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The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff, WLS

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5 (14090)
£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
  • 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
  • Veuve Clicquot Brunch

    Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025
    Upgrade your brunch and celebrate the long weekend in style with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, available for £60 .Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Veuve Clicquot Brunch Photo

Private dining

What 14,090 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

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

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 "excellent food" and "outstanding service" in a "beautifully decorated" setting. Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" who often go "above and beyond" to make occasions special. While some find it "pricey," the overall atmosphere and quality often make it "worth it."
14,090 Reviews
  1. Myalee

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous lunch for my aunts 80th birthday! The food, attentiveness, ambiance and service were absolutely first class. I cannot fault anything and it was a wonderful afternoon out. The birthday dessert complete with candle was the perfect finishing touch. Thank you!

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  2. Louise

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding. We arrived early, and the host was kind enough to seat us at the bar while our table was being prepared. We were seated quickly, and the service was the perfect mixture of attentive but not overbearing. While we never had to wait long, we also never felt rushed. The food was lovely with perfect portion sizes. I enjoyed the meal and would return.

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  3. Ian

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as usual, attentive staff, never overpowering, ambience was just right. Well worth a visit if you like top notch food in a really unique interior.

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  4. Joshua

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing place I chose this place to purpose to my to be wife and the staff helped me pull it off? Amazing service all around a big thank you to ronan and the lady for helping me make this the perfect afternoon!

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  5. Howard

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time user of The Ivy, quality restaurant fit out, good food, great service, a very nice overall expérience. Will try The Ivy Asia next time.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 5 days ago
    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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  6. Teresa

    South Wales9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing meal, nothing extraordinary. Felt that added extras spoiled it further for example having tomato soup without bread basket! Poor quality meal, could get same in another chain restaurant at half the price. I also don’t like paying 12.5% gratuity, customers should be able to decide what they want to give.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations this time.

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  7. Can

    London6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, we enjoyed the coctails too. Some of our group had to sit directly under the A/C which was too cold for them.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 6 days ago
    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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  8. KAREN

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience, menu had plenty of choice and standard of food was exceptional

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  9. Karen

    South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service reasonable priced, staff are excellent very knowledgeable, friendly

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  10. Donna

    South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had an inside , upstairs table for Fathers day at the ivy Cardiff. The food was ok but for the £320 that we paid I was expecting a really great experience & outstanding food but sadly it was nothing special . The service was pleasant but slow. The restaurant seemed clean enough & nicely decorated but we did noticed a lot of flies buzzing around each ceiling light & on occasion the flies were also a nuisance around the table. Nice to try somewhere different but I don't think we'll return.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded on June 16, 2025
    Donna, we are very sorry to hear your dining experience with us wasn’t everything you had imagined. We take all feedback seriously and always use it as an opportunity to improve upon. If you would like to talk about your experience more please do not hesitate to contact us on 02922338945.

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FAQs

The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 14090 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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