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The Ivy West Street, London,

The Ivy West Street

4.6
4.6
5023 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 153 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

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What 5,023 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, an iconic Central London dining gem, consistently delivers "wonderful service" and "delicious food" in a "charming" atmosphere. Known for its "great ambience" and "exceptional drinks menu," it remains a favored spot for "pre-theatre dining." While experiences vary, the restaurant's "timeless appeal" and "friendly staff" ensure memorable visits.

5,023 Reviews

  1. Charlie

    Birmingham

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. John

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service in a very relaxing ambiance

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  3. Donald

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit Ivy West Street every year, normally when we go to the theatre. The food, service and ambience are always first class. It is our guilty pleasure.

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  4. Suzi

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, great service. We had burgers and shepherds pie. Prices were expensive and the cost for a Sunday lunch was overpriced with only an option to share a chicken.

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  5. Geoffrey

    VIP

    London

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Great staff. Ambience really good -liked the art work. Only negative was that our table was next to a family group with 2 young children which rather detracted from the experience. Perhaps a minimum age - maybe 10 would be a good cut off.

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  6. Roger

    London

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This visit was very disappointing. Had to wait outside in the rain to get in, had to wait in the lobby to get in, coats were on the floor because of the queue. The gentleman’s toilet was blocked and overflowing! Why in view of the obvious investment in other Ivy restaurants have they failed to invest in their flagship restaurant? Yes I know a lot was spent on relocating the bar, but that was sometime ago. The awful lobby problem ruins this restaurant which is the very beating heart of this chain. The food was up to standard and the service was excellent.

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  7. Jeff

    VIP

    London

    75 reviews

    3.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered two Eggs Royale with fries. They both arrived cold but fries were hot. Service was pleasant but extremely slow.

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  8. Azalya

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was good but very slow. It didn't seem very busy, yet we waited an hour before receiving our order. We had a table upstairs in the private area, which was quite cozy; however, the heating was off, making it very cold. So overall, it wasn't great.

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  9. Philip

    VIP

    London

    127 reviews

    5.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ivy West Strret packed as always but do welcoming. The eggs Benedict were without doubt the best I have had and yhe attentive service so wonderful

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  10. Anna

    Essex

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the original Ivy it is my favourite - the staff were very helpful as I arrived on my motorised scooter - they quickly showed us to our table and offered to park the scooter for me, I declined but thought that was a very nice thing to do!! The staff were very attentive, not pushy and did not rush us we had our table for two hours and have a lovely lunch and a glass of champagne!! Thank you

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FAQs

The Ivy West Street is rated 4.6 stars by 5023 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 p.m.
Booked 153 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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