We had a set menu for breakfast and eggs royale. My eggs were over cooked, and it took forever to get fresh ones. It's a shame bc my delicious hash browns and bacon got pretty cold. The Eggs Royale were perfect! Every bite was gone in under 5 minutes.YUM! Because my eggs were remade, our awesome server, Oliver, took great care of us. Ask for Oliver for a perfectly British experience. I would go back... the little hash browns were toooo easy to eat. I could have eaten a dozen more. Lastly, the ladies room is SENSATIONAL! read more

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The most expensive dinner we had this week with the weakest hospitality and worst timing. SUPER disappointing. It took 25 mins to place our drink order- then about 30 more mins to get our food, after placing that order. Then we had to wait to place a dessert order. Then we had to wait for the check. One word for this comes to mind...'waiting'. We found ourselves waiting every step of the way for our waiter to acknowledge us. Honestly I can forgive A LOT if people are nice but that wasn't the case with our server. Low energy, not very warm and welcoming and slow. Actually to be fair, I got a smile from the busboy when I was on my way to the restroom- perhaps the 2 should switch roles if the restaurant is looking for repeat visits or nice reviews. Btw- the manager...not exactly sure what he was doing. One last thing, I've had sea bass in many restaurants and never had anyone leave the skin on-Just not what I expected. This restaurant gets 2 thumbs down for me. Go to Bills right around the corner - save some money - and get a smile from the staff and a nice greeting. read more

Afternoon tea at The Ivy Victoria was one of the worst service experiences I've had in London. The staff were blatantly rude. At one point, they literally took the sugar and milk off our table--set out for our tea--to give to another table, and we had to ask for them back like it was some kind of favor. It felt careless and disrespectful, and no one seemed remotely apologetic about it. On top of that, several items from our meal were missing, and we had to ask multiple times before they finally brought them over. It wasn't just an honest mistake either--it felt like we were being ignored. We were seated right next to the area where the staff gathered around their computer, and despite being so close, they barely even glanced in our direction, let alone checked in on us. I'm also vegetarian, and the lack of accommodation was unreal. They refused to make even basic adjustments to the afternoon tea selection, which meant I was essentially paying for a menu I couldn't properly enjoy. For a place that markets itself as a nice, modern restaurant in central London, their approach to dietary needs feels outdated and dismissive. Overall: rude staff, missing items, poor attitude, and absolutely not vegetarian-friendly. I'd skip The Ivy Victoria for afternoon tea and go somewhere that actually values its guests. read more

The Ivy - Holiday cocktails - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

We stopped here for lunch and the food was great for the most part! The French onion soup was actually delicious and probably the best I've ever had. The salt and pepper squid was also amazing but a rather small portion for an appetizer, especially if you're planning to share. The fish and chips was good but batter was VERY thick and greasy. The inside of the building was absolutely stunning. Our waitress was nice, but "tolerant" I would say and really did not want much to do with us for some reason? We went during lunch so it wasn't too busy but the bar area seemed like a great little evening spot for drinks. read more

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Wonderful service, beautiful place. I had the grass fed hamburger-- it was perfectly fine, I really liked the brioche sesame seed bun. The french fries were just fine. And the horseradish ketchup was surprisingly good. I sat on the well shaded patio. The heat lamps above provided just a touch of warmth. read more

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It was a hot day, and I did not want to go out until it cooled down a bit more. It was a very long day, in the heat. So, I went out at 9 PM. It was nice to find a place that has outstanding food, excellent bar, excellent service and great ambience, that is open, for London, late. My food was outstanding. I had the duck salad at the waiter suggestion which was complex and really nicely pulled together. I had the monkfish and shrimp curry, which was outstanding as well. Highly recommend for a great meal. There are a number of these across town. I am not sure how the other ones are, but this unit was exceptional. read more

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The service was friendly, the food just ok, the atmosphere is lovely but my biggest complaint is that dinner took an obscene FOUR hrs. Reservation was at 6:15 and we paid the bill at 10:15. For a restaurant that I can tell ain't making things from scratch in house that is a crazy long time even with 3 courses. Nice that it was open during the holidays but there are so many better restaurants in London than the Ivy. read more

What a pleasant surprise. This is a chain restaurant so not on my radar. But it was near our rental and we dropped in for lunch. The location is Westminster and so near all the must see spots in central London. The interior is modern and attractive. There is a sense of a contemporary garden feel. It was a respite from the tourist crowds outside. The service was spot on. Menus and drinks came immediately. Our starter was the thin crust fried zucchini and served us well while waiting for the entrees. My wife had duck salad and she was pleased. I had the beef and lamb Shepherds pie and it was a gem. Beautiful presentation and marvelous flavors. High marks for the staff assisting us. The were friendly and welcoming.They were also attentive to our needs. I'm looking forward to our next visit. I suggest you give Ivy a go. read more

The Ivy Victoria is a very large restaurant within walking distance of Victoria Station. Other central London attractions are also nearby - Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and others are under a mile on foot from here. The restaurant is large, over two floors and does feel very grand - the toilets are situated right at the back of the top floor, so it can be a bit of a trek if you're dining downstairs, and certainly not the most disabled-friendly, having some downstairs toilets for the size of the building is a must. I dined here as a special meal to celebrate my birthday while in London, this is one of the two special meals I planned for my birthday, I did note this on my reservation however, my birthday was not acknowledged. I also was unable to reserve the birthday treat on my Ivy loyalty app due to this not being an "Ivy Collection" restaurant, but rather "Ivy Brasserie" - the different names are something I find so confusing as the menu is generally the same. There isn't a gluten-free menu as such - I was instead directed to scan a QR code which stated all allergen information. I found the menu overall to be really fancy and overly pretentious, the alcohol menu, on one hand, didn't sound appetising at all, with some "festive" cocktails including a mince pie and chocolate, it just sounded so sickly. For my food, I decided to go for the Ivy Shepherd's Pie. This is usually my favourite and go-to dish at the Ivy, and I usually enjoy it. However, they appear to have updated the recipe for Christmas, it's nice to put a festive twist on things however, it seems bizarre they'd change one of the staple classic dishes that they're known for - they proudly list this as their "1917 recipe" and changing it for Christmas seems almost like treason. The new recipe was described as: Goose, Turkey and Duck Shepherd's Pie - Braised lamb and beef with mashed potato, cranberry chutney, sage, orange zest I ended up going for it without the cranberry chutney. Originally, there was confusion about removing this from the dish, and the servers referred to it as "jam" - I was later told this was possible. I was disappointed with my food overall. The combination of meats didn't work well together and was a bit chewy. It truly didn't compare to the 1917 shepherd's pie. I did consider other options, like the steak, but I didn't want it without fries (it couldn't be made gluten-free), and the mashed potato option made with olive oil sounded like it would be too wet combined with a peppercorn sauce for the steak. The other members of my party also were unimpressed with their food, with one diner sending back his burger as it had a funny taste to it, again, the staff member seemed to have a slightly pompous attitude about sending the food back. I was disappointed with the service overall. One male waiter seemed socially awkward and appeared to be staring off into the abyss, and another staff member had to keep coming over to assist him. It seemed like he was struggling; I didn't want to place all the blame on him as it was clear he wasn't properly trained. I also had an issue with the service charge. I had to ask multiple times for it to be removed, and the waitress who handled it seemed surprised and became confrontational, asking if there was an issue with her service. The whole situation felt awkward, and I had to wait a few minutes while she removed the charge, not seeming to know how to do it. I don't agree with service charges, as I believe it should be up to the customer to decide whether and how much to tip. I did visit the restaurant on the same day as another one of the few other negative reviews they've had, so perhaps they were just having a bad day, but my experience remains. I did make a complaint with the restaurant after my visit based on everything that went wrong, and I have been given a voucher to return in the future, so I plan to update my review then to give them a chance to prove to me that it was just a bad day in the office. The restaurant was very gracious in their response to my complaint I happened to visit the restaurant on the same day as one of the few other negative reviews they've received, so it's possible they were just having an off day. However, my experience still stands. After my visit, I submitted feedback about everything that went wrong, and the restaurant graciously offered me a voucher to return in the near future. I plan to update my review then to allow them to show that it was just an off-day. 2* read more

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Came into the Ivy for a late breakfast one a Friday morning and had no issue getting a table. We noticed when we were walking to our table that The Ivy is really nice. Once seated we were given menus and for how nice the restaurant was the prices were for sure fair. I was our last day in London so of course that called for a Full English Breakfast. We also got an order of the Breakfast Pastries since we needed something sweet for all that hardy that was coming our way. As we waited for our food I went to the bathroom. On the way there I realized that this place is massive and had an amazing bar upstairs. Once at the bathroom I will say this was the nicest bathroom of the whole trip. Don't even get my stated on the ladies bathroom (Ashley showed me pictures) because it was even more amazing. Once our Full English came out it looked amazing and it was. Plenty of meat, eggs, hash browns, beans, toast and the other fixings. As I said a good Full English has plenty of food to split with someone. I could never finish one on my own. The Breakfast Pastries were also great and the Chocolate Croissants we just the right amount of sweet after all the salty. If you are in London you have to check one of there Ivy locations but since I can't speak for all of them this one is a must. read more

The Ivy - Breakfast Pastries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

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Beautiful little Gem we found around the corner from our hotel for a friends dinner. You would know what it looks like from the outside and inside was amazing. Two level with bar and private room. Will certainly return on a fruitier trip To London! read more

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I noticed this business throughout London, the first few days visiting. I actually saw a line out the door a few days previously. We made a reservation online, which is highly recommended. Upon arrival the staff was very kind and helpful. We were seated promptly and looked after with care. The food was decent, and the decor at this location was Iconic. I enjoyed my overall experience here. read more

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This place is gorgeous. That is for sure. The have an amazing looking menu. We came here in December, so they have the festive Christmas menu. For brevity, the food is incredible, the service is less than rad despite how nice everyone was. Here's what about it was not so great. Sat down, someone came up immediately, offered suggestions, said he would come back with waters. Dropped off water with no point to allow us to order. About thirty minutes later, I was able to flag someone down to request some food. The food came, and it was delicious. It's beautiful. Unfortunately it was missing a side. Also a misfortune was when my empty bottle of sparkling water was taken away and I was asked if I'd like another, that one never showed up. Food being delicious and beautiful doesn't overshadow underwhelming service. But that's not to say the evening was ruined, by no means. It was rather busy, I can say, the Christmas Pudding for desert is what absolutely redeemed the not rad interactions and lack of water/missing side. That pudding is the embodiment of Xmas. All of the spice, and the insides, and topping. Wow. Epic AF. read more

The Ivy - Christmas Pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Easy five stars! From ambiance to food to service I loved the Ivy! My husband and I were looking for a place to grab some breakfast before meeting up with family and going site seeing so we turned to Yelp to see what was near by. It was mid morning on a weekday and no wait, they took my jacket and seated us right away. First off my metaphorical hat is tipped to the person or people that created The Ivy's aesthetic, it is beautiful. The restaurant is huge and when I went to the bathroom it gave me a chance to explore. I highly suggest exploring and going to the bathroom it is incredible! I ordered the pastries and Mike got the full English Breakfast both were fantastic! This is on my list of a must return restaurant, I really loved everything about it! read more

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Lovely atmosphere and stylish decor. The food was delicious, especially the brunch. Great service and a nice place to relax with cocktails. Would definitely visit again! read more

The Ivy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Beautiful ambiance, has a great view of the city, but I did not enjoy my experience. Our server seemed angry and had an attitude any time we made a request. We ordered the lobster and duck fried rice. It was gross. Did not taste like fried rice at all. We had to send it back. The volcano roll and wagyu barbecue glazed rolls weren't bad but not memorable. The prawn dumplings were also not bad, but not special. read more

Such a great experience for my first meal in London when visiting. The restaurant overall is adorable, and has such a great cute aesthetic. Would be perfect for a calm, but cute meal. The service was also incredibly kind. They allowed us to store our luggage in their coat closet. They also gave us quick, efficient service. The food was great! We loved the teas, and our smoothies. The breakfast was also very well made and gave us a more elevated experience trying a traditional English breakfast. The prices were also, in my opinion, very affordable for the quality of the experience and atmosphere. Would highly recommend! read more

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I was recommended The Ivy Victoria by a local and it didn't disappoint. The interior is beautiful and the atmosphere feels special. We tried duck salad, traditional fish and chips, duck liver pâté and beef tartare -and loved every single one. Drinks were also great. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

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What a lovely unexpected dinner in London! We enjoyed the zucchini frites, the proper fish and chips (so salty and delicious) and the Moroccan chicken. Followed by the apple tart flambé and salted caramel espresso martini. Service was wonderful and the restaurant and bar area are some of the prettiest in Europe. Make sure you use the loo and check out the upstairs bar! read more

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The staff are absolutely lovely. They were kind to accommodate a large party of 8 with four hungry children on short notice. The kids menu had many options, including healthy ones! The sea bass was exquisite and my watermelon-strawberry margarita was delicious! The service was excellent and we didn't feel rushed. The gorgeous women's restroom and cool secret bar upstairs was a bonus. I will remember this place next time I visit from the US. Thank you for treating us so well! read more

Absolutely lovely place! The decor is cute and classy at the same time, service was great and so is the food. I'm no expert in tea but I had my fair share of tea growing up in Asia, I love the Ivy's own afternoon tea and was hoping they actually sell that to go as I don't live in England but unfortunately they don't the server was super sweet and got me two extra tea bags and wrapped them in the napkins for me Would definitely visit again next time I'm in London~ read more

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I stumbled upon The Ivy when looking for someplace that had a last minute reservation for a group of 6. I'm so glad we found it! Everyone ordered something different and it did not disappoint. From the sea bass to the fish and chips to the kids hamburger and sourdough bread, everyone left full and happy. The ambiance is that of a much pricier restaurant. The only bummer was that they were sold out of the ivy steak and chips, which I kind of understand because at that price point who wouldn't order it! It did take my anticipated $18.5 entire and make it into a 38 pound meal... so I recommend coming early! read more

The Ivy - Fancy bathroom - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Popped in for a quick lunch while visiting London. The good was delicious but still had traditional British twist. The staff was kinda and accommodating to our baby seating needs and well as pray storage. It's a very ornate restaurant with beautiful decor. read more

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i love the amosphere in here it looks so pleasant and a nice earthy touch. i ordered the fish and chips as i normally do when i'm in london. beautifully handcrafted drinks, which i recommend getting the strawberry watermelon cooler. server was very attentive to our table but didn't have the best positivity. come here in london and have a try. read more

The Ivy - fish and chips, with a side of mushy peas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

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4.5 stars rounded up. Food at The Ivy was one delicious surprise after the next; amazing flavors unrelenting on my unsuspecting tastebuds. We started with spicy & lemony green olives, addictive truffle arancini balls, & a basket of zucchini fritti that were floppy little vehicles for the delicious yogurt dipping sauce. The halloumi salad I ordered was from their seasonal specials & was possibly one of the best salads I've ever had. My companions were equally captivated by their orders -- an incredible albeit petite portion of scallops & Shepard's pie with a side of nicely-cooked peas. At any other restaurant, I would've been thrilled with the taste & quality of the crème brûlée & cheese plate with which we ended dinner, but because neither was unexpectedly excellent, I have to call both average, yet still very good. The Ivy set such a high standard for itself that I'm perplexed by anything that isn't perfection. If this is their "worst," they got a fan for life in me. read more

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The chicken wings without the sauce is good! Big portions!! The server who helped us was really nice.

Absolutely fabulous place. Experienced the English breakfast and tea and will definitely be back for more! The ambiance is beautiful and luxurious and service is great. Giovanni and team were very helpful and attentive. read more

The Ivy - Full English breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

I craved for shepherd's pie and fish and chips. This is the place to be when in London. Restaurant has a relaxing vibe Prompt and courteous service Delicious food Nice interior read more

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Cutest restaurant- upscale Food was AMAZING! as a tourist I loved their fish and chips. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside- the fish was flavorful and good portion size. Even the peas were good and I'm not a fan. Chocolate bomb dessert was yummy read more

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Beautiful restaurant. The bathroom makes you feel like you transported to somewhere else - stunning. Food was so good. I had the iced peach tea and the poached eggs on top of smoked salmon and toasted muffins. The tea was very smooth and went well with the meal, citrusy and filled with flavor. The rest of my family had the full English breakfast. What a delicious breakfast and cozy ambiance! Service was ok, I heard that they were a little short that day, and with limited seating, they were running around a lot. read more

What a wonderful place to come for a beautiful setting very close to Victoria station. We arrived without a reservation to have lunch and were seated outside. Although it was a bit cool, the restaurant had patio heaters which made it really perfect. We ate Shepard pie and salads with a bowl of the tomato soup with feta cheese and pine nuts. All the portions were perfect. We did try the chocolate mousse for a shared dessert and it was also very beautifully presented! We did get cocktails and I would highly suggest something from the bar- just makes it a special occasion. We highly recommend this lovely spot! read more

The server was friendly & personable. Restaurant staff were attentive, food was appetizing and arrived quickly. We ordered off the two-course abbey menu and found it to be delicious and fresh. I had the duck curry which was more than enough food. Highly recommend. read more

Great place bar drink menu stellar appetizers and entrees are on point Staff was wonderful read more

The Ivy - Souffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

One of my favorite stops in London. Best experience ever and the food, ambience and drinks are always amazing.!

Food is very delicious. They know how to mix and match different ingredients to create dishes that is so tasty. Price is reasonable, but once you order each course separately and that adds up. Service is good. Great setting and location. read more

The Ivy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

My daughter and I had a delicious breakfast here while visiting London. The portions were not large, although adequate for us. The service was not quick, although we were seated right away. The decor is lovely. Check out the restroom! read more

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Loud and crowded but beautiful restaurant. Great food. Waitress was good but not super attentive. read more

The Ivy - view from our corner booth - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

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Loved it here! We didn't have reservations however we were quickly accommodated. The aesthetics are beautiful, the food is amazing, and the staff are attentive. I prefer this location to the one we have in Los Angeles. It's not as over the top snooty here like back home. read more

I wanted to like this place and I did, in some ways. The food was good and came quickly, and the atmosphere was awesome. Festive, great for a date or nice dinner. But the service was some of the worst I've ever had. The waiter didn't brink half of our drinks and it took three separate asks -- and until after our food came -- for the drinks to come. It also took three asks to get more water and a side of ketchup. If they can figure out the service it'd be a gem, but right now it's nice but a frustrating place to dine. The table next to us had similar issues. The wait staff was rude about it too. Disappointing read more

The Ivy - Fish and chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL

Came into the Ivy for a late breakfast one a Friday morning and had no issue getting a table. We noticed when we were walking to our table that The Ivy is really nice. Once seated we were given menus and for how nice the restaurant was the prices were for sure fair" read more

The Ivy - nice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - London, XGL