The Ivy St John's Wood

4.3

3985 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

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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.

3,985 Reviews

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Andrey
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, decor, and food! Very happy with the experience
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Susan
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Nev
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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 December 9, 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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Saud
VIP
Greater Boston
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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 December 8, 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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Kevin
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 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 December 8, 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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John
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As always very good service and food In a good atmosphere
The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on December 8, 2024
Dear John 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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Valerie
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good idea. Great food, great vibe and great service.
The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on December 8, 2024
Dear Valerie 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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paul
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ivy management need to get a grip with this one. Shocking service. No one seemed to care except one nice lady. Food was okay - standard Ivy fayre. But gave us a terrible table and ignored us. We have been to the Ivy’s a lot and they are normally a great banker - you know what you will get. But this one needs work. And try getting more staff who actually speak English?
The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on December 9, 2024
Dear Paul, thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your recent experience at our restaurant didn’t meet the usual high standards that we strive to uphold. We appreciate your loyalty to the Ivy brand. We regret that the table and service left you feeling ignored, and we’ll also look into staffing and communication to provide a more seamless experience for our guests. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the level of service you’ve come to expect from us." kindest, the Ivy St johns's Wood
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Chrissy
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I can’t fault the helpfulness of the team at St Johns Wood today. We were hugely delayed arriving and they held our table and served our food promptly on arriving. Our meals were all Very good. Duck curry in particular was delicious!
The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Chrissy Thank you for your review we really appreciate the time taken to review us. We did wonder what we could have done better so we can be be better for your next visit with us. We look forward to seeing you soon! Kindest From St Johns Wood
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Justine
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service is exemplary and the food wonderful. I highly recommend The Ivy St John’s Wood
The Ivy St John's WoodResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Justine 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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The Ivy St John's Wood is rated 4.3 stars by 3985 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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