The Ivy on the Square

4.4

13587 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 107 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

Additional information

Location
6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD
Phone number
0131 526 4777
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu
£17.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy On The Square Afternoon Tea
£35.75 per person
Multiple dates available
Beautifully presented in a three-tied stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
Sunday Steak Supper
Multiple dates available
Treat yourself on Sunday evenings and discover our new steak and wine pairing for the perfect end to your weekend. Enjoy a grilled minute steak served with a rich peppercorn sauce, accompanied by thick cut chips or a refreshing baby gem salad and a glass of wine, available for £19.95 from 4pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.

What 13,587 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy on the Square offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent food and service" in a "beautiful environment." Guests appreciate the "attentive staff" and "pleasant ambiance." The set menu is "affordable," providing "great value for money." However, some guests noted service inconsistencies and crowded settings.

13,587 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was good but not amazing! Staff were wonderful and the restaurant was beautiful.
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Cora
Connacht
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Overpriced nonsense, with zero basic manners or service. Was so excited to try, but after arriving and standing like fools whilst being ignored by 6 ( we counted) passing staff our moods were starting to wane. And we had a booking. Hostess was pleasant, the Waiter was unfortunately not suited to his job. 30 minutes we waited for water to be brought to the table. He blamed the delay on the drinks ‘runner’. Also he was not impressed that I had not done my own homework by scanning a QR code on the menu to find out allergens. I’m coeliac, and the allergens are not printed on their fancy menu. He made a song and dance about having to do it for me. The food was mediocre. My friend got food splatters on her dress from the waiters messy clearing attempt.
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MarietS
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it here. Dependable good food and amazing ambience. Difficult to beat. Wish they would bring back the Asian bit of the menu.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 2 days ago
Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh!
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Edgar
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly greeting and friendly and engaging waiters.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 2 days ago
Opentable Diner, thank you so much for the positive review!
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Ciara
Edinburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Beautiful touch with an unexpected dessert for a special occasion
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 7 days ago
Opentable Diner, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
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Emma
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was poor and slow. Drinks took absolutely ages to come.Just overall disappointing. Prawn cocktail lacked any flavour. Won’t be back unfortunately.
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Marion
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful seat. Expert service and delicious food.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 7 days ago
Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy On The Square Edinburgh!
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Polli
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend The Ivy. We couldn't fault it in any way.
The Ivy on the SquareResponded 2 days ago
Opentable Diner, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!
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Alasdair
Edinburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant with smiling, helpful staff and a fine menu. The whole party enjoyed the experience.
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Hakima
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
On a Sunday afternoon, was quiet and appreciated it. Also, round table was much appreciated too as felt spacious despite all the glasses on the table. We all enjoyed our meal.
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FAQs

The Ivy on the Square is rated 4.4 stars by 13587 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 6, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 107 times today

Experiences are available.

6 St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh, SCT EH2 2BD

Additional information

Phone number
0131 526 4777
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:30 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest parking is situated at Edinburgh Waverley train station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Clinton Woodhouse

The Ivy on the Square

Make a reservation

Select a time

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu