The Ivy Clifton Brasserie in Bristol, City of

A delight! Friendly, attentive staff, really good food, spotless, relaxed atmosphere. Michael the Manager was very helpful. We will return!

Fine dining in a private room👌☀️ high class dining with friends. Recommended for meetings while dining. Feels really good. The bread as a „side“ with butter is just perfect, very delicious!

Fancy food. Wonderful interior. Service ok

If you go as a couple, he prepared to sit shoulder to shoulder with other couples. Not ideal! The menu is very limited, and make sure to read carefully. I ordered the chicken Milanese, which said came with a Parmesan salad .. however was a few shavings of cheese & 3 sprigs of lambs lettuce. Food came extremely quickly which makes me think it wasn’t freshly cooked if I’m honest. Bill was put on the table whilst still enjoying dessert, which made us feel rushed off the table when we still had 45 minutes left of our slot. Was very excited for our first visit at the Ivy, and I must admit I won’t ever be returning.

I was pretty disappointed with my duck Rendang as has nothing to be with the authentic Rendang recipe, it tastes like a Tesco curry. Nice place, service decaying on peak time.

Beautiful atmosphere, great service, and wonderful food.

I came to the ivy clifton at the weekend with a friend to celebrate a new job offer. We had a great experience, Ammar was our server for that night and his service was impeccable with helping with food and wine choices. My friend had the steak and I had a duck salad and Ammar recommended a very nice red wine to be paired with it. We then had the apple tart for dessert with some amazing cocktails after.

My best friend made me a surprise for my birthday and we came here on Tuesday for an afternoon tea, we had such a good time, charming environment and great service. We sat on table 6 and Ammar our server really made my day with the birthday plate he also gave us some nice recommendations about tea and coffee, we couldn't choose a better place to celebrate my birthday.

I had dinner on Tuesday night with 2 friends, we sat on table 27 I had soufle as starter, chicken milanese and a great Apple tarte as dessert but the real difference was made by the wine recommended us by Ammar, who was our server for the night, he suggested us an Italian red, which was simply the best, his knowledge on wines is off the chart. He was really friendly and always happy to help 5 star experience

I had Such an amazing experience with my boyfriend last night. Even if the restaurant was busy the guy called Ammar was very friedly and helpfull. He Also gave us a very good raccomandation from the drink menu. Their rasperry martini was delicius ! We were with other friends and i personally order the steak and the soufflé as a starter and the chocolate bombe as a dessert. Everything was amazing ! Thank you guys we'll see you soon !

Fairly disappointed by the festive breakfast as nothing seemed to be freshly prepared, there is no way the rösti were homemade! The food was served so quickly after ordering that I suspect it was pre-prepared and reheated. The pastries were average, again probably frozen. Overall the food was bland and the quality closer to that of an industrial canteen than a top-end restaurant. It's a shame because the building is gorgeous.

Fantastic place. Good place too escape reality.

New Year’s Eve, all aspects were unfortunately trimmed to maximise revenue. It’s definitely lost its sparkle. We know you’re busy, but greet us properly, don’t rush us, ignore us at the bar, put us in a cold corner, minimise the entertainment and replace the usual arrival glass of bubbly with a tub of pop-corn. Previous good experiences don’t justify future mediocre performance.

Beautiful building. Had the festive afternoon tea, just the right amount of cakes, the mince pie and scones were delicious! The battenburg was a little too sweet and rich for my taste. Great experience at The Ivy.

Visited the Ivy for lunch early December, but unfortunately the service and food did now blow me away. I was dining alone and waited 20 minutes for the team to bring over menu or take my drink order. I ordered the Chicken Supreme Milanese with Truffle Sauce and a side of spaghetti, which was nice, but slightly underwhelming. Given the reputation and price point of the Ivy, I would expect a higher standard of service and food.

Don't go for brunch. Having had great experiences at the Ivy before (dinners) we took some visitors for brunch. Regrets! Only the bill came fast, rest of the service was inattentive and standoffish. 3 full English breakfasts - toast, cold - eggs, cold and one plate missing an egg - black puddings, missing

Eggs Benedict was really nice. Latte was quite small. I wanted pancakes with blueberries & bananas but they couldn't do that, so wasn't impressed.

My recent visit to The Ivy Clifton Brasserie was truly a memorable experience. The building itself exudes elegance and charm, reflecting its historical roots as a former bank. This adds a unique character to the dining atmosphere, making each visit feel special. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes. The afternoon tea is a standout, served in a setting that makes you feel like royalty. For those seeking comfort food, the shepherd's pie is a must-try, rich in flavor and perfectly prepared. Seafood enthusiasts will appreciate the blackened cod, which is cooked to perfection, while the linguine offers a tasty option for pasta lovers. Dessert was an adventure in itself, with the chocolate bombe providing a spectacular end to the meal. The ambiance of the restaurant is further enhanced by soft candlelight, adding a touch of romance and intimacy to the setting. Overall, The Ivy Clifton Brasserie lives up to its beautiful reputation, combining aesthetic charm with culinary excellence. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking to enjoy a luxurious meal in a stunning setting.

Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and delicious food - recommend for all occasions!

Sorry but this time The Ivy Clifton was disappointing. We were 5 - 3 adults and 2 kids, we asked for round table several times but were given very uncomfortable three tables moved together. We didn’t get our tea while ordering afternoon tea. The keeper for snacks and desert had broken leg - so it was simply levitating… I order champagne and was waiting it for too long and did get Prosecco instead warm and with no bubbles- asked to change and was waiting again… in the end we had nice smile and small talk from the personal, but even when my Ivy card was used - points for the service charge were not taken in account. There is sediment remains

After ordering our drinks ( wine) it took 20 minutes after chasing them up to get them on arrival My wife’s meal was fine but I had fish and chips , the chips where hot but the fish and peas were tepid When we got the invoice to pay it was incorrect , overcharged for food we did not have, so we waited and explained to the waiter who recalculated it to the correct amount We where out for our Anniversary and meeting friends afterwards so wanted to leave as soon as Just wanted to have a nice experience at the Ivy . I had an email from Ryan @ The Ivy but felt his response was unsatisfactory

Expected a good impression but felt slightly let down. The inside is just very good. Service excellent but food was just ok. Chips were lukewarm to cold. Fish was ok and the burger was reasonable. Disappointed as the Ivy promised so much more.

Miserable atmosphere, moody staff and only three options allowed for breakfast. Even though the restaurant was almost empty at 10am in the morning. Would have had a better experience elsewhere with ease.

I recently had lunch at at The Ivy, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The food was truly outstanding—top-notch in every way, with flavors and presentation that were absolutely spot-on. The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean, and exudes a refined atmosphere. However, I’m giving four stars because the service could have been better. We often had to look around and wave to get the staff’s attention for things we needed, as they weren’t proactively checking on us. At a restaurant of this caliber, I would expect much more attentiveness from the staff to match the exceptional food and ambiance. That said, I would still highly recommend The Ivy for the quality of the cuisine alone. If the service improves, it could easily be a five-star experience.

This was a truly five star experience, great atmosphere, service and amazing food. Absolutely outstanding meal experience. Wonderful service by Uslla today.

Another delicious lunch. Festive shepherd's pie, brickhouse chicken and polar bear bombe. Delicious lunch. The blackened cob was superb. It's very tasty. Fries nice and crispy. The desserts were amazing. A must-have. Especially the Fig and pistachio feuillete. It was well worth the extra wait. We also had the chocolate bomb, which was delicious. Service is excellent. Just a pity parking isn't easier.

Decent meal but I didn't think the waitresses were that good, considering the number of people staffed (a lot), we were not served well. The price you charge for food and drink is premium nonsense. The cheapest red wine, portuguese house red and the lowest quality Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is charged over £30 🤣 that must be at least 6x what you pay for. A coffee is £4.20. Steak comes with no side... In all honesty, not worth that we spent £150 between the 2 of us!!

Staff were very welcoming. We had the festive afternoon tea which was lovely- well, presented and plenty of it. Will definitely return

A lovely meal service was ok a bit rushed.

Not worth the money. Lovely staff, "fancy" ambience, but the food really isn't worth the amounts charged. Clearly bought in pre prepared in many cases yet premium prices. Coffee is truly awful - extremely dark roast yet under extracted so both sour and bitter. Americanos were served with coffee grounds splashed up the side of the cup - extremely sloppy for the "high end" experience they're pitching.

We had a lovely lunch, and we were particularly lucky to have Alma serve our table. She was so kind and attentive to us. Thank you Alma!

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the staff who helped me last night when I had a fainting spell at the top of the stairs, the manager who stayed with me was lovely, didn’t rush me or make me feel embarrassed as got me everything I needed whilst giving me space (and air) and keeping others away. Also all the staff who checked in and made sure I was okay after, it was very much appreciated

Good experience. Slightly expensive.

Yup, great experience of fine dining. Very nice indeed and superb staff.

We had a lovely cream tea yesterday. Devious warm scones with all the trimmings, served beautifully and with lovely service. Thank you.

Fantastic experience overall, the Xmas theme was excellent, great choice of xmas themed meals on every menu. We were served by Alma who was amazing, she treated us like family. All of our courses were excellent, however the sirloin steak was oddly overpriced, I was expecting more from the price point, everything else seemed fair value. The other meals were really good though and liked the choice of drinks, definitely one of the best choices in the country.

We took our mum for afternoon tea which was a delightful experience. Staff were very attentive, food was amazing and overall a fantastic experience.

Very nice place first time but was welcoming and staff polite and helpful

Had a great meal here celebrating a birthday. Food was excellent, George looked after us and was a very attentive host which made for a great evening.

Lovely breakfast, cooked perfectly, friendly service and a nice decor. Always a good choice for a special visit.

Lovely evening celebrating a special birthday

The place is nice and the service is excellent But the quality of the meat in the fillet is bad, they did not remove it from the hisbah The calamari is sweet, but the sauce has a strong wasabi taste Worth a try, my choices were wrong

Beautiful setting, delicious food, and great service. We had the rid eye and the lobster linguine, and both were superb. Our waitress was Tanesha and she could not have been better. She was super knowledgeable and helpful and perfect amount of attentive. Thanks for a great evening!

Beautifully served three course festive menu, lovely setting and excellent staff on hand. Food was amazing, will certainly be back.

Abysmal service, after 30 mins had to ask for our order to be taken. And then the drinks didn’t arrive until half way through the main course.

Great place, delicious food and fab coffee

Great monday night eating option in Bristol

It was a surprise gift voucher so we went for the first time. Brilliant welcoming, friendly, well-trained staff placed us at a linen covered table. The decor is an eye feast preparing the senses for the delights of the cross-cultural fine-dining presented in good time at very reasonable prices.

The decor is wonderful. Our server George made the visit a lot of fun🙏

Lovely food and service, expensive for drinks

A classic historic building in the nicest and quantist part of Bristol, probably a converted bank. Fabulous decor and walls plastered with paintings selected with taste and creativity. Furnishings and decor down to the bathrooms underground are a joy. The menu was classic English Brasserie, lovely filet, shepherd’s pie, sea bass, and salmon. The sides were excellent and refills arrived quickly. Service excellent and attentive. Save some space because the desserts are top!

Eaten and had drinks at the bar here. Nice atmosphere. Food was 'Ivy' which is you know what to expect - just good. Atmosphere is better. Prices 3 £. I think it will be a 5 next time.

I booked the Ivy because of its reputation. This is the first time I have been to an Ivy restaurant and was expecting something special. I have come away feeling a little disappointed with the food. The service and the atmosphere was absolutely excellent. I chose to have fish chips and mushy peas and was very disappointed because of the amount of salt that had been added. The chips were covered and inedible and the fish had salt sprinkled on the top of it. Why?? I appreciate it’s a chef’s prerogative to add salt when cooking food, but surely it should be the diner’s choice whether salt is added to the outside of the food. I did mention this to the waitress when she collected the plates and I was given a complimentary cup of tea and my friend had a complimentary coffee. The dessert was superb - would highly recommend the Chocolate Bombe. For those of you watching your salt intake, please be aware.

Another visit: Nov 2024: Same scores (food, service and atmosphere). The music remains pumping which, we felt (again) is unnecessary and intrusive. Very pleasant surroundings. Food better than I had remembered. Service first class (thank you Sacha). Not cheap (forget the '£50-60' bit from last time). Previous visit:Busy Saturday night. Very enjoyable meal. Great atmosphere (although the background music is a bit relentless).

Incredibly average. I must admit I didn’t expect a lot from a chain restaurant but the Ivy brand does have a hardcore following so I hoped that’d count for something.. turns out not. Our table wasn’t ready when we arrived so were asked to sit at the bar, fine if there were a seat, which there was not, so effectively us and other diners were kept in a holding pen awaiting actual human comfort such as a seat. Eventually we were sat to our table and the waitress couldn’t have provided less effort, we ordered water she filled it to the rim and dribbled it onto the table. The food, so basic, I had seabass for main with what could’ve actually been mash potato from a sachet, plus about 4 strands of samphire, it was not the quality you would expect from a higher end chain at all. The venue is nice, the decoration etc is lovely and the busy atmosphere was good so it did have that going for it. Overall an incredibly average experience and I wouldn’t come again.

Nice place,great service ,very expensive We had a small table of 4 shoved in what felt like a corridor. Overrated and overpriced There are a lot better places in Bristol that are cheaper

Thank you Valentina & Greg (his first night, what a gem. Lovely to see staff being trained properly) for looking after us expertly on Saturday night & triumphing in the face of adversity when the tills went down. Food was delicious & the stairs to the toilets amazing. DFTFT xxx

Thank you for a wonderful lunch, especially to Alma who elevated our visit to the highest level of service possible. Stunning food, brilliant atmosphere, amazing setting ❤️

Ate at the Ivy this evening with my partner, really good service. Sat at the rear of the restaurant, our server was very chatty and attentive. Felt well looked after, delightful meal.

We had a lovely breakfast Atmosphere was really nice Waitress was so friendly and helpful As a barista ı can recommend you to teach how to make latte for the staff Otherwise everything was absolutely perfect 😍

Had a lovely coffee and lemon cheesecake here

Lovely breakfast, great service and beautiful plants

Visited the ivy tonight for a lovely birthday dinner The food was delicious and the service was exceptional especially from our waitress Armonie she made the experience extra special a real credit for your company.would definitely go back.

Every now and then it's nice to eat out somewhere a little more upmarket and the Ivy did not disappoint. The service was amazing from arrival to leaving and the wait times despite some large parties was minimal. The food was perfectly presented and cooked as requested and really was nice, best mash I've ever had! I would highly recommend this venue. The only negative and it's no fault of the place but the lack of nearby parking. Aside from that, zero complaints.

The food and general service is always top notch, but what isn't acceptable is the lack of care with the bills. Both times recently they not bothered to apply any offers and charge you full price for everything. Their excuse is the tills don't apply the offers for them, but to just knowingly ignore that is terrible. Please all triple check your bills as they certainly won't. The fuss at the end totally spoiled the evening.

Ivy Clifton Brasserie went above and beyond to make our visit truly special! From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the restaurant’s elegant and fancy aesthetic, which created a warm and inviting atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious—each dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and exceeded our expectations. A special shoutout to Daniella who was our server for the evening. She made sure we were comfortable throughout the meal, and her friendly professional demeanor truly stood out. Daniella’s attentiveness and dedication to providing exceptional service made our dining experience even more enjoyable. Thank you, Ivy Clifton Brasserie, for a wonderful evening. We’ll definitely be back, and we highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delightful dining experience with top-notch service. A 10 out of 10 experience!

Although the interior and service was lovely that’s all your paying for with these prices We had the roast today and couldn’t get over so bad it was! We were served frozen Yorkies and frozen roast potatoes (tasted alike aunt bessie and looked anaemic), cold bland veg and a watery gravy. The meat was good but the food quality if what you’d expect for £12 at a road side cafe, shocked!

Beautiful restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. Staff were constantly present and checking in with me and my partner to make sure everything was going as smoothly as possible. Food was delicious, my partner anecdotally claims it was the “best mash potato” he has ever had. It was worth every penny spent and would love to come back again

Some of the best service we have received in a long while. Highly recommend, and the bill was quite reasonable considering the fantastic setting and amazing service.

Corporate hospitality evening. Good food, good service, excellent company. Will visit again as a normal punter.

Incredible food and friendly service 5 stars. You won’t be disappointed

Had a great night the food was amazing (especially the chocolate bombe!) but the music was way too loud which made it a little stressful.

Amazing food. Fantastic staff. Love the refurbishment! Looking forward to taking the whole family on December. Sue

Lovely for a treat but there's a sense of them trading on their reputation a bit. The food is, overall, good, though not spectacular considering the price point. 5 out of our 6 dishes were lovely and the 6th (the Shepherds' Pie) was disappointing with a suspiciously high proportion of gristle, suggesting there may be a pretty hefty mark-up on some overly cheap ingredients (given that even supermarket steak mince tends not to be gristly). We did mention this to them and were grateful for their offer of a free pudding on the house to compensate, which we took up. Similarly whilst the service isn't at all poor, it's not exactly attentive - nobody checked in with us at any point to make sure we were happy with our meal. The atmosphere is lovely and it still feels like a treat experience despite the flaws. The chocolate bombe is very hard to beat as a pudding and the rest of our food was lovely. I'd be happy to go back but there is definitely better food to be had at a similar price point in Bristol. If they upped their game so that the food and service matched their beautiful building and atmosphere (and table settings), then this would be very hard to beat.

Extremely slow service. Our booking warned us of a time restriction, we needn't have worried as we went well over just waiting for our order! This wasn't a Friday or Saturday evening either, it was a relatively quiet Sunday. Staff couldn't figure out how to serve a set menu drink alongside the regular drink order, resulting in one member of the party without a drink for 15-20 minutes. An additional meal was added onto our bill in error, luckily we checked! It was sorted relatively quickly but the service manager was the sour cherry on top, who was cold and unapologetic for the many service errors in our meal that evening. Besides the manager, our waiting staff were friendly and the food was passable, however definitely not worth the high price and slow service, we are struggling to justify returning.

Very poor service experience, staff were nice but everything was painfully slow and service was inattentive. Went on Sunday the restaurant was busy but there were many empty tables so it certainly wasn't packed to capacity. There was a 40 minute wait between starters and mains with no servers coming to the table during that time to take orders for drinks, water etc. When the mains did arrive my steak and sauce were freezing cold my friend's meal was hot and normally I wouldn't send a main back but it was so cold it was inedible. The staff members all seemed a bit confused about my request to send my cold dinner back I waited another 30 minutes for a new steak and had to check if it was actually coming or had been forgotten about, my friend ate their lunch in the meantime but it was obviously disappointing that we couldn't eat at the same time and there was such a long wait in between. We were offered a complimentary drink to make up for it but we both declined as we weren't drinking and didn't feel like it sufficed for what ended up being a 70 minute wait for my main. We waited another 30 minutes with empty plates before they were taken away and deserts brought down. On top of everything we were overcharged for many items on the bill, the bill was rectified and my steak was taken off. The manager asked us what the problem was with the service as if the long waits and being served cold mains wasn't an issue, we said when it was sent back for being cold we shouldn't have had to wait 30 minutes for a new main, to which we got a reply of that's how long a rare steak takes to cook not sure if I would agree. I have been to a few other Ivy restaurants in other cities and never had an issue with service, perhaps it was an off day!

We visited Ivy after a long time (we live in Bristol for over 7 years). We had a booking at 14:30 for the lunch Menu and we were 4 people. The food did taste nice and was fresh and warm when it was served. The disappointing part were the prices and menu structure. How can you charge £35.50 for a steak and not include the sauce or a small side? Same goes for the Chicken Milanese, it’s £19 and when we asked if it comes with a side the answer was “No, it comes with an egg”. Then you end up adding the sauce with your £36 steak and is £4 and some chips with your Chicken Milanese cost £6.75! The only dish that made sense for its price was the Zucchini @£6.50. Sadly, these prices aren’t that high because you get a 5 star service. We went to restaurants that cost 1/3 of this and the service was 10 times better. To summarise, we finished our meal and had our plates collected; after waiting for about 8-10 minutes, no one came to offer us dessert. We simply had to find a waiter and get the bill (even when we asked for the bill they didn’t even bother asking if we did want dessert and how the meal and our experience was). Considering the money you spent here, the service is disappointing and I would not recommend you visit.

Don’t bother with steak! It’s the worse steak you could ever have. No taste to it whatsoever! Go to miller and Carter!

Absolutely fantastic 60th Birthday private dining. The staff food and setting perfect. Thankyou to all at the Ivy Clifton.

Very good for special occasions. Very friendly staff and nice food. Had the English breakfast

The staff does extraordinary work. Very good food. Plus, the architecture and the aesthetic are gorgeous.

Loved this place as it was carefully decorated to give you a unique experience. Prices are decent. Great service. Delicious dessert.

A lovely place to dine. We had afternoon tea which was good but not great. Very frugal portions. The staff and service were excellent. They appeared a happy well oiled group.

On my birthday I went to the Ivy with my wife for breakfast. We both had a lovely meal and I was surprised by the staff presenting me with a choux pastry cake with a candle. A lovely surprise, thank you.

☆☆☆☆☆ Wonderful friendly smiles from the staff, fast service and a fantastic optimistic team. Really pleased with the meals and the food quality is Excellent. I recommend The Ivy Clifton Brasserie to anyone and we shall return there for another outstanding visit. GB

Appsoluty lovely,what can I say great food staff and atmosphere,and was with lovely company what else you you wish for.

A gorgeous place, suitable for holding parties, dating, partners gathering....... Ym we have ordered a few dishes yesterday. The mushroom linguine, seabeam, macaroni cheese and salt and pepper squid were good. Definitely will come again

Great meal with well cooked dishes we had crispy duck salad and lobster linguine and the ivy bomb. The restaurant was very busy with children

Food was good but portions were on the small side. Price of drinks was absolutely outrageous

It was generally a good experience and the service was excellent. Our waiter (Omal/Amal) was very attentive and took good care of us. Gluten free menu was rather limited and gluten free lager was unavailable. The food was well presented and also very good

Really lovely meal. The 2 course menu is great value for money.

Absolutely fabulous, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the food was amazing, everything was perfectly cooked and delicious. Can’t fault anything at all. Made our Anniversary special 😊

Lovely breakfast, attentive staff, beautiful decor 😍but oh my life..the staircase to the toilets are scary 😨

Was not impressed we had afternoon tea . The waiter wasn’t very friendly . The sandwiches were dry I don’t think it was worth the money, I won’t be going back there again

Having dined at The Ivy in Bristol twice now, I can honestly say I haven’t enjoyed either experience. On both occasions the food has been incredibly lacklustre and the service slow. The staff are nice enough, but just don’t seem interested. It’s a real shame as it’s a really well decorated restaurant with a fancy feel to it. The atmosphere and the drinks are what has pushed it to a 2 star. On this latest visit we had some zucchini fries for the table and I had a burger. The zucchini fries weren’t horrendous, which was a positive. The burger on the other hand was dry and overcooked. The chips lacked any real flavour so all in all very disappointed.

This used to be an old bank branch when I lived in the area. I really like the way they have converted it into a fabulous restaurant while maintaining the features of the space. We went to celebrate a friend’s birthday & the staff was just so accommodating, especially when it came to providing service to a guest in her 90s in our party. There’s a good cocktail menu & a drinks bar that’s pretty impressive. The food was varied & good, and there’s plenty to choose from for all tastes and dietary needs. Reasonably priced too! It’s not the best acoustics inside, but it’s not a total deal breaker. There’s plenty of lovely displays to admire & the space is wheelchair accessible. I’d surely go back again. :)

I came here following a recommendation from a friend. I am always on the hunt for afternoon tea whenever I come to England. This place for sure was magical walking in. The front of house was a lovely young woman who made me feel so welcomed. The food arrived quickly and come with a flower pot filled with dry ice which made it so much more special. The food was so delicious but really rich at the same time. I wasn't able to finish it all but that just gives you the chance to take the rest home and enjoy at a later time. I do have to say having worked in hospitality myself I was surprised by the amount of staff on a Thursday afternoon. There were 2 people who seemed to hustle away but the rest kinda seemed to not be too busy. Which I always think doesn't make a good impression. When one person cleaned off the table next to me they checked on me and I asked if I could have the bill to which that person replied "sure no problem". They finished what they were doing and I thought next thing would be my bill arriving. I could see that person talking to someone else and then doing a few more other things. At some point after quite a while I realised I was not getting my bill. So I was waiting for the waitress who originally served me so i could get her attention. Since I was really happy up until that point and the food was delicious I was for sure leaving a generous tip. When the bill came I had my second frustrated moment. I didn't read or see anywhere where it said they already add a service charge. So I was quite surprised that it was already added to my bill. I don't mind tipping but I want it to be my choice. I tip if the service and food and everything was good. I would have been really upset if the service was horrible and the food not good and then they still force you to pay for service. So even tho i understand why they do it i don't think it's right or atleast make it obvious from the beginning that they charge you. After all it was a nice experience and now knowing the fine print and being able to prepare I would recommend it to other people.

Stunning place. Prices pretty reasonable. Staff are excellent. Food 4/5

I booked the Ivy for my daughter’s 18th as she requested. Granted, they did bring out a happy birthday pudding which was lovely, but the overall experience wasn’t great. The food was not on par, with some of the order missing. Upon my review (not a great one) I had an email telling me to call and arrange a discussion and a treat waiting for me. I wasn’t overly fussed on the “treat” as wasn’t in a hurry to return to the place but thought I would call to discuss. I was put on hold three times then told the manager wasn’t available and they would call back. I requested an email. Neither came. I tried calling again then gave up. For the experience and money you will pay, there are definitely a lot more places in Clifton or surrounding areas where you will obtain more food and ambience for your money. Really disappointing overall which is such a shame. Not once were we asked if we would like more drinks, if the food (some missing) was ok, the place smelt, just a real shame where it could be a wonderful environment

Ammar brilliant service, restaurant was a beautiful atmosphere and was pleasant to dine in, Ammar topped that with his brilliant service