The Ivy Norwich Brasserie in Norwich

Second time for breakfast and I feel it better value than lunch. Large portions, nice selections and kept us full all day. Lovely ambience and attentive staff. The only let down was the disappointing coffee, they need to up their game, especially for the cost. It is tiny and not very good. I am sure last time there was top ups.

Left feeling disappointed …… Had visited venue twice after booking a special occasion afternoon tea - everyone was helpful and was happy with arrangements. Told twice we would be seated upstairs as quieter - when arrived table was downstairs. Asked twice before and whilst sitting down to change a sandwich choice - this had not been done when brought to table - then waited 15 minutes after asking twice for replacement sandwich to arrive. Had to ask numerous times for some tea to drink with afternoon tea - the last reply was. “It’s coming!” Had chosen this over other afternoon teas venues but felt very let down on the day by service after being so pleased with help given previously!

We regularly visit the Ivy in Norwich and enjoyed a superb brunch today. The warm and friendly welcome from Jack and the team, made our dining experience even more special. The Salt & Pepper Squid Tempura was delicious, followed by perfect Eggs Royale and Eggs Benedict with avocado. The best restaurant in Norwich for ambience and decor and professional and efficient service and we look forward to our next visit

Wednesday the 23rd of October. Three adults (one celebrating her 60th birthday), two children: one 4 year old and one 2 year old. We picked the Ivy because we could book a table on line for lunch and the Ivy's reputation…. Our first “en famille” restaurant experience with our two grandsons.. Would they eat?.. Would they remain comfortable throughout the meal?… No small amount of trepidation. On entering we were shown to our table (#31), where our “waiter” James took us in hand and made sure we had the necessary high chairs and had everything we needed. The restaurant was busy with lunch time patrons: (a good atmosphere). The Bloody Mary was a welcome elixir. We chose our meals from the good selection offered on the children’s menu, for the boys, and our first and main course from the a la carte. Timing was perfect as the children’s food was served with our “starter”, as requested. The chicken kebabs and my French onion soup were delicious. The boys astounded us all as they both cleared their plates..(it took a while). Sausage and mash and linguine respectively, while the burgers and my Shepherds pie were delicious. So summing up.. Excellent ambience and timing..”thank you James”. Excellent food, “thank you chef”…and an unforgettable family meal. We shall be back…

We visited today for an early dinner after a theatre matinee show. We chose the set 2 course menu. There was a choice from 3 starters, and 4 mains. For the starter we chose kiln-roast salmon rillette and a buffalo mozzarella and beetroot salad and they were both tasty. For the main I had pan fried chicken with spinach, mash, broad beans, potato puffs (well that’s what it said on the menu but I never noticed them) and a white wine sauce. My husband initially selected the shepherd’s pie but was told it came with no vegetables nor garnish so rather than pay an extra £4.95 for a portion of peas he changed his order to the crispy duck leg for an extra £4.95 which at least came with rice and broccoli. The food was ok but spoiled by the fact that it was served in a deep bowl, rather than on a plate. We found it very difficult to eat with a knife and fork from a deep bowl, having to position elbows at right angles almost. We mentioned this to the waiter who collected our dishes afterwards and he was aware of the clumsiness of eating the main course from a deep bowl and admitted that we weren’t the first to complain about this. I think it probably had something to do with the fact that the portions were quite small and so it looked better presented in a bowl rather than being a bit lost on a plate but it definitely wasn’t “user friendly” The drinks were quite pricey and a £7 something service charge was added to the final bill, which we left on and paid. The food was good but not amazing and if I returned, I would definitely ask for my main course to be served on a plate.

An Elegant dinner in a eye dazzling setting

First impression was entirely positive - nice decor, buzzy atmosphere, good lighting, music at the right level. But our waiter was in a hurry and was a little impatient when I hesitated over choice of starters. Olives came quickly, but no bread. Then bread came followed very quickly by the main courses - which came so quickly that they cannot have been freshly prepared. My wife's main needed a side - veg or salad - but the waiter did not suggest this. We could not finish the bread as the mains arrived so soon. We were helpfully asked if we wanted to take the bread home - but disappointingly we were given a plastic box - cardboard would have been preferred. We ordered wine which the waiter removed from our table - fine if he was going to keep an eye on us. But too often my glass was empty and I had to wave to get it filled again. A 12.5% service charge was added to the bill. I would have tipped but would like to have had the choice. Food, beer and wine were good. It was OK but for the price there are many more interesting restaurants in Norwich

Always love going to the ivy ,food is amazing,the staff are always friendly , helpful and nothing is too much trouble ,had a wonderful breakfast with glass of fizz ,such a treat

Had high hopes for this restaurant due to its reputation but turned out to be a HUGE disappointment. The staff wasn’t friendly and welcoming, waited a long time for my meal to be brought out, the quality of the meal wasn’t even able to compensate for the extortionate prices, and the place was too crowded with people, so if you are someone that likes a more quiet dinner this is definitely not the place for you.

Food is fine, if a little pricey. Service is terrible.

Never had a bad meal at The Ivy. The food and drinks are consistently excellent. Staff are very professional, courteous and friendly. Highly recommended.

12/9/24. The male staff were less heartily attentive..... A hiatus before my order was taken, a comment re gearing -up for afternoon tea @ 14:55....made me feel a little uncomfortable...needed reminding to bring me my change...seemed to question my need to have assistance with the door, despite my walking sticks and obvious difficult moving, fluidly... The female staff were very attentive, as, has been my previous experience(s), whilst, I partook of excellent breakfasts....late Spring.... My grandchild is hoping to join me over half-term - he was impressed by my video of the frozen berries and coconut ice-cream... The food and beverage was delightful. Thank-you...

We were given an afternoon tea gift voucher which included champagne for my partners 60th Birthday, whilst we enjoyed the sandwiches and cakes, the sting in the tail was that we were presented with a bill for the service charge on the complete gift, we had one extra glass of champagne but had to pay £25. Surely this cant be right, it left a sour taste and not one we would wish to repeat, we would never buy a gift voucher thinking the person were were buying for would have an extra cost.

Fantastic food and service, beautiful surroundings what's not to love about The Ivy

Amazing unique food & amazing service!

Only went to get dessert, food is a little pricy but is of good quality and portions so worth it

Came here for lunch and the service and food was fantastic. Looking forward to having lunch here again soon. Staff are very friendly best burger I have had for a long while.

I recently went there twice while I stayed in Norwich, the first time was with my partner for a romantic evening meal. It was really busy and noisy, and the waitress forgot my chips (I ended up not saying anything which is my own fault) but the food was pretty good and the service very friendly. The place is decorated really well, very quirky and unique with a lovely atmosphere, full of people celebrating which is lovely. The second time I went back with my children (19 and 11) during the day for lunch. It seemed just as busy which shows how popular it is. I had a roast dinner which really wasn't worth it - there are far better ones out there but everything else my family ordered was lovely. My daughters pancakes were delicious. Great atmosphere and decent food at a high price. A good place to celebrate something.

Visited the Ivy today for lunch. The staff were very attentive and the food and service were excellent. An enjoyable experience. Well worth a visit.

Came for the tea, stayed for the high. The atmosphere is beautiful and the service is wonderful. I took my niece here when she came to visit. Been back several times since.

Another lovely evening but please don’t serve warm flat champagne, check it before sending to the table. Very professional and friendly service.

Most excellent food in a friendly and cheerful location. The staff were most helpful. All in all a very pleasant meal indeed.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit for a fabulous dinner to round off our wedding anniversary visit to Norwich. Service was also great from welcome to departure. Highly recommended 👌

Great service and environment! Food was great, served quickly and good portions. Always immaculately decorated and clean. Thank-you for a great experience!

We actually booked in for a Cream Tea as had been given a voucher but decided to make a kind of lunch with it so had a tomato soup each and some delicious sourdough bread! 2 cocktails as a treat too which were so nice! The Cream Tea was presented beautifully although didn't appreciate you got 3 scones! Managed to eat them all, just! Beautifully presented, amazing taste and wonderful surroundings. Service was a little on the slow side but nothing to really complain about. Wonderful! Will be back.

Lovely food in the centre of Norwich

Our friends' rehearsal dinner was here, great atmosphere, attentive staff, vegan and vegetarian options and everything everyone had was delicious!!

Wonderful food as at all Ivy branches. Toilets were dirty , lots of tissue and toilet paper on the floor , bins overflowing and generally grubby. The restaurant was not up to the usual standard of cleanliness, empty bottles and glasses not cleared from the table despite having been empty for 30 mins and on the next drink ! Prefer the Cambridge branch .

The staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much made our anniversary meal extra special adding a special desert and a glass of wine free of charge thank you very much.

The Ivy Norwich offers a sophisticated dining experience with beautifully designed interiors and a varied menu that combines classic British dishes with modern twists. The service was reasonable though busy when I visited, and the ambiance is elegant yet relaxed, making it a perfect spot for a special occasion or a leisurely meal in the heart of Norwich.

Absolutely wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend. Very fairly priced for stunning food, flavours and service. We booked a table for our anniversary but got their about half an hour early and they could not have been more accommodatiing. Front of house Jordan was amazing, his attention to detail was awesome. Jordan new everything about the menu, what went well with others and he knew the history of The Ivy as well. We would go back not only for the food but for Jordan's exemplary service. Decor is superb and real plants...not horrible plastic ones. Toilets are so clean...and real loo roll to boot!. Wonderful food, service and we will definitely be returning.

Went to the Ivy for my dad's birthday meal and the food was spot on. I had the Sterlon stake with a side of chips and has squid for starters. All 5 parties enjoyed there meal and service was spot on. I would say the food is quite pricy and was shock to find its was £25 for just a stake and a small amount of greenery. I do think they needed another option for soft drinks other than Coke but did enjoy my mango and passion fruit coolers. They had larger but no beer but dad has wine instead. Although the place was nice it was very clearly over priced as a 5 person meal was over £300. I would go again but no rush basted on price but maybe good for a occasion or celebration.

Went for a birthday lunch, was such good food I ate the fish and chips the fish was so fresh and the batter light and crispy, the chips where chunky and light and fluffy and crisp, it came with mushy peas, I don't like them but was offered peas instead I declined. I then had the chocolate bomb with hot caramel sauce for desert, this was so delicious and melted to reveal a honey centre fille with ice cream it was sat on a foamy creamy stuff, it was out of this world, the staff where so helpful and polite will definitely be back there was a lo Ely atmosphere, definitely book well in advance

Delicious cream tea with 3 scones, fresh strawberries,clotted cream and strawberry preserve for £9.95 bargain

Fantastic food, staff very busy which meant service not as good as it could have been. Lovely staff members though, just rushed off their feet.

Had a great time here. Staff super helpful and friendly. They made our evening feel quite special.

Lovely food, attentive service, and a fantastic shepherds' pie. Bit loud inside, but we got moved to a nice table outdoors.

Really lovely evening out to celebrate my husband's birthday.... atmospheric and staff professional but friendly...special mention to Olga, thank you to all the team at The Ivy, Norwich

5 star for my recent visit to the ivy , had the massive ribeye steak, birthday cake, wasn’t my birthday just wanted to make an impression ;) Jordan was an absolute star , great service, highly respectful and very polite. Birthday cake was amazing and Edgar bringing me my food bless him was so lovely ;) will be returning soon for more yummy food

Food was ok, but as always the service was fab

Completely gorgeous interior decor, with vibrant colours and wonderful prints on the walls. I had the halloumi main and it was delicious. A great choice restaurant for a special meal!

Thank you for making my partners birthday meal so special, the staff here are so welcoming, friendly and such a great atmosphere. Then the food! Wow! We will definitely be back, everything we ate was perfect and the chocolate bomb dessert was one of the greatest dessert I have ever had, thank you!

Wonderful, enjoyed the chocolate bomb !! Would recommend a visit.

I had the best experience here with the Jack he gave us the best service and recommendations thank you The Ivy and Jack

10/10. Amazing value for money, great service. Would definitely recommend

The service was amazing especially Jack. He was funny and the food was great. THANK YOU IVY!!!

The food I can’t fault been here many times but after buying my partner a gift card only to find out it’s empty when we went to use it is disgraceful they wipe it after 12 months all of it NEVER BUY THE GIFT CARDS it’s a quick way they can steal your money

It was my first experience at The Ivy. I felt that it had wonderful ambience. The food was delicious, well seasoned and tasty. Our waiter Jordan, was very friendly, attentive, had awareness of the menu and was able to advise about portion sizes. He was so helpful and fun. He made our experience delightful, nothing was too much for him.

Beautiful space, attentive waiting staff, delicious food. Really enjoyed the experience 🌸

had a wonderful meal here .service ,food and atmosphere was great a very memorable occasion

Tried to go here for breakfast, stood there like a spare part ignored by staff, walked out again.

I enjoyed my birthday lunch here in The Ivy Norwich. Jordon was our waiter and was friendly, polite and made sure we had everything we needed. The watermelon Martinis are delicious. Well worth a visit.

Really excellent restaurant in the centre of Norwich. Food was very good, the Malaysian vegetarian curry was one of the best dishes I’ve eaten, flavours were so good. The 1917 (£19.17 for starter and main) is great value. Interior decor is great and gives a lovely ambience, and the service was spot on, attentive and polite without being cringy. Highly recommended.

Exceptional meal tonight in the Norwich Ivy, the food was of a standard that is rare & the professional standard of service by Jimmy was really appreciated. When our main courses came the neighbouring diners expressed food envy! However good our food was it was the quality (& surprising quantity) of the exception sourdough bread that will be long remembered. We've not eaten here before & are wondering why.

Real lovely meal with a friend for their birthday - with a surprise dessert. Not the cheapest place but the service is impeccable and the food was top class.

This place always delivers. Had couple of meals here in two days. Spent Father's Day on Sunday and wife's birthday on the following Wednesday. Great service from Jordan and Finley on these respective occasions.

Fantastic place. Beautiful ambience and excellent service

Lovely meal and drinks. Great service and nice atmosphere.

The staff were really friendly and attentive and the restaurant beautifully designed. Food was tasty and the set menu was good value. The iced teas and cocktails were lush. I think they’re missing a simple mainstream larger from the menu though for those that don’t like local brews. They sat us next to the wooden unit in the middle of the restaurant with the computer. Staff used it for orders and food serving for several tables which got annoying because of the close proximity to us and frequently brushing past. I don’t think they should have a table there. Lastly, the non-disabled toilets are on the fourth floor so at least we get to walk off some of the food.

Lovely last-minute lunch choice (after leaving the restaurant we'd booked becausebit didn't look great!) Fabulous space. Attentive staff. Delicious food. Will definitely go back.

Excellent food, drinks, service. Nice atmosphere

Amazing afternoon tea experience today, Ivy very busy due to Take That concert but staff very attentive and helpful and made the birthday celebration very special, would highly recommend the Ivy.

The Ivy was my late husbands favourite restaurant after losing him last year I have remained going on our anniversary and his birthday tonight. The staff are always without doubt kind and caring, but Lauren is so thoughtful remembered me remembered my story and I couldn’t recommend the restaurant enough, the food is exceptional and staff the same.

Very beautiful large restaurant with colorful decoration mixing modern paintings and old drawings. Magnificent bar, parquet flooring, golden ceiling, mirrors on the walls. Tasty and very well presented dishes. The monkfish was excellent, the shepherd’s pie too.

Decent without being amazing. The skewer starter was nice, the tomato soup was a bit salty and the chicken in the caesar salad was slightly overcooked. The service was nice and the dining room is impressive though. And the lunch menu at £19.17 is great value.

A relaxing breakfast perfectly cooked and served. Not especially expensive either

Impeccable service, decor and atmoshere. Food as always, didn't disappoint.

Apart from drunken families its perfect.

Great time, staff fabulous, nothing too much trouble, an enjoyable evening.

Loved our dinner at The Ivy. Friendly staff, excellent food great atmosphere. Would recommend to book now.

Great Food. Great service. Shephards pie was very filling with the peas & beans side.

Simply Outstanding! Impeccable service and food was delicious. Wasn't the cheapest but you get what you pay for here. (They do have a reasonably priced 2 course set menu during the week though) Would highly recommend the lobster linguine and the chocolate bomb! Would put more stars if I could! We will be back!

I absolutely love the place. The only downside at this visit is the food wasn't up to its usual standard

Had a lovely anniversary lunch would like to thank Lauren and staff for being so amazing 👏 ❤️ Going for breakfast next time. Thank you🦋

Amazing staff and delicious food.

Great food and service, but pricey!

OMG. Better in person than the great reviews online! Wonderful. Dined by myself and still had a meal and experience to take home to the U.S. to brag about! Thank you Love the uniforms too!

A lovely birthday afternoon tea. Check your bill though, ours was incorrect and needed amending.

Very good place to go for a special treat.

Beautiful place, wonderful friendly staff and the food was really good . What not to like 🤷‍♀️

My husband has eggs Benedict for every breakfast when we go out and he said this was the best he’s ever had. My son also loved the pancakes.

What do you wish me to say the best meal I hav had in years staff can't do enough for you if I could give it tens all the way through I would back soon and a big thank you

Lovely restaurant with brilliant food

Awesome interior, amazing staff. I loveeee ittt♥️♥️♥️♥️

Lovely food, great service and friendly. definitely recommend it beautiful restaurant.

Had breakfast here off the cuff with my family and what a lovely place... Tbh I wasn't really dressed for the place but they were fine with it. The staff was very nice and chatty , food was lovely. So I will definitely be back (dressed better).

Absolutely amazing service, very friendly and polite staff. Presentation of all dishes outstanding. Definitely recommend and we will be back

I was here with my business partner and it was perfect! The ambiance and food was amazing! Also Burck one of the waiters was lovely and very professional! Perfect!

Very nice food extremely good service from Molly and the team

Always am amazing experience in the Ivy. Service is super efficient and friendly and always a smiling face. The coffee is great as are the wonderful cocktails. Breakfast menu is varied with every dish we've tried absolutely delicious. Even the baked beans are hot,which most establishments fail miserably on. Decor is quirky yet classy and fun. We'll see you again very soon.

A lovely restaurant with friendly first class service

Gorgeous food, atmosphere and lovely service.

Really enjoyed our dinner, thanks

We had a lovely dinner at the Ivy. The location is great, the atmosphere is very nice and most of all the service from Mitch is was fantastic. It’s refreshing to get such a personalised and friendly person looking after you and having a bit of fun. The food is good and the price reflects the quality of the service and ambience. Thanks for a lovely evening.

Terrible service & can't manage allergies so absolutely not worth the price point it sets Could tell there was no manager on 1st floor on Saturday 16th March 8pm+. It was bumbling chaos. Waited 45 mins for tap water for table. We weren't told certain specials weren't available when given menus, perhaps because we waited hour to order food this changed. Took half dirty plates away. Got our own coats because staff were chatting around corner again. Giving the wrong person desert with birthday candle (I mean easy to mix up age 10 with age 70 right?) really highlighted that this is not a venue that can make you feel special. Excruciating. Wouldn't that note on our reservation be passed on? We were asked allergies on booking, someone called to confirm day before but they didn't know anything about them when we arrived. Were told to look ourselves via qr code. No suggestions given. 30 mins after we ordered our starters we were told it didn't meet dietary requirements (fair play chef) and no suggestions for alternative given Floor staff must of made life hard work for chef team. We watched a runner with huge food tray left ignored whilst waiters were chatting about gosh knows what It was my mum's 70th, and it was an absolute embarrassment. Please think carefully before booking this for a special occasion

Sadly we weren't aware that the 1971 menu finishes at 6:30 . Very noisy when full , barely able to hear people across the table.

Visited The Ivy with my family at the weekend. Had to book quite far in advance, and can totally understand why. The atmosphere was great, it feels decidedly classy yet friendly, the sound of relaxed chatter and laughter a warm buzz rather than loud. The food was amazing, with the shepherds pie being a particular standout, but everyone loved their meal. The service was genuinely great, with efficient and attentive servers who magically appeared when we needed something but didn't lurk. Nothing was too much trouble and they were genuinely funny. We all felt the bill was excellent value for quality and the service and the food, and we'd highly recommend The Ivy.

No matter which Ivy we visit, its always an excellent evening. Tonight its Norwich! Service (from Lauren) was first rate, margaritas (and 70s retro Pina Colada) flowed nicely and food was everything you would expect from The Ivy. Could not resist the Rum Baba for dessert! 😍😍 10/10

Cheeky glass of Fizz at the bar on a Saturday afternoon is always a win at the Ivy. I have eaten here too, the food is nice!

Come here tonight for a special evening, my steak was over cooked but was replaced with a fresh steak, one side was missed and bought over when my replate came. Second steak was cooked better but still not perfectly. Mitch was the saving grace of the whole night, easily the best service I've ever had anywhere. The love he has food this job is so clear to see. He went the extra mile to make sure that my proposal went as well as it could possible. I honestly can't say thank you enough to Mitch for all the effort he went to and nothing was to much trouble. He's a real gem and so genuine and The Ivy Norwich is blessed to have him.