The Ivy, Canterbury

The Ivy, Canterbury reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Callie

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Served by pheobe, amazing server, knew her stuff, professional, warm and adorable, loved it, an amazing Mother’s Day,
   

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   Melanie

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   2nd time at the Canterbury restaurant, we came for Mother’s Day, had a great time, service was attentive and friendly, food was delicious as always! Only knocker off a star on value is because it is pricey, however is lovely food.
   

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   Sasha VIP

   London7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really good food, drinks and atmosphere - Phoebe looked after us brilliantly. Excellent experience, great to have a restaurant like this in Canterbury now.
   

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   Rachael

   Kent1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was excellent - appreciate the flowers gifted for mum & the comp bottle of fizz for our next visit
   

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   Paula

   Kent6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Having eaten in Brighton & London we wanted to try The Ivy in Canterbury. The food was lovely but I felt the price for food & drinks was overpriced. Small portions. The steak was average and drinks were expensive. Not a patch on London or Brighton I’m sorry to say.
   

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   Leslie

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Location right in the centre of town, the service was exceptional. Food I had the crab tian to start, which was excellent.
   

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   JANE E

   Kent7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The Ivy restaurants fast becoming one of my favourite places to have ,good food,lovely setting ,fabulous cocktails ,great service.Looking forward to my next visit .
   

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   Jo VIP

   London83 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was a bit slow to spot us when we needed things but the new aperitif service is an excellent idea and I’m sure we will be back to use it.
   

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   Her Royal Highness Princess Kendal

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my first visit to the Ivy in Canterbury, I was greeted with a friendly reception and a very inviting and welcoming atmosphere. I then was informed of where I would be seated, if it was appropriate, also introduced to our waitress. From start to finish the whole experience was absolutely wonderful. The culinary aspects of the ingredients infused the palette with the elements of fine ingredients and the knowledge of skilled chef’s. The service from waitresses to bar staff to front of house and the whole ambiance was simple magnificent. Every detail is taken care of, every thought has been taken into consideration including cutlery l, plates linen- fine dining at its best. Absolutely highly recommended and has our family seal of approval
   

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    SteveK

    Kent8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent lunch in Canterbury. Food, drink and service all at Ivy standard. We will be returning soon
    

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