The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5

12556 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
01904 403888
Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Private party facilities
Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Location
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
Neighborhood
York
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
Festive Set Menu
Nov 13, 2024 - Jan 2, 2025
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu. Enjoy two courses for £50 or three for £55 and delight in our show-stopping festive dishes, selection of fine wines and seasonal cocktails. Tables of 7+ must book our Group Festive Set Menu experience. Guests dining on our Festive set menu can choose between two or three courses for lunch, available from 11:30am - 6:30pm. For dinner, we offer a three-course option only, served from 6:30pm - Close. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
The Ivy St. Helen's Square Festive Afternoon Tea
£33.75 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.

What 12,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Yorkshire
Most Booked
North Yorkshire
Great for brunch
North Yorkshire
Great for creative cocktails
North Yorkshire
Lively
North Yorkshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers a delightful dining experience with exquisite decor and a vibrant atmosphere. Guests praise its "superb food" and "first-class service," making it perfect for special occasions. While some experienced service delays, the restaurant consistently delivers "amazing" culinary delights and attentive staff, ensuring a memorable visit.

12,556 Reviews

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Clair
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location for celebrating. Service was impeccable & attentive from start to finish. The service was steady & at no time did we feel rushed. We ate from the festive menu, lots of choice, something for everyone. The Xmas snow men looked particularly good.
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Colin
VIP
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The occasional smile from the staff that welcome you would have been nice. As someone who has been to the Ivy many times, and to most of the locations , these two were the grumpiest that I have met. Same when getting our coats back. Not even a goodbye and thank you
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Phoebe
VIP
London
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Very slow service, we were left waiting an extremely long time for our main courses without any apologies or explanation as to what happened.
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Andrew
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Meal was nice but nothing special. Upstairs room is small and lacks the atmosphere of the main restaurant. Overall just disappointing versus our expectations.
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Antony
Dorset
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food, great service and good Christmas atmosphere
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review.
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Neil
West Sussex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Breakfast on Christmas Eve. Ate of set menu. Good food-as usual. Great coffee. Friendly helpful and very pleasant staff. Very Good value for money.
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your Christmas Eve visit.
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Paul
Yorkshire
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service throughout and the food was very good
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Janet
Yorkshire
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing . Perfect food , staff and ambiance . Our go to place in York , never disappoints .
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review, we will share this with the whole team!
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Lisa
Yorkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service and fabulous food as always had a lovely family afternoon very festive .
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review - Merry Christmas.
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John
Hong Kong
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Brunch with children and grandchildren. Great setting. Not rushed. Excellent food and service.
The Ivy St. Helen’s SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your review, we are really pleased you enjoyed it.
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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12556 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 96 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

Neighborhood
York
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
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
Public transit
York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sean Burbidge
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://ivycollection.com/
Phone number
01904 403888
Private party facilities
Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
Private party contact
The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Breakfast Set Menu

Festive Set Menu