Address: 66 Victoria St, London, SW1E 6SQ, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.3
based on 491 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The vegetarian curry was a delightful treat, boasting rich flavors and a hearty consistency."
"The duck parfait was delicious."
"Chicken satay was great, peanut sauce was very spicy."
"Simply Amazing!!!! Everything was great and would highly recommend."
"The Ivy signature decor is great."
"Absolutely incredible experience. Very friendly staff and delicious food."
"The food was absolutely stunning."
"Food is gorgeous and the service is really worth the 12.5%!"
Cons:
"Unfortunately, the burger was a letdown - it was notably dry and lacked that unique touch."
"The goose shepherd's pie didn't quite align with my taste preferences."
"The shepherds pie was very rich and not very hot. The polar bear dessert was way too sweet and sickly."
"Everything was so overcooked - scallops, Milanese chicken, even the poached egg."
"Food was OK but that's all and on balance, not worth the £75ph."
"The classic fish and chips. Was very bald and boring."
"Onion and truffle soup, delicious."
"Food was decent, staff were "meh." My duck curry was nice but my friends were disappointed with the salmon & the goose/turkey pie."
Service Quality
Pros:
"We had the pleasure of being served by Ibrahim during our visit to Ivy Victoria, and the experience was exceptional."
"Ana's attentiveness and genuine care for our dining experience were evident throughout our meal."
"The staff were very very rude got ignored and treated disrespectfully, definitely won’t be coming here again."
"Great food. I especially recommend the apple tart for dessert which is actually quite a large but very tasty dessert, maybe one to have with a salad."
"Had a very enjoyable lunch. Service was very good. The staff were attentive and welcoming."
"The food was very good as expected. This was an important visit because we had guests."
"The staff are welcoming and friendly, fairly efficient although it can be quiet if you sit upstairs when it isn’t busy."
"I always enjoy Ivy brasseries, this was my first visit to Victoria, huge restaurant.. fabulous decor-especially the bathrooms! Tasty cocktails and food."
Cons:
"However, our evening was marred by an unfortunate incident post-meal. We were presented with the bill almost immediately after finishing our dishes."
"Unfortunately some part of the staff seems unhappy to work over there and be polite with the customers."
"Shambolic service full of errors and with some if the party's dishes arriving so late as to be irrelevant."
"Service very slow, bread arrived half way through starter, daughter’s food came in the sauce despite asking for it to be separate, rice arrived half way through the curry."
"Service was rubbish, particularly at a quiet time (in the late morning, for breakfast)."
"Food and drink was ok nothing spectacular. Service on the other hand was terrible."
"Good food and atmosphere but very disappointed by the service, not reactive, neither pro active."
"Staff were very very rude got ignored and treated disrespectfully, definitely won’t be coming here again."
Ambiance and Decor
Pros:
"Aesthetically, the restaurant impresses. The interior design is both gorgeous and lush, contributing significantly to a premium dining ambiance."
"Amazing decor with an art deco style. From the moment you step in you are treated with respect and like you are royalty."
"Really nice and cosy atmosphere."
"The ambiance of the ivy victoria has impressed my mother as she is a plant lover and from entry it’s filled with beautiful, well cared for plants."
"The place has unusual decorations but is amazing, including toilets."
"Well the ambience is brilliant with a warm pleasant welcome, excellent waiting team and comfy seating."
"A very interesting place. Two amazing bars, one upstairs & one down. It's visually stunning. Colors galore, gorgeous artwork."
"Vibrant and bright restaurant with lots of plants."
Cons:
"Don't arrive early - you will be sat at the bar and looked down upon!"
"The table provided for our party of 8 could have been slightly larger to ensure everyone's comfort."
"My only complaint is the air conditioning was on so it was a bit cold to sit in for any length of time and that did spoil it a little."
"The atmosphere was great nice decor! The all day menu wasn't available the prices displayed online didn't align with what was on the menu."
"The minor mishap asking one of our guests to finish up their meal quickly as they wanted the table to be cleared up quickly was a bit of a shock."
"This is a must do! Great atmosphere, cosy, but busy, excellent food (Sushi etc)! Had dinner at the bar, as it was crowded."
"The Atmosphere was great nice decor! The all day menu wasn't available the prices displayed online didn't align with what was on the menu."
"Lots of staff but seemed to be very few looking after customers. Unfriendly welcome at the door. Terribly slow experience generally."