The Ivy on the Square

4.4

13585 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 120 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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

Location
6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD
Phone number
0131 526 4777
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse

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 on a three-tiered 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. As this menu is specially curated, we are only able to offer classic or vegetarian options and are unable to accommodate other dietary requirements. 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.

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What 13,585 people are saying

The Ivy on the Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
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 "fantastic experience" with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere," varied menu, and attentive staff. Known for special occasions, the restaurant provides a "vibrant ambiance" and "delicious" dishes. Some diners noted service delays, but overall, it's a "highly recommended" spot.

13,585 Reviews

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Geraldine
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Would highly recommend
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jackie
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been a few times to the Ivy usually seated upstairs..wer down stairs this time but still didn't disappoint..first class service overall ..will be back
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not worth the price nice food but not amazing. My fish was dry and tasted like any piece of white fish I’d make at home .. disappointed
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OpenTable Diner
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eat here regularly - crazily relaxed ambiance - well paced experience - second to none service by staff who exude respect and warmth - yeah, I like being there!
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Ian VIP
Aberdeen9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, had a lovely afternoon, Marta was really good
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 7 days ago
Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review! we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh! Marta will be very happy to read your review.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, staff were attentive, food was lovely and atmosphere was wonderful, just what was needed after a fantastic result at Murrayfield
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 7 days ago
Opentable Diner, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
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Catherine VIP
Toronto12 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service. Our server was exceptional.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 7 days ago
Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review! we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but not amazing! Staff were wonderful and the restaurant was beautiful.
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and service was outstanding , lovely decor
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Cora
Connacht1 review
1.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced nonsense, with zero basic manners or service. Was so excited to try, but after arriving and standing like fools whilst being ignored by 6 ( we counted) passing staff our moods were starting to wane. And we had a booking. Hostess was pleasant, the Waiter was unfortunately not suited to his job. 30 minutes we waited for water to be brought to the table. He blamed the delay on the drinks ‘runner’. Also he was not impressed that I had not done my own homework by scanning a QR code on the menu to find out allergens. I’m coeliac, and the allergens are not printed on their fancy menu. He made a song and dance about having to do it for me. The food was mediocre. My friend got food splatters on her dress from the waiters messy clearing attempt.
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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.4 stars by 13585 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 120 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Phone number
0131 526 4777
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse

The Ivy on the Square

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu