The Ivy on the Square

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1. TM

   TracyM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   We came to celebrate my daughter’s birthday whilst visiting Edinburgh from Bristol and had a great time. My daughter loved it so thank you.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Edinburgh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Wedding anniversary

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3. MD

   MeeraD

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   The chocolate bombe dessert is to dye for!! Service a bit slow but the food did not disappoint. Worth the wait,

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   DiDi

   Perthshire

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Afternoon Tea, an OK experience. Service could of been better

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   SarahH

   Edinburgh

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Appalling service. We never actually received any food. We had to ask to order drinks 40 mins after arrival. An hour and 20 mins after arriving we had to ask to order food. Food hadn’t arrived 1hr and 40 mins after arrival and we were told it would be a further 30 min wait. So we paid for drinks and left.The Ivy completely ruined an 18th birthday lunch with no apology or explanation. Avoid going here. Service is shocking.

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   SuziM

   Vancouver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Fluctuating levels of service, sometimes too attentive, other times couldn't get help, eg when wanting to pay. Noisy. We were upstairs, low # of clientele to begin with so ok but as it filled up it became more difficult to hear my friend opposite.

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   StacyS

   Glasgow

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   I expected a bit more from the Ivy. The waiting staff seemed to over complicate everything. There were a few things unavailable on the menu. The food was nice but I felt that the service and atmosphere were a little lacking.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Muy buena. Lo único que no me gustó, fue que la carne que pedí, estaba un poco chiclosa y era difícil de masticar.

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9. LS

   LisaS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Wonderful place, five star service, fabulous food, would highly recommend

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10. JM

    JackieM

    Angus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    Beautiful surroundings Waitress was very friendly and attentive Service quick and food well presented and delicious

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    AlyshiaG

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    My partner took me for my birthday on the 4th July and it was an amazing experience. The food was beautiful and the service was excellent. The experience was made even better by them bringing out a gorgeous birthday dessert for me

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12. LH

    LeighH

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    Lovely food, friendly but not intrusive service. The set menu was extremely good value too.

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13. LM

    LilyM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    Great staff, good food, nice location, cant ask for much more than this

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14. RG

    RetiredGrandma

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    The food was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Flavours were so very good.

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    DorothyM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    Lovely food, great service and a relaxed atmosphere whilst also being attentive

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    SeanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

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    Fabulous breakfast great service beautiful surroundings

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17. NI

    NICOLAS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Very slow service. Every course took ages including the puddings, at which point the restaurant was almost empty. Our wine sat on the side for 15 minutes and we had to remind the staff to serve it. It was hard to get attention in order to order, etc. Our waiter was excellent and hard working but perhaps was overworked. The food was delicious when it arrived. Altogether not as good an experience as it could have been and would not recommend for a group of 8 as we were.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Excellent food and service

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19. EJ

    ElaineJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Not a good visit this time..Service charge applied was not justified reflecting our experience

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    AllanJ

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Front of house phoned beforehand to confirm ( yet email sent by them), called me whilst in car spoiling surprise for my wife's 50th birthday , then swore at end of tel, call which I heard , then during , waitress dropped glasses at side of me exploding at my feet, were she swears also ( i see a theme here), I prob would have 1 more tier of sandwiches than cakes, bit to much sweetness, otherwise fine , but would make me hesitate for rebooting...I expected more from this establishment

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21. KA

    KeziaA

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Value of food not worth what the quality is. Has gone down hill the last few visits. Preference of steak cook was complete off and has been on previous visit. Don’t think I will be back.

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    gwlo1

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Overall we had an ok time to celebrate may grandma's 90th birthday. The only unfortunate and lasting memory is that the service was very slow. We were well over 3 hours for lunch which in my opinion is unacceptable and my grandma became increasingly uncomfortable and frustrated as she continually checked her watch toward the 2nd half of our lunch. It wasn't the worst meal ever, but I certainly wouldn't tout it as a top class restaurant with a superb level of service. Unfortunately I wouldn't recommend The Ivy to anyone else, but of course this might just have been a one off occasion.

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    SarahJ

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

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    Great restaurant , you get what you pay for the service is excellent and so is the food. It was My birthday and they brought out a birthday dessert for me for free Which was really nice of them .

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cumbria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    It was the most amazing experience we have ever had in a restaurant. The staff were so friendly and extremely attentive, professional and organised, we wanted for nothing. The menu was vast with plenty of choice and the food was out of this world. Can’t speak highly enough. Worth every penny and made my boyfriends 50th birthday holiday.

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25. AD

    ADiner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    The service was great. The food was fine but for many dishes to have vegetables, chips or rice or some sauces you have to add these as sides which are relatively expensive meaning it is more expensive than you might anticipate.

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    SandraH

    Aberdeen

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Lovely meal, service very good. Only negative was that we ordered the small chocolate truffles to have with our coffee and they never appeared. Coffee finished, ….. too late so didn’t say anything.

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27. AM

    AileenM

    Inverness

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Great atmosphere. Food good but service was not as good as normal. All our sides didn’t come together. Some came after we had finished despite asking where they were and that no point bringing them if we were finished. Also desert did not come up to expectations.

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28. CW

    ClaireW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Food was nice, however portions are small and many of the main dishes do not come with sides. My son fell asleep as serine was quite slow, then out of all the meals his was forgotten therefore by the time it did arrive, he barely eat food that I paid for.

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    Laurrra

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    I mentioned we were there celebrating my friends engagement to the front of house staff as she seated us at table and she organised a lovely desert plate as a surprise which was really thoughtful and above and beyond service. Gorgeous meal as usual in a beautiful surrounding.

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30. KB

    KarenB

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    We enjoyed a very nice dinner at the Ivy. The service was excellent, the waitress gave an honest recommendation & we were very impressed with the value for money. They surprised my friend with a special birthday dessert & we left very happy. Will definitely be back.

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31. CC

    CoreyC

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Outstanding service, atmosphere and amazing food. Can't find a single fault, loved my time with the Ivy and my girlfriend loved the cocktails too

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32. CG

    CarlG

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    From entry to leaving the service from the team and the recommendations where brilliant, food was outstanding and presented lovely, drinks including cocktails where beautiful

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    CarolN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Everything was lovely,but the music was so loud , I couldn't hear what my husband was saying. It's so unnecessary to have the music ramped up that high . Not very relaxing

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34. JB

    JoyceB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    1st visit and it didn’t disappoint will definitely be back.

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35. KM

    KirstyM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the Ivy on the square. Service was excellent and food superb.

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36. LN

    LorraineN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    First time dining at The Ivy on the Square and it certainly won’t be our last We had a lovely day celebrating our wedding anniversary from start to finish The service, food, setting and value for money was first class All of the staff are a credit to the restaurant We’ll be back soon From Lorraine and Archie Newbigging

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37. LR

    LibbyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    lovely experience due to the fabulous staff, so friendly and professional ( hard to find these days) loved the decor and the food was delicious! cannot fault a thing. Will definitely return for sure.

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38. FL

    FLH1

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Great food and friendly staff. My definite go to in Edinburgh.

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    LouiseH

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

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    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Service was incredibly slow. Missed a special occasion notification that was requested at booking.

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40. C

    Crawfy

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

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    Lovely restaurant and staff. Food was good when we eventually got it, waited 35 mins. The table next to ours waited even longer. They were still waiting when we left for their breakfast.

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