The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie in Cambridge

Everything was incredible, the service , the food , the restaurant itself. The staff is very polite.

My favorite place in Cambridge!

Everything is perfect! Especially the staff of the establishment!

Delicious food! Highly recommend!

Always good food, service slower than usual but probably the time of year

Eating English doesnt get much better than this. The Ivy offers everything from breakfast to teatime to dinner. Even if it is said here that it is a bit too expensive...I would say that the price is right. Today I had the classic fish and chips and for dessert a Christmas pudding flambéed with Calvados...both very good. Then eat in this kitschy, beautiful atmosphere. I can only recommend the Ivy Cambridge

Worst dining out experience of the last decade. Poorly cooked food topped off with horrendous customer service. Avoid at all costs.

Very disappointing meal, service was poor and very expensive

Beautiful.

Loved the place but it was too loud when it got busy .

We booked the Ivy for a birthday celebration afternoon tea. One of us had a gluten free afternoon tea which we pre-ordered so the restaurant was aware. The scones were good but the three other desserts (as shown in the photo) were a bowl of berries- 75% of these were still frozen and you therefore couldnt eat them , and what can only be described as a small bowl of natural yoghurt with coconut flakes on top and a brownie. The service was poor. We had to ask twice for sugar for tea. We requested some extra jam- this never arrived. No-one checked if we were okay or asked if we wanted more drinks. We decided to have a cocktails- it took a few minutes to attract the attention of a server, who asked us what we wanted so we asked to see a menu, which was brought, then she didnt return to take our order so we had to attract the attention of someone else! When they brought our cocktails we had to ask them to clear our empty dishes that has been sat around us for 15 minutes. Two of us had a left over cake which we asked to take home. This just came in the bottom of a large bag which they then charged us for! When we enquired why it wasnt in a box but rolling about in a bag the server told us they had not ordered enough boxes. Overall, the service just wasnt there which for a restaurant, that apparently is meant to be amazing, was disappointing.

Ok, firstly I have to say that we love The Ivy brand. Four of us went for lunch at The Ivy Cambridge in December and were very disappointed. The set menu was 2 courses for £55 ..however, when we looked at the normal menu, the same starter & main was £37 .please don t rip your customers off totally unacceptable !!!!!

Very busy, did was ok if you had a la carte. The problem in Dec is that you can get forced to have the Xmas menu, where you just pay 20% more for the same a la carte dishes. 3 courses for 60. This is not a fine dining restaurant, so stop charging fine dining prices please.

Best Bookshop in town.

Chloe gave the best customer service,appreciate her for that

For the price point, I was quite disappointed. On top of bland food and impatient staff, none of our glassware had been polished. My sisters glass was covered in lipstick, which the manager (I think?) treated as an inconvenience and wasnt apologetic at all. Thank god for our server Shrishti, the reason my rating isnt lower. She was sweet and professional, and suprised us with a cake to celebrate my sisters graduation. We really appreciated that.

Lovely place, nice staff & lovely food and atmosphere a bit expensive as we only had 1 course & a few cocktails & my veggie lentil main would have served well with rice

There was a short curly hair in my food It was overcrowded and very noisy, front of house staff weren t the warmest, and then when food arrived and I moved it slightly around my plate, I discovered a hair (not mine, different colour and length). The waiter was apologetic but management made no appearance to apologise. We won t be back.

A very atmospheric place with refined décor. Tasty food including outstanding fish and chips. The prices are not as high as you might think before entering, and the portions are definitely worth it.

I love everything about The Ivy - the food is varied, interestingly different, and tasty. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere is just special

Mix up with adding desserts to the bill. Very quickly sorted by a more experienced colleague. Fabulous food and presentation. Dietary restrictions: The restaurant paid attention to my crustacean allergy. Food was appropriately marked with markers.

Dont usually go out, but treated myself and was very pleasant. Kind service and good food without ridiculously extortionate prices.

Fantasic food experience

Great brunch with my daughters for my birthday. Really good service, efficient and attentive.

Lovely brasserie, good food. After your tummy is full you can lose half the calories walking to the toilet and back if you have been here, you know exactly what I am talking about.

Ive been to several Ivy Brasserie sites, so expetations were high. We had lovely birthday celebration meal in Cambridge and we were not disappointed. Service was friendly and on point. We never had to wait for attention at any part of our meal. Even though it was midafternoon, when I would expect it to be quiet, there were still several tables in and helped the place have a nice atmosphere. The birthday profiterole for the birthday lady was perfect and a lovely touch. I would happily go back

The food at the Ivy is always beautiful. Never had a bad meal here and always a good selection for most dietary requirements. The service was good to start with but had slipped by the end of our meal. This was OK but not nice to feel slightly forgotten about. The atmosphere was nice but it got very noisey very quickly and wanting a long leisurely lunch was challenging when it was difficult to hear eachother.

Beautiful ambience, very upscale and great variety of food / drinks. Perfect for a professional or personal meal.

Great birthday gift given to me by The Ivy Cambridge!

Great place to eat right in the middle of Cambridge. Food & service was excellent.

Lovely setting, attentive staff and great food

Great experience for my husbands birthday- attentive wait staff, lovely location. Everyones lunch was delicious- highly recommend the duck curry!

Had a sirloin steak, it was great. The waiters were kind and the atmosphere was unique.

Fabulous place to eat.

We visited Cambridge from Chicago and just happened upon The Ivy. So glad we did. I had the best shepherds pie and the Chocolate dessert was incredible. Marvin was an incredible server and I would recommend this restaraunt to anyone who visits the city.

Lovely early pre show dinner and cocktails

Went today. I had fish and chips which were, dare I say, perfect. I tell you what, the vinegar that it s served with is superb. It s the small things like that which really elevate a meal. Service, as always, was first class. You get really nicely looked after. Everyone I was with was really delighted with their food. Well worth a tiny bit extra £ than other restaurants. Definitely recommend

Lovely atmosphere and great service. Have had better food elsewhere for the same/cheaper price

Went there on a first date a few days ago. Lovely atmosphere. Great food and quite luxurious. We had breakfast, which was amazing fell in love with the bathroom lol

Quite expensive, 38 pounds for a steak then veg and chips extra ??, quality food but prices are little over the top

The food was delicious, the attention was great. The only thing that I dont like is that they want to charge you separately for everything. If you order meat, you have to order the side dish separately, chips, etc. So a dinner that was apparently £70 turned into £150 easily.

Great food, prompt and friendly service, nice buzz

Great meal friendly staff and good service.

Very expensive for poor quality food, food probably cooked by a 3rd rate agency cook, not a chef. Six of us sat for dinner on Friday 8th Nov, scallops poor, medium steak overcooked and watery. Sea bass well over cooked, I cook sea bass a lot, so I do know what I am talking about. Two of us thought we recognised the £48 bottle of wine we had, its £12.99 from Majestic Wine. For £90 a head we would expect better. Next time a good honest pub. Parking: Traffic free area.

We chose to celebrate our wedding anniversary at The Ivy and are very glad we did! We took advantage of the 2 courses for £20 deal, available on weekdays. The starters were the stars of the show: Salmon rillettes and the chicken skewers, both of which were excellent. For the mains we had duck leg and shepherds pie. The pie is quite small and appeared to contain burger meat, which was a disappointment. You definitely need sides. We had broccoli which was perfectly cooked. The Cote de Rhone wine was a bit harsh tasting and we would expect something easier going for the price. Allergen information is easily available via a qr code and in-restaurant WiFi. Service was great. Our server was polite and had a great sense of humour. He didnt have comprehensive knowledge of the menu but the manager was able to step in and help us with our selection (one of us is dairy intolerant). Meals did take slightly longer than wed have liked to arrive so bear this in mind if you need to be somewhere afterwards! The ambience is very relaxed, the restaurant was full but wasnt noisy. The facilities are very clean but do involve a lot of stairs to get to. However there is a disabled toilet on the ground floor. Overall, a great experience although slightly overpriced as portions are very small and wine is particularly expensive.

My daughter took me and her nan for birthday lunch as it was her 88th birthday the staff were absolutely delightful and very interested in our family generations they put a candle in her dessert at which she was delighted, the food was exquisite, we will definitely be back for a special occasion

Our first time at this Ivy - we werent disappointed - the perfect place for our sons 21st. The set menus are great value and the staff brilliant. Loved it. Well be back.

Great service, food and atmosphere

Had a wonderful dining experience with family and friends. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were friendly, and it made for an enjoyable night.

Just spent a lovely hour in The Ivy in Cambridge. Really attentive staff and great atmosphere with an excellent menu to cater for all tastes and budgets . It was a great way to start our shopping trip and we will be back very soon. Food

I came from Brazil with great expectations to discover good restaurants in Cambridge. However, at The Ivy we received poor service at the beginning. We ordered the Steak tartare with toast, and they didnt bring any plates or cutlery. The food took more than 40 minutes, and it even came with raw chicken (truffle Chicken Milanese). They changed the chicken, but the other one was burnt and was still raw. The manager (very attentive) gave us a good discount, but the experience of poor service will be remembered.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Ivy Brasserie in Cambridge, and my experience was made truly exceptional by our waiter, Marvin. From the moment we were seated, Marvins warm welcome and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for a wonderful evening. Marvins knowledge of the menu was impressive; he effortlessly guided us through the various dishes, offering insightful recommendations and catering to our dietary needs. He was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our glasses were always full and anticipating our every need. Marvin is passionate for his work and to providing exceptional service were evident throughout our meal. He is a true asset to The Ivy Brasserie, and I wholeheartedly recommend it here.

Great venue with truly amazing food! This was a work outing and for that such a perfect venue!

Our 1st visit to an ivy Quite impressive, just like the prices Food : 4/5

Quality of the food has gone down massively. The choice of Birthday cake is really poor & they dont let you bring your own! Many places do...

Amazing service and good. The staff was very attentive and the atmosphere was great.

Our brunch at The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we walked in, we were captivated by the elegant and exquisite décor, as it was a perfect blend of modern chic and classic charm. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect setting for a relaxing brunch. The food was absolutely divine! Each dish was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and presented with such care. From the fresh, perfectly cooked eggs to the decadent pastries, every bite was a delight. The menu offered a wonderful variety, and the attention to detail in every dish was truly impressive. The ambience was equally exceptionally calm, refined, and full of understated luxury. Whether it was the natural light pouring in or the stylish touches throughout, the setting enhanced the entire experience. The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie is a place where impeccable taste meets impeccable service. I can t recommend it highly enough for anyone looking to enjoy a beautiful meal in a stunning setting. We left feeling pampered, satisfied, and already planning our next visit!

Amazing food, best steak I have ever eaten, staff and service was lovely despite it being a busy Saturday night, very attentive. All in all a great experience and will definitely be back.

I went to celebrate a friends 60th birthday I loved my choices of dishes,plenty of food,however it was over priced for what I had but an enjoyable experience and lovely comfortable place to dine.so a special treat for a great person .

The place is nice, the food was ok, you d expect a bit more from the Ivy, the chips i ordered were oily and not as you d expect. The buffalo cheese was fair nothing to blow your mind. All in all it was an ok experience

Always a great place to dine for survival occasions. Food and service is excellent.

Really disappointing experience and bad service. Extremely inexperienced staff, no follow up from the website even when politely shared our experience. Waste of a nice evening.

Excellent food and service. I was full at the end of a 3 course meal. There is a lot of attention to details done. The only downside was the level of noise as it was really busy.

We had our lunch here after trying out Ivy in London, interiors were just amazing, beautifully done & I also loved the blazer/ uniform that staff was adorning, they can actually sell that as Ivy merchandise. We were made welcomed right from reception , since we had no prior bookings, it was a spontaneous decision to have lunch here but staff didn t turn us down upfront despite being bysy (it was like a quick visit to our son at uni & we were kind of settling our emotions, since he started uni just a day before) We had ordered Truffle tagliolini, truffle arancini rice balls ( always love these), zucchini fritti ( least marks for this) and in vegetarian we didn t have much choice so we ordered Rendang plant based curry with rice ( decent ) In desserts we had ordered celebration chocolate bomb ( one of my favourites in Ivy) , which they beautifully presented and it had very flavour of passion fruit too. Coffee was quite nice. Staff was very cordial, we were been served by Marvin I would recommend Ivy for ambience and service, in food they can introduce some more choice for vegetarian which doesn t have fake meat. Vegetarian options: Truffle arancini rice balls

Fish and chips are awful!

We celebrated our frnds birthday today. The place is classy and the staff made us feel welcome. Special mention to staff Marvin Perez for his excellent service and guest entertaining skills. Our celebration made extra special because of him. Cant wait to bring my husband again. Keep up the good work Mr. Marvin Perez.

We order a bottle of sparkling water it didn t get delivered to table until we reminded them. We later order a second bottle again it didn t get delivered to the table but it did appear on the bill, it was removed when I pointed out the error, maybe I should of asked them to remove the service charge.

I have been to Cambridge Ivy a number of times now and each time the food and service has been impeccable. Today however was even more special as I brought in my sister who is turning 12 this week. I mentioned this when booking and the staff brought out an extra something which made her feel special. A wonderful waiter also gave us some extra time when she asked how to fold the napkins thank you again, we will undoubtedly be back soon!

On a rainy Saturday lunchtime 7 of us arrived, without a reservation and asked about availability. The reception staff and door manager immediately made us feel very welcome and offered us a table. We were all impressed with the marvellous decor and surroundings. Once we were seated, server, Marvin (excellent by the way) offered us some water with the menus. We soon made our choices from the brunch menu and we were served with the food in about 10 minutes. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Upon discovering that 2 of our party had had birthdays within the past week, Marvin bought us a giant profiterole and candle for each celebrant. Very thoughtful and much appreciated. Along with the beautiful decor the ambience was very pleasant as well. Even the washrooms are Instagramable, especially the ladies apparently... A thoroughly delightful way to open our day exploring Cambridge. Many thanks to all who made the visit so enjoyable

An amazing atmosphere and great service. The best fish and chips I have ever tasted. Great quick service, food was fresh and tasty. Definitely going back.

The worst experience I ve had in a restaurant for a long time. 1) had to ask 3 times for a wine list. 2) when wine was eventually ordered the main course came before the wine 3) one drink didn t even arrive. When questioned after 15 minutes where it was the waitress said it should come 4) both the steak and the pasta starter had zero seasoning, bland. Dreadful experience, the food was absolutely dreadful apart from the scallop starter.

A bit expensive when you add the automate 10% for the service, but a very nice Indo-British atmosphere, good and fast service and tasty food: fish and chips, burgers were appreciated by our group!

Lovely welcoming staff. Food delicious, burger slightly dry and dessert expensive Wheelchair accessibility: There is a few stairs

Pleasantly surprised at how good this was all round. My hesitation was more to do with service, in particular relating to catering for coeliac. As tge booking was made by another member of our party we popped in earlier to make sure they could indeed cater for this. The Front of House team were incredibly helpful. Overall food and friendly service was excellent. The servers also were observant when my daughter hadnt requested the GF dessert (which she is normally very on top off) and they brought the correct dessert anyway. Would certainly visit other venues on the basis of this visit. Dietary restrictions: As above catered very well for coeliac member of the party.

It was absolutely lovely. The place looked stunning and the food was devine. The staff was very busy (probably because it was graduation day) and we had to wait a long time for the receipt and our bottle of wine. The toilet is a work of art though, it was a ceiling made of roses. Vegetarian options: Burrata with Peas.

I had to cancel a reservation for the following morning due to an injury to our senior family member. The manager - Davide was very courteous and quickly cancelled without having to pay a cancellation fee.

Excellent restaurant and service

Informed waiter that I had had food allergies was told by 3 different waiters/manager different things regarding my food. In the end was told that I wasn t able to eat it because of my allergies. I am appalled by the service and lack of awareness or knowledge !!!!! Expected better service and a piece of mind !!!! Spoiled my lunch

Had a wonderful lunch, great food, and a buzzing atmosphere which was really nice but didnt help our server, we asked for a bottle of wine and 2 glasses but she only bought 2 glasses, when asked where the bottle was we were then supplied a fresh bottle but found when the bill came also charged for said bottle. As it was an Anniversary treat, my wife had always wanted to come to The Ivy, I wasnt about to cause a fuss when it came to payment, and there is my next issue, the service charge for a table of 2, what is this culture about, over £20 service charge for 2 people is just disgusting, its not for me to pay your staff wages thats the Employers responsibility, I come for an enjoyable meal which I didnt want to spoil by arguing over the bill at the end. Dont get me wrong the food and experience really was lovely but I do feel there was just over £40 added to my bill, half because our server didnt listen (not really my problem) and the rest was service charge, I know lots of you reading this will say I should have challenged the bill but this was a special day out spoiling my wife on our Anniversary, there is a time and place. She felt special and thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the trifle was something else.

Lovely food and service.

Great experience in the Ivy Cambridge.Fantastic service and great food .Loved the decor too . Staff so welcoming and helpful

Birthday lunch no reservations but took care of us brilliantly Delicious food and great service Food

Amazing experience. Everything was perfect! English breakfast, location and staff. Manu, the indian boy Who served us was very kind and professional. If you are in Cambridge you must visit this restaurant !

The service was amazing and the food nice however we had been to Browns the day before and the menu was extremely similar so I was slightly annoyed

Food is amazing! Staff are super lovely and attentive. Thank you

Great food, service, and ambience. Thank you The Ivy. Food

My husband and I visited on our vacation to Cambridge and had a wonderful time! The shepherds pie was fantastic and is a must-get item! The service was spot on and we felt taken care of without being rushed. We would definitely return!

Lovely food and a great service. Wine mist was good and we ordered a tasty rose

The Ivy is a truly exceptional establishment. From the flavourful food to the Alice In Wonderland-esque corridor to the toilets, The Ivy is an excellent location for any special event and will not leave dinners disappointed!

Very nice ambience. We had set meal with a bottle of Montepulciano : the Calamari starters was delicious. The linguine and the Shepherds pie was so so. The Expresso crème brûlée is great. The reception staff and the service by waiter Marvin was excellent. I observe other staff dropping bits of food as it was being delivered, etc. Obviously I cannot compare service in The Ivy with fine dining restaurants. The venue could benefit from better service led by an experienced maitre d who can lead and organised a more responsive service by the staff. After all they add a higher service charge than other restaurants.

An exquisite place. The food was exceptional, the interior decor is a dream, and if you want the perfect selfie make sure to check their glorious bathroom

Never disappoints no matter which Ivy in the world you visit

Good food but they had a chocolate bomb that I ordered and didnt get to pour the liquid on it myself only complaint rest was perfect

Lovely food. Staff a bit distant . Changeover of staff during our meal didnt help.

We love the consistent service and quality of food across all the Ivy restaurants we have been to but the Malaysian monkfish curry was a really poorly executed dish (very little protein and too much milk in curry with zero spice) Would not recommend it to anyone. Fish and chips and beef tartare are bomb tho

A really pleasant experience. The staff were lovely and there were plenty of them working, very attentive and friendly. The food was amazing, and I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Will certainly return.

Disappointed. The servers were pushy, we hadnt even the time to read the menu. Weve been asked 4 times if we were ready to order. After that it looked like a sales pitch show, one more drink, one more dessert etc. We spent 300 pounds without the need of being pushed. The restaurant environment its ok but I couldnt enjoy my night out due to the pushy and not great service.

The food is too pricey for its quality and I was constantly interruted while eating by waiters. They are in a rush for you to order and desperate to take your plate while you are finishing. They should allow customers to enjoy the experience.

great service, tasty food, unique atmosphere.

Great place

Delicious fish & chips, burges, steaks... lovely athmosphere, thanks to nice & kind Anastasia

Another great Ivy experience. This time afternoon tea. Just as impressive as the lunches and dinners we ve had previously.

Delicious food

Great, attentive, charismatic waiter and doorman. Beautiful interior. Food served quickly and was delicious.

Beautifull restaurant in an ideal location for tourists. Friendly and professional staff. Unfortunately, that is where the quality ends. It was a busy day at the peak of tourist season and we came in as walk-ins which they accommodated graciously and seated us. Service and refills for water were a little bit on the slow side and inconsistent with others seated after us. We ordered the Crispy chicken bang bang salad with cucumber, peanuts, sesame and chilli as an appetizer. The chicken was dehydrated to the point of being jerkey. The rest of the salad was delicious though. The main we ordered as part of the two course was the Chargrilled, thinly-beaten, grass-fed rump steak, with a fried free-range hen s egg and thick cut chips. The chips were delicious but the steak was overcooked, tough, and absolutely the most bland tasteless piece of meat Ive had in a very long time. I couldnt eat it and mentioned this to our server. He kindly removed the steak from our final bill. Overall, we were impressed with the location and building but were not impressed with the food quality.

Great experience, tasty original food and excellent service and ambience. Not as pricey as it may seem, definitely recommended for a proper treat

What an experience! The security was very talkative when we were by the entrance, the salmon starter was perfect, the fishcake for the main was incredibly succulent and the mashed potato was very soft. A stunning venue. Would happily return.

Very nice restaurant, extremely friendly staff but very large and commercial. We received the next course within 5 minutes of our starter and were outside again after an hour. So not suitable for a quiet meal. There is also a 12% (!) tip in the final price.

Excellant place to eat fantatic service good quality nice decor

Our waiter was so present that we felt very disturbed by him constantly asking if we and the food were okay. It felt very intrusive. Our wine glasses were refilled before we were ready, as if staff are told to keep topping up glasses to encourage us to buy a second bottle. I wasn t asked if I d like my glass refilled, it just got refilled which is rude, especially when the house wine is £32 for a very ordinary Pinot Grigio blush. The over attentiveness ruined an otherwise okay experience. We were all in agreement about this so we won t be coming back. We much preferred Bill s.

Really nice food at reasonable price. The decoration and service very good. The food is very tasty and good quality.

Super nice and classy restaurant. We had a great time, were served nicely and the food was delicious. Gladly again

I ve been before, overpriced, slow but a lovely atmosphere. I wanted to take my daughter for her 18th. She s on a very restrictive diet beyond usual Top14 allergens but simple adjustments would have made it possible. I emailed three times- one response it will be fine, tell chef on the day . Er no, we ve yet to find anywhere with the necessary dairy, wheat, gluten, egg, soya, tomato & garlic free options without prior notice. No response to my reply asking if I could speak to someone, called the restaurant who promised the chef would call me. He/she didn t. So we didn t go! Meanwhile Pizza Express made a fantastic pizza she could eat and looked after us very well. Impressive for an Italian restaurant given her restrictions! Edited to add the head chef contacted me, and we arranged to visit today. Despite a phone conversation with the head chef and a bespoke menu agreed beforehand, on arrival the the waiter had no knowledge of this. Two trips to the kitchen later a basic meal of fish and roast potatoes was agreed, but the potatoes were not cooked. The other three meals were very poor indeed, no goats cheese on the salad and a stringy, cold plant burger. Chicken salad was mostly mayo. £129 for an incredibly poor meal, slow service and zero communication. Dietary restrictions: Head chef was very helpful but in his absence on the day it was one of the worst experiences we ve had.

The Ivy is consistently good. Always plenty of room to sit, good service and atmosphere. Wish they would change their main menu more often. The trifle was pretty and delicious, a proper trifle.

Fantastic meal

Loved it! Food was delicious, good customer service. Very lively place with its unique decor. Not the cheapest place but competitive within area it is.

We visited on 10 August, having booked two months in advance. I was the first to arrive and the receptionist was very insistent that my companion should not be too far behind me, as they were very busy . Service was good and friendly; the food was good. We only had a main course and a cup of tea to follow. However, no sooner had we eaten the main course than we were provided with the bill along with the tea. We were then moved from our table to the bar, as they wanted the table back - less than an hour after we had sat down! It felt like being on a conveyor belt. I had travelled all the way from Kent for this! I felt very hurried, which really spoilt an otherwise good experience.

The food here is great but tends to be a little pricey. Service is good.

Was in Cambridge for a very special weekend with friends and we visited here for brunch. As expected, very good service, great atmosphere and felt that this was a more luxurious experience. I chose the vegetarian breakfast (not the one on the breakfast special that includes a juice and pasty) and really enjoyed it as had absolutely everything I want included in my ideal brunch. The staff, as we entered, asked if we were celebrating anything and we mentioned we had all celebrated a special birthday this year and were having a weekend away. We were touched to be brought a birthday dessert with a candle, which we all shared. The toilets are worth visiting - I think several of us might be planning redecs of our own as a result! Really great place to visit, especially for a special occasion.

Our waiter Riccardo was lovely and very professional. Had a delicious meal with great ambience. Riccardo surprised us at the end of our meal with a sweet dessert treat as it was our anniversary. Very much appreciated and look forward to our next visit very soon . Thankyou to all who made it a perfect day for us Shaz and Stephen Hare

Great place and amazing food. Service was the only disappointment - our order was incorrect, waitress was not great and didnt seem to know what was going on. Noticed our waitress also stuffed up others orders too.

Really disappointing afternoon tea. Only a small selection of tea to choose from. The man on the table next to us was watching videos on his phone which ruined the atmosphere of the place and the staff didnt ask him to stop.

We dined here yesterday lunchtime for my friends birthday and it started off lovely. Drinks were lovely as always but the food was a disgrace. I had a grilled chicken salad and my chicken was black and burnt on the bottom, it tasted acrid and was unseasoned. My friend had the chicken milanese and it was pink. We told the waiter and not only did he not apologise he said we serve it this way, not well done. He pressured my friend to keep eating but I spoke up and said she absolutely cannot eat pink chicken so he took it back to the kitchen. After a long wait and myself and my other friends had finished our mains, her new chicken arrived and it was more raw than the first one. Again he tried to say this was normal. I am perplexed as to how the chef allowed it out the kitchen not once, but twice. The waiter kept on saying it had been checked and I asked if a meat thermometer was used and he ignored the question. Such a shame as the venue is beautiful and the cocktails delicious, but I will never eat here again.

Excellent Restaurant and one of the best among most restaurants beyond Cambridge SUCH GREAT SERVICE IN UK......wow The Service team made you feel so Royal and everyone was running around to ensure that we are comfortable . Decor is great and enough seating but you have to book table in advance. Food and wine list was great and they have amazing team of Chefs who deliver such awesome tasting food have to have to visit for all

My friends and I went to The Ivy for brunch. While the food was decent, the service was far from satisfactory. Our waiter rushed us serveral times while we were reading the menu. During the meal, he checked in on us unecessarily for four times, repeatedly interrupting our conversation. This frequent intrusion made our dining experience rather uncomfortable. I understand that Saturdays can be busy and there *might* be another booking afterward, but there are more professional and less disruptive ways to manage this. After we paid the bill and were leaving, another waiter stopped us to ask if we had paid. Despite confirming that we had, they asked again, which felt extremely rude and unprofessional. This behavior was unacceptable and left us with a negative impression of the restaurant.

Afternoon tea celebration for my friends birthday today.Food was delicious and we loved the bit of drama of the smoke. Agree with previous comments that service wasnt exceptional but it was OK.....The service at The Ivy in Birmingham was far superior. Our disappointment was from some of the other customers. The Ivys website clearly states that the dress code is smart casual and in a place as beautiful as this you would expect it if not more celebratory dress. It also states no trainers. We were dismayed to see many customers in jeans and hoodies/on their phones etc. Why were they not refused entry or seated in a separate area.....I obviously understand that you do not wish to turn away business. For those of us who were there to celebrate or were dressed appropriately I think you should keep to your rules....you make them after all and we come here because of it. Would I return to The Ivy Cambridge.....sadly no.

Just brilliant!! Excellent food & service!!!

I have ordered food at 12:45 pm, specifying that I needed to leave by 1:30 pm. The kitchen was really busy so I asked for cancellation at 1:25 pm, since nothing had arrived. At that point the Maître d showed me an order ticket with a timestamp of 1:05 pm and accused me of lying on my ordering time. It is fine that the restaurant be busy, but it is not fine to call your customer a liar.

Fabulous yummy food with a great vibe. Enjoyed a great couple of hours with super cocktails that really made a great occasion. Our waiter was lovely too. The atmosphere and decor made it interesting, and feel relaxing. Im looking forwards to returning to sample more.

We can enjoy

Excellent food and service never feel rushed

Great service and a beautiful location. The drinks are very tasty Vegetarian options: A full vegan menu is available upon request Food : 5/5 |

Tasty lunch at the Ivy in Cambridge. Great sirloin steak with mashed potatoes (gluten free) and the Ivy burger with truffle and Parmesan chips. Slight mix up with the chips initially but quickly fixed and very tasty. Can recommend the Lisboa red Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options - they provided a QR code to look up and filter food choices by allergens which was very helpful

Only good thing abt this place is the pink toilets. Foam on scallops was like dolphine j1zz. Sirloin steak was inedible, tasted sour and like a wax melt. Créme brulée was in a silly silly shallow pan n tasted like can custard. Waitress was perfect though; all the wait staff looked put together n were lovely. My waitress was so polite, so kind, and so much more engaging than my date.

Good two-course menu for a good price. Classically British but refined

Food seems to be more patchy than previously. But the £19.14 menu is good value. Service is exceptional. Really exceptional. Delicious cocktails too! Vegetarian options: Delicious goat s curd, golden raisin and endive salad. Parking: There is some parking after 4pm on the street, but really it should be left for disabled parking.

One word comes to mind: excellent! Atmosphere/experience: From walking through the door I was welcomed with 2 lovely smiles from the hosts and shown to a beautiful table on a banquette, with water already on the table(2 guests already sat). Drinks service was prompt and efficient. Food: my sister opted for the £19.17 menu which (granted) didn t seem to appealing on reading but upon delivery was well presented, fresh and VALUE FOR MONEY! I had the sirloin steak which was tender, perfectly cooked and well seasoned and my mum opted for the BEAUTIFUL watermelon and heritage tomato salad. Fresh flavours and a mesmerising presentation. Last but not least the centre court bombe to finish drama meets a well balanced dessert. Service: Attentive but never interrupting or in your face. I appreciate the constant attention to detail: never an empty glass in front of me, always water available on the table, accurate & symmetrical cutlery lay. And for that I can t highlight Maruf but our main server Andrea enough. A well oiled machine. Lunch service ran like clockwork from start to finish! Thanks team for a memorable lunch in a beautiful day!

always good. not usually excited about chains but love the ivy house style -- food, service and decor.

Fantastic Food and great service Will go again Food : 5/5

Very posh but surprisingly okay prices, especially for the lunch menu. Creative food and presentation. Atmosphere is exquisite and toilets very clean and fresh. Service is polite and considerate.

A bit pricey, but overall a cool experience! I love the way the restaurant is decorated; the paintings, tiles, and ceiling murals make an absolutely wonderful vibe. I ordered the Shepherd s Pie, which was one of the best Ive ever had. The gravy was the perfect compliment to the lamb and potatoes. I do wish the portion was a little bigger, especially for the price, but it was so good I would still order it again! Definitely recommend booking a table ahead of time, it seems as though they fill up pretty quickly especially around 6-7pm.

Wonderful service and delicious food. Waitress service was first class and the restaurant atmosphere was busy but friendly Food

Table too small for 11 people. Very poor selection of food. Food not hot. Very expensive. Disabled facilities not displayed. Long walk up and downstairs to washroom.

Super place. Very classy! You want to impress? This is the place

Lovely friendly staff

Always a pleasure visiting The Ivy. Staff are lovely, accommodating and service is always at a high standard. Thank you to all who wished my husband a happy birthday and he was very happy with his birthday profiteroles!!

We came here Saturday for a surprise birthday meal for my partner. Service and food was excellent as usual. There was some miscommunication when walking in that almost gave away the surprise however the staff acted professionally. Lovely atmosphere - always have a great experience when visiting The Ivy!

My wife came home from a lunch party and has been horribly sick this evening. She was the only one who had the monkfish curry. She thought it odd at the time as it had more prawns than monkfish and the pieces of monkfish were a bit hard. I tried to call tonight to warn them not to serve this but lines are closed.

Love love love The Ivy ! Excellent service atmosphere and menu choices. Thank you

What not to like. It is my favourite place to go to in Cambridge for breakfast. The Eggs Royale is divine, the egg yolk runny, and Salmon is yum. My partner had Eggs Benedict, which is also very delicious. The coffees are top-notch. Orange juice is fresh, and the Virgin Mary is excellent. The staff are attentive, friendly, and well presented. Everything was perfect apart from the irritating customers who sat next to us, complaining and moaning about their order.

We came for a friends Birthday. Our other friend has a serious food allergy which was explained when we arrived and repeated a few times. We were told the food arrived a good 20 mins later than the rest of the party as it was prepared in a different kitchen so there was no risk of cross contamination. When the food eventually arrived I decided to try it before my friend and thank goodness I did. It had exactly what she is allergic too. We asked the waitress who confirmed it did have the ingredients she is anaphylatic too. They then blamed the kitchen being busy!!!!! All they did was remove her plate from the bill. Disgusting and unforgivable. Thank goodness I tried it and she had her epipen.

Went with friends as a birthday treat, place very nice, food was nice but a bit loud to talk, very dim needed phone torch to see menu, and the waiter was too eager to take our plates even though we hadnt finished, he hovered around our table and made us feel uncomfortable and rushed as though we we needed to go ASAP....

The food was okay, very bland and there were no halal options. The service was great. All the staff were super friendly and welcoming. The portion sizes weren t the best.

We was not happy with the service we received here, and not a huge variety of food choices

Nice food but mediocre service and a decretionary charge of 12.5% AUTOMATICALLY being added, is a joke.

Popped in as our first stop after a long train ride to visit Cambridge and thought we d settle for somewhere easy, yet a little fancy , for a coffee. However the wrong coffee came, and wasn t filled to the top. Asked for sugar multiple times after only receiving spoons. Tap water took a while too. Lovely smelling toilets however. Hopefully the food is yummier.

Ricardo and the rest of the team were fabulous

I ordered the blackened cod baked in banana leaf. It arrived uncooked, it had not been baked; the fish was raw and cold, a brown sauce had been smeared on the top of the fish and it sat on top of a banana leaf. I have no idea how this could have left the kitchenIt was not what it said on the menu. The manager gave the impression that I didn t understand how the dish was meant to be served. He Did not acknowledge that the dish was uncooked. His response totally ruined the lunch. The Resturant then attempted to charge me £45 for service.

I read the reviews and wasn t expecting a fabulous experience but a fabulous experience it was. It was packed some diners having a late lunch whilst others, like us, having afternoon tea. We went with the full Monty, Champagne, sandwiches, scones, cakes, pastries and fabulous chocolate pots. They were all wonderfully presented by our excellent server Ray. She was attentive without being intrusive. Truly a credit to the establishment. The magic smoking flower was a terrific touch. Yes, expensive but exactly what s needed to celebrate a special occasion. Thank you the Ivy and thank you Ray.

Great food and service. Perfect place for catching up with a good friend and feeling a little spoiled in the process

Excellent lobster linguine but hugely overpriced, as was the wine. Very much City tourist prices.

Great place, excellent food and service

Always liked a good Ivy breakfast, but today s experience was well below par. Yes they were busy but that no excuse for what was served up. One hot coffee the other luke warm. Both poached eggs on the Royal breakfast were cold. The Full English was ok, but again the eggs were over cooked. The toast looked like it was the crust from the bottom of the loaf. Milk removed from the table before we had finished. An underwhelming breakfast. There are other restaurants in the city which we ll try before we return to the Ivy.

My cousin and I were visiting from London and came in for a few cocktails at the bar - if Thomas is serving, get him to make you something of choice! He is a wizard of cocktails and makes the whole experience an entertainment show. He made me his signature slow sour b***h and it was amazing. Will be back for sure.

The worst experience I have ever had at an Ivy Restaurant. I will never return again. Kicked off our table with zero warning and forced to order a taxi outside of the restaurant. We were not even offered an alternative seat whilst we waited for a taxi. I am absolutely disgusted with the service we received.

A good place if the accompany is in good mood

Lovely decor and excellent service.

Far too many enthusiastic staff that began to annoy me by the constant interruptions and trying to upsell from the first to last minute. Cold food added to the reduction in score. Over priced for what is ok food, its nothing special. Lobster tagliatelle has shrunk but the same price, curry is good.

Overpriced and over rated! Order a steak and thats all you get for £28.. the childs fish n chips was huge (adults) and the wine waiter spilt a glass or more of champagne all over floor when opening the bottle...(he did bring over a glass of champagne) perhaps it was not our day, but a meal and drinks out bill £458..I can be picky

Beautiful decorated place great ambience but the food is just ok and the price of a glass of wine at £15 is ridiculous therefore wont be back ad there are better places to eat ...sorry

The food was not good. The Indian staffs were unhygienic and lack boundaries and personal space. What the most appalling things I found is that the Indian waiter had a wound and put plaster on it and he makes drinks and touch foods which really really looked unhygienic and makes me uncomfortable. Don t know how it passes the hygiene standards.

Wonderful food and fair prices. Great English food.

Nice restaurant, staff were fantastic.. just thought price was a bit high for the quality of food. All in all, a nice evening out but pricey

Good is excellent