THE IVY ASIA, GUILDFORD in Guildford

Had a great birthday visit here, will definitely be back to try the experience menu!

8 of us just took our granddaughter to celebrate her 9th birthday. Food and ambience were great as always, but a special mention to our server, Julius, who made the occasion extra-special and really went the extra yard. Thank you, Julius!

Amazing afternoon tea. The service is amazing.

Poor service and bad food. Obviously not disgusting, but you can get much better food at this price.

We went to Ivy Asia in Guildford for my mother in-laws birthday. We had a fabulous time, the food was amazing especially the Cod! We had Hamza taking care of us and he was great and worked hard to keep everything running smoothly. He is a credit to Ivy Asia.

Beautiful venue, lots of staff on hand happy to help & serve. The food was outstanding & presented very well.

Food, drinks, atmosphere and staff where just all 5 stars!! Highly recommend 👌

Nice decor and music but food is average and not overly warm and incredibly slow service and not at all friendly. Not even offered cutlery. Asked to remove service charge as did not warrant our experience. Would not recommend or return, shame as I always heard the Ivy was high end and more of a treat for a nice meal out, well it did have that reputation before. Ended up at local takeway on way home as still hungry a few hours later.

Service is slow when it's crowded, but it's a pretty high-quality Vietnamese dish.

On arrival we were greeted ,and staff were very polite, seated at the table, which are far too close together,I don't want to hear what the person on the table next to us was doing last night, we know the restaurant is supposed to be higher end Asian. And yes, we expected it to be expensive, and it was for what you get, drinks £9.00 for a glass of Prosseco takes the piss. I asked the waitress for a fork for my dessert, and that is as far as it went,didn't receive one,I think it is bums on seats and take your money, we have eaten in some great cities and restaurants around the world,this is one we won't be going back too.

Loved this restaurant. Was out for lunch with my friend, Rachel on a day out to Guildford on 31/01/25. We had a great meal, very decent price too. We had a fabulous waiter called Hamza who was so helpful and explained every option etc. We hope to come back in the summer. Lovely location too. 👌

🍣 All the food is great! 🥟 Highly recommend the mushroom gyozas – super flavorful! 🐟 Yellowtail Sashimi is my top favorite – a must-try! 🥬 Lettuce taco with meat served in a money-style statue – unique presentation! 💰 🍚 The rice was disappointing – lacked that Asian flavor I was expecting. 🍩 Surprisingly loved the dessert with donuts – and I’m not even a donut-for-dessert person! 😲 ⭐ Overall rating: 9.5/10 – only letdowns were the rice and the mandatory 13.5% tip. ❌️ The tip should not be mandatory

We visited this restaurant on Saturday for Valentine’s Day. Before booking, I spoke to a member of staff who assured me that the outdoor seating area was enclosed, warm, and atmospheric. In reality, it wasn't enclosed and therefore it was freezing, the heaters didn't work, we were getting dripped on, the chairs weren't level and we were sat next to a load of external electrical plus, everyone outside also had their coats on. With this, we decided to leave before ordering any food. I understand they can’t control the weather, but when you’re paying for the experience, the outdoor section should at least be comfortable. Compared to the indoor area, it was miles apart in quality and shouldn’t even be open, it’s a poor reflection on the Ivy Asia chain. I’ll make sure to never book an outdoor table here again.

Had such a lovely experience at the Ivy Asia Guilford all thanks to our service staff Mo and Alice. We were sat outside in this cold weather but was made to feel so special and taken care of by both of them.

Service was lovely Mo and Alice. Despite being out in the cold and rainy weather it was a lovely experience. Mo and Alice kept spirits high for all and were the perfect service providers for this weekend. I do think being inside would have been nice during this cold weather but the heaters helped a lot and blankets.

First time visit. We were very well served by Alice and enjoyed the set lunch menu.The beef starter was particularly delicious.

What w disappointment! Our Valentines dinner and wedding anniversary disaster!, paid almost £200 , service was extremely slow… and messy… first we’ve been taken to the wrong table… then 20min wait for a drink order … another 20min to order food ( we had to actually ask the waiter ( because there wasn’t actually anyone who was interested in taking order from us ) it was table booked for 20:45 ( not that busy) . The music was too loud! Never seen honeycomb cheesecake! It was on menu we’ve chosen … paid for it !( valentines menu) … chocolate mousse was disgusting!… and forever rose never came as well … normally from the nicer restaurants you get a little treat on your anniversary or birthday it’s a nice touch… but not here … nothing…disappointing! … never mind I had an empty glass throughout my main meal and dessert, seating at the bar nobody asked if I wanted another drink, shocking ! … service was disgraceful! NEVER AGAIN!

Fantastic food, fantastic staff, wonderful atmosphere. Best restaurant we have been to in years

I found the approach to allergies extremely dated and the waiting staff did not seem skilled or able to answer very basic questions about cross contamination. It completely ruined my experience and made me feel a nuisance and if I hadn’t been with friends I’d have just up and left. There is much more focus on the presentation of the food than the actual quality and pride in serving good quality food. Very overrated in my opinion. The decor and atmosphere was amazing but it felt more compensatory for the real substance which is the food!

We held our daughters 21st birthday party in the Sumosan Room and it honestly couldn't have been better. From our first booking through to the event itself the team were fantastic. Daniel in the events team made it all so easy and understood everything I was looking for and the whole team were flexible and helpful and did everything they could to make the evening run exactly as we wanted. On the night the food was fantastic, the cocktails and bar amazing too. Mo and Hazel who looked after us all evening honestly couldn't have been better, they worked so hard and made the evening a huge success. Thanks everyone - it was a fantastic night.

Wow- . Love this restaurant. So looking forward to visiting again. Decor fabulous and the service excellent. Food fabulous and so well presented. Yes- drinks quite pricey. Somehow we didn’t care about that as we so enjoyed it all. . We had tasting menu .with black cod. All was lovely and was plenty of it. Dessert was ice cream with doughnut and chocolate sauce. - it was huge. Still thinking about our visit now -so looking forward to May when we are visiting again

We’ve been to the Ivy Asia Guildford several times and to other Ivy restaurants and the food and atmosphere have always been great. This time was no different with the food being fantastic! But what made our experience truly exceptional was our server Lola! What a pleasant and super efficient girl! Made our dinner so special! There was not one second where we were left waiting for food or for our plates to be cleared. I would go back there every time! Thank you Lola!

AMBIENCE!!!!! great for a first date; be ready for the service charge tho but the food was well worth it.

We had a lovely set lunch- great choice on the menu. Food was delicious, service was excellent and the decor was really pretty.

We came across this restaurant on a day trip to Guildford. We wanted something for lunch and their set menu seemed ideal. I accidentally knocked a jar of soy sauce over our table but once I caught the waiters attention it was dealt with quickly and with no fuss. This is the first restaurant where I have been asked if I have an allergy and they actually take me seriously. There are very few of us allergic to alcohol and with cooking wine used in Asian restaurants I can't be too careful. I was told what food was ok and they even made a different sauce for one of their dishes to accommodate me. Between us we had the beef and kung pao chicken for starters, honey sesame chicken and the belly pork for mains. Along with the rice and veg that was enough for two people for lunch. The meals came quickly and were full of flavour, we were really impressed. Staff were attentive and very helpful, a real credit to the business. This is the first time I have heard of The Ivy, I understand there are more than one around the UK. I would certainly not hesitate to go to another one. As the title says, this was a superb dining experience.

This was our second time and the food was amazing as always! However, I believe heavily in service levels which seems to be more and more of a lost art these days. Mohamed took care of us and was sensational!!! Polite, friendly, made my wife and children feel special and he is an asset to your restaurant. Bravo Mohamed and thank you again

We have been to ivy Asia before including the one in Guildford. It didn’t disappoint. We had booked as a special occasion for our son & his girlfriend leaving uk for couple years. We wanted to share a special experience to see them off & everything was perfect. Service excellent, food delicious, exciting venue. Would go again, would recommend. Recommend- Order plates to share & try new stuff

As usual the food was exceptional but the background music was a racket needs more variation great if you don’t want to have a conversation

Great venue, lovely good and really great staff! Personal touches added which was lovely

I was expecting more, a bit overpriced for what they offer, service was the worst and special menu wasn’t that special as it says.

Amazing customer service! Really attentive staff. Milan was very polite, professional and gave great recommendations for the food! Thank you.

I have been here many a time. Everytime they are impeccable. Great all around and just a fantastic experience.

Really delicious food! Beautiful place and presentation was brilliant. Only downside is after initial food arrived we were then not looked after. Took a lot of effort to flag down a member of staff to simply get another drink ordered. Would have spent more money if there had been someone to take the order. Doesn't put me off going back, but would probably over order at the start to compensate. Update January 2025 - ordered the deluxe set menu (£60/head) and every course was amazing! The set menus contain loads of variety and flavours.

My experience at ‘The Ivy Castle View’ was extremely disappointing, and I feel compelled to share my concerns. From the moment we arrived, it became clear that the staff were inattentive and unprofessional. Despite the elegant ambiance of the restaurant, the service did not meet even the most basic expectations. I ordered a Negroni cocktail, which, shockingly, took four separate requests before it was finally served. By the time it arrived—after an agonizing 57 minutes—I had completely lost my patience. No explanation or apology was offered for the delay, which only added to the frustration. What should have been an enjoyable and relaxing experience turned into an exercise in persistence and disappointment. Unfortunately, the lack of attentiveness and care from the staff overshadowed anything else the restaurant might have to offer. I cannot recommend this place to anyone seeking quality service. The Ivy Castle View may have a picturesque setting, but sadly, it fails to deliver on the fundamentals of hospitality.”

Great food and serve by Karalina, thank you!

Fantastic evening sat at the bar. The staff are all well presented and very personable adding to the experience. The decor is as expected from The Ivy brand, exceptional. But the food is the main event. A starter, a few small plates and a main to share was ideal. Check out the cocktails, the Paper Crane was a favourite with the bar tenders putting on a show

What a place! Definitely the place to go for a celebration. Amazing food and good service..worth a try if you haven't been before.

We visited The Ivy Asia Guildford in December and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant’s stunning décor and lively atmosphere set the tone for the evening. Giuseppe and Vali were attentive and made sure everything ran smoothly. We particularly enjoyed the Black Shell, a beautifully presented seafood selection, and the Spicy Tuna Roll, which had a perfect balance of heat and freshness. While portions were a bit small, the flavors and service more than made up for it. A great spot for a special occasion—we’d love to visit again!

Overall good experience. The decor is stunning and the atmosphere is great. The food is tasty however extremely small portions for the money. Service was just ok, nothing out of the ordinary. Overall would return.

We had a lovely meal here, the food was delicious and the service incredible! A huge thank you to Emily for being such an attentive and helpful server, excellent customer service! We will definitely be back!

Tonight, my wife and I enjoyed a long-awaited dinner at The Ivy Asia in Guildford, our first date since June. The ambiance was delightful, the service attentive, and the food presentation exceptional. I ordered the Pork Belly, which was cooked to perfection, and my wife chose the Salmon Teriyaki. Unfortunately, while the experience itself was superb, things took a turn for the worse later in the evening. My wife is now feeling extremely unwell, and the only dish we both tasted but I didn’t enjoy was her Salmon Teriyaki. I opted not to eat more of it after the first bite, as the flavor didn’t sit well with me. It’s deeply unfortunate to have this outcome after what was otherwise a wonderful evening. I hope this was an isolated incident, but given the circumstances, I feel compelled to share our experience.

Food was amazing! Staff was lovely! Host allowed me to reschedule which was amazing and my server was on point and was super friendly and welcoming. Thank you to emily our server and eloise!

Great food. Had the Vegetarian Festive menu £55. Really tasty and creative in a visual way. Shame that service let the score down. Had to ask several times for drinks which were delivered always late. Other than that, would return.

Absolutely amazing food and impeccable service from Thomas in the Mayfair restaurant.

Beautiful experience at the Ivy asia, since we got in we have been welcomed by reception which was very kind on showing our table and wishing happy birthday to my partner, we had a drink at the bar and the quality of the cocktails was superb, very good drink knowledge from the bar team member, the food was amazing, definitely recommend you to try the festive experience menu with a glass of champagne. The service was perfect, our waiter James was very attentive and also a big thank you to Guiseppe for recommending a lovely bottle of wine to go with our meal. The atmosphere was amazing as well with the dj music on top. Will definitely come back when I will visit England again. Thank you for the amazing experience.

Visit Ivy Asia Guildford for a pre Christmas lunch with friends. Went for the premium set menu and the food was stunning. Cocktails were great but the main standout was the service. All to often recently find poor service levels, but Julius our waiter was amazing. Attentive, friendly and always made sure we were looked after even in a busy restaurant. Highly recommended and will return.

Fantastic food and very popular place on a weekday lunchtime! Delicious set menu 😋

Just had an amazing nine dish meal with a couple of friends, decided to go with small plates and share them out. Every single bite was a treat, and the surroundings and staff were delightful. Go tomorrow, you won’t regret it 😊😋

We had a fabulous brunch here, for a family of four. The steak & eggs were great.

DECEMBER 2024 - We went last night for a very special 16th Birthday celebration....Amazing venue as always and the evening was made with our ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC waiter called ALEX, who was friendly, personable, efficient, chatty and great fun 🥰 A real asset to the restaurant. Thank you Alex x The food (what we got) was tasty as usual - but this being our 6th visit to an Ivy Asia now we can see that shrinkflation has sadly taken hold. Higher prices for much less food than our first few visits. At over £110 a head it was not good value. We seemed to be one plate short at every course for our party of 11 except for puddings where we seemed to have 2 extra puddings (doughnuts and icecream) It was admittedly the festive menu but the addition of a weird Brussel sprout dish was possibly the oddest thing we've ever eaten in an Asian restaurant (I might be wrong BUT are Brussel sprouts even a thing in Asia? We DID have a WONDERFUL evening, but that was due to our own company, the welcome addition of Alex our cheerful waiter, the ambience/decor of the venue and the level of alcohol that was consumed!!! - rather than spectacular food like we've experience in our earlier visits.

Wow what can I say? I had high expectations going here and 90% of my expectations were met my coat was taken on arrival. I was seated to my table. I did wait a little while for my drinks or to be taken every time I order drinks, but that aside my food was amazing. The show was amazing, and the fit out of the restaurant was incredible. I would definitely be back.

Great food and service in a beautifully designed restaurant. There's even a Samurai watching you in the loo!

This venue has been on my to visit list. Heard so many positive feedback reports. Well the atmosphere, very attentive staff but not over the top. Staff friendly helpful and very smart. Made the evening flow perfectly. The decor is different and again adds to the experience. Cocktails oh yes, I do love my espresso martini and it hit the button….shame it wasn’t a pint it was to yummie. Food, with some hep on portion sizes from the staff, several dishes selected, all of them very tasty, sufficient portion sizes to go with the number of dishes. Then a visit to to toilets - the men’s !!!!! Let’s say it is different in a good way I left with a smile on my face. Overall great location, food, staff and ambiance. Would I go again, most definitely

Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Perfect for every occasion.

The food was incredible, it is a little more expensive but the quality is worth it. Our waiter was incredible!

VERY VERY GOOD...WILL BE BACK!!

Lovely experience and the vibe is cool. Service was good and perfect timing with all the courses. Had the Christmas menu which is a nice selection of standards with a couple of Christmas twists - sprouts side and a turkey curry option. To be honest sprouts are sprouts even tarted up with exotic spices so a bit of a fail for me personally. Also the turkey didn't really work for me - not sure how covered with a Thai style sauce but it still seemed dry and heavy to chew - chicken please next time! Everything else was wonderful - go with anything else and you won't be disappointed I'm sure. Only knocked off the one star due to the Turkey and sprouts. Hope you guys aren't offended! Oh one point. The Ivy seems to bring out the worst in some really miserable entitled people. Get a life and be kind to the waiting staff you sad unhappy grumps! Try a bit of empathy and imagine switching places just for a minute and listen to yourself! Also thank you Ivy team for my little birthday treat at the end. Very kind!

Great place to eat. Excellent food and service. The only reason I gave 4 stars to the atmosphere is because for an old bird like me, it was too noisy. I like to be able to have a conversation where I can hear my family and friends. Maybe turn the music down a bit! Apart from that. FAB 👌

Went for lunch and had a great variety of dishes. There's plenty of flavour, typically Japanese and SE Asian, as opposed to Indian. There's a great deal at lunch @ £20 / head, albeit once the wine and service charge is added, it's considerably more. The decor is terrific, very unique. The service is very professional. Overall, it was a very enjoyable lunch and we'd happily go back.

Went here for my mother's birthday recently and it was lovely. The food was gorgeous, the staff were excellent and the atmosphere was amazing. I can't recommend this place enough.

First visit here and blown away by the decor and opulence...! Sadly though, after waiting some time for our booked table, we felt rushed by the waiter and ordered (now regretfully) the £48pp experience menu. Quite a bland selection in our opinion. Only 4 prawns and 1 chicken breast alongside plates and plates of veg/leaves etc. Fair enough - we ordered the wrong meal but it was also the service (lack of) that disappointed us. Constantly asking for drinks/water/cutlery. Never checked in on us during any course. No personal touch at all. The ice cream was served with a fork and then had almost melted by the time they found a spoon..! It's just not good enough. We did speak to the manager who removed £17.50 from the bill as a goodwill gesture but then still added a service charge...! Such a shame as we were really excited prior to our visit.

Went for my daughters birthday. The food was good, and the guy behind the bar was great, but £20 for a gin & tonic is a complete rip-off! I also didn't appreciate the happy guy serving us adjusting his junk in the front of his trousers within the restaurant and then carrying on serving without washing his hands! A service charge was also added to the bill so you will need deep pockets.

Mo is an excellent waiter/manager, he was very accommodating and friendly. We could also see he was friendly to other staff members, especially the one he was training which is great to see. He was excellent and food was great. Thank you Mo🥰

Delicious with great fan fair. A must eat destination for everyone. Book ahead! The food is all great so use it as an opportunity to try new things. Watch out for the Samurai in the toilet!

My daughter and I had a lovely afternoon tea at Ivy Asia. The decor is beautiful, the food was delicious. Usually with afternoon noon tea, the tea is free flowing so we were surprised to be charged extra. The lady at reception was warm welcoming and friendly. Would definitely go again.

Food is always amazing, never disappoints. Service was of a high standard and the dj was playing some great Latin chilled house music, which was really good too. Our kids loved it, it was their first time here and they can’t wait to come back.

Very atmospheric, excellent food and service, highly recommend

Excellent helpful and very friendly service from Sara today when my wife and adult daughter and myself had lunch upstairs at Ivy Asia in Guildford.

I am delighted with the décor of this restaurant, but something I want to highlight is the excellent customer service I received from Chef Paul. His attention was outstanding, and I greatly appreciate the drink recommendations he gave me. Without a doubt, this is the perfect place to enjoy with your family.

Beautiful restaurant, decor is amazing. For the price I felt the food was lacking . We had a high tea with friends & I was hungry on the way home! The food was presented well - I did enjoy the experience but wouldn't rush back

The furnishing at The Ivy Asia is 'opulent' to say the least, minimalistic is not a word that comes to mind. The service is really good. The food is good, but not exquisite and quite expensive. The house was almost full on a Tuesday evening, so the experience it presents seems to fill a gap in the market.

It was ok, busy on a Saturday night and we were seated 30 mins late to our table. Service was OK, nothing wow'd and a bit rushed as we had the set menu so they had to get everything out before closing. Obviously the decor is nice and the restaurant is popular so fun for a Saturday night out. But not wow.

I organised a private dining event for 22 people and it was immense. Decor, service and ambience were outstanding and the food, the food was exceptional. Credit to the front of house and the kitchen for a brilliant evening.

Brilliant food but the service is bad. I took my wife for a birthday lunch but we couldn't even have dessert because the food took so long to come. I ate my starter alone, then we had to ask for hers. When she finally got hers they brought mine again? Once she had finished her starter the long wait for mains began, but they brought her sushi starter again. Lots of confusion between waiters talking. Finally we got our mains from the set menu, they were delicious. This had all taken 1h45 now so we had to skip dessert or coffee.

Abbiamo cenato in questo stupendo locale, completamente decorato con fiori (purtroppo finti), piccole lanterne, pavimenti in pietra. Il tavolo è apparecchiato deliziosamente. Il menù alla carte offre molta scelta (i camerieri sono molto competenti e consigliano cosa e quanto ordinare). Abbiamo gustato spiedini di wagyu, gamberi in tempura, insalata di avocado e dei gustosissimi involtini con anatra. Ho assaggiato due cocktails ed erano abbinati perfettamente alla mia cena e non troppo forti. Ottima esperienza!

Amazing food, brilliant service and a wonderful vibe. Our first time but it definitely won't be our last!

Food was faultless, most cocktails were good (apart from a green one that was like washing up liquid water). Waiter started clearing our plates before we’d finished to make room for someone else which spoilt the experience for us somewhat. With that being said, the food was good enough that I would return - and the decor is stunning as always with The Ivy.

This review is based on the afternoon tea. It’s a beautiful venue with backlit tiled floor and a nice theme throughout. The low ceiling means that it can be quite a noisy venue. The food was nice. Very well presented but taste wise we found it average. Service is what The Ivy usually excels at but in this instance it was disappointing. We were sat at the table for 35 minutes and throughout that time we only had tap water. No hot drink was even offered until we mentioned it. We were given two afternoon tea vouchers as a gift and since receiving this gift, there was a price increase for the afternoon tea which the Ivy Asia tried to pass on to us which we found unfair so they agreed to take the additional cost off the Bill. The table next to us were charged for additional food that they didn’t have so perhaps a little more attention to detail is required here. I would like to return to The Ivy Asia and see what the main menu is like. I would not return for an afternoon tea and I feel we were just unlucky with the poor service because the tables either side of us arrived after us yet got their drinks before us so it was clearly a blip. Myself and my partner like to rate our experiences when we go out for food and we agreed that the food and service was a 6.5/10

Excellent atmosphere and great food one of the best places to eat in Guildford. We visited for my mums birthday and they really looked after us.

A wonderful evening. We sat at the Bar so were serviced by one of the bartenders who became a part of our evening. Top notch food.

A nice lunch somewhat spoilt by the haphazard approach to the potential seriousness of allergies! We were asked if either of us had an allergy and informed the staff of a particular allergy one of us has. The staff were very good at assisting us in our food choices with that in mind. However, when each dish was served we were told that there was a possibility of it being contaminated with said allergen because they have an OPEN kitchen! We therefore could not fully enjoy our meal without the worry of an allergic reaction. It seems rather strange and potentially dangerous to ask clients if they have an allergy and then be unable to avoid serving potentially contaminated food.

We had an amazing meal at the Ivy Asia in Guildford. The service was sensational and the food was incredible. We enjoyed watching Paul make his delicious dishes and was delighted to be served the incredible food he created. He and the team looked after us very well.

My wife and I had the best time celebrating my birthday at Ivy Asia. We are completely looked after by our brilliant Chef, Paul. He gives amazing recommendations and is an all round quality guy. When you go to Ivy Asia in Guildford, make sure you have Paul looking after you!

5 star for our waiter Yousef ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ he’s amazing & humble throughout the whole dining! It’s our first time we ordered a lots but with the help of Yousef we managed but still have to take some left over home with a luxurious box ❤️ Our food Salmon shiso leafs, beef tataki , the Ivy roll, duck pancake and cocktails Thai green curry was amazing & delicious throughout and we shared vanilla crème brûlée (sake barrel) it’s so yummy and light sweet 😋 We had an amazing experience on our Valentine’s Day ❤️

We had the most delightful evening at The Ivy Asia for our first wedding anniversary. The food and service were impeccable, a big thank you to Sara who went above and beyond to make sure we had a lovely evening!

We ordered 4 x Premium Menu. We are extremely disappointed with the food and service we received. The food was very mediocre. Strangely they served the black cod and the beef dish together. One main member of staff had provided a satisfactory service, We had to prompt him to serve our wine when our glasses were empty. Whilst the main male staff was not insight, other member of staff seem to be non existent to which we struggled to grab their attention on numerous occasions. We paid a large tip which we regret. Staff did not perform well and did not thanked us for coming and did not say goodbye, although they saw us leave. It’s extremely disappointing! Food and service needs a huge improvement!! We not be recommending nor returning.

We went to celebrate a birthday and were seated at the sushi station. We had the Odyssey menu, and it was fantastic. Good quality and very filling. Special thanks to Chef Paul, who went out of his way to make the occasion extra special. Definitely recommend!

A small birthday party but great food and service. Thank you for making it such a good evening. I will certainly be back for my birthday !!

I took my husband here for lunch. I've been before, but this was his first visit. He is not easily pleased but enjoyed and has agreed to go again. Major win!

My recent dining experience at The Ivy Asia Guildford for my mother's birthday was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the stunning decor. The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a delightful meal. The menu offered a tantalizing array of options, each more tempting than the last. I opted for the Asian Odyssey, and I was not disappointed. The flavors were exquisite, and the portion size was generous . The dishes are presented with such elegance It's clear that the chefs take great pride in their craft. What truly set The Ivy Asia Guildford apart was the exceptional service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. If you're looking for a restaurant that offers delicious food, a beautiful atmosphere, and outstanding service, I highly recommend this place. It's a culinary gem that is sure to impress.

1st time here celebrating my daughter's birthday - it was good but not great. Food tasted great, but portions sometimes very small (as expected), and very expensive (as we thought it would be). Service was attentive, but they forgot the odd dish, drink order etc. We were told the 1/2 crispy duck would feed 2-4 people, but it only fed 2 (so some of us missed out). Overall it was great for a special occasion, the decor and atmosphere was great, but felt overall it could have been a bit better, considering the price. Wouldn't rush back.

The atmosphere and interior design is amazing in Ivy Asia, but the food is awful. So overpriced for what you are getting. It’s basically what people who know nothing about Asian cooking think Asian food should taste like. Please do yourself a favour and try other more authentic Asian restaurants in Guildford, you’ll spend half the money for t food twice as delicious.

Firstly I must say the food was lovely, fresh, tasty and delicious. The service really let's this place down, drinks taking 20-30 mons to arrive and wrong dishes being brought to our table multiple times - this was happening the the table around us too. I was so looking forward to coming here but left disappointed.

Wow another amazing experience at the Ivy Asia From start to finish fantastic food & attentive service - special shout goes out for Emily who couldn’t do enough for us It’s such a special place to dine to celebrate a special occasion - the theatre of it all is mesmerising For me the duck with pancakes the tempura prawns & the wagu beef skewers were the standout hero’s I cannot wait to return

Havent tried their food, but couldnt make a reservation over the phone, because they didnt answer my call despite waiting 5 mins on hold. Poor.

Lovely place and great food. Marni and Sara were very friendly and attentive

Amazing service from the second we stepped inside, to the second we left. The food was incredible. Can't wait to visit again.

We usually come to the Ivy Asia for lunch. We went for dinner on Saturday and was appalled by the food we had duck spring rolls and tempura prawns for starters. They both tasted bang average the duck spring rolls were dry and tasted as if they had come out of the freezer from iceland. The prawns were covered in thick soggy greasy batter and had no taste We was very disappointed. We was then hoping our mains would be better. The pork belly we ordered came out cold. And the black cod which is usually my favourite tasted way to fishy compared to usual by this point we both didnt feel well off the food so we sent it back. The waitresses were lovely and took it off the bill for us as we both had one mouthful. We then proceeded to leave the restaurant and literally 2 minutes away from the restaurant on the walk back to the car by partner was violently sick in the bush. I dont know what they fed us but it was not good!! Will definitely not be returning.

Very lovely food, Incredible décor and wonderful service from our waitress Charlotte.

Absolutely delicious!! And fantastic service. Really wonderful