Willow & Ivy on Exeter

Name: Willow & Ivy on Exeter
Address: 65 Exeter St, Boston, MA, United States, 02199-3505
Telephone: (617) 536-5300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (34)

$31 to $50

American

65 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199-3505

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Welcome to Willow & Ivy, a neighborhood eatery located in Boston’s vibrant Back Bay. Our newly renovated space is full of energy, enhanced by lush greenery and beautiful vaulted windows that fill the room with warm, natural light. Whether you enter from charming Exeter Street or through The Lenox lobby, you will be greeted by our smiling staff and the enticing aromas of our locally curated menu. Your table is all set—sit back and enjoy.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 536-5300
Website
http://willowivyboston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Daniel Kenney

Location
65 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199-3505
Neighborhood
Back Bay
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

What 34 people are saying

Willow & Ivy on Exeter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Best Overall
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Best Service
Greater Boston
Best Ambiance
Greater Boston
American
Boston
Best Overall
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Best Value
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American

Review summary

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Willow & Ivy on Exeter impresses with "phenomenal" food and "exceptional" service. The chic decor and delightful ambiance make it perfect for any occasion. Highlights include the "Maine Lobster 'Pie'," "Pineland Farms Ribeye Grind Burger," and "Warm Double Chocolate Brownie Sundaе." With its inventive menu and warm atmosphere, it's a must-visit in Boston!

34 Reviews

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brian VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Service was good but at time server went missing.
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David VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great brunch and the service was superb. It is a great addition to the already great Lenox Hotel.
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Eva
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For starters, the ambience was lovely; the lighting and decorations were thoughtful and tasteful, perfect for a date night or get-together. The menu was a good size: not overwhelmingly busy, but there was something for everyone. My family and I shared the Focaccia with peaches, burrata, and honey; it was phenomenal! Personally, I could do with less balsamic, but regardless it was devoured. I ordered the “Pineland Farms Ribeye Grind Burger”, and it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The crispy prosciutto was a unique addition. The fries that came with the burger were decent but nothing to write home about. The peas and carrots side dish were also good, but I wouldn’t order them again. What will absolutely be ordered again is the “Maine Lobster ‘Pie’”. It’s a non-traditional, minimal crust dish of potatoes, corn, and plenty of lobster. The “Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras” appetizer was a part of my mom’s main course and she loved it! I’m not the biggest foie gras fan, but the combination of the cherry and peach, along with the smooth foie gras, was enjoyable even to me! Lastly, we indulged in the “Warm Double Chocolate Brownie Sundaе.” It came with a large chocolate shell covering it, and even more chocolate poured on top of it, covering the dessert with rich, thick, dark chocolate. The brownie and vanilla ice cream themselves were classic and delicious. My only note would be more ice cream, as my family and I agreed the amount of chocolate was overwhelming, an issue that could be remedied by less chocolate, or preferably, more ice cream. Overall, Willow & Ivy was easily a 5 star restaurant!
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Germaine
Baton Rouge / Lafayette1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful ambience and exceptional service!
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Maxwell
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome restaurant. Service was solid nothing to write home about. Food was good but certainly pricey. Would go back though.
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Lindsay VIP
Greater Boston12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! The restaurant was tastefully done and service was great. We would definitely go back!
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Caroline
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend!! Amazing service! It was our anniversary (our wedding was at Lenox 27 years ago) and they were so thoughtful. Congratulations with a sweet note at table and champagne. Truly a special spot!
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Brittany VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ben was phenomenal! Food and ambience were fantastic. We will be back for sure.
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H
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceeded expectations-for a newly opened restaurant, Willow and Ivy hits the marks for excellent service, delicious food, wow presentations (chocolate brownie sundae). Will definitely return and looking forward to it.
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Caren
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was incredible, the staff was lovely, the interior decor was absolute perfection! Could not have loved this more and cannot wait to return!
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Willow & Ivy on Exeter is rated 4.8 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

65 Exeter St, Boston, MA 02199-3505

Additional information

Neighborhood
Back Bay
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Kenney
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://willowivyboston.com/
Phone number
(617) 536-5300

Willow & Ivy on Exeter

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