The Ivy Asia, Brighton

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   Jean

   Brighton

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was lovely though could have been a bit hotter. Service was excellent - helpful suggestions for how many dishes etc.. and very attentive. We felt the experience was ruined to a certain extent by the loud disco music being played. It was too loud and just not necessary. Some quieter more subtle music would have been nicer and in keeping with the lovely decor and ambience
   

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   Katie

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the lunch menu which was delicious and very reasonable. Will be coming back for a la carte! Thank you!
   

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   Claire

   Berkshire

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Found table very dark and unable to re menu without torch light asked for table candle but not available...felt bit rushed the starters were OK and main course was tasty but I wouldn't rush back.
   

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   Duane

   London

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Waited for ages to be seen (birthday dinner for my wife and with our 2 teenage children) and to be seated when arriving (5-10mins) and gave up waiting and walked in to seek acknowledgement we'd arrived and a welcome in the end. Got to the table eventually and waited ages to be asked for drinks. Food came at all different times (like much cheaper Wagamama's) and meant one of my children sat there without food he had ordered for about 10-15mins whilst everyone else was eating. He was the most hungry and it ruined his evening and mood at the table for all. Food seemed average at best. Service was slow. We asked for cutlery and whilst most was delivered within 5mins, I waited personally a further 10mins for a fork, as if the waitress totally forgot, which I'm sure she did. At dessert time, a waitress brought birthday dessert with a candle (which was a nice touch) but instead of giving it to my wife, who's birthday it was and was made clear in the booking notes I submitted online, the waitress handed it to my son, which kind of killed the moment really. Overall a disappointing experience and very over-priced for what it was. As it was so poor we ordered minimal drinks and no dessert or coffee. We were keen to leave, which is very rare for us. We would most likely have spent a further £50-100 had the experience been much better. Only positives: Cocktails were nice, the restaurant was stunning to look at, the floor especially and it was a nice lively atmosphere too. The Ivy next door, we've been to 4-5 times and would rate that 9-10/10 in every way. Like night and day between the two really. Such a pity.
   

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   Ray

   Hampshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our visit.Will definitely come again
   

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   Paul

   Brighton

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful experience at the Ivy Asia in Brighton. The restaurant loks amazing and creates a special atmosphere. Food was very good and the service we received from the staff was outstanding.
   

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   Ian

   Kent

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place, shame the staff are so rude and unhelpful. Manners cost nothing
   

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   yegs

   London

   35 reviews

   3.0

   35 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Have been to Ivy Asia Guildford loads and love it but Brighton is different. The service was super slow. The food took ages to come. The food itself was nice. The layout of restaurant not as nice as other ones. Not sure I'd visit again. Especially as was not busy as was mid week and lunchtime and still so slow. Ended up being so late to leave and pick up kids.
   

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   Rosemary

   VIP

   Brighton

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The Good The place was decorated in a uniquely stylish way The service was good The food was good apart from: The bad Our main courses were served cold, they must have been standing for some considerable time, no one checked on how our food was, if they had we would have told them Our server was wearing a pale green uniform jacket that was covered in dark stains, this should have been addressed by a Manager (was there even a Manager there?) I asked for a window table, we were instead crammed on to and end or row table that was really meant for 2 (we were a 3), all of the window tables stayed empty for the entire time we were there which does not indicate any consideration for customer requirements
   

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    Teresa

    Brighton

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Service was amazing ,food fabulous would recomend,just a special restaurant
    

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    The Ivy Asia, BrightonResponded 3 days ago

    Dear Teresa! Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
    

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