The Ivy Buchanan Street, Glasgow Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "Nice place with a french early 20th century Brasserie kind of vibe."
• "Beautiful restaurant and enjoyable evening meal in impressive surroundings."
• "The restaurant is beautiful, you go here for the atmosphere!"
• "Great atmosphere, attentive staff and delicious food - 10/10."
• "The atmosphere and decor are excellent."
• "The decor and interior was incredible and just added to the experience."
• "Beautiful ambiance, great seating area spread across two floors."
• "The decor and ambience are both lovely."

Cons:

• "It was so busy due to the standard of service you receive."
• "Very busy and can be very noisy have to shout to hear each other."
• "Unfortunately, very noisy on a Saturday afternoon."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The full Scottish breakfast did not disappoint."
• "Nice food and even nicer service."
• "The food was well prepared and looked really appetising."
• "Had a fantastic meal in the Ivy recently."
• "We had some really good cocktails that were customised on our request."
• "Food was excellent although the steak was a bit over, didn't make us complain though."
• "Food and cocktails were delicious and our waitress was very friendly."
• "The food is delicious. Lot's of choice in different meals."

Cons:

• "The prawn and lobster cocktail was lacking in any flavour."
• "I got the eggs benedict - and the muffins were stale, with no life in them."
• "The food served Steak & Creamed spinach was bland beyond belief."
• "Ordered a Moroccan salmon and a winter drink. Other than that, service was a bit slow."
• "Overpriced and barely filling. Key ingredient of an eggs royal, the eggs, were hard poached."
• "The food was not great. My chicken Milenease was no better than something I could have got out of the freezer at home."

Service

Pros:

• "Joanna was our waitress and she did so good! So so pleasant! I’d definitely recommend!"
• "The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was great."
• "Our waiter for the evening deserves a special mention. Etienne was a fantastic host."
• "Beautiful restaurant, friendly attentive staff."
• "Always love visiting The Ivy wherever we’re in a new city! And this one didn’t disappoint."
• "Hard to put in words but we know fine dining and good service and quite simply it was nailed at the Ivy Glasgow."
• "Amazing service, staff at Ivy restaurant is very friendly, professional and welcoming/attentive."
• "The service is first class. As it was my wife's birthday, they gave her a complimentary desert with a happy birthday message."

Cons:

• "Bad on this visit, I don't think I'd return."
• "Service wasn't great either you could see the staff are exhausted and not particularly thrilled to see you!"
• "Received appetizers before our 2 cocktails, and had to remind our server of the drinks before they finally arrived about 30 minutes after ordering."
• "It took a long time for a bartender to ask me even though it was not busy at the bar."
• "The waiter was not interested in the feedback and scurried off quickly. What’s the point?"
• "Asked to speak with manager who was patronising and not in the slightest apologetic."
• "Service was poor, in attentive and I enjoyed being told on arrival when the kitchen closes despite being over an hour from that time."
• "Service, decor, atmosphere and food was amazing. However the bar was a let down."