The Ivy on the Square

4.4

13584 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Feb 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 133 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

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
0131 526 4777
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse

Location
6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD
Neighborhood
Old Town
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Public transit
Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
Additional
Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu
£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.
The Ivy On The Square Afternoon Tea
£35.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented in a three-tied 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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
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.

What 13,584 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy on the Square offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service," "great food," and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "amazing quality food" and "friendly, attentive staff." The set menu is praised for its "fab value," making it a must-visit in Edinburgh for special occasions or casual dining alike.

13,584 Reviews

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Alasdair
Edinburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant with smiling, helpful staff and a fine menu. The whole party enjoyed the experience.
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Hakima
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
On a Sunday afternoon, was quiet and appreciated it. Also, round table was much appreciated too as felt spacious despite all the glasses on the table. We all enjoyed our meal.
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Stewart
Newcastle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Never offered the Valentine menu whilst we waited at the bar for our table. Surrounded by other couples with red roses. My wife of 39 years was not amused!
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William
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service however we arrived early and sat at the bar for a drink our table was booked for 5.30pm they forgot about us and we had to remind staff twice didn’t get table till 6pm
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Gordon
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good, coffee cold but can’t complain as food was very nice.
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SUSAN
VIP
London
8 reviews
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
We were very disappointed last night ,asked foe a romantic table ,this was not achieved ,the table wobbled and the service and food was very poor . We have dinned at the Ivy lots of times and this was the worst experience we have had for a long time .
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Christine
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a really lovely time here and the food was excellent. It was extra special with the surprise birthday treat
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 5 days ago
Opentable Diner, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.
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Malcolm
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Good food but the service was terrible! Was too busy and took far too long to get a drink and also food.
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massimo
Las Vegas
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anniversary dinner in Edinburgh was pretty much perfect - nice ambiance and great food ! Also we had Giovanni, a very pleasant waiter. We tried several dishes - duck salad, zucchini fritti, squid, fish and chips, and an excellent Shepard pie.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded on February 11, 2025
Opentable Diner, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh! Giovanni will be very happy to read your review.
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Hilary
Newcastle
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great example of good food and amazing service Would of given 5* but the wine served wasn’t cold and we had to ask for ice.
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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.4 stars by 13584 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 133 times today

Experiences are available.

6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old Town
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
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Public transit
Edinburgh Waverley station, 5 min walk from the station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse
Additional
Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
0131 526 4777

The Ivy on the Square

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu