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The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh, SCT

The Ivy on the Square

4.2
4.2
13487 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 142 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Lively
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 08:30–23:00 Sun 08:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    0131 526 4777
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking Details
    Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Public Transit
    Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Breakfast Set Menu

    £15.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your mornings with our £15.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo
  • The Ivy On The Square Afternoon Tea

    £33.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully presented in a three-tied stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. *Prices are subject to change.
    The Ivy On The Square Afternoon Tea photo
  • £19.17 All-Day Set Menu

    £19.17 per person

    4 Jan - 8 Nov 2024
    Available Monday to Wednesday 11:30 to close and Thursday to Friday 11:30 to 6:30 pm. Elevate your dining experience with our £19.17 All-Day Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses for £19.17 or three courses for £24.17 per person.
    £19.17 All-Day Set Menu photo

What 13,487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

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  • Edinburgh

    Most Booked

13,487 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful surroundings and delicious food. We had the most attentive and wonderful server.
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 3 days ago
    Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review!

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  2. Emma

    Exclusive

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Will be the last time we book and visit this particular restaurant.Hot food was served cold , returned to the kitchen for replacement , came back warm but mushy . After a 20 min wait , had to requested the dirty dishes cleared , and ask for the desert menu . Restaurant wasn’t busy at the time we visited . Staff didn’t seem to bothered by our custom, and no thank you and goodbye by the waiting staff .

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  3. Oliver

    Yosemite

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Below-average high tea, ok but nothing more. Very neutral taste, ice fog is supposed to enhance the whole thing. Service sometimes good, then poor again. Would not come again.

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  4. kayleigh

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely afternoon tea. Was well worth the money for what we got. Will defo be returning and recommending to my friends.
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Opentable Diner, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!

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  5. Louise

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a lovely experience and so relaxed, went for brunch it was so good!
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 3 days ago
    Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh!

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  6. Penny

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful experience We went for afternoon tea for my Goddaughters 30th Birthday we have booked again for breakfast on Saturday
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded 3 days ago
    We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh!

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  7. rachel

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious, but there were significant availability issues on the menu & wine list, which were communicated 15-20 minutes after we had been given the menu. The starters arrived promptly, but there was a very long delay until the mains, during which time several other tables received both courses. Strange pricing on the bill for suggested replacements for missing menu items too.

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  8. LisaR

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance. I had the £19.17 dinner which the starter and entree were really great! Then went to order the chocolate bomb dessert only to find out that they changed it from real chocolate to white chocolate without explaining the changes made to the menu upon arrival was very disappointing. Also, were out of many of wine selections of the menu.

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  9. Walter

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant date meal at the Ivy. Best steak I have ever eaten! Service was excellent. Highly recommend giving it a try.
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded on 3 September 2024
    Hi Opentable Diner, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh. We're happy we could meet your expectations!

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  10. CameronC

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t beat the Ivy in the square, they made my dad’s first Scotland visit one to not forget- unreal food and the service was just amazing! Thank you so much!
    The Ivy on the SquareResponded on 3 September 2024
    Opentable Diner, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.

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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.2 stars by 13487 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 142 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy on the Square

6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 08:30–22:30 Fri, Sat 08:30–23:00 Sun 08:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Public Transit
    Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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