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The Ivy Cardiff, Cardiff, WLS

The Ivy Cardiff

4.5
4.5
12310 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
The restaurant is situated across two floors with a large bar prominent on both floors, and beautiful private dining room on the first floor.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 141 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548

Experiences

  • Set Menu

    £18.95 per person

    Jun 27 - Nov 9, 2023
    Enjoy our set menu available Monday to Wednesday (11:30-21:45) and Thursday to Friday (11:30-18:30), with two courses from £18.95.
    Set Menu photo
  • The Ivy Cardiff Afternoon Tea

    £29.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Beautifully presented in a three-tied stand and served with your choice of tea or coffee, The Ivy Afternoon Tea includes an assortment of freshly baked scones with rich clotted cream and strawberry preserve, a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, and dainty cakes and tarts, crafted with the finest ingredients. *Prices are subject to change.
  • Festive Set Menu

    Nov 20, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024
    ** Tables of 7 + must book the Festive Menu. The menu is priced at £50 for two courses or £55 for three-courses. Indulge in the magic of the season with our Festive Set Menu at The Ivy Collection. Our festive set menu includes Christmas crackers, mince pie parcels, and a selection of comforting hot drinks. Book now and make this festive season truly unforgettable
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What 12,310 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Best Ambience

  • South Wales

    Great for brunch

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Lively

  • South Wales

    Most Booked

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Overall

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Ambience

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for brunch

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cardiff City & County

    Hot spot

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Most Booked

12,310 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another magnificent anniversary meal at The Ivy! Exquisite food and beautiful ambiance. The service is always excellent (although we already remove the discretionary service charge and pay the waiting staff a tip in cash because the company keep it to pay for uniforms otherwise). The Ivy is always worth visiting for the decor alone!

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  2. IainH

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The staff were friendly and polite. Food tasted really nice and was good value for money.

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  3. PaulH

    South Wales

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love coming here, probably the best place to have breakfast in Cardiff. Food is fantastic and the service is first class.

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  4. Pinchy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very attentive staff, felt very welcome as soon as we walked through the door. Food was amazing and our party of 5 all thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon

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  5. MaryD

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I wish that there was a little more space between tables . The round tables are for more conducive to comfortably dining as 4 people. Table was overfilled & conversation cannot be anything other than overheard.

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  6. MrsMac

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent stop for a classy breakfast with great decor, service and value for money, a great start to the day.

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  7. Donald

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Lovely meal. One gripe. We had a bottle of Cava and a bottle of rose. Both were put in an ice bucket at least 12 feet from our table and we were told to help ourselves!! Very odd. In the end I went over and picked up the ice bucket and stand and moved it adjacent to our table .

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a lovely meal at the Ivy. Lovely environment and surroundings and the food is excellent. The only criticism is the online booking of the table. There are 3 options. Standard, counter and bar. It turns out the counter and the bar are exactly the same thing which we don’t realise. There were empty tables available although we were not able to sit at the table despite requesting too.Other than that perfect and would go back.

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  9. Paul

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the squid tempura, sirloin steak & sides. We also had the salt crusted bread among other things. All was superb; the bread was a perfect balance of crisp and soft and the salty flavour was delicious, my steak was perfectly cooked and tender and the squid was wonderful with just a touch of resistance to the bite and a subtle flavour of the sea. The service was excellent, it was our anniversary and they brought us a profiterole for occasion after the meal. I would highly recommend.

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  10. BeverleyW

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely to see the new options on the menu. Food outstanding drinks service a little slow. But a great day.

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  11. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beware of service charge when paying bill but this is discretionary so can be taken off ,please ask staff .

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  12. AH20

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    I had afternoon tea, it was quite a bit party group but the sandwiches were stale as well as the Welsh cakes being rock hard. Slow service forgot out drinks and brought tea with no milk.

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  13. BerylJ

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Been to this restaurant a couple of times before and found it was excellent. But on this occasion we were a little disappointed. Firstly, the wait staff were slow to deliver our drinks and then it took a while for us to get our first course. Part way through our meal the wait staff changed and despite being told that we had a started bottle of wine in the cooler the waiter forgot about it and we had to ask for the remainder of our wine. Despite this all the food was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We ordered a couple of cocktails to finish our meal and were very disappointed. There was so much ice in the glass the flavour of the drink was seriously diluted and there was barely any flavour to the drink. Also, toward the end of the meal we were told that we had to vacate our table as it was booked for other customers and the bill was just plonked down on the table in front of us. There was no offer to move to another area or to the bar if we wanted to continue drinking and We felt it was rather rude and that we were being pushed out. When your bill comes to nearly £250, with £31 of that being a service charge, you expect to have better service. Despite the excellent food, I am not sure if I will return on another occasion.

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  14. James

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Felt that the reception staff weren’t happy to be there and weren’t very welcoming. The food was okay until I had a burger and the bun was stale.

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  15. DarthRum69

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good service, good menu but quite pricey £30 and upwards for steak. No wait for our reserved table, accompanied to our table. Good waiter service to start off with but things started to slow down as we progressed through our courses. Good food. Nice ambience and not too busy.

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  16. ChristineG

    South Wales

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all enjoyed our lunch at The Ivy. There were 6 of us at a birthday celebration. Everything was lovely..the ambience is delightful, service is excellent and the food and wine was delicious.

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  17. JaneJ

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food2service3ambience4
    We arrived half an hour before our table and had a drink by the bar, which was good. We had to chase up about our table several times which was half hour past our table time. We eventually had our table at 8.30. Everything seemed rushed in the beginning. Had to wait a long time between starters and mains. Wasn’t impressed at all. Was hoping for a nice time as I was finishing off my 50th birthday celebrations. I will not be rushing back anytime soon.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Awful service. Very slow. Waited ages for drinks order to be taken. In the end had to ask. Staff uninterested in providing good service and felt they were intentionally ignoring. Food was ok but served cold.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Opentable Diner, we regret to hear that you had this experience with us. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We will use your comments to refine our efforts to ensure this issue does not happen again.

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  19. AdamU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yet again The Ivy smashed it - a lovely way to celebrate our son’s drop off at Cardiff University. Thank you.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Hi Adamu, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Ivy Cardiff. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Until the next time we meet, take care!

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  20. Heli

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service went above and beyond to accommodate a guest that had a lot of dietary issues.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Heli, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We hope you have a great day!

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  21. SianG

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again a lovely visit to the Ivy. Impeccable service, prompt and attentive as well as extremely polite staff. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Always feels like a real treat coming to this gorgeous place.. but why not?! 100% recommend and looking forward to my next visit.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Siang, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. We hope to see you soon!

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  22. Jojo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    The air conditioning was on and it was quite chilly. The staff went above and beyond with my Mum who is disabled and everyone was very attentive, during our time there. Beautiful environment to dine in.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Jojo, thank you for sharing your positive experience! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  23. KellieC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took our daughter for brunch before she started university. The restaurant was lovely, had a lovely warm atmosphere and friendly, happy helpful staff from the moment we walked in until we left. We were pleasantly surprised by the price as the quality and presentation of the food was outstanding. We would definitely recommend and are looking forward to going back again

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  24. JaywattsDJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Partner and I came for a quick bite before a show using the set menu around 6pm. Food was well presented and delicious, a nice mixture of flavours. Cocktails were nice too. Staff were very welcoming and friendly, fantastic service.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Jaywattsdj, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  25. JessicaS

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meals and drinks were amazing, ambience and deco was classy and the staff were brilliant.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Jessicas, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  26. JoannaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed the whole experience. My only criticism is that they make you ask for the well priced set menu. Very quiet on a Thursday afternoon. Great service.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Joannas, we really appreciate your feedback! Until the next time we meet, take care!

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  27. PeterB

    South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food,great service. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed all 3 courses and drinks.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Hi Peterb, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Ivy Cardiff. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  28. RachelW

    Spain

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Only negative we were sat down from the open door and it was quite cool

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 1 day ago

    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  29. AlexJ

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Stunning decor and beautiful food presentation. Friendly and helpful staff. An enjoyable visit. The only downside is the 'discretionary' 12.5% service charge added to the bill. Appreciate this happens more frequently in restaurants now, but always feels uncomfortable and pushy. Another lean towards the culture in the states...

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We hope to see you soon!

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  30. SandraR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Amazing deco, food mediocre, staff excellent!!!!

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  31. JohnH

    South Wales

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A very pleasant place to eat. The food was very good and good value. Will definitely return.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 2 days ago

    Johnh, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Ivy Cardiff! We hope to see you soon!

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  32. Seanp

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Even though the restaurant knew it was my wife’s birthday not one member of staff wished her happy birthday even though the person checking us said to me that she knew it was her birthday.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 3 days ago

    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  33. CharlesB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience5
    This was my fifth visit. Until this last visit I each had been most enjoyable. This visit, we were rushed to our table despite the fact that we arrived approximately 20 minutes early as we were told it was not possible to have a drink at the bar. I enquired why and the response was “I don’t make the rules”! The table was far too small for four people and given the fact that many larger tables were available, seemed completely unnecessary and avoidable. When the four main courses and approximately 6 side dishes arrived before the starters had been cleared it was a ‘balancing act’ to say the least. Overall a disappointing evening!

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  34. SiPen

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Food was slow over an hour from ordering to receiving mains. Also very crammed in for such a 'high end' place to eat sat very close to other guests. Food when it did arrive was nice but not somewhere I would rush to go back or recommend.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 3 days ago

    Hi Sipen, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Have a fantastic day.

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  35. LindaH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Disappointed with menu. 3 things we fancied they had run out of.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Andy was superb. We had the automatic service charge removed from our bill. Watch out for that, as I don’t like it. I’d rather tip as I see fit.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  37. PaulB

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Food was superb as usual. Service was good until our server changed at the end of a shift and the one who took get paid no attention to us. We had to them ask for anything we wanted which was difficult as no one was in the area serving as other customers near us had left

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 4 days ago

    Paulb, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience with us. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Have a fantastic day!

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  38. Claire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely experience to celebrate my friends 50th birthday

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 4 days ago

    Claire, thank you so much for your high rating! Have a fantastic day!

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  39. Jane

    South Wales

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We had zucchini strips which are always amazing to share over pre dinner drinks. I had blackened cod in banana leaf. Very tasty and a good portion. My friend had seabass which was beautifully presented and deliciously Fantastic service as always. I’ve just uploaded the new app but it has some teething problems so make sure you let your waitress know when you arrive.

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 4 days ago

    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! See you soon.

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  40. JulieN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing experience and food would definitely recommend

    The Ivy CardiffResponded 5 days ago

    Hi Julien, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Ivy Cardiff. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to see you soon!

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FAQs

The Ivy Cardiff is rated 4.5 stars by 12310 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 141 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy Cardiff

69/70 St David’s, Cardiff, WLS CF10 1GA

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Cardiff
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Burbidge
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    029 2233 8940
  • Private party facilities
    The Ivy Cardiff brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of the capital. For those special celebrations, there’s the refined glamour of our elegant private dining room.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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