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The Ivy West Street, London,

The Ivy West Street

4.6
4.6
5065 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 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
  • Neighborhood
    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

    Mar 5, 2025 - Oct 31, 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 5,065 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

  • West End London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy West Street exudes timeless elegance with a "lovely atmosphere" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about its "outstanding food" and "attentive staff," making it "the best Ivy by far." The restaurant is perfect for special occasions, offering a "cozy" and "sophisticated" dining experience that leaves guests eager to return.
5,065 Reviews

  1. john

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always Great service and food Loved the mothers days cocktails

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  2. Jean-Luc

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super brasserie, personnel aimable dans une ambiance feutrée.

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  3. David VIP

    London114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All good here! They need more staff at late lunch.. otherwise a pretty good spot..

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  4. Janetsch

    London43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful meal with my bestie. Nice service from the waiter. Beautiful surroundings.

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  5. Cherry

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I dined here recently,..the food was fabulous as was the service, everyone was friendly and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our experience was the best it could be ......I walk with a walking stick and stairs can be a problem for me . On asking if they had a disabled toilet,..they very kindly help me out of my seat and showed me where it was and even held the door open for me ....its the little extra touches that makes The Ivy one of the best restaurants I have visited in London and a do go quite regularly. I would highly recommend that anyone tries The Ivy dining experience,....its experience but there's a reason for that .

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  6. Susan

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ivy, wonderful as always. Great food and service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attended for my Nans 80th birthday, we had a really lovely time.

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  8. MichaelC

    Hong Kong4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was exceptionally slow and when our server disappeared for a while the replacement didn’t seem to know what to do.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dorset4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely evening out with friends celebrating our anniversary’s

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  10. Margaret

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very welcoming. Friendly and helpful staff and excellent food and service. Well up to the usual Ivy standard.

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FAQs

The Ivy West Street is rated 4.6 stars by 5065 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 116 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy West Street

1-5 West Street, London, WC2H 9NQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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