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The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh, SCT

The Ivy on the Square

4.4
4.4
13575 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
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
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • New Year's Day Brunch

    1 Jan 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 Day Brunch photo

  • New Year's Eve Menu

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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.
    New Year's Eve Menu photo

  • Group Festive Set Menu

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Nov 2024 - 2 Jan 2025
    ****A Deposit of £10 per person is required****. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £55 or three for £60 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Should your plans change, the deposit is refundable if you cancel at least 48 hours before your booking. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Group Festive Set Menu photo

Menu

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What 13,575 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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."

13,575 Reviews

  1. Jane

    Leinster

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The whole experience was slightly amusing in that it resembled a Fawlty towers episode - 5 waiters passing without taking our order. 30 mins later we established they thought we were Italian and were waiting for the Italian waiter to arrive. Generally poor service, The scones were lovely in the afternoon tea as were the chicken sandwiches.

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Seattle

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful environment but hectic, noisy. Staff seemed tightly wound. Registered an allergy with server and never really got surety that the chef had been consulted. Ended up leaving most of meal behind.

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  3. Tyler

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Wildly disappointed overall. The atmosphere would be much better if they didn’t blast club music the whole time. We went for afternoon tea and expected a more quiet, relaxing ambience, not a loud and tightly packed one. When we were sat down they forgot that we had booked the tea experience, and the waitress we had didn’t seem to care about serving us. While the food and tea were pleasant, the overall experience was very disappointing and if you’re looking for an afternoon tea experience I would look elsewhere.

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  4. Beverley

    Isle of Wight

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food ,Great food ,staff coped well on a very busy Christmas Eve .

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  5. maria

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very good service and good food. location was great

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  6. Simon

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyable dinner, food, service, ambiance all amazing

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  7. Pamela

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food. Service very good. Atmosphere lovely.

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  8. Vanessa

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Edinburghs The ivy:19/12/24 The waitress and the waiter were really nice the food sounds good and some... Interesting. Its kind of noisy. The drinks: The drinks were really nice my mother says it's really nice she also says it is fruity and goes down easily. The looks: It looks really nice there's candle's in the middle of each table the view has to much construction though there's lamps in the middle of each window to the paintings in the back are... Kind of nice actually there's a leaf in a corner of the room which I like The starter: The smoke salmon was amazing and wonderful especially with the lemon best smoke smalon ever. The foods time to come. Its taken a long time. The main course: The fish was exquisite one of a kind and the chips were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WAY BETTER THAN THE SMOKE SALMON WHICH I THOUGHT WAS THE BEST the mushy peas were... Weird and the ribeye steak was good but burgers are still better. The dessert: Since it was my sister's birthday I got a FREE dessert and it's part of a birthday cake AND trust me IT'S TO DIE FOR!!! The bill: The bill is way less than I thought just 231!?!? THAT'S A BARGAIN ESPECIALLY FOR HOW MUCH WE GOT! The rating: The final rating is... 4.5 stars🌟⭐🌟⭐ Review by Ollie Smith

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  9. Sophie

    Hampshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Busy evening, Service was very slow to start with, had just finished our dessert and our Waiter told us that the next reservation was due in 30 minutes. Which they then mention getting us the bill. 15 minutes pass and still not bill so we needed to go up to ask ourselves.

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  10. Anne-Marie

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous brunch, delicious and excellent value for money Staff brilliant as always Highly recommend

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The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.4 stars by 13575 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 170 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy on the Square

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

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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