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."