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The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff, WLS

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5
4.5
12759 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 167 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Experiences

  • Daytime Festive Set Menu

    20 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    ** Tables of 7 + must book the Festive Menu. The menu is priced at £50 for two courses or £55 for three-courses. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with our Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Dine from our two or three-course menu and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails.
    Daytime Festive Set Menu photo
  • Evening Festive Set Menu

    20 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    ** Tables of 7 + must book the Festive Menu. The menu is priced at £55 per person. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with our Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Dine from our three-course menu and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails.
    Evening Festive Set Menu photo
  • Festive Breakfast Set Menu

    14 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024
    The perfect way to start your day. Elevate your morning with our Breakfast Festive Set Menu, crafted to capture the magic of the season. Discover a selection of smoothies and breakfast classics, available for £16.95 per person
    Festive Breakfast Set Menu photo

What 12,759 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Lively

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambience

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for brunch

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

12,762 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food5service5ambience1
    Food excellent waiter excellent . Giving it a 1 staff as I booked a few months ago requesting a downstairs seat as one of our party has mobility issues . We were given a seat upstairs the front of house would not give us a seat downstairs.... I had also spoken to reception on 30/11 and told them of mobility issues . The lift broke down so our friend had to make her way downstairs in great pain to her scooter . It was a dreadful way to treat a disabled guest . I will never eat there again

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous. We had a great night. Left us waiting for a few minutes when we first arrived but they more than made up for it over the course of the evening.

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  3. ChrisC

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    We have been to the Ivy many times and loved it. Unfortunately our food last night was more than disappointing. Steak dry, fatty and overcooked and my wife’s chicken resembling chicken nuggets. Such a shame because we’ve had such an amazing experience on all past visits

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The whole experience was very nice. The waitresses was lovely. Our only negative was that the service charge that they put on the bill did not go to the staff. We asked the waitress to remove it and gave them cash instead.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service from Nial our waiter and our cream tea with cocktails to follow was lovely

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely couple of hours spent for my mums first visit.. She really enjoyed but she did mention that the background music was too loud

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Kept waiting in the cold. Booked table was not ready. Didn’t like our table. Average service. Good food and cocktails

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Table booked 315, in que outside! 305 got inside 335. Freezing everyone in que was complaining, once inside table for 2 nice spot 2 however 2 ladies on table behind us had camera crew filming them eating! Crew hanging around really spoilt my birthday atmosphere, it was My first visit and don’t think will return should nt be allowed to film when other diners trying to enjoy there own experience

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful afternoon at The Ivy. I took my mum for her birthday and everything from the service, the ambience, the gorgeous food and of course the good company was perfect! Thank you so much. Will definitely be coming again.

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  10. RowenaK

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The wait to enter was way too long. Initial table was upstairs, squashed on a table for 2 where we could hear both sides conversation and could practically eat off their plates. We asked to move downstairs, to be sat in a more original atmosphere with more space. We had booked dinner but was given an afternoon tea menu as that was surmised at the front desk. Food arrived and was delicious. The more we sat eating/drinking the louder the music was being played. This ruined our experience as we were shouting across the table. In the end we decided to leave and not order more drinks.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    Very disappointed as it was my friends 50th birthday she had never been to the Ivy, the service was poor it took us 20min to be seated then another 25min to order out afternoon tea. When the food arrived most of the cakes were very dry and tasted stale. I have had a lovely experience in the Ivy before this is why I wanted to take her for her special birthday. I am very disappointed it cost me £67 and I did not enjoy it.

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  12. Pepper

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Ladies toilet toilet paper and empty toilet rolls on the floor

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  13. 161267

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Very slow to get in and get a table even though we booked for 2.30 we sat at our table at 3.15 ! Service was slow to take order and bill but the food was served quickly and was delicious

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Lovely meal. Waiting for the table and the entrance is a bit hectic. Not sure why you can't book in and get a drink at the bar rather than queue in the cold. Everything else was perfect.

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  15. karenj

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    We booked The Ivy for a friends festive lunch, as you advertise a “Festive menu”. To be honest there was no Christmas ambience, a Christmas tree on both floors and that was it. No Christmas music. The service wasn’t great and then there was £28 service charge added to bill (there were 3 of us, we had to ask for drinks order to be taken and also for bill) , and to add insult to injury, £5 for a bottle of water! The food was good, but the two courses were not worth the £50, probably should have ordered from normal menu. Been to The Ivy, on many other occasions and not had a reason to complain

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  16. AmandaP

    Herefordshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome and special. The food and service were outstanding. One of the best dining experiences we have ever had and will look forward to returning. Thank you to the fantastic team at the Ivy Cardiff

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service5ambience2
    we were very disappointed with the afternoon tea. £60.. There wasn't enough sandwiches and too many cakes. The tea was very weak also. we thought it was very expensive for what we had. poor value for money. wouldn't recommend The Ivy.

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  18. JohnD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very pleasant first dining experience. Only criticism would be that it was quite expensive.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very good breakfast, attentive service, usual Ivy ambience - warm, friendly and sumptuous surroundings.

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  20. Beth

    Cancun

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience again. Gutted there are no Christmas decorations outside as usual - where are all the beautiful baubles?

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Food was good but the service could have been a little more attentive. Forgot to present my rewards app when paying a bill of £250+ but staff said that they could not accept it, very disappointing

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Lovely environment and ambience to eat in. Service was on the cusp of being too quick but didn't affect our visit. Our waiter was very very good, showing a bob on amount of attentivness. Prices are not that bad to be honest, maybe a couple of quid more than the average but not overly so. I just wasn't blown away by the food, it was OK and I ate it but didn't really live up to the ivy hype I had been expecting. I had the duck salad starter and truffle burger for main. Sourdough for the table was warm, fluffy and delicious.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Bath

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Reception area was chaotic and dirty. Complete lack of customer service. The afternoon tea was tasteless but sufficient portion size. The Ivy Cardiff is quite run down these days and is not a treat to visit as it used to be. Disorganised service. Very poor and would not recommend.

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  24. LindaW

    Warwickshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy eating at the table and at the bar. This visit we ate and the table which has very comfortable seats.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Table was not ready told to take a seat bar quit a few other people arrived after us ana were seated when asked about our table we had waited 20 minutes she was quite rude the manager could see that we were not happy and took over and was happy to help he was lovel shame about the waitress

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our lunch at the ivy , fish and chips delicious, lovely attentive staff and surroundings

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely lunch meeting with a client - the food, service & ambience were excellent.

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  28. BeaJ

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always brilliant service, quick, and can ask as many questions about the menu and always know what’s available.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Good welcome, service very good, the meal itself was ok but not that special, when I came to pay I was not asked if I had a loyal card so after I had paid I said could you please put the points on my phone only to be told it's to late!!

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  30. HelenaF

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects. I just love the ivy

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  31. KellyT

    France

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    No atmosphere, my 22 year old daughter was asked to produce ID because she ordered a glass of wine. As the restaurant was fairly quiet everyone turned to stare and she was thoroughly embarrassed as this was her birthday meal. I can assure you she looks her age and not under 16. Husband and son in law ordered shepherds pie and the portion size was absolutely tiny. They went elsewhere to buy food after the meal. Waitress was abrupt throughout the visit. Would not return.

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  32. LynneT

    South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited the Ivy for lunch to celebrate my husbands birthday. A fantastic experience from start to finish. The waitresses were friendly pleasant and attentive. We had the Christmas set menu... duck pate to start and the delicious Ivy shepherd's pie for me. My husband had salmon for his main course followed by chocolate bomb (complete with birthday candle ) A really enjoyable experience. Can't wait to return.

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  33. TerR

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The cheese souffle is amazing. Would happily have for multiple courses

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  34. PaulH

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    When arriving there was confirmation to wether out table was ready then once at the table we ordered and 3 thing had sold out which for a restaurant of that stacher wasn't very good at all we ended up with stake then had to ask for a stake knife. I was served first when realy it should be the woman and he flicked sauce all over the table. I was to be fair very disappointed

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  35. AngelaC

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely evening. Fantastic food . Excellent service

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  36. SharonE

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely fantastic. One of the best meals we ever had at any Ivy Restaurant.

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  37. sharonW

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, wonderful service, could not fault it, will definitely be going again

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  38. Jules

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    Starter came 45 mins after ordering. One meal came cool. Other meal was not as ordered. One meal very average. Not busy. Other meal good. Complained Staff apologetic. Not worth the money

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  39. SionD

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very nice afternoon tea. Lovely looking restaurant. Would be expensive without voucher

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  40. GBerry

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good, service was outstanding and surroundings are beautiful.

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FAQs

The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 12759 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 167 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cardiff

69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

Additional information

  • Area
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 09:00–00:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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