The Ivy Spinningfields in Manchester

This was my first visit to the ivy and it certainly did not disappoint. I took my son and his girlfriend for my son,s 30 th birthday which was today. Everything was exceptional from start to finish. The service the food the decor and the ambience. Thank you so much for a lovely evening.

High quality restaurant with very respectable and polite service. Would highly recommend the Lobster Linguine, and asking for parmesan cheese on top is a little tip I'd recommend

Fantastic service, Served by Scott M, he was extremely friendly and welcoming, even congratulated us on our 3 year anniversary Food was fantastic and the atmosphere is amazing, very nice looking bar

Waitress was so lovely and made us feel so special ! Food was very nice really loved the sourdough.

It's inoffensive but overpriced. I assume regular diners go to say they ate at "The Ivy"? Manchester is a good food city so no need to eat at a mere chain restaurant trading on its supposedly illustrious name?

Haven’t been here for a few years and experience was PERFECT , as always. Great service and food ,nice clientele. My favourite together with Ivy Chelsea Garden in London, both places 10*!

My friend recently treated me to a birthday meal at this exquisite restaurant. Upon entering the building I was delighted by the art deco design which continued up to the roof top restaurant where our table awaited us. I am a pescatarian and there was plenty of choice for me on the menu, warmed sour dough bread to share, followed by asparagus with pesto and salad, cod goujons and I finished with profiteroles to share. My friend loved her meal too. Staff are friendly and attentive making the whole experience very special for me.

Great experience! The food was okay, but the service and surroundings made up for it. Victor was a great waiter.

Lovely place, but was really disappointed with the meal, I chose fish and chips, did not expect frozen chips which were dry and tasteless ,

Always outstanding service and great food.

The food is mediocre for the price. We ordered the scallops for the starters and were waiting to taste the Parmesan and truffle that was promised on the menu. The mains were good without blowing our mind.

Went in here with my best friend to try the afternoon tea; it was amazing! I've rarely eaten things this good 👍🏽 Top service as well. Will come again

Very nice place! Started with a Martini! Recommend.We had starters and main courses. And drinks after.

Lovely meal and excellent service we went for daughter's birthday 🎂

A special dinning experience let down by so so food.

Private dining experience. Nothing was too much trouble from booking the Dalton Room to the service. The whole process was seamless. Thank you to Asia, Shona and all the team.

Go here for a drink at the very least!

The ambience was lovely snd made for a delightful business meeting,

Celebrated a birthday with a surprise visit to the terrace. Superb! Arrived at 1pm and it was quiet, however after about 30 mins the place was really busy. Staff really attentive (but not overly), and friendly. Offered info on the menu. The roof retracts which was lovely as the weather was unusually warm for March. Definitely a place to put in your list.

We had a superlative experience!

This would’ve been a minus one star review if it wasn’t for the manager and the other members of staff that stepped in at our table last night. We had a table booked for food and drinks and the waitress that was initially supposed to serve our table was awful. If she doesn’t have people’s skills or not prepared to learn them then maybe she needs to look for another job. She rudely interrupted our conversation twice, like she was bothered that we were chatting, she bought the bottle of wine we ordered, asked if it’s the right one and we had to double check it against the menu because the name wasn’t matching and without going into details here, I’m just going to say that she wasn’t pleased we did this, after SHE ASKED if it’s the right bottle. Fast forward from this issue, there were 2 beer glasses on the table and she was about to pour the wine into one of them so we asked if we can have actual wine glasses and she gave us a nasty look and an attitude and proceeded to tell us numerous times that apparantelt those are the standard wine glasses. We asked her if we can have the tall glasses instead, if she’s so adamant that the pint glasses were wine glasses and at the same time also asked if someone else can serve our table and she said ‘well this is MY side of the restaurant’, again, with an extremely rude attitude. She proceeded to go and speak with her colleague and she was looking directly at us and laughing so I had to go and ask for the manager because at this point I was getting pretty irritated by her nasty attitude. If I wanted to be treated like that, I would’ve went to the pub down the road but that’s probably an insult for the staff at the pub as they’re probably more mannered than her. The manager was very kind and friendly and the gentleman that looked after our table once the manager left for the evening was also very kind, so thank you to both of you for looking after us last night and I hope the lady in question will work on her manners.

A beautiful restaurant in the centre of Manchester. However the food and service were disappointing especially considering the price. We had an afternoon tea for 2 with one cocktail and once you have included the service charge this came to £100! We requested no egg sandwiches on our booking and I reiterated that on our arrival however they were still brought to our table and we had to re-request an alternative which could only either be a repeat of either salmon or chicken- (the savoury selection was very small!) The egg sandwich itself was very sad looking- dried up bread with curled edges. Because one of us had a cocktail no warm drinks were offered and so we had to request these. All in all we were disappointed with the service and selection of food. The salmon and chicken buns were tasty and the surroundings were beautiful. Maybe better for cocktails in the evening- there are much cheaper relaxing and attentive places for an afternoon tea in Manchester.

We had a ten people afternoon tea booked as part of my daughter’s hen do. The food was usual afternoon tea fayre (not enough sandwiches and too many sweet things) as expected. We were charged the discretionary 12.5% tip which they kindly removed. However the bill said £33.95 per head and everyone paid individually…. Then there was an extra £20 left, which they said was because the actual price was £35.95 each and not £33.95. By which point many of the group had paid and left. Buyer beware.. but really not good enough when your own waiters and till gets the price wrong. How difficult can it be to get the basics right? I would expect better.

Food was nice great I go every weekend

Top quality food and good service

The ivy is a really nice place. The atmosphere is always amazing. The service is always exceptional, and the food is very good quality.

Came here today with my sister to celebrate both our birthdays, the staff were all so friendly, cocktails and food was delicious

I had reserved a table for 6:30 on Sunday in advance. Upon arrival, we first ordered drinks at the bar, and the table was ready right on time at 6:30. As always, the service at The Ivy was attentive without being overbearing. I had my favorite steak tartare. The table we got had plenty of space, and even though it was very busy due to Mother’s Day, the ordering and food serving were efficient and up to standard. I really like The Ivy and will definitely come again.

Celebrated my birthday here. Served by Cal. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, gave recommendations which were spot on. He was very friendly with the right amount of chat. The restaurant had a great atmosphere and looked stunning. I will definitely be coming back. Thankyou for a memorable evening

Celebrated my birthday here yesterday. Was very well looked after by the young man with curly hair. Very personal touch throughout. The food was delicious, lovely atmosphere and perfect service. The best Ivy restaurant outside of London.

Had the best time! Will definetly go again.

Great food, It is pricey but you get what you pay for. This is not the first time and I will come back.

The staff esp bar seem badly trained. Getting orders wrong. Dropping drinks on the floor when the place was relatively empty. I mean how can you in the space of 10 mins make two mistakes. No nuts for the drinks offered at bar on top? Sub par experience won’t visit again.

A rare place that opens at 11:30! Download the app for loyalty bonuses, too. A great MiniLinks.golf lunch 5*

The staff were fab, decor was lovely but the food was shocking we had breakfast and it came out so fast you could tell it had been made up and left there and warmed up in a microwave

Great ambience, loved it and great experience one to do again!

I loved this place when I went there the first time but the service and food has really gone down hill. Had a party of 8 and the meal too four hours to complete due to the terrible lack of staff. The ones that were there tried their best but the food took ages to arrive, when it did eventually come we were missing side orders and by the time those came the rest of the meal was cold. No top-up of wine, missing starters, it was a real mess. They gave us some discount which was good but all I really wanted was a good experience.

Great night out…kept us waiting at the while… these things happen… mark of a good business how resolve setbacks… full marks how they resolved and looked after us. Food was great as usual.. waiting staff just have it sorted.. thanks Ivy.. great experience

lt was wonderful. Probably the best restaurant l've been to, great atmosphere and the food was exceptional. Service was prompt without being rushed and the price was very reasonable considering the venue and quality of food. Definitely on my "visit again" list.

Lovely restaurant, nice cocktails and food delicious. Sunday lunch was very nice and good value

We love The Ivy & have been to the one in Leeds & it was excellent. We visited here & were welcomed by all the staff & our waiter was called Alfie . He was amazing & so professional at his job . A total credit to your company . The food was amazing & the place is stunning . The ivy really knows how to treat people & the staff are obviously highly trained . We had a fantastic night thank you . Please open one in Newcastle x

Food mostly A1 although sometimes greasy. Staff wander around with their noses high ignoring the diners. Whomever set the music volume may be deaf, couldn’t hear my fellow diners. Didn’t choose to dine in a disco.

Gorgeous place went on 17th March and the only downside was it was so cold in the restaurant, food, service was just perfect.

Just nipped in for some lunch, food was very nice and the service was excellent 👍. Definitely recommend.

Always a delight - food is always delicious, the setting is beautiful and the staff were attentive. I had the Shepherd's pie, which was delish and my friend had the filet steak, which she raved about. It's not the best value, given the portion sizes but it's consistent, the food tastes great and it always feels like a treat to be in that gorgeous environment 😍😁

Callum gave me and my friend an exceptional service. Gave great recommendations and was really pleasant throughout

Could not fault the experience. Possibility one of my best ever visits to a restaurant. The staff especially our waitress went above and beyond, she ensured we had the best experience I saw one waiter sing happy birthday 3 times and each time with the same enthusiasm.!! This restaurant is a must. Food is amazing and its presentation is a feast for the eyes. The interior is beyond belief. And the bathroom well honestly I could have stayed there all night beautiful. Thank you to all staff at Ivy Asian Manchester

Treated my Husband to afternoon tea on the rooftop terrace, we were spoilt rotten & the food was simply delicious. Teeny weeny sandwiches & a selection of posh little cakes, & an ice cold glass of champagne...he even got a birthday cake complete with a gold candle! Nothing was too much trouble & we were made to feel so special in such beautiful surroundings. Loved it so much we are going back for a champagne meal for 2 in a couple of weeks 🩷At the end of our meal we were given little boxes of chocolates to take home 🩷

Really enjoyed our lunch . Very friendly waitress who really took care of us . Nice atmosphere. Food was nice and tasty , we choose from a la carte and monthly special a bit higher prices as nothing really from the set menu that caught our attention. The dessert was the high point , delicious and well presented . Apple tart was fine , topped with caramelized nuts just to give a nice touch , with cinnamon and flambé calvados . Exceptional vanilla ice cream from Madagascar . But bear in mind it takes 14 mns to make so if you are in a lunch break take that into consideration.

Lovely time here! The food is amazing and the service is top! My kind of environment. Also the bathroom aesthetic is gorgeous

We had a room and the service and food was spectacular. Ivy Asia lounge.

I genuinely had high expectations for this place but the food just does not do it for me. Mind you, for a small sized dish like the milanese you are paying over £30 and it does not even come with fries or potatoes. The drinks on the other size, are really good I’d say. I recommend the cherry spritz. Service also really nice and friendly, typical at these places. The moment it gets busier, they are definitely not that around you anymore and just focus on bigger tables that spend more money…. 2 mains & starters, 1 dessert and 4 cocktails for 2 people…£164 judge it for yourself

I attended the Ivy for my birthday and I was made to feel very special. The service was warm, friendly yet professional. I was particularly impressed with Sheens she made the experience remarkable. Thank you. The atmosphere is amazing, the restaurant is beautiful. It feels elegant from the moment you enter. I was impressed as it is the first A la carte restaurant to cook my steak just how I like it and I was impressed with a boxed treat to take away with me to mark the occasion. I can not wait to come back and try all the floors the Ivy has to offer

Great place to eat, lots of atmosphere. Beautiful decor, good food and service.

I attended the Ivy for my birthday and I was made to feel very special. The service was warm, friendly yet professional. I was particularly impressed with Sheens she made the experience remarkable. Thank you. The atmosphere is amazing, the restaurant is beautiful. It feels elegant from the moment you enter. I was impressed as it is the first A la carte restaurant to cook my steak just how I like it and I was impressed with a boxed treat to take away with me to mark the occasion. I can not wait to come back and try all the floors the Ivy has to offer.

Great place for a wedding reception.

Very impressive service was outstanding a very pleasant and sophisticated environment. Lovely decor amazing food and well priced. Great all round experience

We try to attend here every year with friends and it never disappoints; beautiful place, food and cocktails and the service is always spot on

Went with my mum. Food amazing. Staff couldn't do enough. Love it here. Going back in July with friends 🧡

A Truly Beautiful Place. Loved Everything About It. Lovely Staff! Lovely Food! Look Forward To Our Next Trip.

Nice venue, food was excellent!

Great place. Food is a little pricey for what you get but the staff and atmosphere more than make up for it.

We’ve now visited every floor at The Ivy Spinningfields, have to say we have not had anything other than a great experience. Always a great welcome from the minute you arrive. Service friendly and efficient, Sebastiano was brilliant. Food was delivered hot and the presentation amazing. Highly recommended.

Went to the Ivy for lunch yesterday for my mums birthday, after a slight table hiccup which was sorted we had an amazing time! The food was great and the service from Summer was even better! We came on New Year’s Day and Summer looked after us then as well, she is professional, organised and made us all feel really welcome and looked after.

Overpriced and underwhelming. We dined in the brasserie, I had the lobster pasta and it was so overcooked I couldn’t eat it, no seasoning or sauce very disappointing. The rest of the food my table had was just average. Service was not good. Our main server was good but then after he went on his break everyone else who served us was impolite. They blamed other people for their mistakes, tried to open a screw top wine with a cork bottle opener, snatched cutlery from us and forgot items we had ordered. There was no communication or apologies. Would not recommend.

Lovely couple of hours on rooftop bar with stunning bottle of Barolo and a cheese plate . Richard was super attentive and helpful in fabulous surroundings

Great food (as always) Good service (but I wish they'd ask about the ivy card as I keep forgetting) Great atmosphere

Hi Recently visited ivy Ordered the minute steak with glass vino, which online said £19.95 And on the menu said same. But when got bill got charged £25.95 why would that be ?

Beautiful ambience. Customer-friendly and tasty meal. In particular, the grill was nice.

My wife and I were a walk in after attending an event nearby. First time for both of us and we very well looked after with special thanks to Andrew C and Charlotte. We had the 1917 menu which is excellent value. Chicken satay skewers and the haddock/salmon fishcake re commanded. My wife gave age creme brûlée 10/10. The decor is very impressive especially the art prints.Thanks from Marc and Joanne.

Although I normally love it here, unfortunately I have been left with no other choice than to give a bad review. I had booked a specific menu for my Son’s 18th birthday and noticed on the morning of his 18th that the menu wasn’t showing as available anymore. After 2 phone calls to the venue I was reassured that although the menu wasn’t available to book online at present, we would be able to order from it upon arrival. When we arrived, we were told we would not be able to order it at all. I just feel very let down and will now not ever trust that they will deliver on their promises. They did look into it and adjusted the bill a little, but this did not in any way reflect the cost of the menu we had booked, nor did we receive any kind of apology for the way we were treated. Disappointing and very misleading. I personally won’t be going back to somewhere that cannot keep their word. In my opinion they should have made it their business to contact me to inform me of any changes so that I could have made the decision about whether I wanted to keep my booking or not. By the time we had sat down, it was too late and I really didn’t want I let my Son down on his 18th birthday. We made the very best of a bad situation. I just don’t want other people to experience this as it was incredibly unfair.

3 floors something for everyone.

Great value and quality food, ivy spinningfields is my favourite across the country , staff welcoming and friendly 💚💚

Overall it was good, the food is good, the service was nice and the atmosphere was nice too. I didn’t like how they put the tables so close to each other, I understand it was Valentine’s Day and maybe they wanted to serve more people, but I could hear the people next to us as if we were sitting with them. Another thing, you have to go to another level to use the toilets

Really nice and cool restaurant, with elegant environment and good food. As we went for dinner on a Wednesday, we could enjoy the set menu for a really reasonable price. The only thing I did not like was that our waiter disappeared after the main course and we waited for about 15 min till another waiter asked what we wanted. So then we ordered the desserts and the bill at the same time. A pity because the crème brûlée was delicious.

Had the most delightful Sunday brunch here! Greeted warmly by the Roof Terrace hostess, set the scene for a very enjoyable dining experience. The food was exceptional, really delicious , which combined with 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 attentive service from George, made for a most enjoyable and sociable Sunday! Highly recommended! 👌👍😋💋xx

I recently dined at The Ivy and had an enjoyable experience in terms of atmosphere and service. However, I was quite disappointed when I was informed that I couldn’t take home my leftover steak due to their health and safety policy. While I understand the importance of food safety, I believe that once a customer takes responsibility for their food, it should no longer be a concern for the restaurant. Many establishments allow customers to sign a waiver, acknowledging they accept any risks. Instead of enforcing a strict no-takeaway policy, The Ivy could implement a similar approach to give diners the choice while still protecting themselves legally. Furthermore, wasting perfectly good food also raises environmental concerns. If health and safety are truly a priority, shouldn’t reducing food waste and its impact on the environment be considered just as important? In today’s world, where sustainability is crucial, policies that lead to unnecessary waste seem outdated and counterproductive. I hope The Ivy reconsiders this policy, either by allowing customers to take responsibility for their leftovers or by implementing a more sustainable approach.

Fabulous place, Fabulous service.

Didn't book but fancied our chances for a birthday cocktail. They let us sit at the bar on the top floor. Would have stayed longer but only went in for one. Only downfall was the cocktail for £13.50 was literally full of crushed ice. Think my partner managed 4 sips and it was gone. Plus £6 service charge ontop. I always leave a tip but wouldn't have added that much for 2 cocktails which of one was gone in 2 minutes

Dined here on Saturday night , the food was amazing. The layout and service was not the tables are crammed in with very little room. Service was ok but not what I have come to expect from the Ivy. Not the amazing dining experience or a pleasant evening I Was expecting. There are plenty of fabulous place to eat in Manchester this is not one .

I took my mum to the Ivy for her 66th birthday. It was a shopping day in Manchester, followed by the cinema. We were designer jeans and a stand-up colour jumper, We both look very smart. However, walking into the Ivy To be looked up and down by a man who Looked very disapproving. I found myself greeting him and smiling, I can’t say much for the other staff members. The problem I find in life is that people who have little money In these places Need to dress up So they present money, And they don’t know how to respond in front of other people. Because the majority of people who have money actually are super lovely! I won’t be going back again. It’s the first time and the last time. However, if you do read your reviews, please take on board: Show decency and make every guest feel Welcome. When we went to the third floor to the Terrace, Again, we wasn’t greeted friendly at all, And even though I booked an afternoon tea We was left there for 15 minutes and then the waiter came over and asked what we wanted to eat and I explained I booked afternoon tea. This hadn’t been put on the notes…

Fantastic from start to finish. From the food which was faultless & very reasonably priced for the quality. The staff which are so friendly & welcoming, from the 2 gentleman at the door when you enter, welcoming staff front of house & servers, all are friendly & do what they can to make your visit as perfect as possible, especially a tall guy called Miltos. If you want a 5* experience at an average price, you will not be disappointed

We’ve been here couple of times and we will come back here again, from the service to the food , all goods

1st time eating here, food was great place look fab, would come again .

Excellent food of a very high standard . Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Will be back.

Loved the service and the atmosphere, good food too

Came here last year for my daughter’s birthday. Very expensive and the food was of average quality. I had burger & chips and if I’m being honest I’ve had better burgers at a very well known fast food chain. Safe to say I won’t be returning.

Great dining experience as always. I've been loads but was my friends 1st time. She was impressed

Have a lovely meal at The Ivy to celebrate our anniversary. Starter Chicken skewers with a peanut infused sauce followed by Seabass with a Cheese plate for desert. My partner had frozen berries that were theatrically presented. We received an anniversary treat, a round chocolate profiterole, which was a nice touch.

Always a nice place to visit. Great food and very nice drinks.

Beautiful Venue and delicious food. If the management where as friendly, smiley and welcoming as the waiting staff this would be a 5 star review

The general vibe here is amazing, the management staff is awful though, sneaky back handed comments, finding any way to avoid helping and generally very rude.

Staff were fantastic but was very loud in the restaurant and tbf have had better Afternoon Tea

One of the best in Manchester. The food , services, staff and the atmosphere are excellent. You may need to make a booking .

Simply amazing. Excellent food, great service, chic atmosphere. Would recommend a cheeky drink at 20 stories next door before you go to the Ivy for your meal.

Always surprised at the level of service and quality of food for the price. Staff are always super attentive but not too in your face. Great food and wine with a lovely atmosphere.

We visited at around 1130am on 25th January, where we all had a glass of prosecco. Sat at the bar, we later watched the lady pour a load of glasses of prosecco back into the bottle to be used again. I wouldn't like to be the next people to receive this! This was done in full view of customers, and the other staff were clearly amused by it. I wouldn't come back after that.

Great staff, super accommodating, the general manager - not sure his name was A* Can’t wait to come back

What a fabulous place to enjoy cocktails at the bar before a delicious meal. Ambience is wonderful and very attentive staff. Finish off with after dinner drinks upstairs in the outdoor bar

We had such a lovely lunch today and the gentleman serving our table really did go above and beyond to make us feel welcome. With 3 mums with babies and prams we were a handful, but we were made to feel so welcome and looked after. The food and drinks were delicious!