The Ivy Spinningfields in Manchester

George, our server, was incredible. It was our first time at The Ivy, and he had a vast knowledge of both the food and drinks menu. It helped us choose what we wanted and not over/under ordering food as some items you need to order a side. I've heard it is extremely busy and hard to get a table on evenings and weekends, we were the at lunchtime and it was reasonably quiet, easy to be served and nothing rushed. Food was incredible, Service brilliant and overall very impressed. I would highly recommend trying it out, I hear the afternoon teas are fantastic so I may have to book in again.

Beautiful, very elegant and chosen decoration. Menu of sufficient dishes. I loved the fish and chips, nothing like other places. Good wine list and exquisite desserts. Very friendly and attentive service.

Very nice and clean. Just a positive environment from the moment you walk in. The staff are so helpful and polite. I would defo give 5 stars only reason for less was not enough halal options, apart from that would defo recommend.

We had the 1917 menu. The starters were excellent comprising of salmon rillette and grilled chicken skewers. As for the main courses, the shepherds pie was to die for but unfortunately the pan fried chicken was overcooked. This made the chicken very fiberous, tough and a bit dry. Portions were a little on the small side but otherwise it was a very enjoyable meal. I would recommend this place.

Beautiful environment great food

Had a birthday meal here and wow loved every part. The food, the service and atmosphere all perfect

Went for lunch at the Brasserie. Food was excellent and service was brilliant too.

Visited with the whole Family. Atmosphere is ok Staff were on point but the food is dreadful! Overpriced for what is a microwaveable menu.

We had dinner in the private room. The food was delicious. Couldn't sample the seafood but my substitutes were wagyu steak which was cooked to perfection. If you haven't been take a friend and go. Absolutely delicious.

Lovely place, staff are lovely Ordered a burger the bun was so hard I couldn't cut it. Burger and the chips was lovely.

Had lunch with my Daughter today at the Ivy Spinningfields Manchester . We opted for the Autumn Menu .. Receptionist very welcoming , and decor amazing . Very pleasant , and smartly dressed Staff . Meals served in a timely manner . Food absolutely delicious,and the atmosphere made it a fantastic experience. Would definitely book again .

Always a great experience and excellent staff.

We had fabulous time for our Daughter and Son in law wedding in September it was beautiful ❤️

I had the best experience in Manchester so far. The food was stunning and the staff were super friendly and kind.

My partner and I walked in the neighborhood, I was impressed by the decoration of this restaurant. We checked the rating in google maps, it was well rated too. So, we went to ask the reception whether we can eat there in the evening. We were told that it was fully booked, but the receptionist told us to come back and check around 19:00 to see whether there are cancellations. We came back and we got a pretty nice table near the window. The receptionist was very hospitable. Inside the restaurant, there are many live plants too, I really like it. The food was well cooked too.

The food was lovely but our starter came, our mains then came and we still hadn’t got our drinks that we ordered before we ordered food this isn’t the standard I’d be used to at the Ivy. I felt the food came too fast. The atmosphere and the music were on point so we enjoyed it. The steak supper is great value for money and we will probably come again when back in Manchester, just needed those little things sorting

Very nice place, nice style, food and cocktails

We attended a 60th birthday celebration in a private dining room. Excellent food and atmosphere. Tom and Melvin were fantastic waiters. They were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent service. Thank you for a fantastic evening.

This was my first visit to the Ivy restaurant , although my wife has been to the ones in Leeds and Manchester on several occasions . I'm a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to food (old fashioned , some might say) , so I was slightly sceptical about what would be on the menu . Without actually telling me what was on the menu beforehand , she said she knew 100% what I would pick . Fish and chips and mushy peas please (she smiled) (she was right as always) . All these years I've not gone , all these years missing out on not just fish and chips , but up there in my top five fish and chips . Lovely crunchy batter , fresh white fish , chips done to perfection , and mushy peas to easily match my own award winning mushy peas . So all in all , a lovely place with curtious and friendly staff . Will I go again ? Most definitely . What will I choose off the menu next time ? Same again please 😊

Attended on Friday for a work event and the restaurant was absolutely beautiful. The staff were all very friendly, customer service was great. Food tasted delicious, highly recommend their shepherd's pie.

Chris was our waiter. He looked fabulous, he was our man of many colours with heaps of kindness, caring for our every need from going in to coming out , all whilst being completely professional in his work. He advised on me and my son to share the set menu and so glad we did. Our tastebuds were exploding with the exquisite food that just kept coming , we were in food heaven . Also the visual experience of all the decor was amazing . Our whole evening was magical ✨🤩♥️🙌🫂

Nice service and food a bit noisy. but a good restaurant i have several times

Wow, they really take great care of you- the whole experience is one of service and style. A great menu delivered impeccably and an atmosphere you could get drunk just alone! Can't wait to go back in a couple of weeks for another celebration!

We had a party of 10 on Saturday 5th October for my wife's 40th birthday. OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY!! Food was amazing, and a special shout out to our amazing waiter "Scott" who couldn't have done enough for us. 5 Stars

Very impressed with everything.

We were visiting Manchester for football match and came across the Famous “The Ivy” lucky enough to get reservations while we visiting. Great food, atmosphere, experience, a great value for “A taste of Autumn” with welcome drinks and we add more wine. Will definitely comeback 👍😁

What a place. Such a beautiful place and the food and service were outstanding. Definitely treat yourself.

Beautiful service and a distinctive classic place

Fantastic food brilliant atmosphere great service from Emily and an unexpected anniversary treat at the end of service

Amazing decor, reception by those who work at the entrance, fantastic, then stay there, food not in the same class as the rest, we had to wait quite a while,

Impeccable service! James and Conner went out of their way to make us comfortable, and even surprised us with free dessert to celebrate both of our graduations. It made for a very special and memorable evening!

Thank you to the lovely Csilla who was so helpful with ensuring my booking went well, she explained everything well and had a lovely kind manner. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you

One word.... Divine! 🤭😆 Came for the first time to celebrate my 40th birthday and I was not disappointed. The food and service was amazing, and I recommend the champagne mojito.

Very vibrant,restaurant ,great experience good food,reasonable prices,excellent staff

Great position open garden area . But the woeful service is really bad you have to ask over and over for a drink as the young staff chat amongst themselves or preen themselves . Absolutely full to the rafters with pretentious ten bob millionaires with fake Rolexes . No longer a place to be seen at the IN crowd moved on long ago but now a place for dreamers and fools I am afraid . One positive doorman very good keeps the riff raff out but boy is your service staff poor plus the add on of 12.5% service charge is a joke Highly pretentious place overrated full of ten bob millionaire types with fake Rolex watches playing the big I am . Sorry just poor overpriced nonsense

We were kindly given the use of a private room for our meal because of the size of the party for our work friend's leaving dinner. The room was beautifully decorated, just as you would expect at The Ivy. Our dedicated waitress was attentive and polite, even allowing us to adjust the music (we asked about the volume and were told we could put on our own music should we wish to). Several of us opted for the '1917' menu, honouring the year the first restaurant of the chain was founded, which offered two courses for £19.17. The shepherd's pie was nice but quite small for the price, although this, like the decor, was also to be expected for The Ivy. The chocolate bombe dessert was decadent, rich and very sweet (too sweet for some of our group but not for me!). The lovely waitress also had an extra dessert brought in for our friend and had written 'good luck' on the serving plate: a really thoughtful touch that made the evening personalised and even more memorable. The lower-priced menu is a great incentive for people to treat themselves at this world-renowned restaurant without breaking the bank. Admittedly, I wasn't completely wowed by the food, but the service and atmosphere made up for it.

Got the steak very average, £30 for a bottle of 10% white wine!!!!

The decor to the room building is beautiful, the staff are incredibly friendly and adhered to our dietary needs, definitely a sophisticated place the prices are extremely high! Special occasions only.

This place is very overrated and a complete disappointment. We visited for a 20th birthday so it was a special occasion. The staff were absolutely lovely but the food was nothing but an extortionate sham! Unfortunately the chefs do not know how to cook steak and sent them out inedible. The photo opportunities at the front of the restaurant are gorgeous but I can’t say I rate anything else. I would certainly not recommend nor visit again.

Went on rooftop terrace garden for drinks. Good music and good atmosphere, trendy spot.

Very nice experience, a lovely restaurant, pleasant staff and everyone in my company enjoyed their food

Foods good and the 19.17 menu is a great deal would recommend to anyone who like well made food but for me the drinks are the main attraction and really live up to the hype

Delicious food staff were very attentive.

lovely food and drink as always, we had george as our server and he was AMAZING!! he really made our experience and couldn’t do enough for us!!! thank you george for such a fab time

Granted it was a busy time but we had that usual thing of waiting for 20 minutes for the bill whilst the staff are so busy.. just hire am extra team member and it would have been a nicer experience. Food was decent, the vibe in there is good but when it's busy it's quite loud.

Lovely birthday breakfast. Great service.

Fabulous food. Wonderful people. Great ambience and decor. Highly recommend.

Beautiful brasserie with a vibrant atmosphere, excellent service and hearty food. An absolute must try if you're in the city.

I just ate here with some friends for the 1917 meal deal... Great value for money! Food was delicious and excellent quality. The decorating/atmosphere is exceptional, and the drinks are very good. Also, our server Roddy was very nice and attentive. Ive lived in Manchester roughly 8 years and never been here before, but I will definitely be back!

I've been to the original Ivy a number of times...but it was many years ago. I had never visited the Ivy in Manchester...primarily because it always struck me as a bit too flash. The original Ivy was cool because it was understated...located down a side street opposite Leicester Sq tube...with a very low key frontage. The Manchester Ivy is the total opposite...smack bang in the centre of Spinningfields...with a huge entrance flanked by doormen and fire...you certainly can't miss it! However I was pleasantly surprised when I visited for lunch last week. The service and the food were on point...just at the level I remembered from the original Ivy years ago. The only thing I would warn anyone about who is visiting the Ivy for the first time is that while the food is very well made...it is very expensive for what it is. Don't expect Michelin standard cooking...the dishes are relatively simple. For example...the classic Ivy shepherd's pie is probably one of the best examples of the dish I have ever tasted...but it's not the largest portion (enough for me...maybe not for some) and it costs £18. I was there with a friend...and between the 2 of us we ordered the bread and zucchini fries to nibble on...both were great and substantial. I had the shepherd's pie and my friend had a sea bass dish. Both were excellent. To drink we shared a bottle of Nyetimber sparkling wine (£95) and this made up half of our overall bill...£190. Overall I would go back...and I'd recommend it for anyone wanting to celebrate a special lunch or dinner.

So much hype but customer service isn't great. Had a meal booked for 6.15 but we arrived at 6, they sat us at the bar until 10 to 7 (50mins!!) And we were waiting around the (almost empty) bar for 25 mins before we even got offered a drink, on top of this we got charged a service charge for the drinks when there was a clear lack of any service.

Beautiful decor.. food was yummy

An amazing experience awaits you from the moment you walk in the door. You are greeted by lovely welcoming staff. Shown to your table and your waiting staff go out of the their way to make sure your meal and drinks is 100% perfect! The food is amazing!!! The drinks are amazing!!! After our meal, we went up to the roof top bar - the bar staff were just brilliant & their drink were superb. But over all the staff at The Ivy are absolutely amazing. They all go out of their way to make your experience so special. They are all so friendly and treat you like you matter. I cannot fault The Ivy on anything. It was just all amazing. I can’t wait to book and come back! Thank you all so very much x

loverly night celebrating 44years marriage. Nice food good atmospheres very special

Apart from the fact that the place is beautiful and seduces you from minute zero, the food is delicious (especially the pasta with lobster and the pasta with truffle and cream cheese). And Gabriel's attention, impeccable... A place to return to!

The staff were attentive and friendly. Beautiful restaurant with a romantic ambience. I love the decor! The 1917 (£19.17) menu offers good value. Food was nice and all round a pleasant experience

Their afternoon tea tastes amazing. They do offer gluten free and low sugar options. Great tea selection and quality honey.

I visited with my boyfriend and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. It was amply full but still got the best service and lush food. We will be back.

Absolutely fantastic. Great staff and service. From walking in to leaving. Service was second to none.

I went here for my brother's wedding party. We had a great evening here and the staff were amazing. Beautiful venue in a great location and the food was lovely

Great service and food! Never fails to deliver!! Thx you

The Ivy is really great and there is the option of the roof garden (which we did not use). The £19.17 lunch menu is exceptional value. Great service and lovely food. Plant based curry is very tasty!

We were a party of 6 booked into The Ivy for lunch; a family day out in Manchester. I haven’t been to the Ivy before and I was impressed by the building, the decor, layout and (of course) the toilets. The restaurant was about 1/2 full. I ordered the olives and sourdough, both delicious and served in such a lovely setting, our mood was happy and we were all enjoying the ambience. Waiting staff were okay but have that seasoned waiters’/ celebrity knack of avoiding eye contact, which was a bit disappointing and drinks refills were slow. Three of us ordered the “famous” Ivy Burger, 2 with cheese. This was the problem, there wasn’t a hint of the flavour of cheese on the burger. The waiter insisted there was a cheese garnish but graciously agreed to remove the cost - I swear there was no hint of the taste of cheese, let alone mature cheddar. As for the burger this was the most tasteless piece of meat I have ever eaten. What should have been the tasty centre piece turned out to be a bland, lump of brown ?mince? At best this could be described as a medium for carrying the other flavours; but lettuce, tomato and tomato sauce are not strong enough flavours to rescue that disastrous burger. So meal over, expect an opportunity to give feedback - there is none. The day manager enthused about a discount for frequent Ivy diners club (are there any) glad we all enjoyed ourselves without checking whether we did or not. The diners’ who ordered the beef-burger agreed with me about its tasteless blandness. Nice gold jacket but you are no maître d. I am no chef but I cook better, tastier food than this at home. I would not go there again.

The Ivy is a really nice brasserie with an amazing interior. The flower arrangements and designs create a cool and stylish atmosphere, even in the restrooms, which are highly designed! The food was great too. Our group of five enjoyed an afternoon tea, and the variety of both classic and unique sweets and savories was spot on. The tea itself was also excellent, adding to the overall experience. The service was outstanding, with our server—whose name might have been Ronny or Rudy—being friendly and quick with a joke. All in all, it was a delightful experience that I’d highly recommend.

Can't really fault it, it's just personally, I find the food choice average at best but the food itself, is good. Service was outstanding. The atmosphere is a bit pretentious for my liking.

Afternion tea birthday gift from friends. We arrived early but it was no bother to seat us. We ordered drinks and then our food arrived. We were asked if we had any dietary requirements which we didn't and then the Afternoon Tea was delivered to our table. We'll presented and the selection of sandwiches detailed to us. 3 different sandwiches and several assortment of cakes. Coffee or tea to follow. As we couldn't finish all the cakes they boxed them up for me. The only change I would make would be the ratio of sandwiches to cakes. Its currently 70/30 in favour of cakes as you get donuts/buns/brownies/scones with jam & cream and chocolate. I would prefer a 50/50 split. Staff were lovely and attentive. Perhaps a Gentleman's Afternoon Tea could be an option???!!!

Recently celebrated by 60th birthday in The Dalton private dining room. It was fantastic. Megan and Scott looked after us so well. They were both very friendly and attentive to all our needs. Food was delicious and it was a very special evening

Really really enjoyed all of it. A very cool looking place, great music and atmosphere. Make sure you choose the Geisha room if you're booking, it's a lot quieter than the main room and felt like private dining. Food well priced and extremely tasty! Fast service !

From start to finish a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience! It was my Husband and I’s wedding anniversary and I’d emailed to ask them for a table not too near others and that was already sorted when we arrived, service was friendly, professional prompt, (thank you Scott!) Food was beautifully presented and tasty, a very high standard. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Highly recommend!

Simply exquisite. #PhilipSmithLawrence

Absolutely paced loud irritating music. Had afternoon tea which was the worst I ever had. Staff lovely which is why you got three stars. Would not go again.

Absolutely wonderful experience as always, our server Gabby was particularly wonderful along with the rest of the staff. Lovely anniversary dinner and free little celebratory profiterole - highly recommend :)

Absolutely love the Ivy Asia. The food, the service, the ambience. All amazing. Can't wait to go back.

Booked afternoon tea for a a special birthday. Unfortunately we were not very impressed, the quality did not match the price, had much better elsewhere. Although there was a lot of staff we felt they were not very attentive. At one point counted seven staff members chatting while we waited to get attention. We so wanted to enjoy our visit but left disappointed with the experience. Wouldn’t recommend the afternoon tea.

wasn’t happy that i came to the ivy for the experience and how many people said how amazing it was i decided to go for a mock tail due to the price of the cocktail and i was to receive this (picture below) a watery drink with a soggy leaf in the glass considering we were celebrating my friends big birthday and i received this at such a high class restaurant safe to say i was disappointed after paying £6 for a mouthful drink was not worth it will not be returning

I just want to know, does the restaurant serv Halal food?

I had an incredible experience at The Ivy with a friend! We indulged in a 3-course meal, and every dish was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was classy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a special outing. The service was top-notch, too! Big thank you to everyone who made our evening. The memories will stay with me for the rest of my life!

The Ivy in Manchester always seems to hit the mark where some many others don’t. Well done

Absolutely love this place 😍 Service and food Absolutely fantastic 😀

I was a bit disappointed that there was a group of people vaping at the table next to us. This spoilt the atmosphere and ambience, especially when paying premium prices. I'm pretty sure the staff were aware of this, but nothing was said.

Went on a Tuesday night quite late so can appreciate it was never going to be rocking - Staff are very friendly and well dressed but by gosh its a very pretentious venue. Expensive, confusing lay out with all the different floors and different rooms, staff are quite forward and on you to setup a tab and have to be told no rather than letting you enjoy a drink or food. Great decor and ambience and its somewhere you can go without scallies but for my 1st time going its not a venue I'd return too. Expensive and pretentious with a flat atmosphere.

All a great experience apart from the loud dj music on the roof top terrace. Not overly loud but distracting from having a conversation.

We had a fantastic lunch at The Ivy in Manchester on the 10th of August. A special thanks to our waitress, Michaela, who made us feel welcome and was very helpful with food and drink suggestions. Her service was excellent. The food was delicious, with plenty of tasty options to choose from. We’ll definitely be back! The espresso martini is a must have here !! Helena & Mike

Really delicious food. Very friendly and professional service.

Went here twice for birthdays, to ivy Asia and ivy roof garden. Both experiences were amazing and the ambiance was very nice to dine in. Both restaurants are great depending on what cuisine you’re feeling so wouldn’t suggest stressing over choice! Probably one of the few places where its signature dish is a shepherds pie 😆. Would go again and great place for an occasion.

Just a lovely experience. Good food, good wine, great company with my beautiful sister, and lovely staff. Will definitely return. Thankyou for all of your hard work. Your very appreciated.

Beautiful decor in the roof garden and great service but the food was disappointing. Food was generally bland and underwhelming. Both the scallops and the fish tasted like they forgot the salt. This cost £24, for that price the taste and the plating were a little disappointing. I’ve had much more beautifully presented and flavourful dishes at this price.

I've been twice now for dinner at ivy Asia and I cannot fault it. The food is incredible, the cocktails are amazing and the staff are very attentive. Highly recommend the midweek set menu.

The food was very nice, good service.

Tomato soup super watery and mashed potatoes look like bought from Tesco

This is the nice place to unwind after the PLAB 2 exam at the GMC Centre. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, which was just what I needed after a long day. It’s a great spot to clear your mind and recharge. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful environment after their exam!

We celebrated my son's 21st on Friday night in the roof garden. We had a lovely time and were looked after by our waiter but unfortunately my son and his girlfriend have been violently ill the last 24 hours with what seems to be food poisoning, sickness and diarrhoea! It's such a shame as it has spoiled our experience, our weekend and the birthday celebrations. I tried to provide feedback directly by using open table platform and the restaurant directly but neither system appear to allow this?

Nice restaurant, mains nice but not a great dessert menu.

Lovely afternoon lunch. Can't fault it. Food reasonable price. Drinks bump up the price as always.

Had a great time there, food was very nice quality and big portions. Service and ambiance is great too.

Great meal in a beautiful setting, as with dining out not all runs smoothly but the real difference is how it is dealt with and the quality of service. Vlad our waiter was great and would return without hesitation

Had the best evening tonight. We took our 10 year old niece for the first time and the staff completely spoilt here and made her feel very special, in her own words "I feel really posh. We often Go to the Manchester branch and have never been disappointed. The food is always superb and drinks too. The staff are attentive and friendly with out being over the top. Absolutely no complaints from our visits. Top marks every time x

Just wish they would change the music - find the monotonous bump bump over-stimulating 😳 Love the restaurants, food, and service 👌

Good atmosphere But sticky tables.... barely cleaned. Force to pay almost immediately. Not very polite

Our party of 8 had a great over all experience .