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The Ivy West Street, London,

The Ivy West Street

4.6
4.6
5078 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European
1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 125 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
The Ivy restaurant has been a firm fixture on London’s dining and social scene since 1917. The restaurant and private room upstairs are the epitome of real glamour. A shimmering central dining bar in the restaurant draws admiring attention, and the signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection ensure the longevity of this very British of dining institutions. Executive Chef Gary Lee creates balanced seasonal menus, featuring Ivy classics, but accounting for today’s tastes, incorporating more Asian dishes, salads and vegetables, and the advent of a “sea and shells” section. Director Fernando Peire leads a strong and experienced team to deliver the unfaltering service for which The Ivy has become well known over the years. The Ivy welcomes customers without reservations at the central dining bar, where the A La Carte and Set menus are both served.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch and Theatre Set Menu

    5 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
    Join us for a relaxed lunch or a pre-theatre dining experience, where every dish is thoughtfully prepared. Enjoy our signature Shepherd’s Pie or savour the rich flavours of our Scottish Smoked Haddock & Salmon Fishcake. Whether it’s an afternoon gathering or the perfect start to your evening at the theatre, we promise a memorable dining experience. Price for two courses is £28.95 and three courses £34.95 per person. T's and C's: Available Monday- Friday between 11:30pm and 6 pm and again from 9:30 pm until close . Not available on Bank Holidays. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Lunch and Theatre Set Menu photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 5,078 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Modern European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy West Street offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "beautiful surroundings" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "great food," with dishes like the "best eggs Benedict" and the "delicious beef Wellington." The staff is "attentive" and often makes special occasions memorable. While some suggest improvements, the overall experience remains "exceptional."
5,078 Reviews

  1. Ndidi

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was really great experience the food was amazing and our waiter was great! The only issues i had was the our table was actually was attached to another person so it felt like i was eating with them

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  2. Jeremy

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not an Ivy. The Ivy - always a fantastic environment that feels special. Classic menu that’s hard to beat. Most importantly the Shepards Pie is unchanged and as amazing as ever.

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  3. Valerie

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delightful pre-Theatre experience as always. We welcomed friends from the states  who very much enjoyed the fish and chips and the service was relaxed, friendly  and entirely attentive as usual.  A great selection of wines.

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  4. Nigel VIP

    Hertfordshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An iconic London restaurant experience . Still delivering a great service and delicious food in an atmosphere of luxury but without a ridiculous bill

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  5. Stuart

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great venue to meet old friends and enjoy the sophisticated and classy environment. Super attentive service and great recommendations on wine and food. Tempura prawns are big , crispy and tasty and the sirloin steaks were perfectly cooked. It feels exclusive and special like it should do being the original Ivy. When you fancy a later drink after your meal go to the club to finish off your experience in cool lounge.

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  6. Julie VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Almost perfection apart from being offered a table for 2 right by the door and which was so close to the next table the tablecloths were touching - we declined and requested an alternative which was sorted out promptly but should not have occurred

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  7. Jordan VIP

    London15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to The Ivy many times over the years. This visit was not impressive, unfortunately. The reasons were many. Nobody on the staff seemed interested in being there (nobody was smiling, nobody was checking on us), my burger was overcooked, a side dish was not delivered to our table, and our waiter had body oder (which I found shocking for this venue). Poor experience.

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  8. Nichola

    Cambridge1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall the service was disappointing, long periods of no attention. Wine was kept in an ice bucket but our table and the others around us had to ask for top ups repeatedly.

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  9. Nick

    Raleigh14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ivy is always an excellent experience. A must-do when in London!

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  10. Louise

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great busy atmos. Food was excellent despite it being Monthers days so very very busy I think the restaurant has lost some of it’s charm and is a bit tired in places - it been there for quite a few years and I think it has become more like one of their Cafe restaurants. All good tho

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FAQs

The Ivy West Street is rated 4.6 stars by 5078 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 125 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy West Street

1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–10:45 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:15 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Our nearest parking is the Q-Park, Chinatown on Newport Place. WC2H 7PU (3 minutes’ walk from the restaurant).
  • Public transit
    The nearest tube station is Leicester Square. Leave by Exit 3 and turn right. Walk up Charing Cross Road and take the 2nd turning on your right into Litchfield Street. The entrance to the restaurant is around the left hand corner on West Street, opposite St Martin's Theatre.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Patrizio Petrucci
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.the-ivy.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7836 4751
  • Private party facilities
    Established in the heart of Theatre Land in London’s Covent Garden, The Ivy’s restaurant and private dining room are the epitome of glamour with iconic shimmering Central Dining Bar, signature harlequin stained-glass windows, oak panelling and striking contemporary art collection.
  • Private party contact
    the Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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