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The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff, WLS

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5 (14104)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 139 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dominik Malecki
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Cardiff Queen Street Station (5 minutes walk)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • £20.95 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses(starter and main course) for £20.95. The Menu is available available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    £20.95 Two-Course Heritage Menu Photo
  • Class of 2025 Graduation Menu

    Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 19, 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
  • Veuve Clicquot Brunch

    Apr 18, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025
    Upgrade your brunch and celebrate the long weekend in style with an exclusively priced and perfectly chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, available for £60 .Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Veuve Clicquot Brunch Photo

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What 14,104 people are saying

The Ivy Cardiff 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • South Wales

    Good for business meals

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Lively

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambiance

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cardiff City & County

    Hot spot

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Romantic

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Cardiff offers "fabulous food" in "wonderful surroundings," making it a go-to spot for many. "Outstanding service" and a "lovely atmosphere" are consistently praised. While some found the food overpriced or choices limited, the attentive staff and beautifully decorated interiors leave a lasting impression. Perfect for special occasions.
14,104 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I arrived at the ivy 17.30 for our yearly Anniversary meal but this time it wasn’t the same. We had to wait far too long for our drinks between our arrival , starters and mains. My wife had finished her dessert long before my Grand Manier arrived. Our server was more interested in serving and hovering over the table behind as their party were drinking Dom Perignon champagne. We felt a little neglected. We’ve always had a good experience at this restaurant but unfortunately we came out of there very disappointed this time. It was our 10th Anniversary so to us it was a special meal. I don’t like writing bad reviews but not everyone can afford bottles of Dom Perignon

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  2. Angela VIP

    Oxford/Oxfordshire4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Really not as good as expected from The Ivy chain. Waited 25 mins for our table past the booked time (nothing offered to make up for this), then service was slow (not the server's fault, she clearly had too many tables), and while some of the food was good (fish and chips in particular) a lot was mediocre. One of pur party ordered off the set menu only to be told when it came to dessert that there was a cut-off time so they couldn't order from that for their dessert, nor would they offer the chosen dessert at any price, so they were charged full price for both courses with a dessert that wasn't their choice. Another wanted The Ivy steak but was told - at 6pm - it was sold out, to be offered the steak that's £10 more but basically the same... The Ivy is often our go-to but we left the Cardiff restaurant feeling like we'd been over-charged for a poor experience.

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  3. Lisa Jayne

    South Wales1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really busy the afternoon we went. Food was really disappointing for the cost. I had fish which was nice but barely warm. Green beans as a side were stringy. My friend had a steak which was chewy. It was literally a steak on a plate with nothing else! (She had green beans as a side). Dessert was nice. The servers were very nice and clearly busy. Overall we were really disappointed with the quality of the food as it’s so expensive- we wouldn’t mind paying if it was the best meal ever but it was so underwhelming and small. We wouldn’t return.

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  4. Byron

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very tasty and well presented. I would have preferred less sweet and more savoury. My own preference. The service was excellent and I'm sure to return.

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  5. Helen

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely experience celebrating my daughters 21st birthday. Thank you

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  6. Joan

    Hong Kong Island1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the setting, food and service. First time there and had a very enjoyable meal celebrating sister-in-law’s significant birthday. I mentioned it on booking firm and she was delighted when the server brought out a dessert for her with a candle in it. Little bit pricy - wines are all over £30 and quickly upwards which really adds to the bill but for an occasion, it can’t be beaten.

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  7. Paul

    Bedfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent staff, ambience and food. Top class restaurant.

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  8. Dawn

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From moment we stepped inside we loved it staff are fantastic the lovely fella in the dapper tweed suit so friendly and professional but all staff were outstanding food beautiful drinks stunning its a real special place thank u guys see you soon Dawn alan India xx

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  9. Pauline

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked afternoon tea in Cardiff with a friend we were seated then left for a long time befour we had any service the tea was nicely presented but we felt the chocolate dome with fillings didn't work and besides sandwiches no other savoury bits we didn't eat some of the scones and rolls but the waiter didn't offer to box them for us to take home overall OK but room for improvement in services

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  10. Deborah

    Indiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come to an Ivy every time I come to Great Britain. The high standards carry over to every location.

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The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 14104 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 139 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cardiff

69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 8:30 am–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Cardiff Queen Street Station (5 minutes walk)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dominik Malecki
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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