The Ivy Windsor Reviews Summary

Location and Decor

Pros:

• "Great location and great decor and layout." - 05/23/2023
• "I love the quirky decor inside, it's very bright and cheerful." - Recent Visit
• "Beautiful upmarket classic British restaurant located in the heart of Windsor. Lovely elegant decor." - Recent Visit
• "The baroque 1930’s inspired decor of golden olive tree wallpaper, its big plants and ornate tiling with generous over-the-top opulence are a perfect match to the rich food and highly professional silver service." - Recent Visit
• "The atmosphere is tops, so beautiful and comfortable." - Recent Visit

Cons:

• "Some tables had water on without a screw cap, which I assume was complementary. My thinking is that they serve the people who look like tourist the expensive water, knowing they won’t be coming back anyway." - Recent Visit
• "The service in Windsor was so slow we got fed up waiting and had to ask for the bill early so we could have dessert elsewhere." - Recent Visit
• "The back side room that we were in (which overlooks the station arcade) was such a mash-up of patterns, all oscillating around the same grey/green, that the overall effect was old hotel rather than exciting new venture." - Recent Visit

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was very nice but I personally think a full size cup cake is a bit much for afternoon tea and would have preferred two smaller items." - Recent Visit
• "The food is excellent the pricing is fair for the quality and care in offer." - Recent Visit
• "The restaurant is very clean and beautifully decorated, the waiters were very attentive and friendly." - Recent Visit
• "The food was absolutely delicious." - Recent Visit

Cons:

• "Food is consistently disappointing. Been there twice, first time the cod was over cooked and this time I tired the chicken skewers and calamari." - Recent Visit
• "The biggest let down was the batter on my fish and chips which was not crispy. Also we had to wait for a very long time for our main course." - Recent Visit
• "The food was average and be prepared to wait. White wine warm, never refrigerated." - Recent Visit
• "The food was ok. The service was strange. People were walking by without looking at the table so it was quite hard to get the attention when you needed something." - Recent Visit

Service

Pros:

• "Very courteous friendly service, deserving of the service charge." - Recent Visit
• "Staff were happy to explain items on the menu and make helpful suggestions or advise on which items would go well together." - Recent Visit
• "Service was especially commendable; a waiter noticed our group had small children who were restless, and proactively offered colouring supplies." - Recent Visit
• "Stopped for a late breakfast and it was splendid! Staff were attentive, polite and service was prompt." - Recent Visit

Cons:

• "I would have liked some fresh tea at some point but we didn't see a waiter again until it was time to pay." - Recent Visit
• "Food was lovely, arancini balls and zucchini frittis were amazing. Big portions too was plenty between 6. Service was very slow and somewhat disjointed." - Recent Visit
• "Very disappointed with the service received my daughter was served her drink but my coffee did not arrive had to ask where it was to be told there was a backlog." - Recent Visit
• "Our first experience and it was lovely. Food was nice but wouldn’t say they were complicated dishes. They were very good with allergies as I have no gluten, diary or nuts. Fair price for atmosphere. The drinks were great" - Recent Visit