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The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff, WLS

The Ivy Cardiff

4.6 (14077)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dominik Malecki
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Cardiff Queen Street Station (5 minutes walk)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • British Icons Set Menu

    May 13, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Join us for our British Icons Set Menu, a selection of our iconic classic dishes that perfectly embody our unmistakable British greatness. Enjoy 2 courses for £27.95 or 3 courses for £34.95, with a complimentary glass of iconic Ivy Champagne. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    British Icons Set Menu Photo
  • Father's Day Set Menu

    Jun 14, 2025 - Jun 15, 2025
    Upgrade your celebrations with our Father's Day Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £34.95, perfectly paired with our exclusive Father's Day Cocktails. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Father's Day Set Menu Photo
  • Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

    Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
    Celebrate this monumentous milestone with our Class of 2025 Set Menu. Enjoy two-courses for £29.95 or three-courses for £35.95, perfectly paired with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Nyetimber, available for £75 and a memorable keepsake to take home. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Class of 2025 Graduation Menu Photo

Private dining

What 14,077 people are saying

The Ivy Cardiff 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Ambiance

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Lively

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambiance

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for brunch

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Romantic

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Cardiff offers a delightful dining experience with "consistently excellent" ambiance, food, and drinks. Guests appreciate the "beautifully decorated interior" and "superb service" from attentive staff like Joshua. While some find it pricey, the "delicious" food and "friendly" service make it a popular choice for special occasions.
14,077 Reviews
  1. Ann

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    sadly after many very good meals at the Ivy, I was served fish that didn't seem quite right, our waitress was really helpful and changed the order but was very unwell for the rest of the day. We have not had that experience before.

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  2. Charlotte

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and amazing service. Had a lovely evening and will be back again. Such a lovely restaurant.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Charlotte, thank you so much for the high-star rating! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us here at The Ivy, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  3. Samantha

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter we had was extremely busy and appeared to be the only one covering our area. Whilst he was trying to wait our table, you could see the restaurant was understaffed. This is the second time this has happened. While we felt sorry for him, we paid alot of money for our meals and didnt recieve the service you would expect from the Ivy. Its definitely requires more waiters/ waitresses
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Samantha, thank you for the honest review. We're sorry to hear that your experience with us wasn't as expected. We’d love to learn more about your visit and work towards resolving any concerns. Please reach out to us at 02922338945. We look forward to hearing from you.

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  4. Dave

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Ivy, Lunchtime was peaceful. (we like it like that) The food was excellent as expected, service was brilliant. Beware the 'Frozen Berries' very cold, LoL!
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Dave, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback truly brightens our day, and we appreciate your kind words!

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  5. Grace

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was such a happy experience taking 2 friends to The Ivy for lunch. Both friends have mobility issues but the staff were lovely and found room for the 2 mobility scooters. Staff also helped our friends with the lift and the staff were kindness itself. Thank you.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago
    Good evening, thank you for your kind feedback on your experience! We aim to provide excellent service, and we're thrilled to hear that we were able to deliver that for you!

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  6. GillP

    West Wales2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall our visit was very good although we did have a problem with the price of a large glass of red wine. When we received the bill we had been charged over £49 for 3 large glasses of wine! When we queried this we were told that as there wasn’t a price for a large glass of wine, they had doubled the price per glass to 2 x £8.25 per glass, even though they we didn’t receive double the amount of wine! If this had been explained to us at the time of ordering we would have bought a bottle which was priced at circa £35. Unfortunately this did leave us feeling rather deflated and upset especially as the food and ambience had been lovely.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 4 days ago
    Gill thank you for your feedback, we greatly appreciate hearing about your experience and we are sorry it wasn’t everything you expected. Your comments are valuable in helping us enhance our service, so please feel free to provide more details, along with your name and contact information, by reaching out to us at 02922338945.

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  7. Heather

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect venue for our planned birthday afternoon tea . Service food and atmosphere spot on Highly recommend.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago
    Good morning, thank you for your kind feedback on your experience! We aim to provide excellent service, and we're thrilled to hear that we were able to deliver that for you!

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  8. Rebecca

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, as was the service, in relaxing surroundings . We took the two youngest bridesmaids for my daughters wedding for a treat because they couldn’t go to the hen party’s and the staff brought them out a celebration dessert as a surprise, which they loved and was a perfect touch. My 7 year old granddaughter also loved the pink cloakroom 😂.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 4 days ago
    Rebecca, thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are very happy to hear it was everything you imagined and more. We are also delighted that the two bridesmaids enjoyed their time with us! We hope to see you all again very soon at The Ivy Cardiff.

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  9. Lucy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere and service was perfect. Delicious food, the classic Shepherd’s Pie was amazing. Staff made two birthday girls feel very special and nothing was too much trouble. Can’t wait to go back.

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  10. Helen

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, beautiful food and a lovely atmosphere.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Helen, thank you for the amazing 5-star review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback truly brightens our day!

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The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.6 stars by 14077 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 109 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cardiff

69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Cardiff Queen Street Station (5 minutes walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dominik Malecki
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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