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The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh, SCT

The Ivy on the Square

4.3
4.3
13537 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 178 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

  • Boxing Day Brunch

    26 Dec 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.
    Boxing Day Brunch photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 13,537 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

13,537 Reviews

  1. David

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Dean

    London

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Xiangyi

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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  4. afrouz

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Poor was not as good as normal menu. Not that many choice and for the price I have paid. I didn’t enjoy my food .

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  5. stuart

    London

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, really good. Service by the team really excellent. Food was a bit slow to arrive but otherwise excellent.

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  6. Kim

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service, however the discretionary 12.5% tip included seems very high. We would always tip but would prefer to give our own tip. With the cost of living going out is considered a treat and the extra expense is off putting

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  7. John

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary here and the ambience made it really intimate and special.

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  8. Irene

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely beautiful restaurant and amazing quality food. Definitely worth the visit for that special celebration!

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  9. James

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff very friendly write from the start.The Ivy decor is very nice (our first visit).the meal came quicker than expected.A special thank you to our waitress on the night.

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  10. Fiona

    Edinburgh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice cream tea, fruit scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam and fresh strawberry slices

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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.3 stars by 13537 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 178 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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