The Ivy Cobham Garden Reviews Summary

Category: British restaurant

Address: 48 High St, Cobham, KT11 3EF, United Kingdom

Rating: 4.5
based on 369 reviews.

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance swept us off our feet."
  • "The setting was nothing short of picturesque, creating a romantic and idyllic atmosphere that perfectly complemented our evening."
  • "This is a lovely restaurant inside, I particularly like the conservatory area."
  • "The atmosphere of the restaurant perfectly complemented the delicious dishes they offered."
  • "The restaurant is beautifully decorated with different rooms, and there are outside garden tables too."
  • "The Ivy at Cobham was an excellent experience, with the food and service first class and a beautiful terrace with parasols and heaters alike."
  • "The atmosphere and interior design in the Ivy is brilliant."
  • "The food was good, but the atmosphere was very nice and had a lot of space."

Cons:

  • "Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary was lovely but not the most romantic as it was noisy as usual."
  • "It gets very noisy in the restaurant, to the point where we're shouting at each other from 1ft away."
  • "The restaurant was full of tables of people loudly trying to get one up on each other about where they holidayed/own property/which celebs they know/how much money they spent on wine etc."
  • "Very noisy and loud, not the place for a quiet, intimate dinner."
  • "The only problem was the noise level, it was so loud that we couldn't hear ourselves think."
  • "The noise level was too high, making conversation difficult."
  • "The atmosphere was good, but a bit too loud and crowded for our taste."
  • "Found the atmosphere a bit too loud and bustling for a relaxing meal."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service we received was both impeccably professional and swift."
  • "Joanna's expertise in explaining the dishes and handling allergen concerns was impressive and greatly appreciated."
  • "The staff attended to our every need with a warm and welcoming demeanor, enhancing the overall dining experience."
  • "Staff helpful and professional and always service with a smile."
  • "Fantastic customer service, great presentation, and attention to detail."
  • "The service was very good with an excellent person covering our area on the day."
  • "The staff were very polite and the food was delicious."
  • "Absolutely stunning ambience, the service is a level above any competitor in Cobham."

Cons:

  • "For some reason the card machine wasn't working, so I had to walk down the road to get cash out."
  • "Service was slow in parts but overall very good."
  • "We were with kids, celebrating a birthday when women around their 60’s started to yell to our kids, and the waitress didn't do anything."
  • "Service was good, but the blackened cod is half the size it used to be and is not wrapped in a banana leaf but simply placed on one."
  • "Food was good but service was poor. Order was wrong 3 different times and we had to chase constantly to get any attention."
  • "The food was lovely, however we had an issue with my partners drinks."
  • "A waitress took our drinks order after we made ourselves comfortable. The juice was fresh indeed and the tea was really good as well."
  • "Service slow and not particularly warm and friendly."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Each dish was a burst of flavors, expertly prepared and presented with precision."
  • "The food was fresh and delicious and the staff were very friendly and attentive."
  • "The food, staff and ambience are always of the highest standard."
  • "Food was excellent. I enjoyed the mustard ketchup. A delight to dip the chips in."
  • "The food is consistently good - not great but acceptable for the price."
  • "A lovely place and a very pleasant meal. Just remember unless stated don't forget to order the sides at the dish is dish and nothing more."
  • "We popped in early this evening without a reservation and were seated quickly. Staff service was fantastic throughout. The food is actually very reasonable and all delicious."
  • "Very tasty food, well cooked and presented at good prices."

Cons:

  • "Had roasted salmon which came with a tiny spoon of aubergines and a handful of green beans. Not enough for the £19 price tag."
  • "It wasn’t really what could be considered a main course."
  • "For dessert, I chose the coconut panna cotta. It hardly tasted of coconut."
  • "The main dish was rather small and the dessert lacked flavor."
  • "Food was good but service was poor. Order was wrong 3 different times and we had to chase constantly to get any attention."
  • "The Ivy creates expectations of a fine dining experience and one where celebrating a big milestone anniversary should be appropriate. Unfortunately, we had an underwhelming experience."
  • "The standards have dropped and the service was slow. We will not be returning when you pay and expect high end to receive such cheap and poor quality food."
  • "Had a breakfast treat from my wife and son here today. It was indeed a positively memorable experience. The food was on point, the presentation on point, the service was on point."

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