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The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff, WLS

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5
4.5
13970 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 165 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • 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

Experiences

  • Breakfast Set Menu

    £17.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo
  • The Ivy Cardiff Festive Afternoon Tea

    £33.75 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully presented in a three-tied stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Cardiff Festive Afternoon Tea photo
  • Festive Set Menu

    13 Nov 2024 - 2 Jan 2025
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £50 or three for £55 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Festive Set Menu photo

What 13,970 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • 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 Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Food

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambience

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy Cardiff offers a delightful dining experience with "lovely atmosphere," "excellent service," and "beautifully presented food." Guests appreciate the opulent decor and accommodating staff. Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant consistently impresses with its high-quality cuisine and attention to detail, ensuring memorable visits. A must-visit in Cardiff!

13,970 Reviews
  1. Keeley

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Always nice to visit the Ivy in Cardiff , I would say today was the first time it all seemed a bit more robotic and impersonal, though in fairness christmas eve and everyone very busy, reception greeting warm as always . .A pleasant visit just not superb as we have come to associate with the Ivy

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  2. Nigel

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Had chicken roast dinner. All the food on the plate was frozen. Expected much better for £25 plus service charge of £10!

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  3. Ben

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional. Our waiter, who was a manger, was very attentive
    The Ivy CardiffResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Ben, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Ivy Cardiff. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to see you soon

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  4. Demi

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been a few times but this time was the worst to date. We were offered water with our wine and then charged for it which felt a little cheeky. The portion was smaller than it has been in the past and the waiter seemed irritated which wasn’t very pleasant. As the meal came to £90 for food and a bottle of wine and meal for 2 I would have hoped it would be better.

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  5. Catherine

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been to the Ivy multiple times Service is usually impeccable. Today it was awful. Incorrect order. Lots of waiting. I love the Ivy. They just need to improve service.

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  6. Stephen

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely breakfast with excellent service and a lovely ambiance
    The Ivy CardiffResponded on 17 December 2024
    Good Evening Stephen, thank you for your delightful feedback on your experience! We strive for excellent service and are pleased to hear that you have experienced this! Have a wonderful day, and see you soon!

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  7. Jamie

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Shepards pie bland and chicken pink in some places

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  8. Robert

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, beautiful food. Second visit as we have to travel up from Swansea. But would definitely recommend to family & friends.
    The Ivy CardiffResponded on 15 December 2024
    Hi Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Ivy Cardiff. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to see you soon

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  9. Loraine

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat downstairs by the door after a long wait to be seated despite having a reservation. It was cold in this area so was uncomfortable the whole meal as they couldn’t move us. From the start our sever unfortunately misheard our orders so food and drink kept on being returned. The team nicely recovered the service mistakes but it was a shame as we were trying to celebrate Christmas with our mum. Anyway, food was delicious and the setting was nice. Not sure I would rush back.

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  10. janet

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to eat and staff lovely. Highly recommend for a special occasion or pop in for lunch
    The Ivy CardiffResponded on 15 December 2024
    Good Evening Janet, thank you for your delightful feedback on your experience! We strive for excellent service and are pleased to hear that you have experienced this! Have a wonderful day, and see you soon!

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FAQs

The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 13970 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 165 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cardiff

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

Additional information

  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • 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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