The Ivy Oxford Brasserie in Oxford

10/10 service , friendly staff and excellent atmosphere, would absolutely recommend for a night out

Excellent bar staff, very accommodating. Thoroughly recommend, will be coming back again!

Have to say I was disappointed. The food was nice but I expected more for the price. The biggest issue for me was I communicated on booking I have a shellfish allergy, and again twice on arrival. I wasn’t able to have chips as the same oil is used to fry shellfish - I would expect there to be separate facilities for this (also note to vegans/vegatarians here), the bench seat I was on was dirty and had the remnants of someone’s dinner on it, the tables were so close we may have well been at the same one. I had to leave before finishing as the table next to us ordered all the foods/shellfish I think they offer (just my luck) and started reacting to this very quickly. This ruined the rest of the day due to having to dose up on medication and hope for the best. If you can’t offer a safe service to people with allergies you should make this very clear, it cost £90 for my daughter I to not be able to stay to finish or have a dessert. I have been to other establishments that sell shellfish and they have always been accommodating and ensured I had space around me and that everything was prepared and served separately so not sure why this is not possible here. And one last comment, one of the ladies on the door was quite rude/unwelcoming and set the meal off to a negative start too.

Had the most amazing time today at this very busy restaurant. As it was a very windy rainy day we arrived an hour early and they accommodated us. This was just amazing. Lovely staff

Stopped in for drinks with some friends, seated at the bar. It's stunning and the staff were friendly. I had a lovely Christmas mocktail, while my party had a margarita and a mojito. Sadly, one of the drinks was forgotten about and was then made after a bit of a wait and was mostly ice. This was a shame as the other drinks were delicious. A nice place to stop for a cocktail but sadly disappointed.

Spent the evening with a celebratory dinner for my birthday with my 2 girls at The Ivy in Oxford. Fantastic service from the off, and absolutely wonderful quality food. We all started with the venison tartar, which was SO delicious, and then the black miso cod, and lobster linguine..couldn't fault anything. The real stars of my meal were the 2 waiters that couldn't do enough for us; they were so helpful and attentive, so a BIG thank you to Sam and Rahul, but especially to Rahul who really pulled the stops out to make me feel special on my birthday, thank you again. (Just noticed that the snowman desert served to us was nowhere near as well presented as the snowmen that other people have posted! What a shame...no ski's, no snow, and shoddy presentation in comparison...the chef could take a lesson on taking pride in all that he/she does from the waiting staff! Grrr )

Everything super good. The staff of 10 super friendly. 100% recommended if you go to Oxford

Came here with my husband for my 50th birthday. As it was December, it was decorated beautifully! The food and service were outstanding. They even gave me a free cake with a candle to wish me a happy birthday! Highly recommend!

It takes a lot to impress my teens, but The Ivy did it! We had our FAVORITE meal of our entire vacation in this beautiful restaurant. It was so tasty, the service was excellent and the dining room was incredible. (The bathrooms even get 5 stars from my crew!)

The waitress was more interested in discussing her attendance at various gigs and music events over serving customers. Food was good and the table was well positioned without rowdy Christmas parties.

My boyfriend and I had an incredible time at The Ivy in Oxford. The food was absolutely incredible and our experience was made even better by our server Jhavaughn. His service was amazing and he made the evening so special for us!!

The Ivy stands out as my favorite restaurant from my two-week stay in Oxford and Greater London.  The service, food, and atmosphere at The Ivy were unparalleled, particularly the service. I tried out restaurants that were significantly more expensive, but the service was still incomparable. The food at the Ivy was amazing! I had afternoon tea and fish and chips, along with a few drinks. The cucumber sandwich and breakfast blend (yes, in the afternoon) tea were my favorite. As I mentioned above, the service was perfect! As a tourist, it was pleasing to see people who actually cared about my experience. I asked the server if they sold their tea blends; he said no but went in the back and gave me two bags. Phenomenal! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone staying in Oxford!

We went there just for dessert and ordered "The Ivy Snowman" which was very delicious. It was my husband's birthday so they gave us another dessert as a birthday treat. The staff was super kind and they really went out of the way to give us a memorable experience.

Beautiful brasserie with nice deco and atmosphere. Being a bit early for our table, we had a nice cocktail at the bar first. Staff was very friendly and the Sunday roast was delicious.

The food was average not the usual standard I would expect at the Ivy but the service was excellent as always

Stop in from time to time. Food quite good. Service can be ok but can often be dreadful. Not unusual to sit waiting a long time for someone to notice you. As I have a facial deformity I wonder if it’s because they feel uncomfortable.

Weird experience today. I mentioned I was allergic to peanuts, cashews, and pine nuts. The waitress took note, my lentil and aubergine plate arrived with a little flag written ALLERGEN. And, yet, two bites in, I started having an allergic reaction. Nut allergies are a spectrum, and "fortunately" I was "only" left with nausea, mild swelling, and stomach pain for hours… but didn't have to go to the hospital. I was also fortunate not to vomit all over the restaurant. Sadly, the only reaction from the staff was to explain to me that the meal was nut-free and they separate nuts in the kitchen, so it couldn't be their fault. I have been patch tested at the hospital and react only to nuts, so what happened? It could be a cross-contamination in the supply chain, an ingredient wrongly labelled, a mistake in the kitchen… Risks will always exist, don't tell me it's not your fault. I just went to look at the allergen list online (on tenkites dot com), and it's confusing. For instance, they have a starter pumpkin and squash soup with pine nuts… which is labelled as free from tree nuts (they are sometimes seen as seeds, not nuts). If I had to guess, the waitress forgot to inform the chef I was allergic to "pine nuts" and my meal actually contained them. Bottom line: if you have any allergy, be very careful, and ask the chef for the exact list of ingredients for each meal—given that their allergy board is wrong. Do not go if you have strong allergic reactions.

Have been to a few Ivy’s. This one wouldn’t be my favourite. Meal was very rushed-yes they were busy-but they should be used to that being a Center. Didn’t feel relaxed and really felt as if the staff weren’t bothered-which is very unusual for the Ivy as they pride themselves on their customer service. We ate and left. This will not put me off the Ivy brand as it could have been a one off.

Pleasant staff, beautiful restaurant and very tasty food. We each had the shepherds pie. Just such a shame there wasn’t much of much of it and it wasn’t very hot either! Unlikely to return.

Fantastic bread and champagne no less

Nice atmosphere. Decent food. Very slow service on a weekday evening when it was not very busy.

Amazing experience, unique cocktails which felt very festive and great food. 100% recommended!

Beautiful fantastic seasonal drinks

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

Une très bonne soirée dans un cadre très agréable. Le service et les plats sont soignés. Vous passerez un moment très agréable.

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

Este es un gran lugar para una ocasión especial. La decoración elegante, el ambiente agradable que coincide con el atento y profesional servicio que recibimos de todo el personal, incluyendo el personal de frente a la casa, y especialmente nuestra servidora, Marija Leketa. Tuvimos el linguini de lubina y langosta, seguido por la bomba de chocolate y el pudín de toffee pegajoso. Todo muy bien. ¡Espero visitar el mes que viene para otra celebración de cumpleaños!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!

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-

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.

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.

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

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. :-)

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

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

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.

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 ✨️

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

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!!

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.

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!

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.

Went for breakfast with my daughters.

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.

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).