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The Ivy St John's Wood, London, ENG

The Ivy St John's Wood

4.3
4.3
3991 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
23:30
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
The Ivy Café presents a relaxed yet stylish dining experience offering an accessible all-day menu in a friendly, neighbourly environment.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
  • Location
    120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG
  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo

  • Festive Set Menu

    13 Nov 2024 - 2 Jan 2025
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £50 or three for £55 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. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Festive Set Menu 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

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,991 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
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • North West London

    Good for special occasions

  • North West London

    Lively

  • North West London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St John's Wood offers a delightful dining experience with "beautifully presented food" and "attentive, friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "lovely ambience" and "great value" meals. While service can be inconsistent, the restaurant remains a "fantastic place for a meal" with standout dishes like Chicken Milanese and the iconic Shepherd's Pie.

3,991 Reviews

  1. TIM

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    They were short staffed so service was slow. Food was usual Ivy standard

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  2. SY

    VIP

    London

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Boxing day experience at The Ivy at St Johns Wood. The restaurant was very festive - fun snowman theme this year, plus classy Christmas crackers. I enjoyed last year's Xmas experience and am glad we booked again this year over the Christmas period. We all had the Boxing brunch menu - really good value with a good selection of options. The food arrived promptly and was very tasty. Service was efficient and friendly - would definitely return to this location.

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  3. Christopher

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The vegan menu is unusually good and the festive cocktails witty and well done

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  4. Craig

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing time at the Ivy! They also helped us celebrate a Birthday and Anniversary.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 22 December 2024
    Dear Craig I am so pleased you had a lovely time and thank you for the 5 stars this means a lot! Best wishes and see you soon1 From Ivy St Johns Wood team

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  5. Joanne

    London

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, good service and good atmosphere.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 22 December 2024
    Dear Joanne I am so pleased you had a lovely time and thank you for the 5 stars! it means a lot to us Best wishes and see you soon1 From Ivy St Johns Wood team

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  6. Andrey

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, decor, and food! Very happy with the experience
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 22 December 2024
    Dear Andrey I am so pleased you had a lovely time and thank you for the 5 stars! it means a lot to us Best wishes and see you soon1 From Ivy St Johns Wood team

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  7. Susan

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Dismal experience. Food tastes factory produced and no better than an average school dinner. Lukewarm. They pack 'em in for Christmas. It's just a money grab. We wanted the two course festive menu, but we were told we would only have 15 mins if we wanted to order the second course, so we left. I tried to tell the manager that the time frame was far too short given how slow the service was but he just said that was the slot. Unworkable in other words. It struck me that he didn't have any real role in the place other than to make the machine work. Avoid.

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  8. Nev

    London

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was incredibly slow. We arrived on time and were asked to wait at the bar. We had a 88 year old with a walking stick who obviously couldn’t sit on a bar stool so we had to ask for a chair. The staff seemed disorganized and inattentive. The food was overpriced and lacked flavor. Overall cleanliness was poor, with stained cutlery and glasses. I won’t be coming back and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 9 December 2024
    Dear Nev, thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. We understand the frustration of slow service, especially with your elderly guest, and we regret that we did not accommodate you appropriately from the start. We are also sorry to hear that the food and overall cleanliness didn’t meet your expectations, as this is certainly not the standard we strive for. Your comments about staff organization and attentiveness will be addressed with the team to ensure we improve in these areas. We truly appreciate your input and will use it to make necessary improvements. kindest, The Ivy St johns Wood Team

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  9. Saud

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, beyond perfection. The service was perfect. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was fun.
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 8 December 2024
    Dear Saud Thank you for your 5 stars we really appreciate the time taken to review us. We look forward to seeing you soon! Kindest From St Johns Wood

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  10. Kevin

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely special birthday celebration. Well looked after as always
    The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on 8 December 2024
    Dear Kevin Thank you for your 5 stars we really appreciate the time taken to review us. We look forward to seeing you soon! Kindest From St Johns Wood

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FAQs

The Ivy St John's Wood is rated 4.3 stars by 3991 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St John's Wood

120 St. John's Wood High Street, London, ENG NW8 7SG

Additional information

  • Area
    St John's Wood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Q-Park St John's Wood, Kingsmill Terrace, St John's Wood, London NW8 6AA (3 min walk from the car park) NCP Car Park London Park Road, Rossmore Court, Park Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 6XZ (15 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    St John's Wood tube station (Victoria Line) 5 min walk from the station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    020 3096 9444
  • Private party facilities
    For those looking for a little something extra to celebrate with friends or for a special family lunch, The Ivy St. John’s Wood offers a semi-private dining area, seating up to 8 guests. Positioned at the back of the restaurant, the semi-private dining area was designed to provide an intimate area within the main restaurant, giving you the option of a more private setting. Available for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner reservations it offers the perfect setting for group bookings, whatever the occasion. No minimum spend or set menus required. Guests are invited to order from the restaurant’s main menus. The restaurant also offer a table seating 10 guests in the main restaurant, the ideal place to celebrate family birthdays or gatherings in the bustling atmosphere of the restaurant.
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