The Ivy Soho Brasserie

The place is a very beautiful with its interior design and atmosphere well curated, especially the bar, which I also loved at their other restaurant The Ivy Asia Mayfair! Overall, the food and service were as good as at their other restaurant in Mayfair, which I had the privilege to try just the night before. But here as well I would recommend to consider revising the menu to offer a bit more variety and originality in the dishes. Nevertheless, the fried zucchini were delicious and generous (although I had already found these to another restaurant not fro the same chain - again, creativity). The service could be improved to treat the customers with better attentiveness as expected. We had to call the waiters several times as they were passing nearby our tables without ever making eye contact with us, which was a bit annoying. I will consider going again, hoping these issues will be improved soon, making this place 100% top level! Thank you and see you next time!

Had the sweetest time at The Ivy in Soho😘✨ The atmosphere was amazing — great music, a really good sound system, and just an overall fun vibe. We ordered the calamari and the duck salad, and both were tasty. Such a beautiful spot with great energy, good food, and a lovely ambiance. Will definitely be back next time in London💛🥂

There are simply no words that can fully describe the experience you provide. As a loyal and regular guest, I can confidently say that there is no other place in London I would recommend so wholeheartedly to anyone wishing to experience, up close, the perfect harmony between the traditional, the refined, and the contemporary. However, I would like to highlight something truly special. Since I began welcoming friends who do not speak English, I noticed that they sometimes found it difficult to engage during their visits. Fortunately, I had the pleasure of meeting Hugo — a most charming, polite, patient, and attentive professional — who treats us with such exclusivity that we genuinely feel as though we are the only guests in the room. My sincere congratulations to the entire team for their impeccable work and unwavering commitment to maintaining such an admirable standard of excellence. I would especially like to emphasise how important it is for us, Portuguese-speaking Brazilians, to have someone like Hugo — his presence makes the experience even warmer and truly unforgettable. I wholeheartedly recommend this place: the exquisite cuisine, the sophisticated atmosphere, the gracious service, and the meticulous attention to every decorative detail make it a true symbol of elegance and hospitality. Caso seja Brasileiro e queria viver uma experiência ÚNICA, bem-vindos e peçam ao reservar o atendimento de HUGO.

We had such a wonderful experience at the Ivy Soho celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday. The service was top notch, especially from Anna and Carlo who were incredibly polite, attentive, and friendly. The Summer Set menu was excellent value for the delicious food we received and when we walked out we felt full and fulfilled. Thank you for the extra dessert that you provided for my boyfriend’s birthday! It was very thoughtful and was the cherry on top of a beautiful meal.

Had an amazing experience at The Ivy thanks to Laila! She went above and beyond to make my birthday feel truly special — from her warm service to the thoughtful little touches throughout the evening. Exceptional service and a lovely remember atmosphere — thank you, Laila,

Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was ok, nothing bad to report other than the size of the mains and the fact no sides of chips etc come with the mains. For the price I was expecting something much higher quality than what I could cook at home. Unfortunately it was nothing special.

£20.95 set for starter and main. We ordered 4 sets to share. We ordered a chicken chimichurri, which I didn't know was just chopped tomato with some sad brown avocado. The menu did not describe the chopped tomato. The steak was pounded so thinly it was barely there, and the curry was SWEET??? Curry is not meant to taste like a sugared drink. Starters of the chicken skewers and tempura were not bad. A lot of pickled radish was given, but overall the tempura was fried perfectly crisp, and a good flavour and char on the chicken skewers. Waitress ignored us for the first 20 minutes when we were ready to order, and after the food arrived, did not come to check on us at all. Atmosphere of the lighting and decor was great. That was the only nice thing. I will never come back to this establishment again.

We had our company Christmas lunch at the Ivy, and it was an absolutely amazing afternoon, we luckily had space in the private room with such friendly service. The lunch was topped off by one of our waiters Buba! He was so friendly and attentive and made the whole experience! Definitely recommend! X

Ambiance: Super cute restaurant aesthetically. Make sure you make a reservation - we didn't & had to wait about an hour. There was a DJ in there which was a fun element. Service: Our server was okay. I felt like he was super busy & kept missing things. I told him it was our friends birthday & he forgot. Food: I really enjoyed our appetizer - I believe it's a feta whip dish. My main entree was chicken milanese which was so good. My friends enjoyed their dish - one of them got fish & chips and said it was good but other places were better. Realistically, I'd give this place a 3.5 rating

Great spot for a drink... fabulous bar area with seating . The ambience is just stunning and cool. Definitely high end. Service was amazing at the bar. The bartender was knowledgeable and easy to talk with about what we wanted. Also let us try things we weren't sure about! We had a great Kir royale and a twist in the espresso martini with chocolate and orange. . They have a full dining area too but we just did drinks. Cool spot in SoHo.

Hip and lively vibe greets you at this popular local eatery. Booked on open table, we arrived at our reservation time and were promptly seated at our table for 4. You'll notice a lot of noise, primarily from the DJ who is situated in the middle of the restaurant. There is almost a lot of ambient chatter, I suppose from the raised voices over the curated DJ sets. Our server was friendly and did a great job bringing our drink order and our food came up in about 10 minutes. We all had quintessential British fish and chips with mushy peas, tartar sauce and malt vinegar. Proportions were generous and none of us were able to clean our plate. Nice touch, we let them know there was a birthday and the brought a little cake with a candle. Good value for the cost, would return again.

Food and vibe of restaurant was good. Shepard's pie and cocktails were delicious! Honestly one of the worst service experiences I've had in awhile. We had more than a few different waiters at our table, none of which introduced themselves or were friendly in any way. Waited a long time for the check and felt like we were inconveniencing the staff by eating here. I would not recommend!

Came with a group and had a decent meal here. It's sceney but the food was actually solid. I tried: + Mango colada + Fish and chips + Shepherds pie + Steak tartare + Baby gem lettuce The highlight was the fish and chips. Prob won't be back because there are way more interesting spots, but it served our needs. 3.5 stars.

Was visiting London with my husband for our 19th dating anniversary and happened upon this delightful bistro. We were so excited because of the reviews on Open Table and the photos. We arrive. The place is not particularly busy. But not nearly as festive or happy or welcoming as others described. The kids (probably 21) at the hostess counter were less than pleasant, very distracted and then proceeded to seat us in the darkest, gloomiest table in the place. Despite there being plenty of open tables, they refused to move us, even though according to Open Table, there were PLENTY of reservations available, and then literally sat walk-ins after us, who did NOT have reservations in the tables we asked to be moved to. (Yes, I was literally standing there when the couple walking in asked, "do you have any tables, we don't have a reservation." When we inquired we were simply told by the hostess that it was simply their policy. We waited about 20 minutes before a server or anyone came over to us with water or asking for a drink order or anything, and even then seemed very scattered and distracted, despite it being maybe 1/4 full. No one was in the weeds. We finally paid for the apps and beverages and left for a place a few doors down. Cannot describe the disappointment. Now we are heading back for my birthday in a few weeks and this is definitely one place we will be skipping, despite staying relatively close and planning to dine out a lot. We are one of those couples who spent their vacay time shopping and fine dining. But I do appreciate the fact that because of them we discovered an absolutely divine restaurant elsewhere.

This is the first time we've been to this restaurant I must say it was a pleasant surprise. The food was very good. And the decorations were very inviting and colorful !!!I had the three course special that's good until 630. I had a delicious mushroom soup, followed by a salad with soy meat on it, which is vegetarian and a delicious brownie with ice cream. We also had the rump steak, three-course dinner and the chicken three-course dinner. We also had the fish and chips. Everything was delicious. The service was very good. The waitress was efficient, professional, and helpful. And if I'm going to the theater in this area again, I certainly will stop by and have dinner again.

Absolutely delicious and light entree. I would definitely order again next time I visit London.

*** 3.5 stars *** Super slow service (we had to keep asking for water refills and the bill took about 20 minutes after we asked for it) but decently good food and a hip atmosphere and vibe. Would come here for convenience of location if in the area and the atmosphere more than the food. The PAN-FRIED SALMON FILLET (Asparagus spears, courgette ribbons, toasted pine nuts and a chive velouté) was fine but nothing memorable. The PRAWN COCKTAIL (Classic prawn cocktail with baby gem, avocado, cherry tomatoes and Marie Rose sauce) was beautiful but very heavy/rich and I couldn't take more than a couple of bites - better for sharing.

From an American with fine dining taste- amazing service, atmosphere, and food! Highly recommend the shepherds pie, fish in chips, and poke bowl (if available).

Tasty shepherds pie. Fish and chips were on the greasy side. Great cocktails. Fun ambience and vibes. Live DJ made up for an up beat experience. Meals take a while to be served. Prepare time or enjoy more cocktails while the staff is able to get your food

Delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere for a night in London! Shepherd's Pie is a must and the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini's were to die for.

We had a great dinner at the Ivy Soho. The place has a great atmosphere. The food and drinks are fantastic and the service was very good. I had the little gem salad, the Shepherd's pie and a Pink gin and tonic. Everything was wonderful and I would highly recommend.

Very poor customer service with no one caring about the 1 hour wait for table. Extremely slow and aphetic staff and management Will never go to this place again

Absolutely excellent service from Bella. Food was delicious- I had the blackened cod in banana leaf and my wife had the Korean chicken, both were great. And the vibe is very cool, dim lighting and cool art. Also very accommodating of my dairy allergy.

The decorations are lovely. The food is nice. It's a good place for a light bite. I loved the decor in the restaurant as well as the washing closet , very fun scene.

Luxurious and affordable spot for afternoon tea! Been here twice for afternoon tea; they let you order just one portion for two people, and it's enough to split if you're not too hungry. Comes with a fruit tart, chocolate pudding in a terra cotta pot, a creme brulee donut, and scones with jam, clotted cream, and strawberries for sweets. For savories, they have chicken, smoked salmon, and cucumber sandwiches. Everything is so delicious and comes with two pots of tea for around 18 pounds! We always have a wonderful time here and never have to make a reservation/wait in line. Our go-to spot!

The overall vibe of the restaurant is cute and fun inside! Disappointing service. Our server said they were unable to make any coffee during brunch service. They claimed the coffee maker was broken but after a while we saw other tables with coffee. Eventually we asked another server for coffee and we were served coffee. Wish the service was better but the food was overall good.

DO NOT GO HERE. The service is appalling. My husband and I visited because we heard the great reviews about the shepherd's pie - what a mistake. We were initially seated and it took a while for our order to be taken... I let that go because I work in hospitality myself and get that things can get busy. The waitress took our drinks and food order. Our food came.. the drinks never did. We were never checked on until it was time for the bill which included the drinks we were never served! We brought this to their attention and are yet to hear an apology. This is an overpriced, pretentious excuse for a restaurant. Please take your money and dine elsewhere.

Super good food! Out of this world appetizers! I enjoyed the atmosphere. Please open in the United States!

Food: 3.0/5.0 Service: 3.5/5.0 Value: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 4.0/5.0 Overall: 3.0/5.0 Cool spot in Soho to hang out over some food and/or drinks. Came in for a later dinner and found the place only half full. Unfortunately, the food was only okay but the pricing also isn't crazy. I didn't walk away feeling like I just have to come back next time I'm in town.

I went by chance with friends without a reservation for lunch. Not a problem as we were greeted warmly with friendly smiles but above all, accommodating. The staff was impressively charming and professional. Stunning presentation of the food displayed for each and every one of my guests. The cottage pie was outstanding with a creative touch in its presentation. The white onion soup was delicious and highly recommended. The shrimp tempura was excellent. The overall service was to be commended. Personalized and the servers truly cared about our comfort and enjoyment of the food. The wine list is limited but sufficient. I highly recommend this restaurant when in London. I will return and that is a certainty.

Visiting from the US and this was one of the best spots that I visited I London. Food was absolutely delicious with a special nod to the steak tartare. I went traditional and got the fish and chips with mushy peas and I fell in love with mushy peas on that day. Who knew peas could be so delicious?! My dining partner had the cheese soufflé and they raved about it. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. The ambiance brings an eclectic whimsical design and it felt like a throw back to the 1920s. Poster art and mirrors and lots of stunning glitz and glamour adorn the walls. I felt like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda were going to walk through the door. It was a lovely atmosphere and a place that I would highly recommend and definitely revisit on my next trip across the pond.

A bit pricey but tasty breakfast. Had the full English breakfast and it tastes as it should. The staff were very friendly and the environment is cozy.

Awesome Fish & Chips! Affordable sister restaurant to the Ivy. Cool ambiance. Would definitely return!

If you don't know 'The Ivy' then walking in here is quite the luxury and spot. However, I do think the 'luxury' and exclusive element of The Ivy has worn off with the amount of these theyve now opened. It's nice, its like the others, the food is spot on. I had the fish and chip and its always the same. I got it with truffle chips. Delicious. Service was a bit poor, very slow, but a quick find of an eye and they run over. It's standard. Its nice. It's worth going for food as a nice sunday treat or something.

Great Expectations Met, Brilliantly. I recently planned a celebratory gathering (a brunch on 21 November) for twenty-two family and friends here in London. I live in the U.S. and was arranging all this remotely. Here is the Great, the Good, and the Improvements Needed in my humble opinion. The Great -- Initial contact with The Ivy corporate events office was simple via email making selection of venue, menu, and private room (The Blake Room....absolutely smashingly lovely) quite easy. I booked the room, signed the contract, and paid the required deposit all within 1 day -- very professional and trouble-free. On the day of the event, I arrived 30 min early and everything was all ready to go. The on-site host, Kyri -- the epitome of service-mindedness and professionalism -- greeted me immediately and introduced me to the hired service, and noted to me that the chef and kitchen staff were already at work to prepare for my guests' arrival at 12:30...but several of my guests arrived 30-min early (!) and Kyri and the staff began to assist anyway...I was so grateful! Everything/everyone was in perfect form and ready, with the table fully set, printed menus and guest name cards, flowers, etc. I had 1 or 2 last-minute guest/menu changes and one very special allergy/diet accommodation, but Kyri and staff accommodated me brilliantly with no complaint or complication. From start to finish -- aperitifs to nibbles, through courses 1, 2, and 3, then coffee/tea service -- everything was brilliant. Not one hair out of place, so to speak, regarding service and room management. This was a very important event which I had been planning for months so I was very demanding and keeping a keen eye for any problems, and there were NONE. Kudos of the highest order to Kyri and the service team, honestly! The food was top-drawer. Nibbles (arancini, and olives), first course (buffalo mozzarella, pear, and artichoke), main (roast salmon) and desert (creme brulee) were utter perfection. The Good -- (was all "Great," see above!) Improvements Needed -- For future guests, two things to consider: (1) It took too long from signing the contract (10 July) to get the first "Function Sheet" from the central event planning office which was to outline the final details, costs, menu, and all the specific particulars that you will want/need to effectively plan and manage the event. It did not arrive until 10 Nov....four months wait and only 2 weeks before the event, despite my asking for this repeatedly since 10 July, so I was very nervous and anxious about the plans being quite last-minute, especially since I was arranging this from a foreign country. I would recommend that you agree a specific date to receive the Function Sheet and put the date in the contract. (2) The vegetarian dish (Grilled Halloumi) was a disappointment. Halloumi is not to everyone's liking (so that was my own fault for selecting it), but it was also not cooked well (overcooked and hard/crusty on the underside making it very dry and nearly impossible to cut with the dull dinner knife provided. I was served this dish myself (only 4 others out of 22 had this as well) and only consumed a bite or two of the Halloumi...although puree and side items on the dish were delicious. Perhaps the chef would consider replacing the Halloumi with grilled tofu or seitan in future menus as these may be more "meaty" or easier to cook? Either way, in hind-site I should have selected another vegetarian dish, and there were several to choose from, so I do blame myself mostly. Overall: Despite the Halloumi and the late Function Sheet, neither detracted from the overall event as all the other food, drink and service were impeccable, top-notch, and worthy of the event we were celebrating. I received numerous compliments from guests. I can confidently give The Ivy Soho the 5-star recommendation it deserves. I would gladly go back to The Ivy with no qualms or worries. Cheers!

We stumbled on this place while trying to find somewhere to duck in from the rain and enjoy a nice lunch. They have outside seating with big heaters and an awning to shield you from rain, plus a large indoor dining area. We ordered drinks which came quickly and were very pretty decorated with rose petals. They ask you to give them a credit card and give you a token back that you turn in when you're ready for your check. I assume this is to discourage people from leaving without paying. We had a chicken Milanese, lobster pasta, and a roasted half chicken. All of it was well prepared and very very good. Service was very attentive and even though we were a little but draggled due to the wind and rain they treated us with the utmost respect. Prices were reasonable the quality of the food.

Come here to try out the two course lunch set menu which is I thought is valuable. It cost less than ala carte menu. This restaurant has a nice colourful interior and furniture fittings. I i was thought im going to have a good time here but unfortunately always hearing some kids crying non stop and it could be annoying. Food taste okay, drinks filling with too much ice, nothing will make you sound "wow" here. Starter look simple, main course cod fish taste nice. To be honest; the Interior here is more attractive than the foods.

Lunch with my hubby Colorfully decorated interior is stylish and gives me uplifting sense. From arranged flowers to table wear incl designs of menu are well coordinated. I was seated and waited for 20min. Nobody asked me for order. Called a person with my thirst but he couldn't take order as he was from the kitchen so he called someone else to take order but nobody came. Manager in the reception handled my irritation (I get irritated when I'm hungry) well that she gave me her listening mode immediately to handle my complaint. A table I sat seem neglected may be not existed in their mind so I've asked her to change a table, which she did in a sec. A guy served our table was nice. He didn't look smart compare to other people but he knew what he is selling (food in menu). He was calmed and explained the food in menu as well as its speciality. I ordered Zucchini frittata that is unique to this venue and I would suggest anyone who hasn't had one yet. I had stake and my hubby had a burger. I didn't see any speciality in burger. Steak looked very normal from outside but it cooked well with moisture and grill flavor but not burning smell, presumably difficult achieve this balance. It gave me a perception that their kitchen is well cleaned. Chips was pretty normal. No creativity or originality observed, so it's an area to explore. They had nice ladies' decoration but didn't have hand cream. A bit surprised as the style of this restaurant look well organized but not this little thing. My suggestion for them to use is the one from Aesop. So far so many nice restaurants I've been have Aesop hand wash and lotion. (Not Molton Brown) I'd like to come back again. I'd like to try fish next time. Overall 4 stars.

-they are running late with bookings ince you are there - waiters forget orders - bad food quality (steak specifically) -staff are not attentive and its chaotic inside

Four of us started out with drinks at the bar prior to dinner. The bar staff were clueless how to pour and make cocktails. I asked for a double shot of a particular gin shaken cold, nothing in it, and poured into a martini glass. Simple!! She measured a single shot, poured it into a wine glass, and attempted to put a slice of Lemon in it!! Also, was shaken too long and had watered down the gin to where it was just flavored water!!! The other 3 had gin and tonic. one meagre shot with about 8 ice cubes in the glass, and then topped with cheap tonic water (no Fever Tree)!!! The food? The food was "okay", but not enough desire to make you want to go back. The service? The service was "okay". The whole experience unfortunately was not good.

We absolutely loved the hot salted sourdough and pate! And, we will definitely be back. We might try one of their other locations.

We went to The Ivy last week for a friend's birthday and had a reservation. After a wait in the bar, we were seated at a table near the front door. I didn't love the table, so asked the hostess (who was tall, pretty, and maybe 18) to find us a better table. She actually did a huge eye roll at me, flung her hair back, and stomped off. I was not impressed! They were not able to move us, and I was disappointed. But then, everything changed and all was made right by the manager, Pedro. He did a great job at handling my complaint, but also at making me feel like we had the best table in the house. The food was wonderful, and Pedro saved the evening. It turned out to be a lovely dinner with great friends! Bravo to Pedro's PR skills...

Following a not so pleasant experience at the Chelsea location, I decided to give this one a go for dinner. Clearly, they seem to have the one set of rules for Wait Staff. I had barely sat taken off my coat before a waiter bounced on me with a drink order; when I asked for a few minutes to look at the menu, I was then left waiting for about 20 mins before someone acknowledged me again. Following the food, the 2nd I put my cutlery down I was bounced on again and then approached 3 times in 3 minutes by different wait staff to place another order. To be honest, the service is rubbish. The food is nice but the experience is just never pleasant.

Came for a late lunch. Enjoyed the meal and though it was tasty. Had quite a few cocktails but felt they lacked alcohol ... also felt the waiting staff was quite rude about how they moved us on before the next reservation. It was blunt and could have been done more nicely

Service is awful for such a high priced restaurant and the food was mediocre at best.

Had a lovely breakfast on Christmas Eve. the food was delicious and the service outstanding!!

Just come back from a birthday dinner for four at the IVY Broadwick street. If was far from great and we will not go back. If was impossible to read the menu as our table was poorly lit , using our torch on one I phone we eventually got to read the menu.Worst of all ...we did not realise that there was going to be a DJ in charge of the rave style music on a constant loop. The quality of the music is not so much the issue but mostly the problem was that it was way too loud for a restaurant. I work in the music industry and used to 100 plus decibels so volume is not a problem on stage or in the studio , but this not a live concert,its a restaurant.The four of us could mot hear each other talk, in fact nor could the waiter as he got one main course wrong because he did not hear what my friend had ordered. We asked him for a glass of water with a slice of lemon and ice,an empty glass was brought to the table, We asked again for lemon and ice, The lemon arrived not the ice, On the third attempt we finally got the ice! Hooray!, The food was very good no problem there. When the bill arrived ,we noticed that we had been charged for three additional desserts that we had not ordered. We called a member of staff and we pointed out the error, She did not apologise she just walked away with the bill and came back some minutes later with the amended bill, again , no apologies or explanations.Finally it was way too hot in the restaurant , we could not way to leave and get some air.All an all it was a combination of a rave, a sauna and a restaurant,

Good. Cream of Cauliflower Soup was excellent....worth the trip just for that. Salmon was very good. Server was attentive.

Snobby, rude service with small-portioned, unexciting food. The dinner started with the hostess telling us the place closed at 12AM and everyone will be out before then. However, it wasn't 10PM yet so it just felt rude and preemptive. I get the impression they're not fond of Americans.

We showed up with no reservation the reception lady said there is no place for us then she changed her mind and said ok you are welcome, we sat and ordered drinks and dessert as we were already full and had eat somewhere else but we chose the ivy for the lovely atmosphere , the drinks and dessert are expensive just to let you know few minutes later a non masculine guy came and asked us to leave because we have to order main course and they need the table and they lied and said they have mentioned to us at the reception that we need to order main courses which no one told us , the other people around us nobody ordered main course they were all drinking only and the way he argued with me asking me to leave was really rude and bad not ethical at all, such a shame, before he kicked us out my sister asked about the toilet place he said its not working today sorry , he treated her as a homeless showing up to a place that needs the toilet! I went to the toilet by myself and here it is working and nothing was wrong with it! What a shame, rude staff , never coming back neither the people i know