Based on 2.062 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 2.062 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 2071 in 7028 in City of London, Westminster
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We had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Ivy in St John’s Wood! The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my young family, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They were especially fantastic with my daughter, bringing her adorable babyccinos in little Ivy cups and engaging with her every time they passed by our table. Their kindness and playful nature truly made the visit special. The breakfast was delicious, but it was the exceptional service and thoughtful touches from the team that will have us coming back again and again. Highly recommend!
crazyweaselweez . 2024-11-30
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Visited Saturday, 23rd November, for the lighting up of St. John's Wood High Street Christmas tree, which happens every year. The whole community gets together, including businesses that give out tasters, etc. Being a resident, I know the St. John’s Wood committee works alongside these businesses to bring the community together. The Ivy offered mince pies and hot chocolate; however, on the day no one from the Ivy was outside, probably due to the weather. I went in and asked if they were still offering the mince pies and the hot chocolate, which I was told they were. After a lengthy period, they gave me the hot chocolate and mince pies and a bill. It’s not the cost that bothered me but the principle. To add insult to injury, a lady with three children came in and spoke with a member of staff. I didn’t catch his name, but he was French and bald. She said, “Oh no, where is everyone? Where are the mince pies and hot chocolate?” He kissed her, so I’m guessing it’s his partner, and said, “Look at the weather.” She said, “Couldn’t you put up a marquee?” He invited her in and said, “Come inside for some mince pies and hot chocolate. Clearly the ivy was aware of what they were offering but tried to avoid it. Shame on them. I spoke with the'manager’ Vivian, who said they were offering hot chocolate and mince pies but not for free. This woman hasn’t a clue what a give-away means. I hope someone looks into this, as mentioned; it’s not the money but the principle. This evidently was not for the community!
Chris Theo . 2024-11-25
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A bit of France and Britain and disco sound of the 80's.
Peter Weißenberg . 2024-11-23
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Celebrated a friends birthday here. The staff were so accommodating to our requests, even turned the Christmas lights back on for pictures! Special shout out to Gaurav the waiter who took the stunning pictures!!
A Daniel . 2024-11-16
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Horrid. I wouldnt go if they were giving out food. Rude aggressive dismissive unkind. They don’t deserve any stars. Worst experience I’ve had dining anywhere
K L . 2024-11-14
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Late Saturday night meal, The Ivy was heaving but they found room for 3, and food service was prompt. The Shepherd's Pie was really very good, served with gravy. For what is ultimately comfort food, I wondered if the serving could have been a few forkfuls larger, but maybe that is more a comment on how good it was. Fish & Chips was also very good. Priced at the upper end of what I expect to pay for these 2 dishes. (£30 with a glass of wine.) Ultimately it is a nice place to sit and dine with friends.
littleredkelpie . 2024-11-10
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Had planned to come here for a full English breakfast at noon but they stop serving it at 11:30 - not a problem! Went for the blackened Cod and Creamed spinach instead. Both were excellent, the black cod especially was of great quality and together the portions were very satisfying. I would recommend. Blackened Cod = 10/10 Creamed spinach = 9/10
Abdullah Al-H . 2024-11-05
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I have a pet hate of loud children at restaurants at night which colours my review. The atmosphere was spolit by the loud children and a possibly romantic dinner was not going to happen. The food was reasonable but don't expect this to be similar to chelsea ivy's.
charlotte spencer . 2024-11-02
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Great Service and the food was delicious
lisa craft . 2024-10-25
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Always a good experience. Food is excellent and the staff are attentive without being intrusive.
Troy Healy . 2024-10-22
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Very fancy decorated restaurant with much space and tables. Good service and staff. Had the english breakfast and it was so good, loved that it had more food than other places I ordered, really liiked the bread too.
Christian Benitez . 2024-10-22
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Very mixed experience. The food was ok but nothing stood out as being great. A small sirloin steak with no extras/sides for £30 isn’t cheap but didn’t match the quality you’d expect in a decent steakhouse. Fries were good but the grey beans seemed sad and were saggy from being over cooked. Desserts were a disappointment too: the creme brûlée had zero crackle. The sticky toffee tasted dry and like something you buy in super market and chuck in the microwave. Service was slow…meal took longer than 2hrs despite restaurant not being full and us asking staff to pick up the pace because of our children. Too expensive to compete with the chains but doesn’t cut it as a dining experience. We won’t be back.
Robin Martin . 2024-10-19
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I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks to Mr. Vincent Peinnet and all the staff for providing outstanding customer service during my recent visit to your branch. His warmth, professionalism, and welcoming attitude truly stood out, making my experience all the more enjoyable. I genuinely appreciate the effort he and the team put into ensuring that everything went smoothly.
Alex ALkaafarani . 2024-10-13
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Our waiter was friendly. Fast service. Good food.
Gwyneth Glynd . 2024-10-13
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Very bad attitude by the male manager. Aggressive! Dogs sit inside on the same chair as customers. I am a great animal lover but for the sake of hygiene in a restaurant they should not eat on the same table as guests. The place smells like fish so deep cleaning of the floors required. Not your usual Ivy standard.
Bahman Rahbari . 2024-10-11
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I have just dined at the restaurant and had a fantastic experience. The service was great - the lovely blond lady was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. It really added to the overall enjoyment of the meal.
niki pinna . 2024-10-09
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This place is definitely done by people who are on the ball. The food is good, all the fried food is freshly crispy. The service is affectionate, attentive and friendly. Where is their predecessor Cafe Rouge was good and then through inattentiveness, went off the boil, these people are definitely paying attention and it shows. The decor is also beautifully done and very sumptuous the place is also clean. If you want somewhere to come with friends that is like a five star establishment, but without the five star prices, then this is a good tip.
Adam Silton . 2024-10-06
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The food is amazing as is the service.Theres just a brilliant atmosphere about the place.First rate!
Martin Neville . 2024-10-04
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Excellent decor, great attentive staff
Riece Bailey . 2024-09-21
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Everytging was Excellent. Will most certainly go again
Philip Fletcher . 2024-09-15
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Authentic and delicious, highly recommended
F.B.M . 2024-09-14
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Even with reservation we were seated outside of the main restaurant area. The service was always taking 30 min to show up because they were busy serving the other part of course. The order took almost one hour to get ready too. The Ivy used to be a good place to dine, clearly not anymore.
Christian S. Perone . 2024-09-14
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Fantastic time, food and service!
Star Sun . 2024-09-12
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It's always a great place to dine 🍽
A. T. . 2024-09-08
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Very sophisticated. They have a wide variety in their menu. Service is immaculate and friendly staff. Enjoyed their food so much. Enjoyable atmosphere.
Linda Jaafar . 2024-09-08
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The restaurant itself looks nice and the greeting was good. I was out with my wheelchair using mum and made a note in the booking that this would be the case. My partner went to the toilet and it was down some steep stairs. There was no accessible toilets on site so my mum had to go in a coffee bar over the road which was ill equipped for the wheelchair and had no handrails! On receiving the booking one would have thought it would be explained that this would be the case. This is a well know chain of restaurants and access should be standard and if not us customers should be informed! They had my number. My partners steak was over done and tasted like it was cooked in bad oil and she asked for a coriander salad which consisted of chopped tiny plumb tomatoes with a sprig of coriander on top. Really disappointed with that! Is it a salad with one thing and a sprig? On the plus side my Sunday dinner was good and my mums eggs benedict was also good. But all in all very disappointing for my mother and partner!
Nicky Timothy . 2024-09-08
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From the start the hostess was unwelcoming. My 14 year old daughter asked why she was angry which was shameful. Sat me where I did not want to sit and I changed eventually as we were literally sat next to someone very ill. Throughout dinner had to keep waving for service and was only served when I asked where the food was as we were clearly forgotten. I was told my card was declined twice with no apology! I asked where the apology was when it clearly went through and the server said he apologised. Please note the apology was to tell me that he's sorry that my card is denied. Upon leaving I told the hostess that she was very unwelcoming to which she said in an attitude to go complain to the manager and I said ok get him. Manager came and told me l've been charged twice!! Upon looking at my bank st I saw I had been charged twice (I would have left if he hadn't been called!). When I was then leaving the hostess muttered something under her breath to which I asked what she said and joking aside she was ready to fight me! Saw her screaming and her colleague restraining her inside from the back door. This is clearly atrocious behaviour.Absolutely horrifying and traumatic experience. My daughter had already run outside in panic and fear. I am utterly disgusted and disappointed to say the least. Horrifying experience. Surely someone must take action! I believe hostesses name was Anji, but at this point who knows what the truth is. Ruined a beautiful evening and night. Not returning here obviously.
Nadia . 2024-09-03
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On several occasions I have been greeted with arrogance and attitude. I have been coming regularly for 2 years. It’s my fault for returning really but it’s close to where I groom my dog every month. This is the 3rd time they respond with incredulous demeanour as though I should shut up and wait. I walked in without reservation. They said there was a table outside available. Then they asked me to wait for someone to seat me. So I went to the bathroom. When I returned they said they were still waiting for someone to seat me. There was a queue and several guests who arrived after me were immediately seated. Finally I was seated without apologies or graciousness. The last time I was there there were chips scattered in the on the floor outside for the duration of my meal. The food is decent but the maître de and the staff aren’t well managed. He is just simply rude. He needs to remember that the guests are paying his salary. I don’t recommend eating at this Ivy.
John W Murphy . 2024-08-31
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I booked a table in the afternoon to celebrate my daughter's graduation as I wanted it to be a special meal for a special day. We got seated promptly to a very nice table outside, in the good weather. We shared a starter of the scallops, which were amazing (and the only reason I'm not giving this 1 star) She ordered a burger (no extras) and I ordered a ribeye steak. The order came and we noticed that the burger had bacon in it, (which she doesn't like) and is also a paid extra. We gesticulated to the waitress that we didn't want the bacon and asked if it could be substituted with cheese, to which the waitress said yes and she'd sort it. So we waited. And waited. And waited. We weren't sure what was happening - were they going to bring us a new burger? (Spoiler alert - the answer is 'no'). About 10-15 minutes passed as she went past us serving other customers and finally a man came with a piece of cheese on a small plate! Really? Does it take THAT long to source a piece of cheese. Anyway, we swapped the bacon for the cheese and even though it was luke warm by this time, she commenced eating it (by this time, she had eaten most of the chips as she was hungry) Meanwhile, I found my rib-eye to be very fatty and full of white connective tissue. I usually have steak at restaurants so know a good one from a bad one. I gave it a chance but it was so tough, I left half and the rest was (excuse the grossness) masticated masses which I had surreptitiously placed on the plate. I summoned the waitress - she apologised and offered me a new one, but by that time I had had enough and just wanted to leave. What should have been a special meal was completely ruined. In summation, ok some steaks aren't good and it's not the restaurant's fault, but 15 minutes to get a piece of cheese? Putting a paid extra which was not ordered? And it being bacon? Good job we're not Jewish, or Hindu as I imagine it would have been quite shocking and insulting. I have since written to them via their feedback form, TWICE, but heard nothing. I have been to The Ivy in Bath and it was a sublime experience, but I will never step foot in the St John's Wood one again.
Guy P . 2024-08-30
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Starters was excellent, main meal as mine was the black cod,perfect in every way..with a side of Jasmine rice.. Partners sirloin steak was overcooked,as she asked for medium.. It was well done..The truffle chips were good.. 12 year old daughter had the hamburger upgraded to cheese burger with chips she nearly managed it all as she's only petit.. Pudding were apple tart,raspberry and pistachio sorbet and little one had ice cream.. Drinks were value for money.. All in all a fair price of £211..for 3 of us..
darren bemrose . 2024-08-28
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Pricey but worth it, excellent salad.
Curled Doughnuts . 2024-08-26
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Lovely food , awesome atmosphere , great ambience , went during British summer time , the menu was delicious. I did want to take a picture of the food , dector and drinks but I wanted to be mindful of those around me . It was all spectacular. The staff were fantastic.
Jahlove Charles . 2024-08-20
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One member of staff at the door/reception was less than warm, but everyone else was lovely. Food was good. It arrived quickly, which is great in some ways but also made me feel rushed to leave. There were some not so gentle nudges as well - “would you like a coffee or the bill?” My booking was supposedly for 1h45m but I was being rushed out before the hour mark. It felt like an assembly line, which is what restaurants ultimately are but at least make some semblance of hiding this? Other diners were not being rushed as much and I did wonder if this was a bit of a selective (discriminatory) policy. Go for the food, but don’t expect to lounge for a 3 course meal, unless you look the part (white, rich).
G K . 2024-08-18
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Was a disappointing experience. We were given possibly the worst seat in the restaurant despite there being a lot of other tables available. The menu was very limited, boring and uninspired. The food was tasteless and bland and the service was sub-par.
M J . 2024-08-14
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A Delightful Experience at The Ivy St John's Wood , London Our recent visit to The Ivy St John's Wood was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we stepped inside, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed, combining a chic, modern aesthetic with a cozy, inviting atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot for both casual meals and special occasions. What truly made our visit memorable was the outstanding service, particularly from the manager, a wonderful lady whose name we unfortunately didn't catch. She went above and beyond to ensure that we were comfortable and well-attended to throughout our meal. Her welcoming demeanor and attentiveness made us feel like VIPs from start to finish. She skillfully balanced a friendly approach with the utmost professionalism, ensuring that every detail of our dining experience was perfect. The menu at The Ivy St John's Wood offers a delightful array of dishes, and each one we tried was exquisitely prepared. The flavors were vibrant, and the presentation was impeccable. Whether you’re a fan of classic British cuisine or something more adventurous, there’s something on the menu to satisfy every palate. In addition to the fantastic food, the ambiance of the restaurant was enhanced by the impeccable service from the entire team. The manager, in particular, made sure that our experience was flawless, checking in at just the right moments and making us feel truly special. If you're looking for a restaurant in London that combines elegant dining with exceptional service, look no further than The Ivy St John's Wood. We will definitely be returning soon, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in the heart of London.
Karan Afshar . 2024-08-14
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Nice intimate space but the service we had was slow and the food was mid. Surprising as other Ivy's have been the opposite and great across the board.
Ria Maria . 2024-08-12
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Service was friendly, if not a bit slow. Nice decor. Food took a long time to come out (~45-60 mins) and didn't taste like anything special. Definitely not value for money and probably not worth visiting just to try.
Dominic Patel . 2024-08-06
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Excellent food Our waitress was very friendly and efficient
Sean Harvey . 2024-08-02
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Great place for breakfast. High quality food and staff
Maarten N . 2024-08-01
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Everything was beautifully presented and each dish had the wow factor. The Smoked Salmon starter was brought out in a domed smoker. The Linguine was served directly from a very hot pan and the Chocolate Bombe melts in front of your eyes as they pour on the Salted Caramel Sauce. The service was excellent. Staff were very attentive without being obtrusive and everyone was friendly, smiley and polite. The only slight glitch was a long wait for some milk for my tea but other than that it was absolutely perfect. The prices are also reasonable, especially for Central London and given the Ivy brand and unique dining experience. Would definitely recommend booking in advance though, as we were very fortunate to get the last table at midday on a Saturday. Others after us were turned away
Danielle Downs . 2024-07-28
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Loved the atmosphere and setting, but the food was fairly bland. Minisha was very friendly and kind.
Tareq Muhmood . 2024-07-28
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Absolutely perfect in every respect. And that Shepherds Pie… oh my. Party of six. Very well looked after. Very glad we came.
k . 2024-07-25
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Typical food chain. Wine served warm so had to add ice. Expensive for the quality provided. Salmon burger was more like a squashed fish cake. Steak was good as was the pepper sauce. But the reply says it all….. who is Rachel??
Ken Fargher . 2024-07-22
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Really nice restaurant with impeccable service. Food was hot and fresh and a nice calm cool restaurant.
Rachel Cadman . 2024-07-21
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The restaurant is not far from St. John's Wood metro, the staff are friendly, you can eat inside or outside. For French speakers, there is a person in the restaurant who speaks French.
Julia Monclus . 2024-07-19
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The server was a bit surly. Food OK, there was a loud group next to me with a service dog. I had to stop one of the group from feeding the dog chocolate and they gave me hell. Last time I get involved. G&T was weak, but after I complained they made a stronger one. No discount on the first one however.
HW Prince . 2024-07-15
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Restaurant decor and service very good, food was ok but not amazing.
Stuart Gordon . 2024-07-14
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I’ve been coming to the restaurant for years and the quality of food has declined steadily. This is across all the restaurants in the chain to be fair. It’s slightly elevated pub grub. The staff are great though.
Cloverleaf Catering . 2024-07-07
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Lovely athmosphere and food. We had the cream tea and it was a great experience with the service being very kind.
Rocio Mayayo . 2024-07-03
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I received excellent service by Enina! She was so kind and friendly!
Simona Norega . 2024-06-30
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Disgusting service by Sara came I walked on and asked for table for two she said all booked we can't take you she gave me dirty looks for some reason I complained to the manager about her behaviour I walked out and checked online for a table and found plenty of tables inside and outside I booked a table and after booking I saw plenty of people coming i asked two customer if they had booking they said no they just walked in , seems like Sara prefers a type of customers to other , what a horrible way to treat customers she's very unprofessional and her English is very poor
N.R.S . 2024-06-26
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Only criticism, it's a lhong wait to be seated,and the entrance is a bottleneck,which means customers have to queue to enter and get a table,even if they have a reservation
Caroline Krieger . 2024-06-25
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Told wait was 15mins-3hrs. Booked there and then for 5mins time online in front of hostess who then huffed. (Plenty of availability online) We left and came back for our reso 5min later. The same hostess seated us at a broken table held up with tape (there were 3 other tables of two clean and available) we then didn’t get served which felt rather deliberate. So left. Worst Ivy we have been too. Staff were the issues.
Rob Palmer . 2024-06-23
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Updated with 5 stars after last meal. Great service and good food, tastefully presented and seasoned well. Booking essential - a good idea to ask for preferred table.
Rory Hyde . 2024-06-22
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Ivy is one of our favorite places and we are looking forward to come back again. P.S. i rarely leave reviews and had no particular intention to do it in rhis ocasion but for some strange (and somewhat worrying data security) reason I found 2 star review left from my Google maps account on this Restaurant.? This is an edited post to its realistic value.
Nikola Kodjabashia . 2024-06-19
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Atrocious experience.... Horrendous service, poor quality undercooked black cod, fridge cold asparagus, non existent waiter. Waited 55 minutes from being seated to me eventually having to go to the reception desk to ask for a waiter to take my order. My bottle of wine was left in the ice bucket with not one attentive member of staff pouring! Had to pour it myself!! Why have a service charge on the bill?? If this restaurant simply cannot handle the volume of diners, then don't fill your poorly run eatery to capacity. Your team simply cannot manage a decent service including your kitchen staff!!
Jonathan C . 2024-06-18
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**Best Restaurant in St. John's Wood** Medium Rare serves a divine sirloin steak. The lobster linguine was delightful, and the meal was sumptuous, overall. The staff are efficient, and the crowd is very pleasant. The Chocolate IVY Bombe for dessert was incredible. I love visiting this place for its ambience, warmth, and quality of food. It's highly recommended if you're in St. John's Wood. The manager is a delightful person who truly understands hospitality, holding the place together with remarkable skill. Hats off to him.
Rishi Anand . 2024-06-17
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Went for Fathers Day, there was 6 of us and the food for everyone all fell short of the mark. The food was bland and flavourless. Had to send the spinach back was it was so watery and tasteless . Chicken escalopes tasted like a supermarket piece of chicken. Will not be returning.
Christian Lee . 2024-06-17
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[2024 Edit: Went again after a long break to see if ay improvements. Sadly the approach and attitude of the staff here (particularly the matre d when it comes to bookings and reservations) remains curiously disinterested and unhelpful. Seem to trade on the brand name rather than the quality of the service being provided. Absolutely no reason or intention to return.] Good Ivy menu but the service at this particular branch is bizarrely so so slow, consistently. Even when they are not at all busy. Just popped in on Saturday lunchtime, very quiet and just left waiting for a menu for far too long. Gave up and left. Another customer was also on the verge of leaving who had been waiting longer than us. Manager really should address this level of disinterest among staff.
Lone Reviewer . 2024-06-17
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I couldn’t fault the food; the sirloin steak was perfect as was the sauce and sides. Restaurant was very busy and I’m not one for crowds, but the service was good.
somewhereintime . 2024-06-16
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Such rude service at this restaurant from the female maitre d (Sunday 16 June lunch). She has very bad attitude coupled with zero customer service skills. I would avoid this place. They don’t treat people well and expect you to put up with their attitude (almost aggressive and angry for no obvious reason) for sub standard food. I have give this place a go a few times now due to lack of options on the high street but it has been a let down each time due to service. Food is not great too.
G G . 2024-06-16
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I love the Ivy Franchise and the St.John’s Wood location did not disappoint! The mirrors, tropical decor, decadent cushions all made for a romantic and aesthetic experience. I am DF and GF and the Ivy is knowledgeable and great at catering to these needs. The wine was delicious and paired with dinner well. Bonus, the toilets are as beautiful as the dining space, ambience throughout X
Michaela Storoschuk . 2024-06-13
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Party of six, went to celebrate a civic wedding. Nice location, staff very friendly, food average. Was given three different bills at the end but no problem with that. Had ordered champagne for our arrival, fine. What amazed me was when, at the end, the waiter arrived with a single "celebration plate" which consisted a saucer size plate containing 2 strawberries, 4/5 berries and a spoonful of an ice cream type confection. Even if it was only for the bride and groom, it was very slim pickings! Subsequent edit: From the owners response they're obviously not reading the reviews
Paul Lincoln . 2024-06-11
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Great atmosphere and service and the food was so good. The host attending to my group was very attentive.
JT Ayeh . 2024-06-10
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I come to this restaurant only because it’s one of the few restaurants in neighbourhood, not much options around, otherwise I wouldn’t come here AT ALL. Service is low at all times. I always refrained on commenting, but today is the time: one of the staff (female with curly hair) gave me such an unpleasant look when I said I’ll just order for a drink, she asked me twice if I want to order anything to eat. 0 level of customer service skills and 0 empathy. Shame!
Madina Ismoilova . 2024-06-10
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Martin’s service was amazing, and made our night!
Lia Ella . 2024-06-08
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martins help really made our day- very helpful and sufficient service from him
Lina Fnine . 2024-06-08
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I dined at The Ivy St. John's Wood last night and had a mixed experience. The food was excellent, and the ambiance was inviting with its classic look and pleasant environment. We started with delicious starters, but there was a notable delay in serving our main course. A server even asked if we wanted dessert, forgetting our main dishes. When I informed the manager, he simply apologized but did not resolve the issue. Additionally, we had to repeatedly request an empty plate to share food. After asking three times, we were given a tiny plate. I asked for a larger one but never received it, so I eventually gave up. While the food was very good, the service was disappointing. This was unexpected as I have visited the place more than three times previously and experienced excellent service. I noticed a new manager, who seemed less familiar than the regular manager I usually see. In conclusion, the food was great, but the service issues significantly impacted my experience. I hope management addresses these lapses to improve the dining experience for future patrons.
Wail Larry . 2024-06-07
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Well presented foods, when its too busy it takes long time to serve you, I ordered fish and chips was very oily
sahar . 2024-06-02
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Went for mum birthday, all went well
Nada Lafta . 2024-06-01
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Very nice atmosphere and cosy place
Nil Koramaz . 2024-05-30
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Always an excellent service for drinks and snacks at the bar
Evi Baniotopoulou . 2024-05-27
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Made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Food is excellent and Djazia added an extra level of enjoyment with her professionalism and excellent service. Looking forward to another visit soon!
music Simon . 2024-05-24
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We went to Abby Road and from there we arrived at this restaurant that is absolutely beautiful, its decoration, etc. everything was exquisite, the service was perfect!!!! If you are in the area, be sure to go!!! Flawless!!!
Marcela Lilian Uris . 2024-05-24
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First visit here. Top marks all round.
TIMOTHY ROBERTSON . 2024-05-16
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Delicious meal and terrific service. Highly recommend
ken koburger . 2024-05-16
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As much as the food is lovely as always here I have to say that I was quite disappointed in our dirty plates (all three of them ) which I had to send back. . It did put me off wanting to ever go back there as once I’m not convinced of the hygiene it’s quite off putting . I was also taken aback that after receiving new ones we weren’t offered any apologies or even a complimentary drink ! Would expect more from this place . Last time I went for brunch it took over 40 minutes to arrive the man could not have been more apologetic and did not charge us for our meal.
Carole round . 2024-05-15
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Great food and great service. Went for a lunch with friends and will definitely be back.
sowmya sree . 2024-05-15
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We liked everything about this place. 🤩 Nice atmosphere, welcoming staff and delicious food and coffee. We definately are coming back.
Antra Zajankovska . 2024-05-14
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Only 3 stars because the service was neither caring nor friendly. Went there for a drink.
Christophe de Minguine . 2024-05-11
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The staff are wonderful, so welcoming and the food is excellent.
Sharon Snadden . 2024-05-10
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Great service and good value for money.
Pedro Luque . 2024-05-08
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Normal. Okay for a family reunion, but that's it!
Alon Dayan . 2024-05-07
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First time here,absolutely loved it, The decor,super friendly staff,food to die for,I wish we had something like this in Australia.
Alan Davis . 2024-05-05
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What a lovely Birthday lunch for my mum. Thank you to all the staff at The Ivy St John's Wood, especially Paolo. The food was lovely and complimented beautifully by the wonderful staff.
Emma Winters . 2024-05-01
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WORDS CAN'T DESRIBE THE UTTER NIGHTMARE WE LIVED. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE MOMENT THIS SCAM OF A PLACE IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN. To everyone reading: DON'T GO. We went this morning for breakfast to welcome a friend who just arrived in London to congratulate him for his new job and welcome him in London. Upon booking there was a question whether this is special occasion. I said yes and it is a welcoming meal to friend who just arrived in London to congratulate him for his new job. I expected that there was a reason they ask this and make you make the disclose the special occasion, perhaps welcome drink. Nevertheless this was never acknowledged by any member of staff with any gift or anything. On the contrary upon arrival staff rudely told us that we need to hurry up to order breakfast because they will soon move on to the brunch menu. Moving on to the food, we ordered two Special Menu English breakfasts (one vegeterian one standard) which includes English breakfast, smoothie and pastries, plus one eggs royal and three coffees. The food arrived before the drinks... It was the morning, we needed coffee first but nope, you are supposed to eat breakfast first? We waited and waited and waited and said nothing. Then we asked and they finally brought coffees. They said there was a mistake making the coffees.... Coffees were just average but breakfast was bad. All three egg dishes were smaller than average and nothing like breakfast you have anywhere else in London. English breakfast had no bread, and non-veg had one piece of bacon and no sausage. The veg had one mushroom and the standard had no mushrooms or sausage. The eggs were scrumbled and no fried as we expected in english breakfast. There was no bread with the eggs...We asked about it and they said that the special menu is like this... Moving on to the service, OMG... all 3 of us got really, REALLY annoyed. Staff came every 5 minutes to ask if everything is ok, while we were eating, so we all had to chew the food quickly to speak to them... Couldn't they see we were eating? Food was IN our mouth, nevertheless they would interupt us from eating to ask several times if everything is ok. Same things when we were talking to each other, and int he middle.of our comversation about personal matters INTERRUPT the conversation to ask if they can take our dishes and cups, even though there was clearly food and drinks which we hadn't finish. More than 5 times we were interrupted. We came there to discuss his personal issues and at the end he said you know what we can't speaknin here we will speak st home...We were so embarrashed bringing him here. He couldn't even speak or eat properly. Then after this awful time, the nightmare happens when our friend goes to the bathroom. Our friend, who had just arrived at London and we wanted to show him a bit of a nice hospitality and food. And what does he tell us? He was throwing up in the bathroom because upon coming to the bathroom he accidentally went to another room just next to the men's room which was open and seemed like a bathroom. It was opposite women's so he thought it was the men's. What he saw there was a sink/basin (place where you wash your hands) full of faeces.......Open to the Public.... So it seems like someone (staff?) did their needs into a basin and then left an open door for everyone to see. In what looked to be a staff's toilet. It was so disgusting went to the men's and threw up. I had to go to Womens to cry because I felt SO embarrashed I brought him there. This was his first experience in this new city where he just came to build his new life and will stay with him for ever. A sink with feaces open to the public. Coming from member of staff who probably served us that day. I left the womens only to find my friend and my husband waiting in the corridor because the staff asked them to leave the table to prepare it for others....... You can't get any of this even in the worse and cheapest restaurant. I am trying to write them a complaint and GUESS WHAT, their "contact us form" on their website doesn't work.
Evgenia Pangea . 2024-04-28
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Very poor quality all round. No wonder the manager looks happier than the guests. The house ‘Champagne’ is a complete fraud, more like vomit in a glass.
Laura Phillips . 2024-04-28
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Lunch today . Starters scallops, crispy duck salad , salt & pepper squid . Children ordered breaded chicken with chips . Mains sirloin with spinach and Shepards pie with lettuce . Scallops were a little on the tepid side .otherwise tasted fine . Duck & squid were on point great texture and flavour . One of the breaded chickens hadn’t even reached the pink stage it was red inside . We pointed it out to the waiter, the Manager aggressively jumped In and informed us, it’s the vein that’s making it red .’. We weren’t going to let our 5 year old eat this literally bloody chicken . By this stage he had gone right off the idea and simply wanted chips . The manger’s tone towards us was simply shocking , even the lovely Italian waiter seemed a little embarrassed. Ironically the establishment was only 40% percent filled which for a Saturday was rather unusual . We asked for the steak medium rare it was medium and absolute rubber the Shepards pie was fine . We ordered pudding for the children and called for the bill . At No stage did any of the staff enquire if we enjoyed the food or why only 30% of the steak was consumed . This is our local, sadly we won’t be returning.
hav joe . 2024-04-27
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What I wonderful place and Djazia was amazing. Lovely personality
Marco Silva . 2024-04-24
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Amazing place and an amazing waitress Djazia, very helpful and friendly, thanks djazia
Ana Lopez . 2024-04-23
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Great place to enjoy a fun, casual meal. The atmosphere is very “local” and Hannah was great fun to talk to and gave us great service!
Aaron Davies-Morris . 2024-04-17
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Afternoon tea underwhelming. Overall service spotty. Still a high quality restaurant
Joshua Spanier . 2024-04-16
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Lovely restaurant decor, food is okay but a bit pricey. Not much attention paid to customers by staff considering it a upmarket restaurant and you are paying a premium price for food. Nice place to have a coffee and a cake at in the summer but apart from that I would not dine there again.
Dee Napier . 2024-04-16
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This place is great for a casual dining experience. I was here with my Friends on a weekend, although it was quite busy and noisy the service we received was something that I would definitely return for. Our server Martin and Gaurav were very attentive and we had a great evening. Also, to mention the ambience of the restaurant was very beautiful.
J Lusbo . 2024-04-14
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Came for drinks last night with some friends. Ambience was amazing and a very relaxing evening. Special thanks to Daniel and Martin who attended to my every need.
Rion Husaj . 2024-04-14
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Waiters (and waitresses) were really nice and attentive and we (a group of two) even got a recommendation! Food was pretty good (Dessert was the best). ONLY complaint: Like all drawings/paintings, it was creepy that there were lots of drawings or paintings (I don’t really know) with the illusion of their eyes following you around the bathroom. Not the best place to put them really. Overall, pretty solid. Will return.
Gwilym Hammond . 2024-04-10
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Sadly the quality of food has dropped dramatically. Sadly the service is not good either - staring from the front door where we were greeted rudely & finishing with forgetting our starters and getting confused with the mains.
A B . 2024-04-06
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Went here for drinks with my friend and had the pleasure of meeting Hannah. She was the BEST bartender we could have asked for!
dylan weller . 2024-04-05
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Hannah is the best bartender ever !! Super friendly, looooveee her ❤️
Aneeza Qureshi . 2024-04-05
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I love the ambience here when I find time to visit! It is by far my favorite Ivy in London because of the lovely staff, especially Hannah, the bartender, and the lady at the front, Kate, who always greets me with a smile. I stopped by today for the bank holiday and sipped on a lovely drink made by Hannah. Always a delight xx
ansley . 2024-04-01
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We've twice had a Christmas lunch here for a large group from work - and the atmosphere was convivial and the food delicious.
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I wanted to write as we had an amazing time and the most lovely service. The staff were wonderful and not at all as the negative reviews describe. We went on Boxing Day, waiting for about 45 minutes (we expected this) and had such lovely attentive service with our delicious cocktails!