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The Ivy West Street, London,

The Ivy West Street

4.5
4.5
4917 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 133 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:45 Sun 11:30–22:15
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Set Menu

    £40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    ***A Deposit of £40 per person is required upon booking. Roll up, Roll up, The Ivy Circus will be taking over our iconic venues this New Year’s Eve. Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true Ivy night to remember, featuring a bespoke set menu and dazzling entertainment. Enjoy three-courses with a glass of Champagne for £110 per person. Should your plans change, please ensure you give us a notice of cancellation by the 29th of December at the latest to avoid losing your deposit. Any bookings after 7pm are entitled for one night only access to the Ivy Member Club subject to availability.Please check with Reception for a pass to enjoy live music and entertainment till late.Menus and Prices are subject to change.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu photo

  • Festive Set Menu

    13 Nov 2024 - 2 Jan 2025
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy three courses for £68 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Festive Set Menu photo

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What 4,917 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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  • London

    Most Booked

  • West End London

    Modern European

  • West End London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy offers a quintessential dining experience with "fantastic food and service" in a stylish atmosphere. Visitors praise the "wonderful decor and ambiance," making it a favorite for special occasions and pre-theater meals. While some find it pricey, the "exceptional" staff and classic British cuisine ensure a memorable dining experience.

4,917 Reviews

  1. David

    London

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it.. don’t go to the Ivy and think it’s “posh” it’s good food and service with “feel good” menu. Special mention to the service staff, Paulina and the short haired waitress. Creme brûlée needs to be in a ramekin and a crunchy top, not flat and sugary with a blow torch.. everything else is good.. see you soon.

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  2. Neil

    London

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We thought we’d try the ‘original’ Ivy as it’s been a while since we’ve been. First impression was a bit off putting. It used to be that as you approached the entrance the doorman would greet you with a cheery welcome as he opened the door. We were greeted with ‘can I help you?’ It was an off putting kind of welcome. Other than that, the food and service were good. The bar seating was a bit draughty (aircon blowing in your neck) but it was ok.

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  3. Samuel

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about it fabulous. Food immense. Waiter’s superb!

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  4. Cameron

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dining experience was very nice, and we had time to chat without feeling rushed. The waiter was very attentive. The food was lovely, we had the set menu. It was lovely to dine in the "original" Ivy.

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  5. Magnus

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant with its iconic and beautiful stained glass windows. Had the twice baked cheese soufflé as my starter and it was absolutely perfect. The Ivy chocolate bombe was another highlight. We were both vegetarian and thought the options were decent (vegetarian mains were not amazing but fine and could be better for the price as they were basically priced similarly to the meat dishes) Service mainly great though the doorman was generally nowhere to be seen which was a shame when we arrived and left. But altogether a lovely restaurant.

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  6. Richard

    London

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good as usual great festive menu but food was slow on all courses.

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  7. John

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual service and food incredible Dual birthday celebation

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  8. Bernadette

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant in the heart of London serving traditional British food with a contemporary twist.

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  9. Ian

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambience and all staff were welcoming and attentive. Having ordered from the vegetarian menu it was a shock to receive the chicken equivalent, unbeknown to us. Unfortunately this ruined our meal - it's the first time my wife has ever eaten meat in our life.

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  10. Niki

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect English experience, I have never been disappointed.

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FAQs

The Ivy West Street is rated 4.5 stars by 4917 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 133 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy West Street

1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30–22:45 Sun 11:30–22:15
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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