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The Ivy Asia, Cardiff, Cardiff, Cardiff

The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

4.4
4.4
763 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary Asian
The Ivy Asia brings beautiful fusion flavours, exotic cocktails and late night entertainment to the heart of Cardiff, every night of the week.

Located in St David’s Shopping Centre, just a short walk from the city’s historic castle and Cardiff Market, The Ivy Asia Cardiff is perfectly placed to provide a stunning sanctuary for shoppers, tourists and locals alike.

A glamorous destination restaurant serving incredible Asian-inspired dishes for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus exotic cocktails late into the night, it offers all those who visit an experience they’ll remember forever.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 149 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Asian, Asian, Sushi

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    029 2280 6280

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Ivy Asia Afternoon Tea

    £26.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Discover our Asian-inspired afternoon tea with a twist and indulge in the likes of crispy aromatic duck spring rolls and cucumber maki rolls. The sweet is the perfect accompaniment to the savoury with delights such as our passion fruit and pistachio donuts which are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. £26.95 per person with a minimum of 2 guests.
  • Express Taste Of Asia

    £18.50 per person

    Mar 24 - Jun 12, 2023
    Discover delicious Asian-inspired delights with our Express Taste of Asia. For just £18.50 you can tuck into a range of dishes from Mushroom Gyozas to Robatayaki Sea Bass.

What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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  • South Wales

    Romantic

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    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Food

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambiance

  • Cardiff City & County

    Innovative

  • Cardiff City & County

    Romantic

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

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  1. cardiff

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great atmosphere and lovely setting for a special occasion. Food was nice, lots of taste with every dish and cocktails were amazing! Asked server to recommend number of dishes/ sides etc as menu is quite complex but we had way too much food! Portion sizes are big, so be careful not to over order
  2. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my Birthday and it was incredible from start to finish. Sam looked after us all night, made us laugh, gave great recommendations and made sure I felt super special on my Birthday. Food was stunning, ambience was incredible and we just had an overall epic evening. When you factor in the beautiful surroundings and service, the food isn’t actually expensive at all. You pay for the whole experience and it’s worth every penny. Thank you Sam for everything, you contributed massively to this fantastic evening.
  3. yasmins

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience amazing food and would definitely recommend

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 3 days agoYasmins, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thanks again for taking the time to leave us this information about your recent visit. Take care!

  4. MariaM

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    For one more time we visited The Ivy Asia Cardiff on Mother’s Day Dinner with friends and family. We were looked after by Giselle this time, she was above and beyond.Sam and Pat as well made sure that our drinks are full and welcomed us in the venue once more!The ambience is unique and the DJ made our night with the hits. This time we decided to have the Experience for 4 people and it was so so delicious!However we skipped some mains cause we ve been full,not the Dessert selection though!Thank you guys,keep up the hard work.We will be soon back.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 3 days agoMariam, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We hope to see you soon!

  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant and excellent food. The only thing to mark down on is value for money. I’m not sure some of the dishes are worth £30 a piece.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days agoOpentable Diner, we really appreciate your positive review!

  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall very nice. We had the sharing platter but I would prefer if there was a platter that was more evenly mixed with seafood & meat

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 4 days agoOpentable Diner, thank you so much for your high rating! we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  7. Ninja

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my birthday with my wife. We had lunch which we agreed was excellent

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 5 days agoNinja, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

  8. julesR

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, the food and service was outstanding

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded 6 days agoJulesr, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience!

  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    We had to ask for drinks several times because they forgot to bring them, they brought us starters and the drinks were delivered after the main course was served. We were celebrating our anniversary and despite indicating it in the reservation they had no detail or consideration about it. Therefore it makes no sense to indicate it in the reservation because they do not take it into account at any time. The ambience is fine but neither the price nor the service is in keeping with it.
  10. Chris

    Cheshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service excellent Food great Surroundings superb

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 7, 2023Chris, thank you for the high star rating!

  11. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it!

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 10, 2023Opentable Diner, it's experiences like yours that really keep us motivated!

  12. Balazs

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely early dinner, beautiful decor, and food was amazing, but Zack, our waiter, made the whole experience unforgettable.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 4, 2023Balazs, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy Asia Cardiff! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

  13. AlexJ

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was amazing!!! 😍😍 would defo recommend it to everyone to go and enjoy this amazing place!

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Alexj, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!

  14. Charlie

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was very nice, but wouldn’t say it was worth the money we paid. Service was excellent, however the music inside the restaurant was so loud that we could barely talk amongst ourselves or with our server. They do also add a 13.5% service charge onto your bill which is a bit extortionate, considering how much the food/drinks are to begin with, and we didn’t even get asked if we wanted to pay it when it came to settling the bill.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 4, 2023Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you. , it is disappointing for us to hear that your experience was anything less than great. Kindest Regards Ivy Asia Cardiff

  15. LisaD

    East Sussex

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was fabulous, energetic / party atmosphere Great location.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!

  16. stephaniew

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Service was appalling, we didn’t even have any service. We had to ask to order drinks, food ect. Nobody checked on us once and food took so long to come out and also forgot a whole dish! It felt like they were avoiding our table, so disappointing.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    Amazing food & ambience. Only downside was too long a wait for drinks when ordering them

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, we really appreciate your feedback!

  18. DanielK

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal before the Wales rugby - service fantastic and the sharing platter for 4 was excellent. There was also no rush to turn our table over even when 20 mins over our time. Couldn’t recommend enough

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 4, 2023We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!

  19. YasminA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had the most amazing time at the Ivy Asia Cardiff. The food was amazing and was beautifully presented. I’d definitely recommend everyone to eat here.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Yasmina, we are so happy to read such a great review about The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  20. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everyday dining - it is not. Reserve for special occasions. The food and presentation was excellent, although we experienced a delay in the kitchen which meant one guest had to leave before the desert course was swerved. The Ivy Asia staff kindly packed that desert up and our unfortunate guest got to enjoy it later. We were also presented with the wrong tab - which was an error that would have resulted in an additional £100+ had we paid it without checking. Would we visit again - yes, but reserved for very special event, as it’s quite pricey!

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Hello Opentable Diner, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

  21. AlynW

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went with another couple and all four of us agreed it was the finest Asian food we have ever had. Service was brilliant and the deco/ambiance could not be faulted.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Alynw, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review!

  22. DanielN

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, the staff were good. However something needs to be done about the music. For a lunch time service I really don’t want to be listening to repetitive awful bass lines and not much else. Perhaps there’s an issue with the speaker system as I noticed the DJ had a speaker near her with a totally different sound. Either way it was very poor music choice for lunchtime service and diminished the experience.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Danieln, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  23. Becky

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great experience. The perfect celebratory meal! Excellent vegan options and all with such theatre.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Becky, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my friends 21st, Loreen was a lovely waitress and ensured my friend felt very special on her birthday. The food came out quickly and it tasted delicious. Everything was amazing about this place including the interior and definitely the service.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, we are so happy to read such a great review about The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  25. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Great service from Janna who was so attentive. Lively ambiance and very high quality food.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us.

  26. OpenTable Diner

    Berkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a birthday and the staff, surroundings and food all excellent. Will definitely be coming back.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  27. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Olivier was our host. We come for my friends birthday. He was very warm and welcoming. Helped us select our dishes. Very knowledgeable with the menu. Great service. Definitely a returning customer. Food was so delicious and the whole presentation was lovely too, overall lovely experience.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Hello Opentable Diner, thank you; we appreciate your feedback!

  28. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and I received great service from Janna.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review!

  29. WendyWoo

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding. I’d like to particularly mention our Waiter, Oliver, who was charming, friendly and attentive, along with Samantha, who was so lovely. Also loved your DJ, Esther. The ambiance her music created, on a chilled Sunday evening, was such a bonus. Food excellent, as per too 😋

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Wendywoo, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  30. MollyH

    Devon

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely exceptional dining experience, as always. The staff are fabulous, the decor is out of this world and the food is to die for. Absolutely love it here and each visit is consistently as good as the visit before.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Mollyh, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

  31. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was AMAZING. Would have been nice to have louder music or live music for a Friday/Saturday evening.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience!

  32. ELew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, Great service. A little pricey but well worth it

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Elew, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!

  33. Mary

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I found the food too spicy for myself Did nt receive help with menu Had to leave most of mine ☹️

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Mary, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  34. HelenC12

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food is very good and the staff and venue are both lovely. The only slight negative is the price it would prevent me going as often as I would like too.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Helenc12, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food, was simply fantastic…!!! Each plate was individually wonderful. Service was good with our waiter very nice and interactive with everyone on the table. We found the table for 4 a little small for the service as the plates were of a good size so struggled to share everyone. Price was pretty high considering we only had bottled water. Worked out around £60 a head. The food was amazing so I was okay as I was paying. But it could be a bit of a shock to some.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Hi Opentable Diner, thank you so much for your positive comments about The Ivy Asia Cardiff!

  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    The host and bar staff were very friendly. Once we got to our table, the service was very slow & not very attentive. We have to ask to order more drinks each time our glasses were empty. We could have ordered more drinks but this experience really took the shine of our enjoyment.
  37. CJDev

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    A chilled contemporary atmosphere with a unique vibrancy that makes it feel special. Excellent drinks and very good food. The bar service was exceptional with the bar man even suggesting options not on the menu. As a margarita fan I was offered a blood orange margarita which was deliciously sweet and sour. The other half ordered the Thai green curry which I would have again if visiting. Don’t be put off by the name it was nothing like the hot dish instead it was sweet with coconut foam and distinct hints of chilli and curry leaf. Unfortunately I felt the staff let restaurant down on this occasion. With a high price point I would have liked more time, plate recommendations and a brief description of how the menu works. For someone who has not visited the chain before it can be confusing to know how much to order. After asking we were suggested 2 small and 1 large plate per person with an accompanying side dish for the large plate, but we personally found this too much and struggled to finish it all. The food was of high quality and good portion sizes. The flavours and presentation was good. Unfortunately there was no room for dessert so instead finished with a latte, which hit the spot. Due to rolling table reservations I felt quite rushed to eat and leave as the bar next to us filled with people waiting for their table. Overall, a good experience and above average food. Let down by staff being stretched and eager to clear tables. The flavours were good but not quite worthy of the price point. If I were to go again, I’d take friends and get the 4 person tasting menu. It’s a shame there is no 2 person option.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

  38. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is an experience in and of itself. I've been here twice now and the service, the food and the atmosphere can not be faulted. And I really can't complain about the prices either.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Opentable Diner, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us!

  39. SueBic

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to The Ivy Asia to celebrate my daughters birthday. Excellent service from the off, delicious food in a stunning environment.

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Suebic, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review!

  40. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Myself and my daughter visited today for the first time The little things like opening the door us and putting your coats away Everyone was professional not rushed Food was delightful 1st time trying dumplings wow wow wow Nothing was ton much trouble well don’t the Ivy Asia

    The Ivy Asia, CardiffResponded on March 3, 2023Hi Opentable Diner, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!

FAQs

The Ivy Asia, Cardiff is rated 4.4 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 149 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Asia, Cardiff

84/85 St.David's Shopping Centre, Cardiff, Cardiff CF10 1GA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Cardiff

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Asian, Asian, Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, High Tea, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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