The Ivy Oxford Brasserie in Oxford

As you’d expect from the Ivy - food was tasty and service and venue was good, but definitely on the pricy side!

Really nice place to sit at the bar and people watch. Expensive but you expect that and the cocktails were lovely

We had afternoon tea and it wascexcellent

I had afternoon tea there today. For £40 I would expect to have a lot more jam than 1 rounded tablespoon of jam between 4 scones. There was no need to be so mean with the jam; I had to scrape a smear of jam onto each side of the jam. The clotted cream wasn’t much better. The cakes were pretty bland and the tea list was pretty sparse. I have had much better afternoon teas for nearly half the cost elsewhere. They are trading on their name. Lovely room and atmosphere but we were cramped - 5 people on a table for 4.

Had a great 21st birthday dinner with my friends, great drinks and food :) service was really fast and Jhavaughn was great! Thanks Ivy always impressed 😋🤍

Lovely atmosphere, good service and the worst tea. Looks like a tourist scam.

The main courses arrived but mine wasn't hot so sent it back.However it took so long to come back that both my husband and I were eating alone so not great.The food was good though

Camille was engaging and informative about the menu and welcomed us. Our food was hot and had a lot of flavour. Camille was attentive but not intrusive. We had a lovely evening thank you.

Always a favourite spot. I can never seem to get the app to work to book a table. I have to go to the website(no big deal). The staff is great and vibe is pleasant.

My Husband and I absolutely love dining here, The food is always superb and all the staff are fantastic, nothing is ever too much trouble and they make every visit a true dining experience.

You’re paying for the service and atmosphere. The decor is beautiful and the staff are incredibly attentive, but the food is frankly rubbish. If vibes matter more to you than the food then I’d definitely recommend, but otherwise not worth a visit. The pancakes were dry and eggy and no amount of greek yoghurt or raspberry coulis could save it. Also a random leaf on top that I didn’t notice completely ruined a mouthful.

The worst Ivy I’ve been to. Inexperienced, incapable staff who have no clue what is going on. We had an awful experience, we won’t be back.

Great place for a Sunday brunch after church. Loved the Sunday roast and Yorkshire pudding, steak tartare and trimmings.

It was a great time out, especially for my friend on her birthday. We will come again

Very cool place, the service is excellent! We were there for breakfast - the "vibe" is the atmosphere, the equipment is unique! If you can, come here, even just for a coffee or a dinner

3 of us ate dinner from a la carte menu. Scallop starter lovely, shepherds pie lovely, steak tartar ok but ive had much better. Tuna loin not good. We were asked if we wanted it pink or cooked through and we said rare but def pink if rare not possible. When it arrived it def wasn’t even pink. Staff were very good and a chicken dish was chosen with truffle sauce but that was not nice either, dry and boring. Side dishes didn’t arrive and had to ask twice and not hot. Second bottle of wine was forgotten and we had to ask again. Ordered port and cheese board to share. Got port but had to wait too long for cheese and had to ask

The food, service and atmosphere of The Ivy were all impeccable. It made the perfect date night spot for the wife and I for our first visit to Oxford. We tried the seasonal menu and both were completely happy with our meals. It was reservation only, however I had no issue securing one online twenty minutes prior to arrival.

Disappointing. The front of house staff were lovely but inexperienced. The food was not up to the standard I expect from an Ivy.

Lovely restaurant. Food was great and the service was spot on. Ordered steak medium rare which was cooked to perfection, and the apple tart desert was lush

Beautiful setting.Service was good,except for the fact they kept removing our wine and it took more than one request to get it back.Also they removed my wife's drink before she had finished.But to be fair they did replace foc..Food was lovely,really enjoyed the blackened cod.Overall would visit again,but felt there was room for improvement.

Fantastic foodie experience with great staff and a great vibe. Everything was enjoyable. The seared scallops were perfect and the duck curry excellent! My first time at an ivy - look forward to returning.

Nice place had coffee with my daughter, prices were good and the service attentive without being intrusive.

One of the best authentic cafes, bar and restaurant in Oxford. One of the best fish&chips dish I ever had. The place is luxurious and elegant. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The service is excellent. All in all, the Ivy is a must visit place!

Lovely the restaurant atmosphere. It is great place for lunch meals... Love the decorations and interior design. Friendly staffs and nice services. Highly recommended.

The Ivy offers a wonderful dining experience, combining an inviting atmosphere with exceptional food. Each dish I tried was flavorful and beautifully presented, showcasing the chef's talent. The service was equally impressive—attentive and knowledgeable without being intrusive, which added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. Whether for a special occasion or a casual outing, The Ivy is a great choice. I highly recommend it and look forward to my next visit.

Went for lunch for my mums 85th birthday- On 05/10/2024 at 1pm - Sadly manager of the day poorly communicated with us- firstly we received our main courses before the starters then had to wait for them to be re cooked - added delay- no compensation - then I paid in cash - manger took the money - we waited 30mins until we had communication from the manager that they were keeping the change- they kept the receipt - and the time delays ruined my mums birthday - there are plenty of other restaurants which are much better in service in Oxford-

What a wonderful experience. The decor was beautiful and the food was truly outstanding. We had the steak tartare - wow!!! The truffle pasta was yum and the chocolate bomb was one of the best deserts I’ve tried!!

Wow what an amazing place , beautiful food. And wonderful staff . Made my birthday treat fantastic.

Party of 15. The food was good, a bit more emphasis on flavour and taste is needed. I'd rate it as good, but not exceptional. The main waiting staff we had was competent and helpful. However, a specific server who served the linguine definitely needs some training. Hot skillet held really close to the face. Was a health and safety risk and left our table gasping. The atmosphere was great. We loved the quirky interiors and decor.

Made a reservation here for my husband’s birthday and I can say it really didn’t disappoint. We went for the Autumn Set Menu and ordered a couple of extras. The food is nicely delivered, the service is great, the staff is extremely friendly and goes that extra mile to keep you happy.. The atmosphere speaks for itself.. I enjoyed the duck salad and the salmon option whilst my husband had steak and the wheat durum starter.. I strongly suggest the creme brulee..

Service was outstanding though food was slow and did not come out together for the whole table. Plus they cannot get their steaks doneness right which is a shame. Atmosphere was fantastic, really bright atmosphere compared to traditional English restaurants.

Tea house with refinement, excellent service, excellent food

They go above and beyond provide a memorable experience in every way!

Food was excellent, but the service was not as good as usual. Our server was inattentive and didn't seem bothered. Never asked how we found the food or whether we wanted water. Trying to get the bill was difficult too.

Booked a table using the app for my birthday, arrived to be told my table had been cancelled, but showed the staff the app and they could see it was an error on their side and sorted it eventually. We both Order a non alcoholic cocktail that was recommended to me by the server and it just tasted of soda water and had no flavour at all, it was the blood orange spritz. We then decided to order the angelic ameretti sour non alcohol cocktail, we had 3 and they were not topped with the cherry or lemon slice. Although they did taste good. The app also said I would get a complimentary dessert as it was a birthday booking but no dessert came or was offered, we even asked for the bill and still nothing came, service charge was added of £14 for the 2 of us which we paid but felt very disappointed by our experience. We also had our drinks taken away when we had not finished them and we felt very rushed to pay the bill as we were approached twice before we were ready. We left after only being at the Ivy for 60 mins. Felt very short changed and very disappointed. We have been to various Ivy restaurants and have always been treated with such amazing service and great food and drinks, so this was such a big disappointment to us both.

Absolutely what I expected, excellent from start to finish.

We dropped in on this restaurant by chance on a visit to Oxford and what a surprise. The food and the service was excellent made the visit special thanks Mick and Trish

Ornate place calculated to serve the "upper echelon." With music, it had a convivial feel, but without (which had gone away when we returned to actually dine), it was a bit burdened for a visitor on holiday. We had only cider & tea, so I can offer no opinion on the food. Service was pleasant but impersonal. We probably would have enjoyed a sidewalk cafe more, but for the rain.

Amazing traditional English dishes.

I had high hopes when we walked in and were seated. However my opinion started to go down after that. The vegetarian menu was so limited and I opted for the Wild Mushroom and Truffle Linguine. This was basically spaghetti with some sliced mushroom in a sauce. At £16.95 this was a joke. I did not wish to complain at the time as I was out on a special occasion with friends. The loud talking of the other dinners made for a miserable evening. Rest assured, I will not return.

Such an amazing experience, all the staff made us feel so welcome and the anniversary couple where given few fizz and a desert made just for them while we was there for the couple to share . Such an amazing place and a pleasure to be there for us all. Everyone and we mean every member of staff went above and beyond to make our experience a memorable one.

Second time here, and the food and service was impeccable. Delicious food, pricey, but lovely ambience and beautiful decor

What a delightful place! I absolutely loved the decor! The food was great. It started to get a little noisy as the evening wore on, and it got a little crowded, but that just shows what a popular choice this restaurant is. I highly recommend a bite in this brasserie, and when you are there, do nip down to the loos. You'll thank me later. :-)

The food is lovely, the staff are excellent, and the restaurant decor is delicious. But avoid a weekday lunch slot, as the restaurant seems to be occupied by too many diners holding loud business meetings, conducting conference calls, and having Zoom meetings with laptops open on their tables. Spoils the atmosphere and is appalling discourteous to their fellow diners

had a quick dinner here. gorgeous spot, lovely attentive waiters. the shepherd pie was delicious!

I have been here 5 times with my family and we enjoyed our starter, main course and dessert. Professionally cooked and presented. The food is not super spectacular but better to come here than pubs. I love the roast chicken, Mexican style chicken and lamb cheeks but they keep changing the menu / specials (which is good somehow) so they are not always on the menu. Also love the smoked salmon as starter. Sourdough bread is also great but massive so needs to be shared, otherwise, will make you stuffed.

A really fantastic place to eat.

Booked into the botanical room for our wedding meal. I really can't fault anything with our experience at all, the food was all delicious, and the service was attentive without being overbearing. From start to finish the ivy team were highly professional and would highly recommend to anyone! Thank you to the ivy team!

Have eaten here several times this week, once for breakfast and then a dinner in the private dining Botanical Rooms. The food and service was excellent, and our group of 17 enjoyed an excellent dinner, with very good service. I would certainly recommend The Botanical Room for a larger group meal, the food was of very good quality and the prices for this type of dining was very reasonable. Posted a picture of my breakfast which I also enjoyed in the main dining area.

Beautiful decor, food was lovely definitely be back.

Had an awesome dining experience here. The food was spot on—flavorful and cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was relaxed but still had a nice vibe, and the service was super attentive without being overbearing. Definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for great food and a chill environment

Ok food.. exceedingly poor service

The Ivy in Oxford is a restaurant with a stunning interior design and atmosphere. There is a wide variety of food to choose from. I had the Chicken Milanese and it was absolutely wonderful. The service was very courteous and nice. Raj, who served us was especially polite and funny. He created a really amazing dining experience. After my visit, I recommended the restaurant to my parents straight away and they visited shortly afterwards. They had a very similar experience to mine. All in all I enjoyed eating at the Ivy Brassiere Oxford very much and would definitely recommend.

Always good good. Set menu 1917.. 2 courses for £19.17 great choice

Pleasant Sunday roast, service good but not spot 100%

I was travelling on my own and wanted to try the English tea experience. I'm glad I stumbles upon The Ivy by walking around Oxford. Found the exterior very appealing, and the whole restaurant veru beautiful, very esthetic. I got the cream tea as I wasn't too hungry and the portion was perfect! The staff was absolutely lovely. I definitely recommend ✨️

Delicious food and fabulous service - thank you

This restaurant is amazing! Food is delicious! Waiters are very gently and kind! 1000% recommend!

1hr 30 and no food. Kindly wavered our drinks cost but communication was very poor. Waiter was kind and seemed to have no information passed from kitchen or lacklustre manager. Shame as we were looking forward to a birthday meal.

A mixed bag. My wife and eldest son enjoyed their meal. The steak and veg options were great. However, my youngest son and I were left disappointed. The fish was soggy (worst I've eaten in years) and my son's chicken was bland and dry. The dessert was great and the service was excellent. Stay away from the fish & chips and kids meals! Not value for money.

A great restaurant with a high end look and feel but without the price tag in the heart of Oxford. Staff were very warm and welcoming and our waitress Kaitly was exceptional. My wife had the monk fish curry while I had the Milanese chicken with cheese and black truffle. Both were delicious. And then we finished it off with an amazing chocolate bomb.

If you go here be sure not to check your items into the cloakroom. They will lose them and then not show any remorse or responsibility for losing your property. Manager extremely rude, patronising and unhelpful, he ruined my parents wedding anniversary meal with his appalling attitude. Will be logging formal complaint.

Nice decor, friendly staff but the food wasn't special. Berry juice is not freshly made!

Food and atmosphere very pleasant and beautiful, our waiter was magnificent in service and attention. They had a nice detail for our anniversary. We will return!!

The dishes were excellent! Those who ate the meat were delighted because it was extremely tender and cooked well. The sheperd pie was also delicious, as well as the dessert, the famous the Ivy. The art-deco ambiance of the place is magnificent and the service was perfect. Highly recommended!

My second visit, this time to try their set menu. The food was delicious but the portion sizes were a little to be desired, especially when you pay extra for the steak and it is a flat iron steak rather than a proper cut. Service was impeccable as always.

Was looking forward to dining here whilst on a few days break but was very disappointed, the service was terrible had to summon the waiter over to take our order after 10 mins, he had managed to give us our overpriced water £5 a bottle then left us for at least 10 mins before I asked him to take our order. The food, Shepherds Pie,was lukewarm and the veg was cold, The wine was expensive and tasted like cheap wine it was taken away to chill, we then had to ask for it back later as it seemed to have dissappeared. The decor looks very tired and in need of freshening up. I was very disappointed with the overall experience and certainly won't be returning, far better restaurants nearby to choose from.

Staff are all miserable. We didn't eat but had cocktails. They were fine but would have been better if served with a smile

Great place to come for dinner. Had set menu for £19.17 which is for two courses. The decor in here is amazing and I love all the plants. Staff are friendly and accommodating and helpful. Food tastes really good in here and is a nice meal. Recommend booking a table. Also recommend having the app downloaded as there are vouchers to be had and also points you can build up over time. Would come back again.

Just out for the day , and looking for somewhere to eat , when we came across The Ivy in Oxford , went in to ask for a table and , said we did not book a table , was told that they have a table for us . We were seen by Zoltan he was great and got our drinks and food , he is fantastic , he needs a pay rise, and made our day there really great as we were celebrating our 50th anniversary, loved the funky decor, a big thanks to all the staff and a very bit thanks to Zoltan , hope to see you one day .

A very good quality experience. We booked late but nothing was a problem. It was a busy, atmospheric evening, and the waiting staff were efficient, polite, and fun. For dessert, the chocolate bombe is highly recommended; delicious.

I like the vibe in the restaurant. But the service was not worthy for 12% service fee. The waitress looked unhappy and a bit impatient, asked twice if we finished our food when I still had chips left. I wouldn’t pay for the service fee if I have a choice. The steak wasn’t juicy and the chocolate dessert was way too sweet.

Went for breakfast with my daughters.

very beautiful interior! Service was nice too, although not perfectly smooth. Food was okay but we expected more for this price. (The John dory fillets were delicious!) I don't understand why they don't include a carb-side dish in the main. (For the lamb rump, the fish,...) + afterwards we noticed that we got normal linguine instead of black squid-inked linguine. It's not that important but it should be communicated. +I wish they would focus more on the food than everything around it. + the toilets were also not really clean.

Good food, friendly and professional staff, but glacial-speed cooking and service. Everything took longer than expected and we were itching to leave by the time they finally brought out dessert (though then had to wait another 5 mins for a spoon to eat the now melted ice cream).

Really good place for a quick drink. Cocktails as usual went above and beyond what you would expect.

Worst coffee. I did not mean just this Ivy, all Ivy should change the coffee, Bristol, Cardiff, Oxford, etc.. Tea is always fine, but coffee is worse than instant soluble coffee.

Delicious food. Absolutely beautiful decor, great atmosphere and v.friendly staff. Made to feel very welcome and even had a surprise dessert for my birthday. Thank you!

Fabulous setting for a graduation lunch. Delicious food and outstanding service made for a wonderful day. Thank you

Very very nice, although a little expensive

Waited nearly an hour to receive our ‘starters’. Then waited nearly another 30-40 minutes to receive our mains. We were told inbetween sorry for the delays that the kitchen was very busy but after waiting beyond what was expected it started to get annoying. After starters we did not get to speak to any waiter (who are basically all running around with no regard for customers). We had empty drinks for about 30 minutes trying to flag down our waiter to order more who disappeared seemingly. This added to frustration , in that it wasn’t just the food that was slow. Service not very attentive and staff rushing around without watching where they are going. No manners trying to avoid customers when walking or giving way - felt as if I was in McDonald’s. At the end of the meal due to the delays and lack of attention I asked to remove the discretionary service charge. The waiter came back and said he’d given us our last round of drinks (of the 2 rounds we could fit in) for free. This saved £23 which we were grateful for. The service charge was about £12. Weirdly though they kept the discretionary charge on there- despite me asking to remove it. Yes they saved more money by removing the drinks instead - but very cheeky way for the staff to maintain their service charge despite me asking to remove it so not very discretionary…… Then when paying, my card was on the table waiting. The waiter came over - grabbed it and tapped it on the card machine reader… that is a first for me. No idea what he could’ve charged me at the time! Totally unprofessional experience. Despite this.. the food was fresh and tasty

Such a beautiful venue for afternoon tea 🍵

Service was terrible. Food served to all at different times. Freshly squeezed Orange juice turned to be bottled. Very erratic service with the first order delivered last. The waiters were sniggering and we found a dead caterpillar in our birthday girl’s fruit platter.

Beautiful room, friendly service. Shepherd's Pie, a sort of shepherd's pie, is a great discovery! Good cocktails, fairly reasonable prices, considering the location.

Great for birthday celebrations.

The afternoon tea is subpar and not worth the cost. We also waited over 30 minutes for our check. If you're not a tea person, do not come here

Cozy place with nice staff and delicious food. Prices are a little high but worth it.

We toasted here post-matriculation, A moment filled with celebration. The setting was grand, cocktails divine, With staff so wonderful, the night was fine. Thank you, Luke, for all the treats, You made our night a special feat!

Have been to the Ivy in London a couple times, and this was our first visit to the Ivy Oxford. Spent a lovely afternoon there. Absolutely loved the truffle sandwiches. The cakes however were a bit too sweet for me but ok with tea.

very fancy and attentive service! the food was delicious and filling.

Food was great our waiter was lovely and v attentive, loved the decor. Gave 4 stars as the person who rang the bill through did so incorrectly costing us £70 if we had not noticed.

Dinner was meh. Nothing really memorable about the meal except for the weirdly dry tiny pieces of duck on the duck salad and the terrible service. Started out great with a killer martini and then the bartender left and his replacement barely acknowledged for almost an hour. At least we didn’t spend a lot of money because we were never offered more to eat or drink after our initial order of a couple of appetizers and drinks. Very pretty dining room, though.

Amazing gluten free afternoon tea! 😍💃

Wonderful Oxford restaurant. We had a wonderful experience. We started with wonderful Salt Crusted Sourdough bread - super tasty. We shared some crispy tempura prawns. I had the Crab and Queen Scallops with squid ink pasta which was perfectly cooked pasta super tender. Great meal in a wonderfully beautiful place.

Booked for a romantic birthday lunch. Lovely surroundings and a nice welcome from the host. Given a small table with a street view. Chairs were comfy. We ordered a coffee and a cocktail. The coffee was spilled mostly into the saucer on delivery and instead of remaking it (which at other higher end places we have had done without asking) the server gave us cocktail napkins to soak up the coffee. The cocktail had the worst presentation ever. A small lice of lemon and a dirty paper straw (had some sort of food on it). It took some time to order, the place was busy for a Wednesday at 2, although there also seemed to be more staff than I have ever seen in a similar sized venue. My fiancé enjoyed his tempura prawns and they were very fresh and flavoursome. My 'crispy' chicken salad consisted of a piece of pan cooked chicken, which was not crispy as advertised and also the bottom of a head of romaine lettuce which is usually cut off and discarded during prep. My fiancé really enjoyed his steak. This was a la carte so we ordered chips separately (of course) and a side of creamed spinach. The spinach had good flavour from the parmesan and pine nuts but it was not a traditional creamed spinach and was too strongly flavoured for my liking. It also wasn't really creamed - so, well order if you are feeling adventurous. My Shepherds Pie was probably the best I've had. Chunks of slow cooked lamb and a tasty gravy. The cheesy topped mash was nice. Things kind of went downhill from the delivery of our mains. I had to ask for the dirty coffee cup and starter dishes to be cleared. To be clear many people were randomly walking around nearby during the whole meal. It's just that no one was experienced enough to realise when things should be cleared or when people might want water (Hello! US! our bottle was empty and you never asked!!). The table next to us got up to get someone to get their bill and the couple on the other side were also sat with dirty mains plates and no one visiting to clear, as if everything was ok, etc. We wanted pudding and coffee as it was kind of a big celebration for us, but after 15 minutes with empty/dirty plates and no one bothering to ask if we needed anything we gave up and asked for the bill. Again, there were many many people wandering aimlessly around the dining room but no one seemed to understand what service was. Strangely they send you an email stating you are limited to 90 minutes at your table, but with the service being so slow/poor, it would probably be unlikely. I asked for the service charge to be removed. There really was none. Not like you would expect at this price point. To me it seemed like it was a work experience day. My son has been a few times in the evening. Swears it's better. I'm in no rush to go back. Yes the food is good/ and the decor is a vibe, but the meal should flow and we shouldn't be flagging people down to get the basics.

Even the toilet of the place was very clean, I can truly say that it is the most beautiful place I have seen in Oxford. I definitely recommend you to go.

Beautiful decor, service was great… The attention to detail in every drink was exceptional. Being from New York City I know what fine dining is, and this place blew it out the water. I mean you would think we are related to the royal family after the service we got. And the bartender….. I mean Yuh-meeeeee! Will definitely be back whenever I come back to Oxford for business or pleasure.. HeHe.

Beautiful restaurant where we met for a family breakfast. Bit underwealmed with the menu, and staff had to be reminded about orders for tea which had been forgotten. Also pastries were brought to the table after having been served a cooked breakfast. That for me is the wrong way round, and if that is their policy guests should be asked first. Staff also had to be told to check the ladies loo which wasn't as clean as it should have been.

Wonderful lunch. The service was excellent and the staff are always pleasant and attentive. Some excellent dishes - goat cheese salad, fried Halloumi, rabbit croquettes, and sadly a disappointing cod. The cod itself was ok and cooked well, but the salsa was not spicy at all, and overall the dish was a bit bland. Our mistake, so you shouldn't let it deter you from going here.

We didn’t have a reservation, but walked in anyways. Place was busy, so we asked if we could sit/eat at the bar. Hostess escorted us gently to the bar, where we ordered drinks and food. Service by the bar staff was knowledgeable, attentive and kind. Impeccable!