The Original Ivy, West End - (Near Westminster, South East)

5 /5 Nic Banister: Well worth a visit to the one that started it all, somewhere Ive wanted to visit for a long time. Relatively small by modern standards inside but that just adds to the busy brasserie ambience. Exquisite design and layout with the bar down the middle with counter seating and normal tables every side (toilets near the entrance). Service excellent even through they were busy. Food exactly what you would expect - we enjoyed the fish and chips and pan fried sea bass. Deserts the classic chocolate bombe, rum baba and creme brulee (although would have preferred this a bit more crunchy on the top). Its a busy classic London brasserie and I completely recommend it!

5 /5 AromaRosa: It was my first time visiting this restaurant and I loved it. The place is beautiful, with a lovely atmosphere and soft music that allows you to relax and enjoy the moment. I came with friends for lunch and everything was delicious. But what I would especially like to highlight is the service, particularly from Erik at the bar. He is a charming person, very professional, kind and always attentive to make sure we had everything we needed. His cocktails were amazing. You can really see that the team works hard to give guests a great experience. I will definitely come back again, next time with my family. I highly recommend it to everyone. A very, very good place here in this part of London.

5 /5 Jordan Nash: Went here back in July with my partner to treat her for her birthday. It was very expensive but WOW! Beautiful food. The only thing i wish i had known was that accepting their offer of water to the table adds £5.50 to the bill. A bit naughty but would have asked for water either way. We received free bread and butter for the table. The bread was homemade and tasted fresh. We skipped starters and went straight for the mains. We both had a sirloin. I had truffle parmesan chips and my partner had cauliflower cheese. Steaks cooked to perfection (medium). Tender and flavourful, with a bit of smoke. Chips were some of the nicest i have ever had. 8 pounds it quite expensive for it but still very worth it. Cauliflower cheese was also very nice. My partner had 2 scoops of ice cream. The ice cream was flavourful. I had a chocolate bomb. Absolutely devine. As it was my partners birthday, they made a small plate with chocolate writing with a few decorations. This was free of charge. Staff were perfect. Pretty high service charge but as far as i was concerned they had deserved it from the first minute to last.

2 /5 TC A: I went for a solo lunch. I didn’t have a reservation. They offered me the bar for sitting, but I declined and preferred a table. The female host said there were no tables, luckily her gentlemen colleague overheard and sat me at a table nearby. The wait before anyone came to greet me at my table - about 10-15 minutes. The wait time from time my food order was placed to getting the food - about 35 minutes. My server was a 4 out of 10. Just nice, but not overly warm or high level service. She dropped off my meal and walked off, without asking me if I needed any condiments with it or explaining the sauce on the side. When I went to pick up my fork to eat, it had a mens dark black curly hair wrapped around it. When I asked for another fork, I was given a small fork for my meal by another server. I ordered the grilled sea bass. For the price - it wasn’t very flavorful, but the fish itself was cooked well. I ordered the truffle and parm chips for the side - the chips were cooked well - but the truffle and parm was only poured on the top area of the chips and it was hard and clumpy - so the chips under it were bare and plain. Overall, the lunch was just ok, service was just ok. For this price point, next time I’ll look for an overall more elevated experience.

5 /5 Lucy Bailey: The whole experience was perfect beginning to end. We were greeted quickly, with a pleasant person making sure we were taken care of. The menus are easy to read and understand, but still you will struggle to pick what you want, because the choices are too fantastic. I could see the bartender/mixologist, and how particular they were with the drinks. Paying such care and attention into all drinks, while still working in a timely manner. Our order was taken, and the food didnt take too long. However that might be because it was quiet a 3pm on a Monday. The food was delicious, brilliant taste, beautifully plated. Very good flavour combinations, and attention to detail. The staff made sure we were tended to very well. Constant checking in, table not left dirty for too long. Water always topped up, knives changed for steak knife. Parfait was delicious and smooth. Cheese souffle was very light. The steak was nice and tender, and so flavourful. The lamb curry had a deep flavour and fantastic taste. Sticky toffee pudding was mouthwatering and rich. The Ivy chocolate bombe was perfect, and came with the staff pouring hot caramel over it, for some tableside showmanship. I would love to go back sometime, when I can afford it again.