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The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG

The Ivy St John's Wood

4.2
4.2
4006 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Ivy Café presents a relaxed yet stylish dining experience offering an accessible all-day menu in a friendly, neighbourly environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ermond Cara
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    3 Jan 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses for £19.95 or three courses for £25.70 per person. The Menu is available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu photo
  • 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

What 4,006 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • North West London

    Great for brunch

  • North West London

    Good for business meals

  • North West London

    Child-friendly

  • North West London

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North West London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North West London

    Romantic

  • North West London

    Lively

  • North West London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St John's Wood offers a "gorgeous venue/decor" and "lovely food" at "good value." Guests appreciate the "excellent service," "friendly staff," and "amazing food." Outdoor seating is highlighted, though some mention service delays and menu changes. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's praised for a "delightful experience."

4,006 Reviews
  1. Colin

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place for early dinner. Thank you all at the Ivy

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  2. Claire

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing experience from an old favourite. The service was incredibly slow and poor, feeling very disorganised and slap-dash all night. The waiter taking our orders tried to walk away my companion ordered and before I did! We had to ask for our drinks order to be chased up 3 times and were almost finished our meal by the time they arrived, and my tea after dinner took more than 20 minutes to arrive. The food was also not nearly as good as previously - the crispy duck salad had obviously been plated hours before as parts of the sale were stuck to the plate, and the duck was no longer crisp and shredded, rather roughly chopped, not very crisp and mostly fat and skin, and there was basically no easy greens. The value just isn't there for us anymore - very sad

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  3. Vincent VIP

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing restaurant great service and food was amazing

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  4. Stan

    Buckinghamshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb location for a business lunch, great service and food in a really nice atmosphere. Always a favourite of mine as it maintains a high standard from the moment you’re welcomed by the maitre D. Bravo

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  5. Dalia

    Demoland (US)8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a best time in the IVy last Friday. The food and the service was outstanding. The set menu was £65 PP but they charged us too much on alcohol for only three glasses of wine. But I definitely go back to it.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    - Dined at the Ivy in St John’s Wood and had the Valentine’s set menu, unfortunately the experience didn’t live up to expectations - Asked for Rosé and twice what we requested was out of stock, ended up forced to order the most expensive Rosé with no consideration - Side dishes not brought out with main meal - Overall slightly disappointed and didn’t feel value for money

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  7. sanjay

    Hertfordshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When we walked in excellent service, but they put us in a really tiny table, we had to ask them to move us which they did. Food is so so I wouldn't rate it brilliant my wife ordered a soup. I ordered a main meal but the soup came before the main meal.

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  8. phil

    Hampshire10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor, quiet, good food. Slowish but friendly service.

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  9. Lisa

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Over prices, Small Portions, Cod was more batter and frozen, wine expensive, Not very busy for a Saturday night and cold, I can see why
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 19 January 2025
    Dear, we are sorry to hear that you have had such a negative experience. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent customer service, and we strive for 100% satisfaction with every appointment. We would like the opportunity to rectify this situation and help make it right for you. Kind regards, The Ivy St John's wood.

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  10. Susan

    Washington DC44 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The Ivy is keen to position itself as “upscale“, but our experience was decidedly mid. We went for an early dinner, and despite a completely empty dining room, the hostess wanted to seat us very near the door, and nearest the entrance to the service area. Some of the patrons at the bar were wearing ball caps, in spite of the restaurant’s posted dress code, and management decided not to enforce its own rules. The food was okay, but not special. The liquor selection was equally mid, with absolutely no single malt scotches - in the UK? - and a weak selection of American bourbons. The icing on the cake was the cocktail menu, or as they spelled it on the printed menus, “cocktial”.  The waiter eagerly brought us the dessert menu following the entrees, but when it was time to order something sweet, we couldn’t get arrested! So we paid the bill and left.  Weak.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 12 January 2025
    Sorry that we disappointed you Susan, thank you for the feedback and we will try to be better to be more memorable! the Ivy team

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FAQs

The Ivy St John's Wood is rated 4.2 stars by 4006 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 60 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St John's Wood

120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG

Additional information

  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ermond Cara
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
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