Ivy Restaurant in York

We went into the Ivy not knowing anything about it but it looked inviting from the outside and it was cold and rainy and an awful weather-wise day. How pleasantly surprised we were. It seemed to be snooty and stuffy but wasn't. Beautiful atmosphere and the food was delicious. My friend had the 1917 Menu of starter and main: Salmon Rillette with avocado, salad and rye bread and main of Shepherds' Pie. I had a starter of roasted scallops with creamed spinach and potato puffs. The cost: no more than what you would've paid in a neighborhood cafe. And the rose colored ladies' bathroom is beautiful!

Friendly professional service and excellent food. We came here for an early lunch before York races. We were late for our table due to very busy traffic but they gave us a courtesy call to see if we still wanted our table and luckily we were only a few minutes away .We got a lovely welcome on arrival. I had a glass of the house champagne, which was was very good . My shepherd’s pie was the usual high quality. We both had the trifle which was absolutely gorgeous. We will definitely be back !

Been to many Ivy’s, this is the most disappointing one. Did not meet expectations for an Ivy. Soup just tepid temperature. Sides arrived late with main, steak ordered rare was almost well done, a basic! Waiting on staff, stains over uniform, little in the way of standards. Ink ran out on receipt unable to get read but we managed to remove a £16 service charge!!! York was amazing, this restaurant fails to impress unlike all other Ivy’s. Will not return to this one. Suggest the Forrest Restaurant, beautiful ambiance and delicious food.

Trendy and Vibrant although drinking during the day the service is poor. Had to keep going to the bar or calling a waitor even though this is table service and the bill automatically has service charge on. Apparently the staff do not receive all of service charge which is disappointing. The evening had a better service and the food faultless with pleasant friendly staff.

The food was excellent but the factor that made the evening so special was the superb service we received from Kayleigh. This young lady is a 'gem' and the restaurant are very lucky to have her.

Just got back from the Ivy York 10/10 food, service, price all good I would recommend 10/10. No sea Bass but had standard fish and chips 10/10 with a chocolate bomb.

Excellent experience at the Ivy. The food was so good that we returned the next day. The service was A1. A big thank you to Emma our server as she was so attentive. Thank you for adding to our experience in York.

Very disappointing food. Dry sandwiches, strange chocolate flavours and combinations which were inedible. Very, very busy so service was poor. Not offered extra tea or coffee after one cup or teapot. Food brought to table and then left - no further interaction. Our table was right next to staff station and seemed squeezed in. Staff disinterested and music too loud. Inane final conversation when paying bill and 12.5% service charge. It was awful.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with friends. We chose from the 1017 menu which was great value for money. I had the salmon and asparagus racklet followed by the legendary shepherds pie. All beautifully presented with attention to detail. The staff were efficient and friendly as always. Everything was superb. Well gone the Ivy for getting it right.

We went with a view to have a main meal, but ended up having afternoon tea. The service, food and decor was perfect. All the staff were so polite, helpful and so friendly. Definitely going back for a proper meal next time.

Lunch with my sister for a very small hen party before my ceremony. The waitress asked if we were there for a special occasion and brought 2 free champagne flutes when I told her. The food was exceptional and our waitress Niamh was very informed about the menu and we had a lovely chat with her about her future plans. An asset to the restaurant so keep her if you can. Best scallops I've ever had followed by my fave shepherd's pie. A lovely touch was a free pudding. All in all a lovely experience and we will be back. Decor fab as usual and is up there with the London venues. We'll done the ivy

We visited here today for lunch,we were not disappointed. The decor was colourful and bright,lovely and clean. The staff were very polite and smart and very knowledgeable about the menu,when asked any questions about the food. Price wise was not to bad. The food was great we had a burger and the monkfish curry which very tasty.

Poor quality expensive food was a great disappointment given the price. We started with a serve of salt and pepper squid which had been frozen then over cooked to a rubbery consistency. Mains consisted of a Shepherd Pie which was the limit of the kitchens ability, an undercooked Luke warm sirloin steak, Luke warm beans with raw almond flakes and very good chips. The wine list whilst expansive was pricey. Overall cost £122.68 including £13.63 service charge was over the top. We have had far better food in York. We advised the waitress of the overcooked squid but there was no response.

Excellent food, very friendly staff and great surroundings. Menu changes on a regular basis but there is always a great choice of food.Highly recommended.

How a restaurant should be run. What an excellent meal. We went with my mother whilst on holiday in York and had an excellent meal. The whole experience was first class from our arrival until we left. The service was brilliant, a master class in how a restaurant should be run, the food was sublime. My steak was perfect, The desserts were wonderful I can highly recommend eating here

Dinner was at the York branch of The Ivy group. We could walk there from our hotel. We had a great meal with excellent service; everything we chose from the menu pleased us. We discovered that The Ivy also served a la carte breakfast, so we booked for the next two mornings. Given the vast crowds of people spending their break in York, this proved a wise decision, as we could start the day with good food and coffee and enjoy it in pleasant calm surroundings without rushing.

Excellent service , spent the weekend in York with the wife . Great menu, food delicious and cooked to perfection. All staff very attentive and friendly. We will certainly be returning !

First time at The Ivy, York and it was an enjoyable evening. The food was amazing, 2 of my favourites…scallops and crème brûlée….absolutely delicious. The decor is beautiful and there was a really nice atmosphere.

What a wonderful experience. From start to finish exceptional service with totally professional staff. The interior is stunning and original in its decor. The menu choices are more than adequate and cater for every taste. The food quality is excellent with superb flavours. We were there for a birthday and they brought out a celebratory dessert for our daughter. We were extremely impressed with the whole experience.

I visited her on Wednesday with my work colleagues. We had a private room upstairs which was just amazing, the doctor was fabulous. We booked the 3 course festive menu and it was amazing! The staff were super attentive, my glass was never empty! I highly recommend and would love to visit again

Myself and two friends meet up around every 3-4 months for brunch. We met at pregnancy yoga three years ago so our ‘time out’ is precious! We had a table booked for the three of us at The Ivy however one of the girls was unwell so it was just two of us. We were given a window seat and the menus. We ordered a cocktail for our starter (because, why not?) which was a Bloody Mary for me and an Espresso Salted Caramel Martini got my friend, both were simply delicious - we savoured every sip. For food I had Eggs Royale (eggs are my desert island food and my son has an egg allergy so when I get the chance…!) and my friend ordered the Eggs Benedict. The egg yolks were deep orange in colour, rich in flavour and exactly what I was excited for. It didn’t disappoint. We treated ourselves to a bottle of Pinot Grigio to share and our gorgeous waitress, Nora, kept it on ice for us, topping us up just before we knew we needed a top up. She was attentive without being over bearing and when we told her the reason for our gathering she shared that she also had two little ones. To be honest, we wanted Nora to pull up a chair and join us! We both had the creamiest creme brûlée for our dessert. Nora very kindly gifted us with a profiterole each, both holding a lit candle. She said it was ‘for being lovely mummies’. Her service really made the whole experience extra special for us. The decor is stunning, even the flowers on the ceiling of the toilets were beautiful! I adore the wallpaper used in there. The ambience was relaxed with an air of class. When our friend is feeling better we will definitely be returning. We hope to be served by Nora again!

Everything about our visit contributed to a fantastic experience. Each course we ordered was really enjoyable but what made it special was the service. Special mention must go to Maggie who looked after us and was friendly, cheerful and professional

Excellent experience all round. Food out this world. Service the very best. Altogether a wonderful experience.

We visited for brunch wirh a very excited 6yr old, which we mentioned in our booking.The team and Area Manager made it truly personal and special. The breakfast was pretty amazing too: perfect poached eggs and avocado and a lovely peach and elderflower iced tea....

Spent £84 on 2 glasses of wine, a starter between two and two coffees. A rip off would be an understatement. The Ivy will not have our custom again. Poor service spoilt out day in York.

Came here for girlfriend's birthday brunch. She had an omelette and I had the full English with a side of zucchini fitting as I love them. The food was excellent as were the staff. They knew it was my girlfriend's birthday and they present her...

What can I say excellent service from the start. Group of 5 girls who regularly frequent the ivy cafe brands in London (Covent garden, kings road, city and the original Ivy in Covent Garden). We chose this restaurant because we know what we are getting...

My husband and I dined here tonight for our 5th wedding anniversary and we’re absolutely delighted with our choice In restaurant. Having travelled from the midlands we wanted to eat close to our hotel on our first night . Not disappointed at all , Kathy...

This is the restaurant within The Grange Hotel, Clifton .....not to be confused with The Ivy in the centre of town. This one was here first!! Both are well worth a visit. Ivy Brasserie occupies the basement of this charming, country style hotel & is...

Booked an early evening meal for my wife’s 40th birthday, have to say the food,service and setting was perfect. Of course it is not the cheapest but in my opinion, great value for food that in truth was nothing less than stunning!

We have heard such good reviews of the ivy and thought what the heck we will try, that was the first mistake, we were shown to our table only to see we were in a dark and dingy corner 😡, the air con was on...

Was here the other night for a night out and it’s just basic food and basic service not a glam night out at all, and the £190 bill was a complete rip off for the most basic food and service, I can’t see this place...

On our recent stay in York we used this restaurant again after such a lovely experience on our first visit. The food and service were superb in addition we felt perfectly safe and they operated an impressive track and trace system. I was particularly impressed...

Calamari and Prawns in batter Chicken Milanese Chips with truffle and Parmesan Tomatoe salad Apple lattice pie Calamari and Prawns - wonderful Chicken Milanese, lovely. Apple lattice pie, very nice. Dissapointed in chips, hint of cheese, no truffle. Fantastic environment, pretty good service.

Really disappointing meal. Visited the Ivy brasserie last week for lunch. After looking at the reviews and photos of the food we were expecting good things. The restaurant is a lovely venue really cosy and decorated nicely and the waitress that served us was really...

Visited several of these Brasseries (Cambridge and Leeds previously too) and found them all to be of a high standard in terms of quality, value and service. This particular visit was a birthday celebration and they made it a very happy one: the chocolate cake...

The front of house staff were amazing and went out of their way to be as helpful as they possibly could. The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommended.

We ate here being on a secret escapes deal that includes dinner. Our meal was superb. The restaurant is lovely and food well cooked and presented. I had smoked trout to start followed by very good topside of beef cooked rare how I like with...

This is a lovely restaurant located in lovely centre of town with tables inside and out The staff are excellent, the menu doesn’t doesn’t change but the quality is unquestionable. Try the Slingsby gin & tonic. We love the buzz as well so definitely recommend

We ate here at a wedding reception and the food was very good. I had a spicy parsnip soup, artichoke and mushroom pithiver and cheesecake (I'm veggie) and it was all very tasty - especially the soup. The Ivy is in the hotel's cellar and...

Had a very enjoyable meal last week in York. Managed to get a table not so easy for this very busy restaurant in the centre of York. The food served in general was good to excellent with the pudding I had being excellent, try the...

The Ivy lived up to its past reputation. The food was of very high standard - delicious, ample and well presented. The food and wines menu provide a wide range of choice to cater for most tastes. Our waiter was suitably attentive and well trained....

So many of the reviews mix up the ivy restaurant with the Ivy brasserie in the Grange hotel that they become unusable

Another great experience at The Ivy in York. The staff were very friendly and the food was exceptional.

Restaurant had nice atmosphere, staff very friendly. Food nice but a little pricey though. Pre drinks a little expensive.

The staff were friendly and welcoming. I asked to move tables as we were so close to the tables next to us. We were moved without a fuss. Neither of us liked our drinks - dreadful white wine and my husband had a bottle of...

The food was excellent, table service very attentive. We visited on 30th Nov, the only problem was the reception staff, they misplaced our coats and brought someone else's. This took a while to sort out , the blonde lady wasn't very helpful. Would recommend it...

We had a lovely dinner here. It doesn't pop up on the google lists etc. ,not sure why. It seemed most people in the restaurant were staying at the hotel . Anyway just a lovely night. A very quiet peaceful setting. perfect service, lovely food....

Family dinner on a Tuesday evening in York. Food was great. Service was not exceptional but ok. As you expect it is not cheap but disappointed that they automatically apply a service charge £30+ for just four of us . I prefer to apply my...

Tucked away in a venerable hotel is this surprisingly modern restaurant offering top end food. Good: quality, professional service, different impressive meals, Bad: not fast food, perhaps make an evening of it, price matches the quality but far from the most expensive in York. Not...

The breakfast was superb, lots of choice for continental and the full English was the best hotel breakfast I’ve had. The 2 young ladies (Amelia and Kate) were so attentive and professional, such a delight!

I’m a big fan of the ivy chain & the food is always great. So came here as expected the York branch to be top notch. It was really nice inside but not the coolest looking one I have been to. Staff really nice &...

Food was delicious as usual. Service great - although at times it all feels a bit pretentious. Lighting a bit low to read menu properly though. We had to use light on mobile phones.

We were stopping at The Grange Hotel and were very happy to find out that we used The Ivy. Our food was first class snd the staff were also excellent in their service. We would recommend that if you get the chance to eat there...

Three for dinner . Two of us were on an 'All inclusive deal, only to discover we were only entitled to choose from a very limited menu with all the more expensive items left out. This was NOT advertised. My starter of goat cheese &...

Went for lunch here today and as it was only 3 of us and one other table of 4 we were rather disappointed at the speed of service! The drinks came 15-20 mins after ordering and the sandwiches and chips a lot longer! The food...

The Ivy is beautiful. The staff are welcoming. There are issues: 1. We came in the day before to book in for breakfast and to inform the team that we were vegan (and to check that we would be ok). When we arrived the next...

We have enjoyed dinner at The Ivy several times while visiting York. The food is good and the service excellent but a booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The Shepherds Pie is always my favorite main course and desserts are lovely, Last time I had...

Went with a local. Lovely decor delicious food. Located in centre York- known as a very touristy area with lots of tourist traps. This restaurant however is not one of them

We had a lovely situated table, the food and wine was excellent and the most pleasant Italian lady looked after us. The only negative was the front of house lady that told us off for being late and advised us that we may have lost...

I’ll deal with the positives first: - the Creme brûlée for desert was beautiful - my friend thought her arancini starter was delicious - they made an effort to decorate my friend’s plate for her 40th birthday Now to the negatives: - we were staying...

The waiter and waitresses were fabulous, attentive, friendly and helpful. The food was presented beautifully however it was average on taste sadly.

Really lovely evening there last night with me and my mum! Early eating as we had a football match to go watch. Booked for 5.15pm and it wasn’t too busy, we were there nearly 2 1/4 hours, it was buzzing with people by then. I...

This is the 3rd Ivy brasserie we have been to and they are ALL fantastic. Beautiful restaurant in 1930s style, excellent service and incredible food. Would highly recommend. Not cheap, but also not over-priced as the standard of food would compete with any top notch...

From the moment that you enter the restaurant. You are greeted by attentive staff who are there to ensure that your experience is unforgettable, but without constantly bothering you. The meal was cooked to perfection, drinks well made. Excellent venue.

Booked a table for 5pm on a Saturday and glad we did as was extremely busy. We were shown to a lovely table. A perfect waiter looked after us all evening. Couldn't ask for better service. Went for the grilled sea bass which was perfect...

After visiting the ivy in Harrogate a couple of weeks ago l decided to try out the one in York, once again l wasn't disappointed it was very nice the staff were very friendly and food excellent. Also the atmosphere is very relaxing. My only...

I booked this restaurant weeks in advance for a group of 9 and now realise they do not want groups. We were given a reduced choice menu and when I asked why? I was told that I should have been told that as a group...

The food was outstanding, it was all very tasty and came looking lovely. However... The service lacked, the member of staff did not advise us of the specials, we ordered drinks that we had to wait an excessive amount of time to then have them...

We didn’t book but were fed up wandering round. When we asked they had space upstairs. Upstairs was the better choice. It was plush surroundings and much quieter. The food was amazing and the staff were lovely. Very professional.

We had dinner here and enjoyed the experience. Food is consistently good and the staff very friendly. The atmosphere is enjoyable and the decor well planned as with all the other Ivy restaurants. The blackened cod was good and the linguini dish too. The monkfish...

The only smiles we encountered were from the person at the door as we arrived and left. A waitress passing behind my daughter’s chair said s**t as she walked past! Our waitress paced around scowling like a prison warden on duty. Difficult to enjoy even...

Visited with friends, had a drink at the bar as we were early. Great service and lovely cocktails. Dinner was delicious - great portion sizes and really tasty. Service was fab too. I had the crab chilli linguine which I feared may be a little...

We stayed at the Grange hotel in York over the weekend and dined at the Ivy Brasserie. The food looked and tasted delicious but the service was even better. Special thanks to all the staff who made us so welcome and exceptional service from Michael...

Nice service lovely environment good service and well cooked food. Not high end dining but well cooked presented and tasty.

Great place to relax after a day sightseeing and shopping (of course). The food was tasty and the waitress attentive. I’ll definitely return again.

Until Wednesday it was a while since I had been to York. We went twice last week once with kids and once with out! It seemed only fitting that for our adult excursion we checked out the Ivy. We only stayed for a few cocktails...

We all enjoyed our lunch and wine - service was great, the waiting staff were lovely and very attentive. Would definitely like to return.

We stayed at the grange (attached to the ivy) and had dinner on our night of arrival, which was fantastic, couldn’t fault any part of it, it was delicious from start to finish Breakfast the next morning was just as good. We all agreed that...

We stay here and eat here. There was no reason to go out as it was so good. Stakk very helpful and the food was great.

We have been to the Ivy sisters in Covent Garden and Kensington a number of times and this is a relatively new member. And it showed. The location is excellent, in the centre of the old city next to the Mansion House. The dining rooms...

Arrived in York, made a last minute call to book dinner! Surprised they could fit us in! Amazing decor, lovely staff, in particular Johnny, who served us he was very good! The food was great & a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thank you Ivy we will...

We recently attended on a Saturday evening and had to book in advance to be able to get a table. We had a travelzoo deal so had a three course set menu. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. Very intimate and romantic and relaxed. Tables are...

We stayed for 2 nights in The Grange Hotel with a deal on TripAdvisor which included an evening 3 course meal and daily breakfast at this restaurant. The evening meal was very good, and the service was excellent, attentive and pleasant. Although our meal was...

Went for an anniversary dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The staff from entering until leaving were friendly, attentive and very helpful. But what stood out for me on a personal basis, was there willlingness to ensure my dietary needs were met. The food...

My partner booked here in August for us one Friday after work , it was great they were playing jazz while you eat and the food was amazing , I am actually just looking to book for Xmas lunch . Can’t wait to go back

We had an inkling things would not be convivial. My niece had tried earlier to give her one year old her tea and had been told she could not feed her in the empty restaurant. We were made to feel awkward when being seated but...

Lovely welcoming restaurant in the basement of the Grange Hotel. Good food, attentive service, reasonabl wine list - try the South African Shraz and the Argentinian Malbec

An extremely well run restaurant, with an excellent menu, good wine list and attentive service. They made our family with two children 7&10 very welcome. The restaurant was very busy but the team never missed a step. Well done, loved the food. We will be...

staying in the hotel we decided to have our evening meal in the Brasserie.We had a lovely meal and drinks which were reasonably priced,the service was quick and friendly.All in all alovely night.

We had lunch at The Ivy today - a party of 4 including a couple of Aussies who had never visited before. Firstly have got to praise the attentive staff and also the very high quality of the decor. However the meal was just ok....

Very good lunch following a gin tasting masterclass, both recommended. Sea bass and beef were excellent, lovely relaxed atmosphere.

We were late - train delays - but the staff were understanding and very friendly throughout. We were really made to feel welcome. Food and wine both excellent although my broccoli never did turn up in spite of reminders. Get these little glitches ironed out...

Enjoyed a thoroughly pleasant late Saturday afternoon at the Ivy. We’d booked a table for dinner but took advantage of a table outside and sat in the sun drinking a nice bottle of Pouilly-Fuisse for half an hour. Once inside the ambiance, service and food...

Great location, amazing food, presentation superb, staff great, and not too expensive for such quality either.

Came here early May for a light lunch with my daughter. The table service and waiters was great, very attentive and helpful. The starter they brought out was extremely tasteful and was plenty of it, the presentation was excellent as well. On to the mains...

Went for breakfast on a very rainy day. We were shown to a table very close to a table of two more ladies even though there was hardly anyone in. I felt as we were intruding & asked to move to give us space. We...

Restaurant is in the cellar. Friendly welcome shown to our table immediately. Relaxing vibe about the place. Lamb rump and steak were delicious and perfectly cooked. Shared a cheeseboard. Waiting staff were professional and presentation first class. Thoroughly recommended.

Having read some of the reviews I started having some doubts over my booking made before it opened. I feel the poor reviews are not correct. We had great service. The food was spot on. The price was right and the portions were just the...

The Ivy is a nice place to visit, the food is very good and the staff are very helpful. The dress is smart casual but when we were there some people were in t-shirts which in my opinion lowers the tone of the Ivy. There...