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The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG
The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG
The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG
The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG
The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG

The Ivy St John's Wood

4.2
4.2
4008 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Ivy Café presents a relaxed yet stylish dining experience offering an accessible all-day menu in a friendly, neighbourly environment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ermond Cara
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
  • Location
    120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG
  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    3 Jan 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses(starter and main course) for £20.95. The Menu is available available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice..
    1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu photo

  • 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 Aperitif Affair

    27 Mar 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
    Bring friends and family together to celebrate the arrival of warmer, longer days at The Ivy Aperitif Affair. Enjoy our signature drinks at an exclusive price, available weekly Monday to Friday, from 4pm to 6pm. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Aperitif Affair photo

Menu

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What 4,008 people are saying

The Ivy St John's Wood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North West London

    Great for brunch

  • North West London

    Good for business meals

  • North West London

    Child-friendly

  • North West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North West London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North West London

    Romantic

  • North West London

    Lively

  • North West London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St John's Wood offers a "superb location" with "great service and food" in a "really nice atmosphere." Guests appreciate its "excellent service" and "beautiful surroundings," making it a favorite for special occasions. While some reviews mention slow service, the venue's "lovely decor" and "delicious food" often win guests over.
4,008 Reviews

  1. Elaine

    London59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience Food delicious and wine chosen by the nicest and friendly server at St John's Wood. We had a really enjoyable lunch. Can't wait book again. Heritage Menu delicious and amazing price. Restaurant beautiful and calm.

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  2. Jenny

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of ten friends at the Ivy last night. All the staff were so friendly and very attentive. The cocktails came quickly and were all good and the food the same. We couldn't fault the service or the ambience and we loved the decor throughout, although going to the ladies was a little cold. We are all looking forward to going again, so easily accessible from St John's Wood station on the Jubilee line. Well done Ivy, Manager and Staff, especially our pleasant waiter.

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  3. Colin

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place for early dinner. Thank you all at the Ivy

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  4. Claire

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing experience from an old favourite. The service was incredibly slow and poor, feeling very disorganised and slap-dash all night. The waiter taking our orders tried to walk away my companion ordered and before I did! We had to ask for our drinks order to be chased up 3 times and were almost finished our meal by the time they arrived, and my tea after dinner took more than 20 minutes to arrive. The food was also not nearly as good as previously - the crispy duck salad had obviously been plated hours before as parts of the sale were stuck to the plate, and the duck was no longer crisp and shredded, rather roughly chopped, not very crisp and mostly fat and skin, and there was basically no easy greens. The value just isn't there for us anymore - very sad

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  5. Vincent VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant great service and food was amazing

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  6. Stan

    Buckinghamshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb location for a business lunch, great service and food in a really nice atmosphere. Always a favourite of mine as it maintains a high standard from the moment you’re welcomed by the maitre D. Bravo

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  7. Dalia

    Demoland (UK)8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a best time in the IVy last Friday. The food and the service was outstanding. The set menu was £65 PP but they charged us too much on alcohol for only three glasses of wine. But I definitely go back to it.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    - Dined at the Ivy in St John’s Wood and had the Valentine’s set menu, unfortunately the experience didn’t live up to expectations - Asked for Rosé and twice what we requested was out of stock, ended up forced to order the most expensive Rosé with no consideration - Side dishes not brought out with main meal - Overall slightly disappointed and didn’t feel value for money

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  9. sanjay

    Hertfordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we walked in excellent service, but they put us in a really tiny table, we had to ask them to move us which they did. Food is so so I wouldn't rate it brilliant my wife ordered a soup. I ordered a main meal but the soup came before the main meal.

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  10. phil

    Hampshire10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor, quiet, good food. Slowish but friendly service.

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FAQs

The Ivy St John's Wood is rated 4.2 stars by 4008 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St John's Wood

120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG

Additional information

  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ermond Cara
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
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