The Ivy on the Square

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   Vanessa

   Yorkshire

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Edinburghs The ivy:19/12/24 The waitress and the waiter were really nice the food sounds good and some... Interesting. Its kind of noisy. The drinks: The drinks were really nice my mother says it's really nice she also says it is fruity and goes down easily. The looks: It looks really nice there's candle's in the middle of each table the view has to much construction though there's lamps in the middle of each window to the paintings in the back are... Kind of nice actually there's a leaf in a corner of the room which I like The starter: The smoke salmon was amazing and wonderful especially with the lemon best smoke smalon ever. The foods time to come. Its taken a long time. The main course: The fish was exquisite one of a kind and the chips were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WAY BETTER THAN THE SMOKE SALMON WHICH I THOUGHT WAS THE BEST the mushy peas were... Weird and the ribeye steak was good but burgers are still better. The dessert: Since it was my sister's birthday I got a FREE dessert and it's part of a birthday cake AND trust me IT'S TO DIE FOR!!! The bill: The bill is way less than I thought just 231!?!? THAT'S A BARGAIN ESPECIALLY FOR HOW MUCH WE GOT! The rating: The final rating is... 4.5 stars🌟⭐🌟⭐ Review by Ollie Smith
   

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   Sophie

   Hampshire

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Busy evening, Service was very slow to start with, had just finished our dessert and our Waiter told us that the next reservation was due in 30 minutes. Which they then mention getting us the bill. 15 minutes pass and still not bill so we needed to go up to ask ourselves.
   

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   Anne-Marie

   VIP

   Edinburgh

   49 reviews

   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous brunch, delicious and excellent value for money Staff brilliant as always Highly recommend
   

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   amanda

   VIP

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 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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   Judith

   London

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 5 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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   Ryan

   Edinburgh

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 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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   Tom

   Glasgow

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 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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   Lianne

   Edinburgh

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food. Rubbish drinks. Nice staff. Nice atmosphere.
   

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   Fiona

   Perthshire

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   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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    Sheila

    West Lothian

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    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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