very bad experience. Ruined a good day. Chinese people, don't go. read more

The Ivy - Fish and chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

The Ivy -- the original -- is a truly wonderful experience with great cocktails and good food. The small room has not changed in decades but it is always full and lively. The service is always friendly and welcoming. An old favorite for me. read more

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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 is perfect- the atmosphere is top-notch! We can't stop thinking about the amazing meals that we had - highly recommend the arachini truffle balls, and the chocolate bomb! read more

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We had a great dinner at the Ivy! The food was delicious and the service was impeccable! read more

The Ivy - Shepard Pie and Lobster - British Near Me - London, XGL

I came here with my sister. We had spent the day touring London and this was our final stop. Tip-#1 make a reservation as the place fills up quickly at night and the wait can Be lengthy The appetiser was the buffalo mozzarella salad. Just an amazing starter. My main was the Fish n Chips. A decent portion of fish. The chips were an excellent side. I did find the mushy peas - done more as a puree a tad bland and it really did not add to the meal. I prefer my peas with an English meat pie. Tip #2 the Fish & Chips do not come with ketchup. Malt vinegar, lemon half and tartar sauce. If you feel the need for anything more just ask. Dessert was the Chocolate Bombe. The presentation was very nice. A scoop of ice cream with a honey comb and spun toffee centre with a thin chocolate shell. Our server then poured hot butterscotch over the shell which melted. Tip #e3 Perfect end to the meal and for sharing. read more

The Ivy - Chocolate Bombe - British Near Me - London, XGL

Wow! Fish and chips were perfect - I normally don't eat seafood because of how fishy it is. It's literally perfect. Had the bread and rice balls to start- two more winners. Bread is unreal! Had the rhubarb cosmo so nice I had it twice. Their ivy lager is perfect with fish and chips! read more

The Ivy - Fish and chips - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Restaurant was very pretty. Everyone had somewhat of a uniform on. Bartenders wore green vests. We ate at the bar which I almost always do, but had a hard time getting the bartenders attention. He seemed to be distracted by another set of people. The food was good. I had a rib eye steak cooked perfectly with a side of a mushroom sauce and steamed spinach with butter. Spinach a little salty but it was good. My friend had Shepards pie. It had both beef and lamb with a cheese on top. Nicely done. Cocktails good and wine was good and reasonably priced. Would go again. read more

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I believe there's a few locations around London. This one is close to some of the theaters in town. Nice space. Lots of tables, and bar seating that curves around in a circle in the center of the restaurant. Crab toast was terrific and very filling. I also had the steak and a glass of wine. Overall really enjoyed the dinner here! read more

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The food was decent, except for the steak. We asked for it medium rare and they brought it out completely grey. We had finished our meals before my father got his new steak brought out. They sat us in a booth behind the register. We had peoples backsides in our face all dinner. The food prices are too high to be receiving such low service and quality. Overall, I would not go back. read more

THIS PLACE!! We stayed at the Tower Hotel across the river and needed a quick bite to eat after a long day. The Ivy was perfect!! We had to wait for a table but we did not mind because the bar was open & the bar tenders were so friendly! The drinks on their seasonal menu were all delicious and perfectly created. The inside of the restaurant is the most beautiful vibe and perfect for a wonderful dinner. read more

This is truly one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to. The hostesses at the welcome were very friendly, then it was all downhill from there. We go over and above as Americans when traveling abroad, well aware that not everyone loves us. Our server actually seemed to detest us. (She wasn't a Brit, who were all unfailingly kind on our trip). Despite our attempts to engage, she was having none of it. She was abrupt, dismissive and unprofessional. She basically grunted at us and threw our order on to the table. Simple requests for things like condiments were ignored and we finally gave up asking for anything. I do always try to keep in mind that every one of us has bad days, and you never know what someone might be going through. But even with that in mind, the behavior was over the top. The food was also surprisingly unappetizing. I would not return. read more

We were charged for deserts when it wasn't supposed to happen. The waiter was upset we didn't have expensive drinks. The reaction was weird. Service was poor. We sat near a dirty checkout station. Overpriced food but ok. It's overall very pretty but kinda of stuffy. read more

I was disappointed compared to The Ivy's reputation, which appears to be overblown. Service was uneven, which means not that anyone was less than gracious, just that the resto seemed short-staffed. Food was good and tasty but not extraordinary. My mother's fish and chips was tasty but over-battered. My duck salad was pleasant but overdressed and too sweet for my taste. There are no walk-ins and no drinking at the bar apart from meals, which changes the atmosphere and maybe makes it less lively? Decor was very nice. There was a scary bouncer at the door, who seemed out of place. read more

Nice spot Was worried about it being too "touristy" but that wasn't the case Food is solid Presentation fair Service better than expected Overall ambiance is a bit dated but ok Prices are too high for what it is read more

My daughter and I had dinner and drinks at the bar here and loved it. The hostess was really friendly and made sure to show us where the purse hooks were and seat us at the bar quickly and without reservations. Our bartender/server was great...she was very honest with recommendations and made delicious cocktails. Being American tourists we asked for advice on how to spend our remaining time in London, she brought her manager over as he was more familiar and he was happy to help. We ordered the fixed Christmas menu and it was delicious. read more

I am a huge fan of the original Ivy and go each time I visit in London, usually a few times a year. Hopefully last night was just a night off for them. I hosted two colleagues raving about my previous experiences and unfortunately was terribly disappointed for me and them. Like other guests arriving for a pre theatre reservations, we specifically were seated 50 minutes late and had to rush through dinner, apps and drinks. No apologies or graciousness about this. Reservation was confirmed the day before. The manager was not that welcoming nor pleasant about updates and quite frankly snarky. Seated finally our server was lovely and very nice but not as experienced previous servers I have had there. Missing bread plates, water served following cocktails and duplicate requests for things. Typically a manager is floating around observing but this night appeared to be at the hostess desk. Clearly a change in management style wondering if management changed there. It's always been impressive service. Definitely would give it a go again and hopefully things will resume to the wonderful experiences I have had in the past. read more

Loved Sunday brunch! Amazing food, drinks and service. Live music was not too loud so you could still have a conversation.

Nice, upscale date spot with good cocktails and nice food, but still a good representation of British pub culture. My wife and I came here for a date and weren't disappointed. The ambiance combined upscale fancy dining with British pub culture in a way that really worked and the people watching was fun too. There was a mix of locals out for fancy lunches and tourists that were fun to gawk at. We had a paper moon cocktail and an old fashioned and despite coming from DC which is a serious cocktail town, these stood out. If things had just stayed the course from there, it would have been a great date, but the food delivered too. The surprise hit of the meal was the twice-backed cheese and truffle soufflé, which was to die for. It was earthy and funky, but still light and easy to eat. We almost didn't get it and the whole meal would have been worse of if we hadn't. We also got the salmon and Thai prawn curry. The salmon was clearly cooked by a kitchen that knew how to prepare and cook fish (which isn't always the case) and so came out with a seared, slightly crispy outside and moist tender inside. The curry was a surprising twist on what food you might have expected and while not quite the standout of the other food, still really yummy. read more

This is how it's done. The Ivy is in a perfect location for the West End theatre district. The building is beautiful, service and ambiance is impeccable. The cocktails were perfectly mixed and served by a knowledgeable, professional and friendly barman and the food was wonderful. My new go-to place in London. read more

Had brunch at The Ivy today and overall the experience was great. I had the avocado benedict with chips and the entire thing was fantastic. I couldn't finish it because it was so rich and decadent. Highly recommend. Service was just okay, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. It took a while to be seated and then for someone to come by. But my food came our really quickly. Ambiance is really nice in a shabby chic, classy sort of way. Overall I'll definitely return as the food was delicious and prices were reasonable. read more

We are old hands for the Ivy restaurants - some are better than others and this is better than many eg Guildford or Brighton. Its new, so it will be a while before it becomes as good as, say, Canary Wharf Getting in took a little while; the entrance is small so you are queuing outside. The (waitress - Jessica?) service was excellent. The menu has something for everyone. Prices are as expected for an Ivy and the food is good though we had 1 issue The minute steak my partner had was anaemic; it had not been browned at all and had basically been boiled rather than fried. It was not really edible; tasteless...and the green peppers were bitter. The waitress reported it and it was removed from the bill - so action taken, but it shouldn't have been necessary It was also a bit disconcerting to see people going around, clipboard in hand, watching the staff to ensure they had been properly trained and could be an "Ivy waiter/waitress" or whatever. The duck and the fish and chips were excellent; the sorbets good; wine good; coffee ok One thing to note - especially for a rainy day...the taxi, when ordered, comes to Cote, in the next street, several hundred yards down Would definitely go again though - probably the best place in town read more