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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square, York, ENG

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5
4.5
12522 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 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.
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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.
    Breakfast Set Menu Photo

  • 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.
    Festive Set Menu Photo

  • 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.
    Sunday Steak Supper Photo

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What 12,522 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Good for special occasions

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Celebrated for its beautiful decor and "lovely atmosphere," it's ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and well-presented dishes, making it a top choice in York.

12,522 Reviews

  1. Carl

    Devon

    7 reviews

    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed. The location is lovely, the decoration is lavish, the ambiance is superb. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. We had the afternoon tea - maybe a poor choice….. The scones were the best part. The sandwiches were adequate. The cakes had little flavour, I couldn’t tell what the filling was in the red glazed eclair - and the server couldn’t tell me either!

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  2. Nigel

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not enough sandwiches, we wasn't given a choice between festive or normal afternoon tea, we was given fruit scones not a choice, apart from a mince pie all the other cakes we're chocolate based which made it to sickly to finish. To top it off the waiter started clearing away before we had finished.

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  3. Trevor

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s been a while since visiting The Ivy, York. Whilst the service and ambience was just as good, the food was of a lesser quality than previous. I had the veg breakfast. The portions seemed smaller and of a poorer quality than before. The granary toast in particular was thin, hard and over toasted. The tables are also too small to accommodate easily the food and drinks (we were a group of 4) which also may be why the plates are now oval and thinner. So, a nice setting but average food at a place that used to be much better.

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  4. Carole

    Newcastle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food ever at The Ivy this year on our annual Christmas shopping trip to York. We had such a lovely evening, it was all perfect.

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  5. Carrie

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting and good vibe, staff really helpful.

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  6. Lesley

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Felt very rushed refilling water glass so often the water in bottles was empty in about 15 minutes leaning over a diner eating is terrible asked her not to she did it again not our best finish to a lovely day food was very average both had upset stomach on the night

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  7. Dave

    Cambridge

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly, chatty waiting staff, food excellent, eaten here previously and would happily return in future.

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  8. Gerald

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Comfortable and stylish restaurant in the heart of York. Good variety on menu, friendly and efficient service.

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  9. Cathy

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food and a very helpful and attentive waitress.

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  10. Jayne

    Yorkshire

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Very well looked after in there.

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FAQs

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.5 stars by 12522 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 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
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