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The Ivy, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent

The Ivy, Canterbury

4.5 (365)
£25 and under
British
15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Located at the corner of The Parade & Rose Lane, just a stone's throw from the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral in the heart of the historic city centre, The Ivy Canterbury will feature a stylish bar, an inviting outdoor terrace, and an elegant private dining room. Discover menus featuring modern British cuisine to brasserie classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, with something for everyone to love. From breakfast through to dinner seven days a week, the restaurant offers a luxurious haven in a stunning and elegant setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Olsi Kraja
  • Private party facilities
    Ideal for celebrations, special occasions, birthdays and larger parties, The Private Room is a space where you and your loved ones can create memories to remember.
  • Neighborhood
    Canterbury
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Canterbury East Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Summer At The Ivy Set Menu

    Jul 23, 2025 - Sep 2, 2025
    ****Pre-Bookings Only ***Soak up the sunshine and savour the flavours of the season with our Summer At The Ivy Set Menu, crafted to celebrate vibrant produce, bright flavours, and those long, light evenings. Enjoy two courses for £27.95, or three for £34.95, including a crisp glass of The Ivy Champagne. Because summer’s too short not to indulge.
    Summer At The Ivy Set Menu Photo
  • Breakfast with the Naughty Elves

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 7, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
    A magical morning for mischief makers, join us at The Ivy for breakfast with Santa's naughty elves. The perfect occasion for adults and children alike to create new family traditions. Our mischevious elves will be on hand for letter writing to the North Pole, tricks and treats to entertain the whole family and fabulous photo opportunities to treasure forever. Children will take home our beautiful Ivy Teddy bear and Adults will receive a beautiful glass bauble as a memento of the morning. Tickets are priced at £22 for children and £32.50 for adults and are inclusive of breakfast and gifts for the whole family. A non-refundable deposit for £10 is required per person.
    Breakfast with the Naughty Elves Photo
  • New Year's Eve: A Sparkling Affair

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2025 only
    A Sparkling Affair Awaits. Join us at The Ivy for an unforgettable evening of elegance, effervescence, and celebration. Our Champagne-Filled New Year’s Eve Soirée is the perfect occasion to toast to new beginnings with friends and loved ones. As the clock counts down to midnight, indulge in a decadent evening featuring a three-course menu for £87.50 alongside dazzling entertainment. Whether you're welcoming 2026 with a romantic toast or dancing into the new year with your favourite people, this is a celebration designed to dazzle. A deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking, which is refundable is you cancel at least 48h before your reservation.
    New Year's Eve: A Sparkling Affair Photo

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What 365 people are saying

The Ivy, Canterbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Kent

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Kent

    Lively

  • Kent

    Most Booked

  • Canterbury

    Best Overall

  • Canterbury

    Best Food

  • Canterbury

    Best Service

  • Canterbury

    Best Ambiance

  • Canterbury

    Best Value

  • Canterbury

    Good for business meals

  • Canterbury

    Healthy

  • Canterbury

    Great for fine wines

  • Canterbury

    Good for special occasions

  • Canterbury

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Canterbury

    Lively

  • Canterbury

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Canterbury impresses with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "beautiful decor" and "inviting atmosphere." Despite some noise and table proximity issues, attentive staff and standout dishes like scallops and Shepherd's Pie make it a "highly recommended" dining destination, perfect for special occasions.
365 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Most enjoyable evening meal in very pleasant setting and ambience, fully recommend

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  2. David

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at the Ivy, but this was our first time at the new Canterbury restaurant, and it excelled as always. Great service, superb food and we’ll definitely be returning again.

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  3. Stephen

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely loved it the food was excellent. The staff were fantastic.

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  4. Ann

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience, staff were very polite and attentive, food was excellent. I will definitely visit again.

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  5. Karen

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early & were prepared to wait for our table, but it was ready so we were seated quickly. Waitress was friendly, helpful & efficient. Restaurant interior was sumptuous but not 'snobby' . Everywhere was clean including the toilets which were also beautifully decorated. We were not rushed to leave when we had finished. Only quibble was the bottle of Whispering Angel wine was 3 times the price it is the shops, I know you expect to pay more but wow!! Anyway it was a special occasion & we all enjoyed.

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  6. Farshad

    Central Kentucky5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is wonderful and the food delicious!

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  7. Dean

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, but the crème brulé did not even have dusting of sugar on top to make a crunchy caramelised topping, was disappointed. Apart from that well worth treating yourself.

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  8. Peter

    Kent2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food and great service. However, the tables are very close together with no privacy. Also, the restaurant was virtually full which created a lot of noise.

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  9. Susan

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal at the Ivy in Canterbury yesterday lunchtime. The food was really lovely, the service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My wife has an intolerance to garlic and onions and was pointed in the direction of the best dishes on the menu for her with no fuss or bother. We shall definitely return.

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  10. Susie

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Within our party, some of selected from the Graduation Menu, some from the Heritage Menu and some from the a la carte menu. There was no objection or problem with us doing this and the flexibility was really appreciated. The food was fabulous and we had a wonderful lunch here.

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The Ivy, Canterbury is rated 4.5 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Experiences are available.
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15 Parade, Canterbury, Kent CT1

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Canterbury
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Mon, Sat, Sun 12:00 am–12:30 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Canterbury East Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Olsi Kraja
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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