I read some good reviews about this restaurant but this place has finally really turned me off for life. Do not even try and make a reservation as the restaurant managers are very rude over the phone- so much snobbism (it's funny when this place is not even classified as the 'creme de la creme' and you see staff with this attitude).

After finally getting the chance to dine the food was absolutely plain average with an awful service (a lot of food delays) and not suprisingly the staff were again very rude. It's just amazing to see how popular this place even is when the service they provide is not properly in place.

Do not waste your time and money. My recommendation would be for you to dine at Gordon Ramsay's Claridges and Petrus instead. My dining experience there was absolutely superb!

had a wonderful meal on 5/10/07, booked 9 weeks before we went. it was a fantastic experience, well worth the £189 bill yes it was just the two of us. would love to return very soon, excellent

I've eaten at The Ivy several times and I can see why it is such a hot spot for celebs. It's discreet, with excellent (but definitely not pompous) service and the food is absolutely delish. And whether you're an A lister or a Z lister, like me, the service is to the same standard. I really feel special eating at The Ivy - it's definitely one of my fave restaurants in the city.

Had a fantasic night at The Ivy last Thursday with my wife, her sister and her husband.



It was a post theatre booking at 10.45pm and arrived at 10.25 to be greeted by the doorman who showed us into the bar area for drinks. Although it was busy, we easily found a table for 4 in the window to enjoy our vodkas! This was my first visit and the place definitely has a buzz about it. We were shown to our table around 10.50 - must have been the best in the house as I had a great view of what was going on.



Service and food was first rate. I had risotto to start, followed by the famous shepherd's pie and creme brulee for desert. All four of us had three courses and with 3 bottles of wine and water, the total bill was only around £250.00 which I thought was excellent value.



Oh, I nearly forgot. This is obviously a haunt for celebs and we were fortunate enough to have the one and only David Walliams (Little Britain) just a few tables away! That made my night!

I took my daughter to The Ivy as a treat whilst in London - and a treat it was! The food, ambience, attentiveness of staff were all lovely and we can't wait to go again. The Ivy is fabulous!

What can I say - nice venue... er, thats it! Food at The Ivy was awful - perhaps the worst steak I have ever had in my life. The Ivy had dry veg, very average Duck salad to start. Mediocre service, very expensive wine. Avoid.

We went to The Ivy for Sunday lunch and had stringy, tasteless beef and bland vegetables. A backstreet cafe could have produced better. The only good thing about The Ivy was the service.

The Ivy is excellent. It has top food, fantastic service, and a buzzing atmosphere. We only booked three weeks before we went so don't be afraid to give them a ring.



I would definitely go back to The Ivy. I still dream of the slow-roasted belly pork and that lovely rhubarb pie. Mmmmmmm!