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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square, York, ENG

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5
4.5
12563 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 115 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Location
    2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Clinton Woodhouse

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.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo

  • 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.
    Sunday Steak Supper photo

  • The Ivy St. Helen's Square Afternoon Tea

    GBP 33.75 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully presented on a three-tiered 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. As this menu is specially curated, we are only able to offer classic or vegetarian options and are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements. Menus and prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy St. Helen's Square Afternoon Tea photo

Menu

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What 12,563 people are saying

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers "fantastic food" and "wonderful, friendly staff" that make dining a memorable experience. Guests celebrate special occasions with "lovely surroundings" and "delicious food," often receiving complimentary treats. While service can occasionally be slow, the restaurant consistently delivers a "great atmosphere" and "attention to detail," promising an enjoyable visit.

12,563 Reviews

  1. Peter

    Yorkshire5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best afternoon tea in York you get an all round mix of savory and sweet plus they refill your tea and will refill you sandwiches which is a nice touch. Service impeccable as always

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  2. Tomas

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service from start to finish. Food nice and hot shepherds pie needs a side dish but worth the value especially with a nice glass of red at a reasonable price for the name

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  3. Paul

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the breakfast special and it diddnt disappoint a nice breakfast and you get 2 pastries and a juice included. Service top notch as expected looking to book for mothers day breakfast hopefully there’s still space

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  4. trisha

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous afternoon tea great options and you certainty get your moneys worth. Service was exactly what you would expect from and Ivy top notch great to see senior management setting the example and getting stuck in. The gentleman on the door was genuine and made us feel very welcome on arrival. All in all a lovely afternoon nothing less than you would expect from an Ivy

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  5. KathleenE

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday lunch not to our taste. I expected sliced chicken breast not large pieces with skin on. Plates and food not hot enough

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  6. Philippa

    Poland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly staff, good wine selection and great food. Music was a little loud but did get turned down. Would go again.

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  7. MartinH

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience, food amazing and excellent service. Thank you Ivy for a pleasant evening.

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  8. jeffrey VIP

    London76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exemplary and it was a very enjoyable experience would recommend to anyone who is eating out in York

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  9. Alison

    Yorkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We thought the cakes were very standard and not very special. Also there was not enough jam and cream for 4 scones. Didn’t think it was value for money.

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  10. Jo

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. A really enjoyable experience.

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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12563 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 115 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

  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • 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
  • 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)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
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