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The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh, SCT

The Ivy on the Square

4.3
4.3
13567 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
A photo of The Ivy on the Square restaurant

The Ivy on the Square

4.3
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Old Town

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 122 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 08:30–23:00 Sun 08:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    0131 526 4777
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Location
    6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Public transit
    Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 On The Square Festive Afternoon Tea

    £35.75 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 On The Square Festive Afternoon Tea photo

  • Boxing Day Brunch

    26 Dec 2024 only
    Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience . Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Boxing Day Brunch photo

Menu

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What 13,567 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Most Booked

  • Edinburgh

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy on the Square offers "excellent food and service" with a vibrant atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the delicious dishes, especially the Shepherd's Pie, and the attentive staff. While some service delays were noted, the overall dining experience remains "magical" and "highly recommended."

13,567 Reviews

  1. amanda

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for afternoon tea and really enjoyed the atmosphere, service and food. We each got a beverage in addition to the tea service. They served a lot of food

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  2. Judith

    London

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had to wait a few minutes for our table but worth the wait. Service very good, food excellent would highly recommend.

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  3. Ryan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service in general was ok initially. Asked for chicken Milanese without Parmesan. Got it with Parmesan after waiting 40 mins and also with Parmesan breadcrumbs after the waitress forgot to tell me that it was also included to then top it off when I said take it back the service got worse and no offer of desert or even the service charge removed or considered to be removed! Classic Christmas service! I regularly visit the chain in London, Glasgow, cheltenham and home city Edinburgh! Don’t bother! Was all a tad too Much effort for Scotlands capital City! Won’t be back and won’t recommend to my friends in other cities!

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  4. Tom

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We booked breakfast for 8.30am. Several of us queued waiting outside to go in, but lady on front desk couldn’t be bothered to say they were open! Once inside, we sat for 30 minutes waiting for someone to take our order. Other people had come in and received their food during this time. Shocking service and food was mediocre. Third time at this restaurant in Edinburgh but we won’t be back. Glasgow restaurant is much better

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  5. Fiona

    Perthshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Slightly chaotic on arrival as our table was not ready and neither were those of other guests arriving at the same time. Entrance reception is very small and it was awkward to accommodate our buggy while we waited. Serving staff were friendly, approachable and attentive. We had booked very specific dietary requirements including one guest who is Coeliac. We reiterated and checked this several times but despite this a non gluten item (rye bread) arrived for her. The mistake was quickly rectified by our server, but this is a bad error. Overall this was an elegant and enjoyable experience, the above aspe is notwithstanding.

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  6. Sheila

    West Lothian

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was reasonable, not outstanding, and over priced.

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  7. Ian

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely meal at the Ivy, Edinburgh. So good I am back there next week.
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 5 days ago
    Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review!

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  8. Gary

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, great service and wonderful ambience in a vibrant city
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 6 days ago
    Opentable Diner, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience!

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  9. Teresa

    Munster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very very nice place and food and service excellent. The staff were lovely. It was my sister birthday and they done a lovely birthday desert for her
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 6 days ago
    We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh!

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  10. Iain

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very good service from a Greek chap
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 6 days ago
    Opentable Diner, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh! Dimitris will be very happy to read your review

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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.3 stars by 13567 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of The Ivy on the Square restaurant

The Ivy on the Square

4.3
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Old Town

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 122 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy on the Square

6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 08:30–23:00 Sun 08:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Public transit
    Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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