The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "It was well-organised and impeccable service."
• "Great service. Really nice atmosphere."
• "Good service, delicious food and a really good menu for vegetarians and vegans."
• "Wonderfully welcoming reception staff and wonderful service from my waiters, Dimitri and Shaun."

Cons:

• "Service was slow, the main course goose and turkey Shepard's pie was more like a starter very small."
• "Wasn't impressed. Service was slow."
• "Only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the bill was brought without us asking for it."
• "A bit disappointed with the decor, very dated. The service was ok, the drink order of dark rum and coke could have been handled better."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Our meals were very tasty and exactly what we wished for on our night out."
• "Good service, delicious food and a really good menu for vegetarians and vegans."
• "All delicious and the new scallop dish is now a favourite."
• "Breakfast was divine, exceptional quality as always."

Cons:

• "Came to see what all the hype was about. Wasn't impressed."
• "A bit disappointed with the decor, very dated. The food was ok, I had fish and chips."
• "The main non positive comment I would like to highlight is the inconsistency in the pricing."
• "Unfortunately, we left feeling a bit disappointed. The quality of the food, whilst not sub standard, felt really basic."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Really nice atmosphere and layout in the restaurant."
• "Nice ambience and a very enjoyable evening."
• "Beautiful setting on St Andrew's Square, the decor is stunning."
• "Fabulous restaurant with amazing food, service, and cocktails. Relaxed atmosphere with comfortable seating."

Cons:

• "A bit disappointed with the decor, very dated."
• "Comparing to the ivy in Glasgow, this one has very unprofessional staff that nag you every three seconds."
• "Regarding ambiance, very loud room because of the acoustics, but the place is lovely decorated."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The Ivy have really managed to offer fine dining standards to the customer without the price - which are very reasonable indeed."
• "Luxury breakfast and experience for a reasonable price."

Cons:

• "It might have fancy interior and expensive prices but it wasn't worth it, if you're hungry go elsewhere."
• "The food was very nice. I had the shepherd's pie with some green beans. My only problem is the service. I thought that some of the staff were stuffy and unfriendly."
• "The main non positive comment I would like to highlight is the inconsistency in the pricing."