The Ivy

1 - 5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

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Telephone: 020 7580 6022

cuisine: Modern European
price: Over £45 | €51 | US$70
opening times:
Mon: 12:00pm - 3:30pm, 5:30pm - 11:00pm
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 12:00pm - 3:00pm, 5:30pm - 11:59pm

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Diner ratings

  • food: 8.4
  • value: 7.3
  • service: 8.8
  • based on 23 ratings
  • toilets: 7.9
  • ambience: 8.2
  • recommend: 8.4
  • overall rating: 8.2 

Party & group booking

Tucked away at a discreet location in Covent Garden, The Ivy has an iconic dining destination and boasts a private dining room which can cater for up to 120 guests for cocktail-and canapé- style soirees.

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We say…

When owner Abel Glandellini and Maitre d'Hotel Mario Gallati joined forces in 1917, their modest cafe soon made friends and gained favour amongst the theatre community and The Ivy was born. Subsequent redevelopments over the years have evolved the dining room as we know it today, a space closely resembling the grand restaurant created by the original duo back in their heyday. Mario Gallati was to continue his success story when he opened Le Caprice in 1947, and another legend was born. Relaunched by Caprice Holdings Ltd in 1990, following an extensive refurbishment, the restaurant was restored to its former glory. Currently owned by Richard Caring, The Ivy once again boasts its position as London's favourite theatre restaurant.

Sample menu

Signature dish

Salmon Fishcakes

Sample dishes

  • Mediterranean fish soup with rouille, Gruyère & croutons, £7.50
  • Braised beef in Guinness with colcannon & glazed carrots, £18.50
  • Amedei chocolate mousse, £7.50

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Diner reviews for The Ivy

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2 May 2009

Reviewer :  orlando gittens  -  gastronaut

The Ivy is a pleasant restaurant, good food, good service and a nice atmosphere.

  • overall: 7.0
  • food: 7
  • value: 7
  • service: 7
  • toilets: 7
  • ambience: 7
  • recommend: 7

20 Mar 2009

Reviewer :  Sherry Xu  -  gastronaut

I went to The Ivy with my husband for dinner, feeling prestiged when the booking was confirmed. The restaurant was very busy but the service was attentive. We were impressed by the starter and the dessert, while the main doesn't quite meet our expectation. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. I will recommend to my friends.

  • overall: 7.3
  • food: 8
  • value: 7
  • service: 8
  • toilets: 6
  • ambience: 8
  • recommend: 7

18 Mar 2009

Reviewer :  Gillian Walker  -  gastronaut

The Ivy was fantastic. They didn't have our booking which was a bit annoying but they managed to find us a table. I was surprised that the food and wine wasn't too expensive and it wasn't tiny portions! The baked alaska was gorgeous! All in all a very enjoyable meal.

  • overall: 8.8
  • food: 9
  • value: 9
  • service: 10
  • toilets: 8
  • ambience: 8
  • recommend: 9

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