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   CaterinaN

   London

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall3food4service2ambience5

   I had friends from Milan visiting me. I had to ask twice about the table which was still not ready half an hour from the booking's time. Frankly, I expected a different level of service. They did not even offered the drinks at the bar while we were waiting. This is a shame, because the atmosphere was lively and the food was pleasant. I had to pour the wine myself all the time and the main courses were served wrongly to my guests: positions are not too tricky in a table of four otherwise please just announce the dished and we will confirm. There are definitely margins of improvement.

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   Emmy

   Toronto

   7 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food4service1ambience3

   We arrived around 2pm with no reservation as we had ate at their other location the night prior and loved it. However, upon arrival the host (male) looked down on us and told us they were fully booked for lunch. When we asked how long the wait was or if there was room at the bar, he said, no also fully booked. Before we left my boyfriend used the washroom and i jumped on open table to find something close by to eat. To my dismay, I saw they had reservations available every 15 minutes. When i booked the reservation and walked back in, he tried to tell me that someone had just cancelled. That was clearly a lie, and he was just judging us based on our appearance. While we ate there were tables that sat empty throughout our entire stay. It’s a shame something like this could ruin our entire experience with the restaurant. Definitely will not be back to this location!

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall3food5service5ambience5

   We loved the Ivy but felt slightly disappointed that we had been urged to get there on time and were only allowed 10 minutes grace but they then kept us waiting 45 minutes for our table. Also your bottle of wine stays at the bar and they top up your glass so it was hard to tell how much we had left . Food and service were excellent !

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   NancyM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Lovely server and the food was delicious. Interior had great ambience

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always with the Ivy a faultless dining experience. Impeccable service. Exquisite food.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Always attend The IVY on West Street when visiting London There's a old fashioned vibe within the place that allows you feel a sense privacy and opulance that even the other Ivies can't match Give yourself a treat.Get glammed up and visit

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   SueS

   Toronto

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I’m from Canada and always wanted to enjoy the experience. Exceeded expectations!

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   JillG

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 24, 2022

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   food was disappointing and very bland. worst visit ive had - very disappointing overall

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   Anlu

   Orange County

   100 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   100 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   An excellent place to dine before and after the theater Very helpful servers A welcoming restaurant

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    Cathy52

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food great ambience

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11. TD

    TommasoD

    Brighton

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Was good as always but chicken main course disappointing. Although tasty, it was a very small chicken breast and certainly not stuffed with truffle like the menu said. Just a plainly roasted chicken breast But then say it how it is on the menu.....

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    Darrenh

    Liverpool

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    Serving staff knowledge of menu was poor, food over priced and average, general attention to detail I expected just wasn’t there, felt like a high street branded chain, wow factor has definitely gone from this great London tradition shame.

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13. K

    K124

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Great place for a celebration or get together with friends/family. Menu options for all dietary needs. Must try!

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    TesseA

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Met up with friends and business colleagues for a celebration. I will definitely be going back. The customer service is outstanding.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing welcome and service. Waiters so knowledgeable and helpful. Food was first class

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    KateR

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a fabulous experience at the ivy, reasonable price for the experience and fantastic.

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    HeatherB

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredibly busy for a Tuesday night! But service was excellent, food delicious and martinis exceptional! Reasonably priced for what I had. Not one complaint

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18. TC

    TC121

    London

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a really nice dinner at the Ivy restaurant in West Street Covent Garden. The menu and wine lists are excellent. We are certainly looking forward to our next visit. Thank you.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4

    Friend meet up

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    PaulaJ

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful from start to finish…… I made the reservation as a surprise for my partner, to celebrate the end of cancer treatment… he had always wanted to dine at The ‘original’ Ivy, West Street, and he wasn’t disappointed …… lovely evening, lovely food, thank you!

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    SIMON

    London

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service. Lovely ambiance

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    JanaS

    London

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and service were excellent and we would happily come back.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    We enjoyed a delicious meal at The Ivy to celebrate a birthday. The food was excellent, as was the atmosphere. The only glitch was waiting to be seated until 5:45pm for a 5:30 pre-theatre reservation (we arrived 15 minutes early at 5:15). Fortunately the food service was slick and we were still able to leave and reach the theatre on time, but without dessert.

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24. SW

    StuartWatson

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Amazing staff. So friendly and helpful

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    The experience went very well. The vegan menu allowed for many options for our vegan guests. The food was very fast and service was good and quick. The only issue is that they would not let us take a photo with the birthday cake we had brought, however we understand this is due to potential cross contamination. But the most surprising thing is that they didn’t allow us to take the remainings of our food back home as they have a no takeaway policy. We never like to waste food and always appreciate when restaurants are understanding that people do not like to throw away food and have the right to take it back home for later consumption. Other than that, the evening was great and the belini was good.

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    RogerS

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience1

    Depressing vibe. Patronizing service. Faded glory longing for better days … they’re not coming. Do not waste your valuable time, let alone money.

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    CarloG

    Miami

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Very nice restaurant service very good Good choice of vine

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice food, great ambience. Nice location. Enjoyed it very much

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    MCinTheWoodlands

    Houston

    197 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    197 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A wonderful pre-theater dinner in this neighborhood gem. This is where I enjoyed my authentic “fish and chips,” and the meal did not disappoint. I started with the smoked Scottish Salmon, which was silky, and the diced cucumber offered the freshness that brought a nice balance to the fatty, smokiness. The haddock was enormous, well-seasoned and crispy, and the chips (fries) were impossibly perfect. So very crispy on the outside with fluffy, creamy centers. I didn’t have time for dessert (and I actually didn’t have room for it, I was so full.) The place was packed throughout my meal… not an empty seat in sight, so be sure to make a reservation!

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30. AL

    AndrewL

    London

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    Decent food but nothing special. Service was a little inattentive. Felt very much like any of the chain of Ivy restaurants rather than feeling special as the original.

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31. IA

    IanA

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous thank you

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Burger was overcooked

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    Emily

    New Orleans

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very cute place with great food and service!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful as always

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35. C

    Charlotteb

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful first experience dining at the Ivy for a birthday treat. Service was amazing from start to finish. Food was out of this world. The restaurant itself is chic as anything. Intimate and beautifully styled. I look forward to having the opportunity to return again

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36. C

    Candy

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall1food1service3ambience2

    We had a poor meal last time but last night was even worse. Will never go again after many years of Ivy being our favourite restaurant! Tasteless rabbit and horrible mashed potatoes. Sancerre wine was below par for a restaurant if that standing. Joan Griffiths

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to this location prior to a show and we are so glad! Food was incredible! Drinks were perfectly made. Staff was knowledgeable and helpful. Highly highly recommend!

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38. ST

    StephiT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My mum and I came here for a meal as part of her birthday celebrations and to say we were wowed is an understatement. The food was divine, the service was impeccable and the ambiance was beautiful. For us, this was a super special treat and therefore expensive, but my goodness you get what you pay for!! I cannot recommend enough is anyone considering dining here for a special occasion. The added bonus was the birthday truffles my mum received on the house - a note I had made on the booking and completely forgotten about! I did not request these, they just came just before our dessert and was an excellent surprise (for both of us!). I cannot recall the names of the staff members who served us, but all of them were absolutely stellar and I cannot thank them enough for making our meal an experience!

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39. DZ

    DouglasZ

    Cincinnati

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere. Outstanding waiter who used to work in the kitchen. Personable personal staff throughout. Excellent Dover sole. Gin and tonic was only item that didn’t meet expectations, you could barely taste the Tangerine 10 gin. I would insist on a double shot of gin. Overall a wonderful experience.

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    SusanR

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    The restaurant is beautiful, with a wonderful ambience. The cheese soufflé was amazing and the rest of the food was also so good. Definitely get some truffles to go for a treat. The only negative was that our server disappeared in the middle of our meal without telling us that she was leaving or that someone else was taking over, which I don’t love.

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