The Ivy Exeter

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   Oluseye

   Devon

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The hosts were very nice, the food was also very tasty. Very nice dinning experience.
   

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   Roger

   VIP

   London

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Very disappointing. We went for lunch today on my Birthday and things got off to a good start although my wife was not impressed much by her starter. We then had a huge long wait for our main courses and, in the end, we gave up. The good feelings had evaporated so we were just not interested any more in eating. They took some money off the bill for some drinks we had had but overall we felt the place had gone downhill and we probably won’t go again. Table service was otherwise ok, that’s the best we can say I’m afraid.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We had a table at 17.45 - they would not allow us to move it earlier by telephone … but I re-booked to 1630 on OpenTable no problems; the front desk were not open about it Three of the main courses were stone cold - this is not the first time this has happened I never leave reviews and especially poor reviews but I go fairly regularly and previously have been let down here. The original in London would be ashamed although really lovely & really good table staff here - but lots of managers doing little as far as I could see. They need to up their game
   

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   Henry

   London

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 21, 2025

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

   Was celebrating a 21st birthday, we had a lovely round table the warm salted bread was lovely, we all had cocktails to start which were great, all the starters were great, we all had filet steak but not really the best quality, we had a nice birthday surprise a profiterole with candle we then shared a sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce which was rather good, but the only real disappointment was the wine, I ordered a bottle of pinot noir cloudy bay at £76.00 I was somewhat shocked this bottle of wine was presented to me with a screw cap, I never expected this and also the wine was slightly warm well above room temperature but I did not wish to make a fuss on this special occasion, but the temperature needs to be addressed, but overall we had a wonderful time.
   

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   Karen

   Devon

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 20, 2025

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

   Great visit to the ivy. Went for a girly lunch with my granddaughter (8yrs old) who was in awe of the place in the decorations, food and was made to feel very special by the staff. Thankyou for a wonderful lunch. We will definately visit again
   

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   Kristen

   Bath

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   The waitress wasn’t very attentive. She didn’t pick up that I had changed my mind on my choice of drink. So I had to follow her over to the station to tell her of the adjustment. Also, twice she informed us that our table was due back. Perhaps 2 hour slots aren’t enough for a dinner reservation? Lunch certainly. But perhaps you should re-think evening slots when people tend to want to relax for longer.
   

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   Anna

   Devon

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 12, 2025

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

   Great birthday fine dining for my son. A complimentary birthday dessert is a surprise! Love it!
   

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   koren

   VIP

   London

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 10, 2025

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

   Was a little loud as they had a private party. Service was excellent and scallops and steak was delicious
   

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   Stephen

   London

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Always a treat to eat at the Ivy Exeter. Well looked after, great choice of quality food and drink.
   

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    John

    Hungary

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

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

    As the author of the site Roast Busters Uk we inform people of our experiences in numerous pubs/restaurants about our national dish. We were so looking forward to this,and because it was £29.50 for beef roast we thought that it must be elevated in some way to justify that price?disappointing doesn’t come close,was it the worst roast I’ve ever had,probably not,but,defo aunt Bessie potatoes and yorkies.we are very reluctant to say negative things to this degree because we know the hard work that normally goes into the catering/hospitality.To summarise,if I had to blind taste the Ivy roast,and a microwave roast from Icelands,it would have been a struggle
    

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