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The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG

The Ivy St John's Wood

4.2 (4018)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
The Ivy Café presents a relaxed yet stylish dining experience offering an accessible all-day menu in a friendly, neighbourly environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ermond Cara
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
  • Location
    120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG
  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    3 Jan 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses(starter and main course) for £20.95. The Menu is available available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice..
    1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu photo

  • 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.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo

  • The Ivy Aperitif Affair

    27 Mar 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
    Bring friends and family together to celebrate the arrival of warmer, longer days at The Ivy Aperitif Affair. Enjoy our signature drinks at an exclusive price, available weekly Monday to Friday, from 4pm to 6pm. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Aperitif Affair photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 4,018 people are saying

The Ivy St John's Wood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North West London

    Great for brunch

  • North West London

    Good for business meals

  • North West London

    Good for groups

  • North West London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North West London

    Good for special occasions

  • North West London

    Lively

  • North West London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St John's Wood offers "great service, decor, and food" with a "friendly and attentive" staff. Guests appreciate the "excellent" food, from pancakes to fish pie, and "festive cocktails." While some experience delays, many enjoy its "great vibe" for family meals or special occasions.

4,018 Reviews

  1. Mark

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very average both service and food. I’ve been coming here for years, but sadly the service and food have really gone downhill. What used to be a reliable favorite has turned into a bit of a disappointment. A real shame.

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  2. Donald

    London2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Bad service not friendly food horrible not a good experience

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  3. Stephen

    Sydney8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We visited as a family of four on Easter Sunday. The restaurant was relatively quiet due to the long weekend, and we were given a lovely corner booth at the front—perfect for our daughters (7 and 6) to relax with their iPads. Service was friendly and welcoming. Our waiter in particular was great—attentive and kind. Starters included arancini and zucchini fritters; the fritters were massive and a bit overwhelming for a starter (my mistake in ordering, not the kitchen's fault). Bread was freshly baked, warm, and excellent. We had champagne and a bottle of red with our mains, though there was a small hiccup: the mains arrived at the same time as the wine, which made for an awkward few minutes before we could properly settle in. Also, the wine I originally ordered wasn’t available, and the alternative wasn’t explained well—but it turned out to be a fine substitute. My fillet steak with truffle fries was perfectly cooked, though the tomato salad on the side was a bit soggy. My wife enjoyed her Asian cod, and our daughters were happy with plain pasta and butter. Overall, a good experience and solid value for money. Just not quite as polished as I remembered, but still a nice spot for a family meal.

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  4. Jane

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Easter Good Friday fish pie with lobster bisque sauce

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  5. Parastoo

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall we had a good experience! Specially with the chicken Milanese and the butter gem lettuce salad :)

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  6. Mickila

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, our waiter was very attentive and the food tasted great! I will definitely recommend to others and return to dine again.

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  7. Michael VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really pleasant family lunch - excellent food, superb service.

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  8. Stuart

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good as always. Looking forward to the next time 👍

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  9. karl

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    As a regular to The Ivy this was a disappointing experience on this occasion. We were there with two young children. Food was served promptly to them as we asked for theirs with our starters. Our mains were over an hour later. No communication on the timeline of our food. When we said we would cancel our mains they arrived. An unfortunate experience in a restaurant we like.

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  10. Myles VIP

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Roast was not great. Not a lot of taste to the beef and the gravy was very watery.

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The Ivy St John's Wood is rated 4.2 stars by 4018 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St John's Wood

120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG

Additional information

  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 09:00–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ermond Cara
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
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