The Ivy on the Square

4.3

13541 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 144 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

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 Festive 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.
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 13,541 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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy on the Square in Edinburgh offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Patrons rave about the "delicious" Shepherd's pie and the "impeccable" service. While some experienced slow service, the attentive staff often resolve issues efficiently. Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant is a local favorite for special occasions.

13,541 Reviews

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Max
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 4 days ago
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.
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Alistair
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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.
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David
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Susan
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience for a special occasion enjoyed the food and drinks
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Angela
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely surroundings and excellent food and service.
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David
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service in nice environment in Edinburgh
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Nick
Cheshire
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked for the festive afternoon tea, food was lovely, I’m very fussy and sandwich request was fulfilled (pre messaged restaurant). Cakes were tasty and the ivy craft beer washed it all down nicely. Staff were great & was a lovely atmosphere. thank you
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Dean
London
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am a regular at a few Ivy cafe's around the UK and the Edinburgh one is one of my favs. Caitlin looked after us splendidly and we will be back.
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Xiangyi
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Taste is average, service is poooooor. Even missed one of our main courses, better double check with the waitors. Ambience is fine, but a bit too noisy.
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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.3 stars by 13541 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 144 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

Breakfast Set Menu