The Ivy

Eggs Benedict, Crispy duck with Fois gras, Chocolate souffle with clotted cream, 2 Bottles of Blue Nun. Result = spectacular.
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mario ruffy
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, May 08, 2008

Once again had a fab meal.Service was extremely good,no rush to finish up and go and the waiter recommended a gorgeous wine.

Had crispy duck to start,liver & bacon for main and shared the based alaska.

All 10/10 and highly recommended

Will be returning soon
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Julie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, May 07, 2008

What I love about this place is its simplicity. Had a Prawn cocktail strater, fillet beef steak, fried egg, french fries and lashings of fried onions and a bottle of Medoc Ghaffur all for under a £100.00! bargain
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Insp Jonathon Clinch
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Visited with my girlfriend for our annivesary and we both were extremely impressed. The crispy duck starter was superb, trumped only by the veal T-bone with melted Dolcelatte. The service was top notch. I would thoroughly recommend the restaurant and I can't wait for my next visit
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David Paterson
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 24, 2008

We went to the Ivy one Saturday night. Table was booked for 10pm. I was worried that this being to eat but what the hell it was the Ivy restaurant after all.

Once we arrived we were very fortunate to meet a lot of celebrities which include Joan Collins , Denise Van Outen and the one actor from Pirate of the Caribean (forgot hisname) and others.

Food and service was great .I would go again but i would wait for a while.

A great experience to eat there.
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Selva
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Truely the best restaurant ever. I go at least once a month and insist on a chilled bottle of Blue Nun every time. This accompanies the crispy duck perfectly. I am now known to the head waiter who beckons to me when i enter and says 'The Blue Nun is on its way sir' I think that this personal touch is so professional and makes the event of dining even more pleasurable.
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mario ruffy
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Been loads of times - always been pretty good....however last night had a pre theatre sitting where we found the service shoddy the staff snotty and some of the food WAY below average - especially for a place that prides itself on simple seasonal food supposedly cooked to perfection.

Disappointing.
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Goodwoogie
Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 6
Thursday, April 10, 2008

I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed many fine times at this popular eatery! I have had superb visits and others that were simply bistro average but with exceptional ambiance & atmosphere every time. All have been very enjoyable with good or better service and good food at realistic prices for such a desirable venue. The wine selection is wonderful with affordable prices. I have only felt a need to comment online because I have just read a few of the previous comments from what seem to be disappointed tourists or celeb spotters. This fine restaurant does not promote itself as a “tourist attraction” in its own right, sure the rich & famous do regularly eat here but that is because they like it! Sure, the celebs might get “better” attention, but that is because this is the real world and that happens! If you wish to eat in a great place with exciting atmosphere at realistic prices then this could be the restaurant for you! If however you are expecting to become a celeb’ or “A” list member simply by a visit .. Do not waste your time. This is a fine restaurant with good service and good reasonably priced food (better than average wines at very affordable prices). BOOK a table and go with an open mind and you will have a great time. If you seek entertainment, go to tussauds if you seek celebs’ go see a play! Good food & wine in central London – here is the place!

(I am going again on 14th April for “lunch” so will also let you know how mid-week lunch is soon after, but expect it to be equally as good – watch this space)
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christopher
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, April 03, 2008

Myself and my boyfriend had dinner at The Ivy on Thursday evening, 27th March. Overall, we loved the food, service and atmosphere of the restaurant although my main course of rump steak was slightly overcooked for medium. I did not complain however, as we were enjoying the excellent service and lovely wine too much! Our waiter, Mac, could not have been more helpful. In fact, we found every member of staff we talked to friendly, helpful and efficient. There were a few couples who were obviously celeb spotting as they stared openly at everyone in the restaurant, ourselves included!

Most of the food was delicious, in particular, my starter of chicken livers on toast - yummy!

We are going to London again during April and will definitely return.
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Karen - View all reviews by this user
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, March 31, 2008

Had a very pleasant weekend lunch at The Ivy. It's simple food done well in a place with good atmosphere supported with excellent service.

I think because it's relatively hard to get into because of its profile, expectations are too high for an amazing meal, when it's meant to be a good buzzy 'neighbourhood' eatery.

if you want an amazing meal, go somewhere that 'worships' food. if you fancy a good brasserie type meal, The Ivy is hard to beat.
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Fergal
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Monday, March 31, 2008