The Ivy on the Square

Name: The Ivy on the Square
Address: 6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT, United Kingdom, EH2 2BD
Telephone: 0131 526 4777
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

13583 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

24 Feb 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 121 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
0131 526 4777
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Clinton Woodhouse

Location
6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD
Area
Old Town
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Public transit
Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
Additional
Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu
GBP 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 On The Square Afternoon Tea
GBP 35.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented in a three-tied 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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Sunday Steak Supper
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself on Sunday evenings and discover our new steak and wine pairing for the perfect end to your weekend. Enjoy a grilled minute steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, accompanied by thick cut chips or a refreshing baby gem salad and a glass of wine, available for £19.95 from 4pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 13,583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy on the Square offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service," "great food," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing quality food" and "friendly, attentive staff." The set menu is praised for its "fab value," making it a must-visit in Edinburgh for special occasions or casual dining alike.

13,583 Reviews

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Emma
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was poor and slow. Drinks took absolutely ages to come.Just overall disappointing. Prawn cocktail lacked any flavour. Won’t be back unfortunately.
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Marion
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful seat. Expert service and delicious food.
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Polli
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend The Ivy. We couldn't fault it in any way.
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Alasdair
Edinburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant with smiling, helpful staff and a fine menu. The whole party enjoyed the experience.
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Hakima
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
On a Sunday afternoon, was quiet and appreciated it. Also, round table was much appreciated too as felt spacious despite all the glasses on the table. We all enjoyed our meal.
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Stewart
Newcastle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Never offered the Valentine menu whilst we waited at the bar for our table. Surrounded by other couples with red roses. My wife of 39 years was not amused!
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William
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service however we arrived early and sat at the bar for a drink our table was booked for 5.30pm they forgot about us and we had to remind staff twice didn’t get table till 6pm
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Gordon
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, coffee cold but can’t complain as food was very nice.
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Andrew
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely lunch with family. A good choice on the menu for each of us with prompt and friendly service
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SUSAN
VIP
London
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We were very disappointed last night ,asked foe a romantic table ,this was not achieved ,the table wobbled and the service and food was very poor . We have dinned at the Ivy lots of times and this was the worst experience we have had for a long time .
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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.4 stars by 13583 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Feb 2025

11:30 pm

Booked 121 times today

Experiences are available.

6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD

Additional information

Area
Old Town
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
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Public transit
Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Clinton Woodhouse
Additional
Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
0131 526 4777

The Ivy on the Square

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu