The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5

12562 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 107 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Private dining

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Additional information

Location
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
Phone number
01904 403888
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Clinton Woodhouse

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu
Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 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 for £19.95 or three courses for £25.70 per person. The Menu is 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.
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 St. Helen's Square Afternoon Tea
£33.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented on a three-tiered 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. As this menu is specially curated, we are only able to offer classic or vegetarian options and are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 12,562 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Great for creative cocktails
Yorkshire
Most Booked
North Yorkshire
Great for brunch
North Yorkshire
Great for creative cocktails
North Yorkshire
Lively
North Yorkshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers "fantastic food" and "wonderful, friendly staff" that make dining a memorable experience. Guests celebrate special occasions with "lovely surroundings" and "delicious food," often receiving complimentary treats. While service can occasionally be slow, the restaurant consistently delivers a "great atmosphere" and "attention to detail," promising an enjoyable visit.

12,562 Reviews

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trisha
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous afternoon tea great options and you certainty get your moneys worth. Service was exactly what you would expect from and Ivy top notch great to see senior management setting the example and getting stuck in. The gentleman on the door was genuine and made us feel very welcome on arrival. All in all a lovely afternoon nothing less than you would expect from an Ivy
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KathleenE
Yorkshire4 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday lunch not to our taste. I expected sliced chicken breast not large pieces with skin on. Plates and food not hot enough
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Philippa
Poland3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Friendly staff, good wine selection and great food. Music was a little loud but did get turned down. Would go again.
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MartinH
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambience, food amazing and excellent service. Thank you Ivy for a pleasant evening.
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jeffrey VIP
London75 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was exemplary and it was a very enjoyable experience would recommend to anyone who is eating out in York
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Alison
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We thought the cakes were very standard and not very special. Also there was not enough jam and cream for 4 scones. Didn’t think it was value for money.
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Jo
Edinburgh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. A really enjoyable experience.
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Angela
London21 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The Sunday Roast was very disappointing. Although we were eating early (12:30) the meat and roast potatoes seemed like they had been hanging around for a while. The side dish of sprouting broccoli was watery and lukewarm. We were a table of 7 and it took a while for all the meals and sides to be served. The special shrimp and salmon burger and the blackened cod seemed fresher and the flavours were ok but not particularly special. We were a table for 7 and tucked round the corner out of the way next to the disabled toilet - not the best location - other parts of the restaurant are much brighter and have more ambience. Service was good. We had booked as it is a well known chain and generally the food is of a good standard, however we felt that it missed the mark and was below par. We picked it as we thought it would deliver on quality but it didn't live up to expectations. There is a wide selection of places to eat in York and I would recommend choosing somewhere else.
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Poor service, restaurant was chaotic, food terrible. We won’t be returning
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First class - as always. Bravo! Keep doing what you’re doing.
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded on March 3, 2025
Thank you very much for your lovely review, we all appreciate it.
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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12562 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 107 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

Phone number
01904 403888
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Clinton Woodhouse

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

Breakfast Set Menu