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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square, York, ENG

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5
4.5
12513 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 167 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.
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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
    01904 403888
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
  • Area
    York
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Day Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Start the 2025 in style with our New Year's Day Brunch. Choose from a tempting selection of dishes and immerse yourself in the last of the festive ambience. Enjoy a selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    New Year's Day Brunch photo

  • New Year's Eve Menu

    GBP 10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    ***A Deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking. You will be dining from our three-course menu for £85 per person. Roll up, Roll up, The Ivy Circus will be taking over our iconic venues this New Year's Eve. Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true Ivy night to remember , featuring a bespoke set menu and dazzling entertainment. Should your plans change, please ensure you give us a notice of cancellation by the 29th of December at the latest to avoid losing your deposit. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    New Year's Eve Menu photo

  • Boxing Day Brunch

    26 Dec 2024 only
    Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Boxing Day Brunch photo

Menu

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What 12,513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Celebrated for its beautiful decor and "lovely atmosphere," it's ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and well-presented dishes, making it a top choice in York.

12,513 Reviews

  1. Dave

    Cambridge

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, chatty waiting staff, food excellent, eaten here previously and would happily return in future.

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  2. Jayne

    Yorkshire

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Very well looked after in there.

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  3. Paul

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    With the promise of fine dining and an upmarket ambience, The Ivy in York didn’t quite reach the mark you would expect given its brand perception. Food was pretty good for the price (would recommend the Redang Curry) and yet the background music was definitely not in the background. The service was a little chaotic at times, albeit the staff were mostly pleasant and attentive.

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  4. Victor

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very sorry to say that or Sunday lunch today was very poor started very good. Our starters where great as normal,then after waiting 45 Mins between coarse’s our mains roast beef came and was not good very overcooked on one side and quite raw on the other side, we had to send our meal back and go home. This is a very sad as it’s is one of our favourite places to eat out. ☹️☹️

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  5. Tim

    Bedfordshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience again - great food and friendly attentive staff. Recommended

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  6. David

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Far too expensive for what you get , food good but te blackened codwasn’t big enough to feed a 5 year old Atmosphere between staff not good .. Our waiter didn’t know how to open a bottle of wine.. not his fault clearly never been trained

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  7. Jenny

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, fab service and amazing food

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  8. Tim

    Bedfordshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab service; excellent food and great environment. Recommend to all

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  9. Tim

    Newcastle

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service overall was good The person on reception seemed to have had a charisma bypass As far as customer service she gave none Older woman short blond hair The ambiance was spoilt by the music Younger staff was much more pleasant

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  10. Nicol

    London

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love breakfast at The Ivy, the full English is fabulous as is the scrambled egg with salmon. The coffee is also the best I’ve tasted. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12513 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 167 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

  • Area
    York
  • 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
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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