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The Ivy, London,

The Ivy

4.5
4.5
4811 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 144 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ
  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Pre-Theatre Set Menu

    £29.95 per person

    Sep 4 - Nov 12, 2024
    Introducing our Pre-Theatre Set Menu, the perfect way to elevate your evening before the show. Join us at the original Ivy, in the heart of the West End. Choose from two courses for £28.95 or three courses for £34.95, and enjoy some of The Ivy’s most famous dishes. Available Monday to Friday from 2pm until 6.30 pm.
    Pre-Theatre Set Menu Photo

Menu

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What 4,811 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Modern European

  • West End London

    Most Booked

4,811 Reviews

  1. Josie

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service excellent. Staff were welcoming and attentive. All in all a lovely pre theatre treat.

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  2. Mark

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    As a regular visitor to the Ivy West Street we had a very disappointing experience there last night. The food was not up to standard, the service very average with the waitress making mistakes you would expect to find at a cafe, not one of the best known restaurants in London. We won’t give up on it and I’m sure will give it another go, and hope they just had a bad day and it was a one off

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  3. philip

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The fish pie was a real fish pie : scallops, shrimp and assorted fish. It was delicious! Servers were both professional and friendly ( liked the lady from Bulgaria ? … just the right side of cheeky It was an excellent evening. Don’t change anything

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  4. christine

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly greeting seen to table quickly courteous waiter . Good choice of food. bread put on table ( it was rock hard) and when bill come found out we’d paid £14 for the privilege! The chosen meals were good value although I think when you’ve paid nearly £20 for cottage pie the veg should be included . For me personally not the best Ivy I’ve been to. The Ivy Exeter is superb

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  5. Gib

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice classy joint w good cocktails, wine list and food! Definitely going back for more

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  6. Nakia

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was very lovely. All the food was very tasty.

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  7. Peter

    Berkshire

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time at the Ivy, first impressions were very good, no issues with any aspect of the evening, food was very good, but not outstanding, but I don't think you go to Ivy for off the scale experimentation and flavours. Paul was brilliant and treated guests individually. a very good evening all round

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  8. Bob

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely lunch with a pal. Fabulous food, wine, service in a great venue

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  9. Julie

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived later than expected however reception was graceful and welcoming. Table was great and our server was lovely and caring noting that my younger sister was a little anxious. Excellent food my elder sister and I shared the cheese soufflé which was a first for her and it didn’t disappoint. Will return again thanks

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  10. Heidi

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    After show reservation. Great location to theatre. Food and timeliness of food good, but waiter disappeared after main course. Someone else checked on us for dessert. Initial waiter took us our bill. Not sure where he went. Felt like we were not as important as other patrons for some reason.

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FAQs

The Ivy is rated 4.5 stars by 4811 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 144 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy

1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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