The Ivy on the Square

4.3

13547 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 170 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Lively

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
Sean Burbidge

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

New Year's Day Brunch
Jan 1, 2025 only
Start the 2025 in style with our New Year's Day Brunch. Choose from a tempting selection of dishes and immerse yourself in the last of the festive ambience. Enjoy a selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
New Year's Eve Menu
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
***A Deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking. You will be dining from our three-course menu for £87.50 per person. Roll up, Roll up, The Ivy Circus will be taking over our iconic venues this New Year's Eve. Get your glad rags on and grab your favourite people to make this a true Ivy night to remember , featuring a bespoke set menu and dazzling entertainment. Should your plans change, please ensure you give us a notice of cancellation by the 29th of December at the latest to avoid losing your deposit. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Boxing Day Brunch
Dec 26, 2024 only
Whether you are continuing the Christmas celebrations or unwinding from the Festive period, our Boxing Day brunch menu will be sure to delight. Choose from a tempting selection of classic Ivy dishes with a Bloody Mary for £34.95 per person and enjoy the last of the festive ambience . Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 13,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy on the Square offers "excellent food and service" with a vibrant atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the delicious dishes, especially the Shepherd's Pie, and the attentive staff. While some service delays were noted, the overall dining experience remains "magical" and "highly recommended."

13,547 Reviews

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Laura
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had dinner here to celebrate my mum’s 70th. Everything was outstanding… from the service to the food. Lovely restaurant
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Kathrin
London
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Festive Afternoon Tea with my friend. Excellent service.
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Paul
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful surroundings very lovely staff … food disappointing. Fish cakes lacked flavour … Shepherds pie was very disappointing and not at all tasty. We’ve been a number of times before and food was good so this may just have been a bad night
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Kim
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had an amazing time 10/10 staff are outstanding so welcoming decorations and atmosphere of course the food was delicious such a fantastic place xx Never get tired of coming here
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 1 day ago
Opentable Diner, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
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Bev
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing from start too finish the food and presentation was out of this world
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Max
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous experience from start to finish. Delicious food and excellent service. Huge thank you to all of the team for a perfect evening.
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GillianC
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food was surprisingly good value and on a par with alot of other restaurants in the city centre.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 4 days ago
Opentable Diner, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
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Hope
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing experience and the food is outstanding.
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Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh!
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Alistair
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Recommended to book as we did as restaurant always busy. Good, varied menu and wine list. Food was excellent.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 4 days ago
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David
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We arrived early but was told our table was available which was appreciated. However, we were then left for 20 minutes without even a drinks being taken. This was disappointing given the tables our waiter was covering were not that busy. The drinks/wine list was expensive although this was offset by a reasonably priced menu. The glasses were interesting with chunky wine glasses and an even chunkier beer glass. Not very refined although I noted those getting wine from the bar had more appropriate wine glasses. My empty bottle of beer was disappointingly left on the table throughout the meal along with the large glass despite the waiter and workstation being next to us. The food was very good. The place lacked atmosphere with the focus on festive decoration more focussed on those looking at the restaurant from the outside rather than inside. I’m not one for too much decoration but whoever is responsible for the internal presentation clearly works on a minimalistic approach. The reception staff were very pleasant and helpful. In summary, this is my first time at The Ivy and I came away distinctly under whelmed. There are many restaurants of similar price and quality food with a far better overall dining experience in my opinion.
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The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.3 stars by 13547 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 170 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
Sean Burbidge
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

New Year's Day Brunch

New Year's Eve Menu

Boxing Day Brunch

Menu

What 13,547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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