Ivy Cafe - Marylebone

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   Helen

   Lincolnshire

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We were warmly greeted upon arrival and shown to our table immediately even though we were early. This was a very good start. The restaurant was busy and buzzing. We had a gift voucher for dinner and this was swiftly checked and the balance confirmed. Our waiter was polite and helpful with menu choices. We ordered some olives, bread and a couple of glasses of champagne to start and we ordered our main courses. The bread and champagne came quickly and we were just making a start on this when our main courses arrived. The waiter apologised and took away one of our side plates to make room. The bread was now really surplus to requirements. Once the main course had been served, the olives then appeared but we sent them away as it was too late for nibbles. They still appeared on the bill. My husband then heard the waiter being reprimanded for messing up our order and not ordering the bread and olives as the starter. Unfortunately this error rather spoiled our experience of the evening as we felt that our time had been compressed. My husband had planned to have a glass of wine with his main course but as we still had full glasses of champagne on the table he didn’t bother. Such a shame as we were using a generous gift voucher from my husband’s company which we felt was rather wasted. The food was ok although probably no better than Côte. I guess people eat here for the sense of theatre and occasion which are delivered in spades. With so much choice in Marylebone we would struggle to justify a return.
   

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   Victoria

   Oxford

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on February 20, 2025

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

   Ivy always delivers, it's bustling and happy, the menu offers something for everyone, and it always feels like a celebration.
   

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   Claire

   London

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2025

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

   Always enjoy popping in for a casual after work catch up with with friends. Reasonably priced but with fabulous staff and ambience.
   

   Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded on February 20, 2025

   Thank you, Claire! We're so glad you enjoy stopping by for a casual catch-up with friends. It means a lot to hear that you love our staff and ambience—we think they’re pretty special too! Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon.
   

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   George

   London

   133 reviews

   5.0

   133 reviews

   Dined on February 17, 2025

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

   Great place always. A boy squashed on our table. Service and food were excellent
   

   Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded on February 19, 2025

   Dear George, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We apologize for the seating situation and will work on improving the comfort for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   Kelly

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 16, 2025

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

   The staff were amazing! Just very attentive, polite and friendly! Took my friend for her birthday and they made a special effort!
   

   Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your friend had a great experience, and that our team was able to make her birthday special. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing visit soon!
   

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   Jonathan

   London

   20 reviews

   1.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on February 9, 2025

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

   Shambolic service, food arriving haphazardly, waiter really did not want to be there
   

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   Simon

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 7, 2025

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

   We had a lovely meal. The food was very good as were the cocktails.. It was our daughter’s birthday and they gave her lovely dessert. The waitress was very accommodating too! Thank you.
   

   Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded on February 12, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Simon! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal and that we could make your daughter's birthday special. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you again soon!
   

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   Jackie

   VIP

   Oxford

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

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

   Excellent food, good service in a great atmosphere. Dining at the Ivy Cafe, Marylebone doesn’t disappoint.
   

   Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded on February 12, 2025

   Thank you for your great feedback, Jackie! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to The Ivy Cafe, Marylebone soon!
   

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   John

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on February 3, 2025

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

   We enjoyed a very nice evening, food, service, ambience all worked well.
   

   Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded on February 12, 2025

   Thank you for your wonderful feedback, John! We're so glad to hear you had a great evening and enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance. We look forward to welcoming you back to Ivy Marylebone soon!
   

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    Alasdair

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

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

    Amazing food and great vibes. Was a lovely experience
    

    Ivy Cafe - MaryleboneResponded on February 2, 2025

    Thank you, Alasdair! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing experience with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed the food and vibes. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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