Amazing experience. We were a group of 9 people, and everywhere we went they told us they were fully booked. We were already a bit discouraged, but on our way back to the hotel we found this place right on the corner and it turned out to be a great decision. From the moment we arrived, the young ladies who welcomed us at the entrance and our server throughout the night were truly professional attentive, well-organized, and genuinely warm. We ordered several main courses, all of them beautifully prepared. The beef tartare, served with bread, was outstanding and can be perfectly paired with the truffled cream for an excellent combination(took the truffled from the Milanese . The sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and the Truffled Chicken Milanese stood out as a remarkable dish, offering a delicious and well-balanced flavor profile. read more

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A couple of our traveling companions tried the Ivy in Dublin. The Edinburgh location was close to our hotel. Service from hostess to chef was excellent. I have to say that at least every restaurant we ate in the first question from servers are there any allergies? Every restaurant was super accommodating with an unusual allergy. Food was excellent and the drinks were on point. Great experience and highly recommend The Ivy. read more

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This is an up scale restaurant in New Town that is not touristy, has good food and drink. The service was a little slow.

Beautiful restaurant and warm services by the staff. Honestly I want to give 5-star for the experience however, the sea bass was really a disappointment. It wasn't bad, just that i expected higher standard from the IVY. Generous portion for the sea bass (which i love), however, the skin was not quite as crispy as I would prefer (it looked like the chef tried but the sauce made it soggy). The mushroom sauce with spinach's and beans(?) was not a balanced match for the dish somehow. Our party ordered 3 sea-bass and the consensus was similar. The dish wasn't executed as good as the description. The fish and chip was tasty with the pea mash. The burger from the Kids' menu was bigger than McDonald's Big Mac and delicious. Came with tasty fries. Mom ordered fresh mint tea which turned out to be made with a dried mint tea bag. Nice cocktail menu tho. & service was great. read more

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Beautifully decorated. The staff was friendly. The Celebratory Croissant was as delicious as it was pretty. read more

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The food here is absolutely amazing - every meal we had was packed with flavor and beautifully prepared. We loved it so much that we came three times in just five days while visiting Edinburgh: breakfast, brunch, and dinner. The service was excellent overall, with attentive and friendly staff, though during dinner the server we had felt a bit less engaged compared to the other visits. She did not put in the right order and just didn't seem to care much. That said, the overall experience was still fantastic. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for any occasion. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food in a wonderful setting. It's reasonable priced as well. read more

Ambiance: Absolutely stunning setting in the New Town area of Edinburgh. We went for Afternoon Tea, lush setting with bright inviting decor, plants and giant windows. The theming was beautiful too, the napkins, the trays and service items, all well-put together. Ambiance Rating: 5/5 Service: I would say this was the only small shortcoming, we had 3-4 different people coming to us, no one offered to refill our teapot with hot water ever, or to switch teas. Previous tea experiences, our servers have poured my first cup of tea, however we had to pour it ourselves *Service Rating 4/5 Food: Our tea service included one pot of tea of our choice, cream/sugar, a personal tray of sandwiches (curried egg salad, lox and cream cheese, chicken salad on three different types of bread), a tiered platter (floral) full of many goodies including 2 Scones with Devonshire Cream, Fresh Strawberries, Orange-Flavored Cupcakes with green sprinkles for the "Ivy" themed-decorations, a 3 piece box of chocolates to take home, individual Creme Brulee, hard-shell, Chocolate Bombs. *Food: 5/5, with the exception of the scones which were quite dry read more

The Ivy was a recommendation from a friend and what a fantastic meal. Tomato soup - 10 out of 10 absolutely would recommend. Shepherd pie - 10 out of 10 Just get the meal you won't be disappointed. Beautiful restaurant read more

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Lovely food. Second time coming back here. Staff are welcoming and quick to serve. Recommend to book a table in advance as gets busy. read more

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Our family of four had a lovely window view of St. Andrew's Square. Their elegantly designed menu features a broad selection; my mother and I both loved the curry. The zucchini fries are lightly fried and not oily at all--just the perfect amount of crust. read more

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Great food and great service. Will always go back when visiting Scotland. Service was fantastic!

Fantastic breakfast spot on the heart of Edinburg. Tried to get into the Spruce and the hostess recommended The Ivy. Got seated right away on a Saturday at 9am. Service was very attentive and top notch. Food was very delish and hearty. Highly recommend. read more

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There's no denying that The Ivy is a beautiful fine dining restaurant, it's iconic, the atmosphere, the food, the drinks are all top notch but on this occasion the service was not up to standard and to be honest left a bitter taste in my mouth. I visited with my sister using a gift voucher she gave me for my 40th birthday and our waiter:an obnoxious man seemed set on getting us to spend money, suggesting buying the most expensive bottle of wine and when we declined he came back with cheeky remarks, sarcasm and blatant rudeness, he made myself and my sister nervous and feel like we had no right to be there if using a voucher. After this experience I'd be in no rush to visit again. Disappointed! read more

This location is beautiful, and we really enjoyed the setting. We had the 1917 menu, which was fairly priced. I loved the starter, and the chicken was good as well. As others have mentioned, the service wasn't the most attentive, but it wasn't terrible either. Overall, a nice experience with some room for improvement.p read more

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This is a really lovely restaurant. The decor is absolutely perfect. From the second you arrive ,everything is on point. The hostesses were wearing the cutest floral yellow jackets as their uniform. They were very polite. We were seated at a nice table upstairs for our afternoon tea. A reservation is definitely needed. We ordered the champagne afternoon tea. It came with a really nice selection of savory and sweet. The little sub with mushroom and chicken was perfect. The sweets were all delicious. It was served with dry ice which was fun. On a side note, the ladies room is spectacular. It's all my bathroom goals in one. read more

Went with three friends for a birthday dinner. Food and ambience was amazing. The old fashioned was perfect. Highly recommend!

This restaurant is absolutely stunning and has beautiful views of the park across the street. Love the decor inside the restaurant and the staff was very lovely. What was lacking was the cost of the food for what you actually got. The food was bland and OK and our opinion overpriced. If you want to go just for ambience this is the place for you and just have a drink. read more

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This is a beautiful upscale restaurant in Edinburgh. If you are planning to go for dinner you should definitely make reservations. We were seated immediately upon our arrival . The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, with a bar and plenty of seating. Our server was friendly ,attentive and provided us with outstanding service. We ordered a nice bottle of Pino Grigio , fish and chips , Shepard's Pie , a side salad and Apple Tart Flambé. Everything was so delicious . The fish and chips were light , flaky and flavorful. The Shepard' Pie was presented in a unique way .The meat was molded into a round shape and decorated with the mash , the gravy was then poured around the outside. It looked so pretty and was exceptionally delicious! The salad was average but good, fresh and crisp . And let's not forget dessert , the Apple Tart Flambé with a dollop of vanilla ice cream was so delicious too , perfect and not too sweet . The only negative comment I have is that it was very dark in the restaurant and I was actually having a difficult time reading the menu. Other than that we had a wonderful time and immensely enjoyed our meal ! read more

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Favorite restaurant in Edinburgh. I ordered the sea bass with muscles and it was delicious. My dining partner ordered the shepherd's pie and it was top notch. Ambiance is delightful and restaurant is clean. Service was great as well. The best part was dessert. We ordered chocolate bombs , which were to die for. The perfect mixture of chocolate, ice cream and caramel. I made another reservation this week to try additional details since I liked my first experience so much. read more

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Always love the Ivy! Nice view of the square from upstairs. The seasonal menu was great.

Amazing breakfast. The full Scottish was delicious. I tried haggis for the first time and it rocked. read more

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The food was amazing. The staff were great and the ambiance was awesome. We loved this experience.

Had a wonderful filet at The Ivy in Edinburgh. Delicious, tender and seasoned just right. Also had an espresso martini that was great. The restaurant is very pretty and our waiter was attentive, funny and helpful. I would go there again if I'm ever back in Edinburgh. read more

We sat in a beautiful dining room upstairs. We had a nice waiter who took our order, got drinks and appetizers, then he disappeared. A new waiter came over and asked how everything was. I showed him our hidden burnt chicken, conveniently placed burnt side down. He said 'sorry' and walked away. No mention of making us a new one or a complimentary drink or even a manager to stop by. We never did see our initial waiter again. Unfortunately tips are included. read more

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Stopped by the Ivy after a show today loved every bite! My husband had the ribeye and I had a side of thick cut truffle fries (or chips like they call them). We finished our meal with an amazing coconut pana cotta and a couple of great cappuccinos. The service was amazing- love Scottish hospitality!- and the ambiance was simply wonderful. read more

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This review is a bit mixed (if possible I'd give 3.5 stars) the food was flavorful but the service was lacking. They were busy and yet came across as quite fussy. Our server was friendly, but inattentive. However, they certainly take food allergies seriously. I was asked several times about possible food allergies, if you have them they will take great care it seems. Having said all that, if the service had been better I'd increase my rating by a star. read more

Amazing food, the service is fast and funny. And the Ambience reminds me of a bar from the 80's. read more

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Lovely high tea experience!! The ambiance is upscale but still really fun. Service is amazingly friendly. Came for high tea too early and so we waited trying some of the drinks, which were great. Then high tea was amazing. Tried a few good teas but the real highlight was the food. So many different things and everyone in my party had different favorites, so there's definitely something for everyone. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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Had the best experience here! Came on Valentine's Day and everything was so festive and thoughtful. I got tea and a full Scottish breakfast with white toast and everything was amazing. My first time trying Haggis as an American and I was definitely impressed. Would recommend this for any occasion! read more

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Dining here was in every way a wonderful experience, one I recommend if you find yourself in the area. No reservations, no idea where to go, no clue what might lie ahead. Hungry, though. The Ivy sits on a corner and practically begs you to come in and stay a while. So we did. The interior is lush and bright in a city full of dark stone and shadows. The staff are warm, sincere. They'll make room for you if they can, but do make a reservation for a window table on the second floor. We sat at the bar, and our experience was not diminished by it. We had the pumpkin soup, the fish, and the roasted butternut squash with savory cous cous. Every bite was perfect. Fresh, healthy, beautifully plated. Everything on the menu appealed, and the drinks headed to tables for the mid week brunch were gorgeous. So many staff, all eager to bring whatever you need. This is what service should be. I had a week of wonderful dining in Edinburgh, and this was in my top 3. Don't miss it. read more

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First off, my confession: I am obsessed with The Ivy. At this point I am a borderline creepy Ivy stalker. I have been to The Ivy in three countries and I must say that this location is the cleanest and possibly the best run of the three. Now the food is good but you really must visit for the cocktails and the ambiance. They all have great vibes, fabulous decor and great people watching. I had the prawn and monkfish curry today and it was flavorful. I also enjoyed my orange g&t - and proper coffee service, which is sadly hard to find in the UK. Great place for a meal - and some home decorating inspo! read more

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American jersey girl ‍ Came here for dessert and drinks. The drinks we all very good. I had a mocktail which was delicious. Most of the mocktails in Edinburgh taste like straight juice, but the ones here at the Ivy didn't. For dessert we got the apple tarts, chocolate bombe, and coconut panacotta (there were 5 of us) all of which were delicious. The service was good and timely. The ambiance inside is very nice, gives 1950's Hollywood vibes, garden like. I did go to the ivy in England for breakfast and it was good there too. Def check this place out. read more

Our server in this adorable restaurant was great. He was such a proper gentleman and dressed to the fullest standard. The ambiance was great - cute and eclectic. And, the tea service was great. A nice variety of tasty finger sandwiches and delicious desserts. read more

Had afternoon tea here with champagne. We had the Ivy brand champagne and tea. Both were great picks. The tea tower has plenty of food for two and it was all fresh. We greatly enjoyed it. read more

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Nice folks at the bar, but salmon was over cooked and paired with curry which was not a good combination. We ordered it with rice which did not come with the dish. Disappointing at best. Nice ambience and great staff though. Pity the food doesn't match up! read more

This was the best food and cocktails we experienced in Edinburgh. We were only there for 3 days and we loved our dinner experience so much that we popped in for happy hour for a second visit! Incredible service by the staff and our bartender was very chatty and fun. I could look around this restaurant for hours and not get bored. If design isn't of interest to you, the large windows providing a view to the street just might! read more

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Phenomenal everything! Service was incredible and the food was delicious We are from the states and they were very willing to explain specialty Scotland dishes. The ambiance was beautiful and not too loud. Highly recommend! read more

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My husband and I were visiting Scotland with two friends and we read The IV was a great place to go for breakfast. We arrived a few minutes before 11 and unfortunately they do not serve breakfast/brunch after 11. We decided to stay for lunch and we were definitely not disappointed. The Ivy is a bit fancier than other places you may find in Edinburgh. But no worries... you can still wear your casual Tourist apparel As most people are walking around the city and come in for a meal. The service was excellent as the wait staff was super friendly. Being an American, friendly waitstaff means a lot. The food was also very delicious. I got the shepherds pie which was mixed with beef and lamb. I don't love lamb but this was super tasty and flavorful. It came with a side of aus jus that I literally could have just drank. For being a heavier dish this was not that filling. I was fine to walk around without feeling completely stuffed. My friend got the salmon and asparagus with the champagne sauce and she said it was also really delicious. If ever in Edinburgh again I would definitely want to go back for breakfast as I saw some peoples plates while walking by and it looked heavenly. read more

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I tried the fish and chips that were great, and fish curry was tasty, and the service was great.

I am compelled to leave a raving review on the service we received from Dimitris who stepped in to relieve our prior server who was not personable at all and almost seemed like she was annoyed to be our server. Thank goodness for Dimitris who was full of life, fun and laughter. We were celebrating our daughter-in-laws 30th birthday brunch and had just arrived in Scotland. Dimitris was so kind to provide us with some suggested places to visit. He even hand drew a map for us! Thank you Dimitris for the pleasant memory and for your hospitality. Oh, food was delicious and drinks were fabulous. Ambiance very pleasing. read more

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