The Ivy on the Square

Name: The Ivy on the Square
Address: 6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT, United Kingdom, EH2 2BD
Telephone: 0131 526 4777
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

13555 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

10 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 148 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

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
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Burbidge

Location
6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD
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
£17.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy On The Square Festive Afternoon Tea
£35.75 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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Boxing Day Brunch
26 Dec 2024 only
Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience . Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 13,555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy on the Square offers "excellent food and service" with a vibrant atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the delicious dishes, especially the Shepherd's Pie, and the attentive staff. While some service delays were noted, the overall dining experience remains "magical" and "highly recommended."

13,555 Reviews

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Shona
Angus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , service and value for money . My fav place to eat in Edinburgh
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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Jenny
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always impeccable service, food, and atmosphere. I could not recommend more.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
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Andrew
Manchester
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was seamless took care of us from start to finish
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review!
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Heather
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely place for a meal, food was delicious and staff lovely and very attentive. The decor is lovely and although very busy,it was a relaxed atmosphere. Food isn't cheap but quality is first class
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
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Lisa
Yorkshire
15 reviews
vip
2.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Terrible commercialised and poor service. Breakfast cold and over priced. Eggs were like rubber… don’t bother unless you’re in Harrogate/London
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Julie
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely breakfast. Great service. Lovely ambience.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
Opentable Diner, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience!
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Victoria
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere, excellent service.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review!
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Diane
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great service and good. Very busy so quite noisy but a pleasant experience
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
Hello Opentable Diner, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.
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bailey
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you for making my mums 50th birthday truly special!! She absolutely loved it and the staff-service was incredible food was outstanding definitely recommend!! Thank you again
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day 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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Laura
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner here to celebrate my mum’s 70th. Everything was outstanding… from the service to the food. Lovely restaurant
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 7 days ago
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 4.3 stars by 13555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

10 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 148 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
0131 526 4777

The Ivy on the Square

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu