The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

Name: The Ivy St. Helen’s Square
Address: 2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG, United Kingdom, YO1 8QP
Telephone: 01904 403888
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

12515 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 153 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Private dining

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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
01904 403888
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
Area
York
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, 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.
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.
The Ivy St. Helen's Square 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.

What 12,515 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
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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Yorkshire
Most Booked
North Yorkshire
Great for brunch
North Yorkshire
Good for special occasions
North Yorkshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Celebrated for its beautiful decor and "lovely atmosphere," it's ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and well-presented dishes, making it a top choice in York.

12,516 Reviews

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Carrie
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting and good vibe, staff really helpful.
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Dave
Cambridge
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly, chatty waiting staff, food excellent, eaten here previously and would happily return in future.
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Cathy
Hertfordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and a very helpful and attentive waitress.
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Jayne
Yorkshire
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous as always. Very well looked after in there.
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stephen
Perthshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm welcome. Nice table. Good menu. Lovely food. Enjoyed our meal.
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Paul
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
With the promise of fine dining and an upmarket ambience, The Ivy in York didn’t quite reach the mark you would expect given its brand perception. Food was pretty good for the price (would recommend the Redang Curry) and yet the background music was definitely not in the background. The service was a little chaotic at times, albeit the staff were mostly pleasant and attentive.
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Victor
Yorkshire
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very sorry to say that or Sunday lunch today was very poor started very good. Our starters where great as normal,then after waiting 45 Mins between coarse’s our mains roast beef came and was not good very overcooked on one side and quite raw on the other side, we had to send our meal back and go home. This is a very sad as it’s is one of our favourite places to eat out. ☹️☹️
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Tim
Bedfordshire
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience again - great food and friendly attentive staff. Recommended
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David
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Far too expensive for what you get , food good but te blackened codwasn’t big enough to feed a 5 year old Atmosphere between staff not good .. Our waiter didn’t know how to open a bottle of wine.. not his fault clearly never been trained
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Jenny
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, fab service and amazing food
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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12515 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 153 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

Area
York
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
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01904 403888
Private party facilities
Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu

Festive Set Menu