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The Ivy West Street, London,

The Ivy West Street

4.6
4.6
5035 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 148 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ
  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch and Pre-Theatre Menu

    Feb 3, 2025 - Mar 4, 2025
    Join us for a relaxed lunch or a pre-theatre dining experience, where every dish is thoughtfully prepared. Enjoy our signature Shepherd’s Pie or savor the rich flavors of our Scottish Smoked Haddock & Salmon Fishcake. Whether it’s an afternoon gathering or the perfect start to your evening at the theatre, we promise a memorable dining experience. Price for two courses is £24.95 and three courses £29.95 per person. T's and C's: Available from the 17th of February, Monday- Friday between 11:30pm and 6:30 pm. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Lunch and Pre-Theatre Menu photo

  • Spring Lunch and Pre-Theatre Menu

    Mar 5, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
    Join us for a relaxed lunch or a pre-theatre dining experience, where every dish is thoughtfully prepared. Enjoy our signature Shepherd’s Pie or savour the rich flavours of our Scottish Smoked Haddock & Salmon Fishcake. Whether it’s an afternoon gathering or the perfect start to your evening at the theatre, we promise a memorable dining experience. Price for two courses is £28.95 and three courses £34.95 per person. T's and C's: Available from the 5th of March, Monday- Friday between 11:30pm and 6:30 pm. Not available on Bank Holidays Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Spring Lunch and Pre-Theatre Menu photo

Menu

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What 5,035 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West End (London)

    Modern European

  • West End (London)

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy West Street captivates with "outstanding service" and "delicious food" amid a "relaxed and sophisticated" ambiance. It's the "definition of a classy night out" with a "buzzy, attentive" staff. The original art deco decor adds charm, making it a favorite for theater-goers and special occasions.

5,035 Reviews

  1. Kevin

    VIP

    Edmonton

    82 reviews

    3.0

    82 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife has long wanted to go to the Ivy (it’s her name). She had been so excited. When we arrived, the hostess barely acknowledged us. She had been chatty with the previous person but with us, just a blank look. Our party of four was seated and then we waited. “Waiting” is the theme of our meal. We waited to place our order for what seemed longer than needed since restaurant was not that busy. The waiter took our drink orders and then we waited. Finally our food order was taken. The food arrived quickly enough. The food was excellent. Half of our drinks were empty when food was served. No one, at any point, asked if we wanted more beverages. Not one! Amazingly poor service. We finished our meals and waited at least 20 minutes, with empty plates, until someone came by to bus the table. And then we waited again. Someone finally came over to see if we wanted desserts. Again, drinks were not addressed. We almost passed on dessert since by this point, my wife was getting frustrated. And that’s hard to do. Dessert came, amazingly delicious. And then the waiting again. We finally got someone to give us the bill. And guess what, we needed to wait again. 2 1/4 hours after getting there, we were finally able to leave. Now, admittedly I am a tourist and may not be up on the British food serving customs, but to me, the service was just plain terrible. Don’t waste your £300 here. There has to be better places to go. Thankd for nearly ruining my wife’s dream. At least she enjoyed the food.

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  2. Ross

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted at the door by the doorman and told to have a nice evening. Front of house took my coat and bag and said my table was ready early. The sparkling/still water I’d requested was on the table already. One of the servers asked if she could pour one of the waters for me and if I wanted to order anything whilst I waited for my guest. Food was very nice. I had the fried haddock with chips. Very fluffy batter with the right amount of crisp. Overall the staff were very attentive and ambience of the restaurant was very relaxing and welcoming.

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  3. Philip

    VIP

    London

    128 reviews

    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful lunch, never disappointed every time I return. Great food and service

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  4. Sinead

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really disappointed with the wheat intolerant and egg intolerant options. Extremely limited. . Ended up with a burger between two slices of non gluten bread?? There was egg in the potatoe on both the fish pie and Shepard’s pie topping, So if you’re intolerant to both you were extremely and I mean extremely limited. Ended up eating something I didn’t really want. Deserts were the same. Even the chocolate bomb had egg in it😱 so disappointed. Thought that a restaurant like this would pay more attention to allergies and provide more options. Ambiance and service top class.

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  5. Jo

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Last minute booking but incredible! Food and service was amazing 🥰

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been gong for more than 30 years. It’s the very definition of a classy night out in the West End.

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  7. Dr

    VIP

    London

    75 reviews

    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth it, if a restaurant is there to deliver experience and a feeling of happiness then this is still an absolutely fantastic restaurant

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  8. Anita

    VIP

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forgot about this beautiful Ivy that I haven’t been to for years. The decor is all original art deco and I loved sitting around the bar area on the raised chairs. Definitely recommend.

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  9. Mayowa

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing to complain about. Had a lovely dinner with work colleagues and everyone was happy

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  10. Charlie

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service felt rushed and messy. The food was nice, maybe it was the meals we chose but they weren’t the typical standard we have had here. Front of house receptionist very cold and inhospitable. Didn’t even smile

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FAQs

The Ivy West Street is rated 4.6 stars by 5035 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 148 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy West Street

1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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