The Ivy Cardiff

4.5

14010 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 115 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

Private dining

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Location
69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA
Phone number
029 2233 8940
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dominik Malecki

Experiences

Six Nations
£45.00 per person
Feb 22, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025
In celebration of the Six Nations championship, tackle the tension with the ultimate menu to enjoy before cheering on your team. Our Chateaubriand with béarnaise sauce, grilled mushrooms, and tomatoes with red wine sauce for two to share pairs perfectly with our selected Barolo from Piemonte, available by the bottle. Available on the 22nd of February and the 15th of March past 11:30. The Menu is priced at £45 per person. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
A Mother's Day To Remember
Mar 29, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
Join us for a family celebration at The Ivy this Mother's Day. Treat Mum to our all-day menu, showcasing an array of seasonal dishes and special dessert beautifully curated for this special occasion, dine on two-courses for £28.95 or three for £34.95. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Group Dining
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 5, 2025 - Nov 11, 2025
***A deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking***. The perfect way to experience exquisite British dining with friends, family, or colleagues. Whether it’s a birthday, special occasion, or simply a gathering of loved ones, celebrate in style and enjoy a selection of Ivy favourites with our new group dining menu. The Menu is priced at £37.95 for two courses and at £45.95 for three courses per person. Should your plans change, the deposit is refundable if you cancel at least 48 hours before your booking. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 14,010 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South Wales
Innovative
South Wales
Great for creative cocktails
South Wales
Great for fine wines
South Wales
Romantic
South Wales
Lively
South Wales
Most Booked
Cardiff City & County
Best Ambience
Cardiff City & County
Great for brunch
Cardiff City & County
Great for creative cocktails
Cardiff City & County
Great for fine wines
Cardiff City & County
Vegetarian-friendly
Cardiff City & County
Lively
Cardiff City & County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy Cardiff offers a vibrant dining experience with "exceptional service," "delicious food," and a "lovely ambiance." Guests rave about the attentive staff and beautiful decor, making it perfect for special occasions. The menu features standout options like "the chocolate bombe" and "divine cocktails." A memorable visit awaits!

14,010 Reviews

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Richard
South Wales
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Birthday treat for my wife, Tuesday night but quite busy, great menu, great server, a couple of minor mistakes quickly rectified. Overall a very pleasant experience and would definitely come again.
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Karen
Bath
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Booked for a birthday celebration. Lovely meal, very much enjoyed. Only criticism, had to ask for the complimentary celebration dessert, this was embarrassing and could have been completely avoided. When we have been before, it has been brought out before desserts, and it was ideal. why would you want this to come out after dessert? My guess is they want you to spend more money by ordering dessert. Would probably book elsewhere in future.
The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago
Hi there Karen, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us wasn’t all positive.
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Giuseppe
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fodd was great, add a pleasant service in a nice atmosphere, aaand you get a great dining experience!
The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago
Hi there Guiseppe, we are so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
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Yvonne
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was really good and efficient. Food was lovely and it was in a great location
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 23, 2025
Good Morning, thank you for your delightful feedback on your experience! We strive for excellent service and are pleased to hear that you have experienced this! Have a wonderful day, and see you soon!
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Anne
New York City
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a nice place to eat. The menu is as expected and as usual the duck salad starter was lovely. We had fish and chips for the main. Well cooked fish but the batter was too thick and therefore not cooked all the way through, so some of it was a bit doughy on the inside. The service yesterday was good but the meal delivery was too quick. I understood that we had the table for 2 hours but we were in and out having had two courses in just over an hour. The main course was delivered to our table about 5 minutes after we’d finished our starter. If the meal was served at a more leisurely pace we might have ended up having dessert, with a break between each course.
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 24, 2025
Good Evening Anne, we are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your time with us. We would like to hear more about your experience with us and find a way to rectify this issue.
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Alice
Devon
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely brunch! Staff were very attentive and friendly - really added to the match day experience. Food excellent as always.
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 24, 2025
Good Evening Alice, thank you for your delightful feedback on your experience! We strive for excellent service and are pleased to hear that you have experienced this! Have a wonderful day, and see you soon!
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judit
Dublin
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food really disappointing, and over priced. No creativity, uninteresting offerings. Service good and a nice ambience.
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 24, 2025
Good Evening Judit, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us wasn’t all positive.
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Henry
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked very last minute for an outdoor table (as that was the only option available ) however it wasn’t open when we arrived. The staff on the front door were so friendly and helpful and managed to get us a place at the bar upstairs. The food was lovely and the ambiance was lovely with a cellist playing in the corner
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 16, 2025
Good Evening Henry, thank you for your delightful feedback on your experience! We strive for excellent service and are pleased to hear that you have experienced this! Have a wonderful day, and see you soon!
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Sean
South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Will go back as great atmosphere and experience. .
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 26, 2025
Hi there Sean, thank you for your high star rating of our establishment! We hope to see you soon.
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OpenTable Diner
South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The service and attention to detail was so impressive. The food was beautiful and I don't think I've ever seen my husband enjoy a steak as much as he did at the Ivy Cardiff. The only flaw I'd mention, if considered a flaw, more a personal opinion really, was the music level was a tad too high so we couldn't fully enjoy the romantic sounds of the harpist. Otherwise everything was exactly what I'd expect and was a real treat for us. Finally the little birthday dessert treat was a lovely surprise. Thank you so much to all the staff.
The Ivy CardiffResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi there, we are so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
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The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 14010 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 115 times today

Experiences are available.

69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

Additional information

Phone number
029 2233 8940
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dominik Malecki

The Ivy Cardiff

Make a reservation

Select a time

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Six Nations

A Mother's Day To Remember

Group Dining

Menu

What 14,010 people are saying

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