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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square, York, ENG

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5 (12579)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, 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 18, 2025 - Jul 26, 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 12,579 people are saying

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square 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
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Yorkshire

    Hot spot

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers "great quality food" and "excellent service" in a "lovely environment." Guests appreciate its "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly staff," making it ideal for celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. The decor is "amazing," and the "attention to detail" enhances the dining experience.
12,579 Reviews
  1. Nic

    Nottingham/Nottinghamshire2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Incredibly noisy. Could not hear our own conversation. Blackened cod was rubbery and overcooked. Cortado coffee was lukewarm at best. Fish curry was ok. Servers were trying and were polite but seemed overwhelmed. Surprisingly not a pleasant experience!

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  2. June

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always. Exceptionally nice staff. Excellent service. And lovely food.

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  3. Annette

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peaceful & welcoming place to enjoy good food & drink

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  4. trisha

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well presented breakfast. Given a nice window table without even having to ask. Immaculately clean and door decoration picture worthy. We are already booked in again for July. Great to see the same staff working.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and service my only complaint is food could be hotter

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  6. Nicola

    Yorkshire1 review

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were sat on a tiny table pushed against a wall my chair was pinned against the man behind, I think if you don't have adequate tables don't take the booking. My steak was ordered medium rare but arrived well done and grey in colour . The overall experience was expensive for a very disappointing visit .

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  7. Paul

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to dine a lovely ambiance as always

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  8. Bill

    Dorset3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic menu choice, all superbly cooked and presented. Service was top notch from entry and table Service was excellent. The only downside was the music was a little to loud and bassy.

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  9. Steve

    Lancashire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal in a lovely environment. The staff worked tirelessly and were on the ball. We came away feeling full and content and look forward to our next visit. 😃 Many thanks

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  10. Richard

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was lovely, decent portions which is often the bain of more exclusive restaurants but this was well presented, amazing taste (least for my chilli squid & Korean chicken salad) & my wife could not eat all her fish cake but loved it all the same! Great food, great ambience from the lunchtime grey brigade & ladies that lunch. We thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary!

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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12579 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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