The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Paula

   Cambridge3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Don’t hesitate to book. What an absolute lovely place. We had the afternoon tea and it was delicious. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere was great and the surroundings are above 5* Definitely will be back.
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Paula, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your afternoon tea and had a wonderful experience with our team. It means a lot to us to know that the atmosphere and surroundings made such a positive impression. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit. See you soon! Kind regards The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hertfordshire2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Unfortunately the service was very poor. We had to wait a long time to order and also for our food to arrive. We were not well attended for drinks. A bit disappointed
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Anonymous, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet the high standards we aim to provide. We sincerely apologize for the delays in service and the lack of attention to your drinks. This is certainly not the experience we want our guests to have, and we will be addressing these issues with our team to ensure they are not repeated. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the exceptional service we are known for. Kind regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cambridge4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Have not been here for years . Asked waiter who was a nice chap what he advised and advised to go for the signature ‘Ivy’ dishes. Verdict. For that price poor/fair at best. The most mediocre shepherds/cottage pie I’ve ever had. Food was just passable, but I’ve also had the best ever cottage pie in Cambridge somewhere else. Peas a little overdone. Don’t think my friends though too much of their Chicken. Next desserts. Tiramisu tasted pre-made and not too fresh but nice dusting of chocolate. We also had the Berries which were impressively presented over CO2 and the Ivy chocolate Bombe which was said to be ok. Friend decided to have onion soup for dessert and said it was excellent which along with a very good but overpriced Malbec pushed the overall mark up by one. Good atmosphere. Nice building. Historic street. If however you want good food at a fair price do not go there. Maybe ok for drinks and selected items if you’re lucky. £60/head inc service fro 2 courses, only 1 side, 5 beers, 1 wine glass and water.
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We appreciate your honest feedback and are sorry to hear that your meal did not meet your expectations. While we’re pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and some aspects of your dining experience, we regret that certain dishes did not live up to your standards. Your comments regarding the food have been noted, and we will pass them along to our kitchen team for review. We always strive to maintain high-quality standards and continuously improve our offerings. We truly value guest feedback and hope that, should you choose to visit us again, we can provide you with a dining experience that exceeds expectations. Best regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   Sacha VIP

   East Sussex8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Really good experience at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie!
   

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   Sacha VIP

   East Sussex8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Siena was specifically good at greeting me at the door! Service good and food and drink good.
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 6 days ago

   Dear Sacha, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Siena made such a positive impression by greeting you at the door. We’re also happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, drink, and overall service. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! Kind Regards The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cambridge1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Amazing fodder, as always. I had the duck curry which was so delicious.
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 7 days ago

   Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the duck curry. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious dishes. The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   Michael

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Having not visited for some time we were pleasantly surprised that the kitchen has upped its game and produced exceptional food.
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We will pass your comments on to our chefs, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon for a repeat experience. Kind regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   Ilinka

   Cambridge5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   We enjoyed the food at first service was a bit slow but after it was excellent We thought what we ordered for food and drink As it was a three of us was a bit high. Mmm
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 2 March 2025

   Dear Ilinka, Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, and we apologize for the initial delay in service. We're happy to know that things improved after that! We hope to see you again soon and deliver an even better experience next time! Kind Regards The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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   Clare

   Cambridge1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Service at the Ivy is second to none - staff are wonderful. The food is great and beautifully presented - just wish they wouldn't serve the beans separately on the breakfast - impossible to eat from the little pan. Lovely touch was the exquisite profiterole complete with candle that arrived at the end in celebration of my husbands birthday.
   

   The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 1 March 2025

   Dear Clare, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service and the food, and we're happy the profiterole added a special touch to your husband's birthday celebration. We also appreciate your feedback about the beans – we'll certainly consider that for future improvements. We hope to welcome you both back soon for another memorable experience! The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
   

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    Jonathan

    Essex4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

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

    We visited The Ivy in Cambridge for Sunday lunch as a family of five. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, with a stylish and relaxed ambience that makes for a pleasant dining experience. The service was polite and attentive, but unfortunately, they held plates of hot food above the children in high chairs which is always a big no no and the food did not live up to expectations. Most of the dishes arrived lukewarm at best, which was particularly disappointing for a Sunday roast. The roast chicken, in particular, lacked flavour and was quite underwhelming. Given the reputation of The Ivy, we expected something much better. While the presentation was nice, the overall quality did not justify the £155 final bill, which felt steep for what we received. Overall, a lovely setting, but the food needs improvement, especially when considering the price point.
    

    The Ivy Cambridge BrasserieResponded on 23 February 2025

    Dear Jonathan, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your experience, we are sorry to hear that on this occasion our food did not meet your expectations. We apologize regarding the serving of your food and will have a conversation with our staff members to rectify this. Regarding the Sunday roast, we will pass on your comments regarding the roast chicken to our chefs to help improve this going forward. Thank you for the kind words regarding the setting, we hope you can still consider us for a potential visit in the future. Kind Regards, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
    

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