I remember dining here a couple of months back when I was just new in the city. I truly enjoyed the ambiance and the interior of the restaurant. The service was phenomenal, staff were very attentive to our every need. Ofcourse, we just had to have the Fish and chips which was really good. I was feeling a little under the weather then so I did have some english breakfast tea and tomato soup which really sufficed my need for hot meals. Also ordered the philly cheesesteak, the meat was good but the bread was just a little to dry for me.
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When you think of iconic establishments in London, The Ivy is second to none; period. Nestled in a quiet corner of Covent Garden, it has been serving and delighting London's Westend since 1916. That's right, 1916! To put that in perspective, since calling service on its first plate, the UK has seen 4 monarchs, 23 prime ministers and the top movie was "20,000 leagues under the sea". It certainly is the case where every dish is served with a side of history and stepping into its storied dining room is like a step back in time. The decor is just simply stunning; modernised yet still retaining all that classical decor accumulated over the decades; and the menu has also followed suit.
Following in the footsteps of so many before us, we attended The Ivy on this night for a late supper after the conclusion of a show settling in for a meal starting with Popcorn Shrimp then moving onto mains of spaghetti with Atlantic prawns, chilli and wild garlic and the chargrilled tuna.
As you would expect, the food was divine and lived up to its reputation. The popcorn shrimp was so addictive, I could've just keep eating that the whole night though it would've been a shame to spoil my appetite before the tuna which was excellent. The spaghetti, as plain as it may sound, was romantic in its simplicity and so fragrant; I would happily eat it again.
Rounding out the meal was a classic dessert of apple tarte tartin; a befitting ending to what was a classic evening.
If you've been to The Ivy, I hope you'll agree with me that this place is a must go. It's an institution now and so much more than a meal; it's an experience.
No matter where you travel to. No matter who you are. There is just no way of not loving the IVY! One of my favorite places in London 👏🏼 Superb food, amazing service and very refined atmosphere. Can’t get enough!
Came for for brunch with friends. The restaurant is visually appealing; it is one of those posh yet friendly outlets in central London.
The presentation of the food is extremely nice, and its taste is as good. I do recommend The Ivy for a cold winter day!
Have always heard good things about The Ivy so decided to pop in for a early dinner while we were in the area. We had no booking but we sat immediately. The service was attentive but not over the top. The salmon was spit on perfect, the sourdough ended up being a whole loaf which was devoured, and the apple tart was flambéd at the table. Highly recommend
Came here for a meal with some old friends and everything was stunning. The place is beautiful and the food was lovely, in particular the lemon meringue bombe alaska.
Classical English atmosphere; beautiful interior and delicious food ❤ you shouldn't miss The Ivy when you're in London 👌🏼 make sure you don't miss their afternoon tea too.
A nice restaurant in general! It has been recently refurbished and reopened its restaurant again!
Lovely appetizers, we had the duck salad and few other selections!
Tasty... For the main dishes, we shared a fish a chips, burger and chicken Milanese plates! Spot on...
Service was a bit slow I would say!
It's The Veggie Option
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From the fairy-light covered foliage out front to the waistcoat clad waiters, everything about The Ivy Kensington Brasserie is, in a word, lovely. Sitting almost directly opposite High Street Kensington Station, it’s also nice and easy to get to (unless one of the friends you’re meeting accidentally ends up at South Ken of course…) I went for Sunday brunch with a couple of friends – it’s worth mentioning that we booked in advance, something I would definitely advise.
Lovely new addition to Kensington. The Ivy folk has given us something attainable in a brasserie that actually has tables if you get there in time and a very affordable gorgeous menu.
Great service, lush food and a great vibe. Can't wait until the garden opens in Summer. Definitely worth the trek to that sound of time if you are not a local.
Lovely atmosphere & decor with good service from very friendly and efficient staff. It’s a wonderful place to hang out on Saturday afternoons but book ahead as it’s very popular. The menu is varied and the food is mostly of good quality but I’m really disappointed the sides of chunky chips are really low quality, bought in, processed, frozen chips… come on Ivy restaurants, this isn’t acceptable for a “ high end dining” establishment and is nothing short of plain lazy… get some potatoes, peal, cut, blanch and fry to order.
As a Muslim looking for halal options for a good English breakfast can be tricky but the food and preparation practices here were veg friendly and speaking to the staff about food prep segregation put me at ease. The vegetarian options were great and tasty, lovely tea, fabulous service. Pancakes were rubbish though, looked good but tasted dry
Staff is welcoming and very friendly. Food was amazing. Especially the Desserts are heavenly. We really enjoyed our experience.
Nice restaurant in Kensington high Street serving some British classics (e.g., fish and chips) as well as a wody variety of international dishes. I had fish and chips and a British cheese board, which I enjoyed. Good service and nice atmosphere. However, I find prices to be 10-20% more expensive than what they should be, in my opinion, for the quality and quantity of the food that you actually get. Nevertheless, it is surely a nice place for important occasions. Expect to spend at least £40 per person.
The Indoors Garden is well located and the Ambiance is nice overall. I’ve only ordered Jasmine Tea so not in a place to judge their food.
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It was quite and empty when I first came in, got busier a bit later…
I always feel some type of way when rushed off a reservation… common occurrence with the Ivy chain sadly. I enjoyed the Malaysian monkfish dish which did not disappoint. Stunning in both appearance and taste. Service was bellow par sadly; a friend ordered pancakes and was served waffles & eggs, she told the waiter, and he insisted and protested that’s what she asked for and that he even had the bacon removed, she felt awkward and felt obliged to accept (even though we heard her ask for pancakes) and we called him back and asked him to rectify the error. Which we felt he did begrudgingly.
The Ivy has a great team.
Me and my friend are regularly greeted by the kindest and warmest staff and always prepare the most aesthetic and amazing food.
A big shout out to one of the members called Kristy! Amazing staff who helped us and gave us everything we needed!
Saturday lunch, perfect even when busy. We booked a table, bank holiday so expecting it to be heaving and possibly a bit slow but we were so well looked after it was a fantastic meal/experience. The Ivy delivers on quality food and service, the staff are super friendly and our food was cooked to perfection and arrived quickly. Our drinks came a little late, and we didn't even complain but they were taken off the bill! Service is exemplary.
We went here for an Uncle's birthday celebration and we all enjoyed the evening. The staff are helpful and prompt, the service is fast and the food is well-portioned and fairly priced.
Always a yummy a reliable brunch place! We got the full English (one veggie/one meat) and they were substantial and delicious
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