The Ivy Inn Restaurant

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   Sreece

   Atlanta

   37 reviews

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   5.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Great atmosphere, service and fantastic food!

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   ElizabethP

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   The waiter was fabulous and the food was divine. A special thank you to the host who was able to locate our table on the first floor. I had my 86 and 89 year old parents with me, and they really appreciated not having to climb the stairs!!

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   JohnC

   Richmond

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   This restaurant is a white table cloth, top-of-the-line business with wonderfully great food. The menu has a large number of offerings, friendly service, and an easy drive from the entirety of C'Ville. This is further a great place for a first date. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greensboro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Wonderful experience for our honeymoon dinner. Food and service were phenomenal.

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   CarlS

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Wonderful anniversary dinner with perfect service.

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   Seth

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   One of the best dinners I’ve had in a while. Food, service, drinks all excellent. Would definitely return.

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   40th

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food was awesome - definitely could tell a real chef was employed. Was expecting more open outside setup, and sitting under a fan with more 'garage' feeling was very distracting, but did find a table outside near the entrance that was quieter. The website still shows open columns, but sides were closed so should be updated. Understand this is probably a setup to help with Covid during colder months, but maybe ceiling fans instead of blowers would help.

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   Jfoodie

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Wonderful service, delicious food, and a cozy environment. We very much enjoyed the Ivy Inn and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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   Laura

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Food and service are amazing! I wish I could eat there every week

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    TylerD

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Outstanding food, outstanding service, wonderful environment. Pricey, but worth it. Highly recommend.

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    KeithP

    Richmond

    8 reviews

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    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Awesome dinner again! Food was superb

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    EdwardM

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Food, service, quality were all fantastic. They always make your special night SPECIAL Employees were very pleasant and attentive

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    PennyG

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

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    My husband and I went here for my 60th birthday (we traveled to the area from West Virginia). It met all of my expectations .. and then some. The food was amazing and our server was very professional and yet very personable. The staff went out of their way to make our experience special. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Our server recommended the chef's speciality - Lamb (which he has never had before). He really loved it. I ordered the Maryland Crab cake. Being from the Eastern Shore of Maryland I can tell you it was excellent.

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    PaulM

    Richmond

    7 reviews

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    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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    Our waiter recommended the She Crab soup and it was the best She Crab soup I have ever eaten. My wife agreed with me. Our waiter was outstanding with his service. It was a treat to go here.

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    Grators16

    Tampa

    30 reviews

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    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    Simply the best restaurant in Charlottesville. Perfect in every way you can imagine.

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    NormD

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

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    One of the best restaurants in the Charlottesville area. Good menu variety, awesome wine list although limited to domestic wines, excellent preparation and excellent service. We haver never been disappointed at the Ivy Inn and they obviously strive to maintain their high quality and excellent reputation.

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    CaitlinG

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2022

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    Food, service, atmosphere, all were AMAZING! Highly recommend for a romantic date night.

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    ClayC

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

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    My husband and I were celebrating our 2nd anniversary and our waiter, the food, and all around experience were phenomenal! We can’t wait to come back!

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    DCfoodsnob

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

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    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

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    Food and Service was great, but “ambiance” Not great because despite advising restaurant that it was our 35th wedding anniversary and requesting a nice, quiet, semi-private table, they sat us right next to a gentleman who was dining alone and hearing every word my wife and I spoke to one another, so Not an “ideal scenario” or ambiance. If it had been another couple, then it would have been fine, but just an awkward experience.. Just something for Restaurant Mgt to keep in mind for future reference

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    likestoeatwell

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

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    Excellent food with good selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Friendly staff, well-spaced tables and we weren’t rushed.

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    BabsC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

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    Delicious food, quiet ambiance in the upstairs dining room. Excellent service😊

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    Nauleo

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

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    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    We were staying at a nearby resort celebrating my birthday for the weekend. The Ivy Inn was recommended as one of the 10 best restaurants in Charlottesville as well as one of the most romantic. They did not disappoint! The staff was friendly,attentive and gracious. Our server,Heather, was superb! She went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and to celebrate day 2 of my birthday weekend! She treated us to sparkling champagne at the start of the meal and ended it with a birthday dessert. The atmosphere was lovely with a warm ambience and good jazz and other classics serving as background music. The food was delicious! I had the herb crusted lamb chops and my husband had the beef tenderloin. Heather and her colleagues also helped us take lovely photos inside the quaint and cozy restaurant even though we dined in the outside patio, which was also quite nice. I am so appreciative of the lovely evening we had and will be certain to return when back in the area. Thank you to Heather and the entire staff for their warmth and care.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

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    Wonderful wonderful

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    OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Wonderful!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    We had an amazing experience! Simon was so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. He made great recommendations and we left full and happy :) absolutely delicious!

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    cvillebound

    Richmond

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Milestone birthday.

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    Jeremy

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

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    Anniversary dinner. Food was amazing. And they added nice touches to the meal. Like champagne, special menus and dessert.

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    Rmjs

    Washington DC

    51 reviews

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    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

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    Between the two of us we had the crab soup, tomato salad, mushroom pesto ravioli and filet with a side of Mac n cheese. All were flavorful and quantity wasn’t overwhelming. Loved the sticky pudding, the devils food cake was dry. Service was attentive but not overly so, and the tables were close enough to hear conversations if you wanted or ignore. The facility was well kept and quaint. On a Friday evening there was a range of folks from all age groups. We will be back.

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    DDStevenson

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    Cozy, intimate home converted to restaurant. Enclosed patio provides amble space. Attentive waiter with great insights to help your selection. Food/drink/dessert were delicious.

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    Paul

    Washington DC

    110 reviews

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    4.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    A restaurant in a quaint house with dinning rooms in repurposed bedrooms, living room, et al. Charming decor. The pork belly on grits was very good and very large as an appetizer. The potato gnocchi Bolognese was rich and satisfying and left little room for dessert which all looked tempting. The wine list was extensive, but the by the glass selections were limited and hard to distinguish listed in among the bottle offerings. Regrettably, the most interesting offerings were by the bottle only. The property is historic so it is not ADA compliant. No COVID precautions. Reservations a must.

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    AlanB

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    What a special place! This was our first time dining here but we will definitely be back. The food was exceptional and the staff went out of their way to ensure that we had an enjoyable experience.

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    GeneBear

    Richmond

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    The Ivy Inn is the best restaurant in Charlottesville hands down. The food and service are always excellent, and the bartender is equally great.

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    foodlover

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    We always spend our anniversary here. We love the food and the ambience as well as the service!

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    SusanD

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    Anniversary

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    RickM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2022

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    Very good dining experience! Heather (our server) was friendly and very helpful in assisting with menu options and selections. Kudos!

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    saaasbo

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

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    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2022

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    We celebrated our 42nd anniversary here as we also celebrated our 1st anniversary here. They made it very special.

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    Honestopinion

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

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    Excellent from start to finish. The food, service, ambiance and great!

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    RobinH

    Hawaii

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    Everything was wonderful, but we were on the patio and it was uncomfortably warm. I know it’s rather hot outside right now, but maybe some more fans or even ceiling fans would help to create a breeze/circulate the air? Otherwise, the setting is lovely, the service was great and our food delicious.

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    GaryS

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2022

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    The chairs in upstairs dining room need replacing. Padding in current chairs very poor. Also consider arm chairs for a few tables.

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    contessa

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

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    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2022

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    the most elegant restaurant in the area as well as the best food.

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