The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

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   Michael

   Hertfordshire

   20 reviews

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   4.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Splendid, as always. The blackened cod was especially good.
   

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   Sunpop

   Northampton

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Arrived punctually at 8.15 to be told we needed to wait outside on a busy noisy street. Once seated service was at best average although the staff were polite. Food was disappointing, having been to other Ivy restaurants and having a lovely experience we were left feeling underwhelmed.
   

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   AnnabelleH

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Lovely food, gorgeous restaurant and tasty food :)
   

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   Joleene72

   Hertfordshire

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   We had the two course set meal which was fantastic value for money and so delicious, we explained that we had a show to get to and the staff made sure we had our food out in time, attentive and observant staff with quality food, Wine and great customer service!
   

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   sons

   London

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Ordered the special - scallops with risotto. Scallops were over cooked and risotto dry and unseasoned. Disappointing!!!
   

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   David

   London

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   We were left standing at the entrance despite being seen by one staff member who oh 3 occasions ignored us. The duck salad which we have had on many occasions, and always really enjoyed, was seriously disappointing. It was very bland and the duck was like rubber.
   

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   DebraF

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Fabulous service, food and amazing cloud cocktail
   

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   paulw

   Hertfordshire

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Poor food, muffins were both stale bread and hardly toasted, poached eggs cold. Considering we were the first ones in at 8:30 and fairly quiet poor food and will question weather to come back after that experience
   

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   LindaD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   The food was fantastic and my husbands gluten free requirements were well catered for. The wine of the month was lovely. The service was good with attentive staff and we didn’t have to wait long for our food. It was busy but the atmosphere was lovely. We had a noisy group of young women sitting near to us which sometimes made chatting to each other difficult but they were just having a good time so it was fine. All in all a great evening
   

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    JamesC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    My friend and I enjoyed our dinner at The Ivy in St Albans as it lived up to all the expectations based on the many previous visits I had made. As the stars suggest, in all respects our visit was excellent although the Black Bee Cheesecake is worthy of special praise and it was a perfect end to our meal. Thanks to all the staff
    

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    CalumA

    Cambridge

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Had the most amazing experience last night. The service from the whole team was five star!
    

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    IanR

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    very reasonable prices for outstanding food, service and ambience
    

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    RuthP

    East Sussex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    As always the welcome, service and attention to detail was excellent. The food and cocktails were spot on, although on a personal note I was disappointed to see the wonderful prawn cocktail is not in the current menu. Great lunch…
    

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    BarryM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Ideal venue for our lunch meeting with old friends. Good food, good service, good venue and good company
    

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    CharmianM

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    Second time in 2 weeks we have eaten dinner at the Ivy St Albans. My husband and I love it there. The menu is extensive and imaginative , our favourite restaurant.
    

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    DavidM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

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    We had an experience gift voucher for a tea, this restaurant happily exchanged the value so that we could have a lunch. Service excellent, all the staff helpful and cheerful and the lunch was excellent.
    

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    NannyAnne

    London

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

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    We ordered a bottle wine for £38 a Pinot Grigio had a sip and it clearly was not very nice no taste and seemed watery. We stuck to water the other Pinot was £44! 3 x starter were nice but the steak egg and chips were very poor. Very tough couldn’t even cut with a steak knife. They brought another fir my Hubby but really no better. Table of 4 but only 3 served and the risotto turned up about 8 mins later! It was a very small portion and it tasted weird. Fish & chips were ok. The plates for the Steak dish were shaped like boats which made it even more difficult to cut the steak. I do not think we will repeat the experience any time soon. Very disappointed.
    

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    PaulD

    Hertfordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    The food was delicious all three courses the waiter took time to ensure we had a lovely time
    

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    PeterJ

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Good food, nice decor, good service, will return. Good visit
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Excellent food and service as always here . Not cheap but worth paying the extra for the standard
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    Very tasty food, good service. I would take one star off because the flooring is so polished it becomes very dangerous for heels.
    

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    Bentot

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

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    We always find the staff at the Ivy to be courteous and helpful, the food is excellent and the ambience is fine.
    

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    DavidR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    The restaurant was very noisy and we were struggling to talk to each other, which is not ideal for an evening meal. This restaurant may be best suited for brunch/ lunch or a much younger diner.
    

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    FrankyBT

    Hertfordshire

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    A great evening celebrating a 70th Birthday. The food and service was excellent and to a very high standard.
    

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    Jeremy

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Food was excellent, as usual. We were unfortunately allocated to a table outside because "you booked online". It was a chilly evening so this was impractical. The booking process needs to be amended
    

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    LyndaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Lovely food, good service. Bit noisy the Sat night we were there.
    

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    StIvyMike

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Made to feel welcome, special request fulfilled. The food was lovely and the service brilliant.
    

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    JudyS

    Cambridge

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Delicious food, cooked to perfection. We had a lovely anniversary meal. We asked to be moved as we were next to a large party of quite noisy women and this was no problem at all and very much appreciated. Perfect and attentive service.
    

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    JohnS

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    Very pretentious now! No choice of lager Ridiculously heavy old fashioned beer glasses Stupidly placed trees in the way so waiter hit me on the head with a tray No photography sign (why) Bad tasting sauce with my steak Overpriced wine The place has changed for the worse.
    

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    YvonneB

    Birmingham

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

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    We visited for a cream tea on our anniversary .It was better than expected and excellent value too .We were delighted to be given a large choir bun as a treat
    

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    MC21

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    The menu has changed significantly since our last visit, we always loved coming to the Ivy , but now that the menu has changed so much we won’t be coming again Also we ordered strawberry daiquiris which were ok we ordered a further round of the same , they were awful, we complained and were told they had run out of strawberries? They had served them without strawberries Not good
    

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    JimH

    Hertfordshire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    Excellent lunch as always and charming service.Itwas a bit noisy but as the waiter said it was Friday and weare not in a library….brilliant
    

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    ClaireH

    Hertfordshire

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    We had lunch for 3 people on a Friday. The food was good, but I was very impressed with the service. Our main courses were considerably delayed, but the waitress in charge came and apologised and we were offered complimentary desserts. The coffees we ordered were also very late coming, but again they were immediately given to us at no charge. Although this may sound as though service was poor, it was actually really good - the 2 waiters who looked after us (and I am so sorry as I did not get their names) - were excellent. Both were friendly and offered advice on the food. The second waitress (we managed to stay over the change over time for staff!) was fabulous - really lovely personality. Thank you to all the staff.
    

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    GeoffD

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    My 2 guests were 15mins late(parking delay) but service staff allowed me to choose a quiet table in the meantime. Staff and were attentive to my needs and relaxed about latecomers. Food selection was flexible with choices off each/any of the menus to suit us. Food quality was v good. My guests commented favourably about the venue.
    

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    Good

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

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    1st time at the ivy for breakfast extremely happy with everything about the visit. The food was fantastic and will definitely visit again. Would highly recommend.
    

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    SueH

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

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    First time here, great food and service and real value for money, we will go again
    

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    AndyD

    London

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

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    Delightful lunch with the family, impeccable service!
    

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    CADKAP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

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    Great meal and lovey birthday pudding. Friendly staff.
    

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    HBoot

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    Great fed and great service was a lovely place to go. Staff also gave us a free dessert as it was my girlfriends birthday.
    

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    AdeE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

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    First best experience in all restaurants ever visited. I will definitely visit again soon
    

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