The Ivy Soho Brasserie - (Near Westminster, london)

1 /5 R V: I dined at Ivy Soho for Valentine’s dinner and paid £126 for what was genuinely one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in London. The starter was an overly acidic salad served with the smallest fried scallops I’ve ever seen — completely underwhelming and poorly balanced. For the main, I ordered cod, which arrived extremely chewy and unpleasant to eat. After sending it back, I was given fried chicken with a fried egg — something you would expect from a casual diner, not a Valentine’s set menu at this price point. It was frankly embarrassing. When that was replaced again, the sea bass that arrived was somehow even worse. While the staff were polite and did attempt to resolve the situation, the reality is that you are paying for the food — and the food was consistently below standard. The atmosphere also didn’t help; our seating area felt cramped and poorly arranged, which added to the overall disappointment. For a restaurant charging premium prices, especially for a Valentine’s dinner, this was extremely poor value for money. I would expect much better from a venue of this reputation.

4 /5 Sonia Fanelli: The place is a very beautiful with its interior design and atmosphere well curated, especially the bar, which I also loved at their other restaurant The Ivy Asia Mayfair! Overall, the food and service were as good as at their other restaurant in Mayfair, which I had the privilege to try just the night before. But here as well I would recommend to consider revising the menu to offer a bit more variety and originality in the dishes. Nevertheless, the fried zucchini were delicious and generous (although I had already found these to another restaurant not fro the same chain - again, creativity). The service could be improved to treat the customers with better attentiveness as expected. We had to call the waiters several times as they were passing nearby our tables without ever making eye contact with us, which was a bit annoying. I will consider going again, hoping these issues will be improved soon, making this place 100% top level! Thank you and see you next time!

5 /5 V: I celebrated my birthday at The Ivy Soho Brasserie in their private dining space, the Blake Room, and it was honestly such a beautiful and memorable experience. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted so warmly, and there’s a lovely atmosphere throughout the restaurant. It was busy, but in the best way — a great buzz, vibrant energy, and a really welcoming feel that immediately set the tone for the evening. Pauline, my event manager, helped me plan my birthday in the private dining room and was fantastic throughout the entire planning and booking process. She made everything feel seamless and easy, and although planning a big birthday is naturally a bit stressful, she was incredibly reassuring every step of the way. I had quite a few guests with different requests and dietary requirements, and she was so accommodating and supportive, which really put me at ease. She truly delivered — the day came together perfectly. On the night itself, Carlo and Josh, the manager and waiter, were amazing. The service was warm, professional, and they genuinely went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable, happy with their food, and well looked after. Drinks were served promptly, and so many of my guests commented on how attentive and kind the service was. The food was absolutely delicious — beautifully prepared, full of flavour, and very satisfying. A big thank you as well to the kitchen team for being so attentive and happy to assist with any adjustments on the day. Everything ran so smoothly. The room looked stunning, well decorated, the service was outstanding, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. This birthday meant a lot to me, and the entire team made it truly unforgettable. A massive thank you to Pauline, Carlo, Josh, and the whole Ivy Soho team. I couldn’t recommend The Ivy Soho Brasserie more.