The Ivy St Helen's Square York

We had a lovely evening here with my husband. The food quality and the service was very good. The duck salad starter was full of flavours and my chicken bourguignon was perfectly cooked, however it needs an extra side of mashed potato. My husband's Lobster linguine was delicious, but a very small portion. I only give 4 stars, because my starter: Scallops with truffle was very disappointing. I told to the waiter it didn't have any truffle flavour, but he didn't care. I asked for some extra truffle, then a waitress brought a smal bowl of black dust that had a smokey flavour but didn't taste at all like truffle. We've also got charged £4 for it. If a customer is not happy with a £15 starter, I would try to solve the issue and not charge extra for it.

One of the best afternoon teas I've had. It is next to Betty's tea rooms. The lady who greeted us in The Ivy was very welcoming. She took our bags and our coats to keep in the cloakroom and gave us a ticket to get them back when we left. We were shown to our table and given some time to look at the menu. We decided to upgrade to the champagne afternoon tea which was £45 each which we thought was really good value. The waitress came and took our order and was very happy to swap one of the sandwiches as neither of us like egg. She brought our champagne and the tea we'd chosen and the food came shortly after. It was delish. We had three sandwiches each, a chocolate bomb, a muffin, a scone with cream and jam and then a mini crème brulé. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very chilled out, the food was gorgeous and the staff were delightful. Even the bathrooms were pretty. I will definitely go again when I next visit York xxx

The Ivy in York is one of those places I have admired from afar, yet when a very special occasion came around, this was the place to go. From the very start, the service was excellent, helpful, courteous and friendly. The staff were immaculately turned out and nothing was too much trouble. The decor is fabulous (including the loos!) and the menu is mouthwatering. Having a gluten intolerance was not a problem and the staff were able to help with the menu choices. The food was brought quickly and it was delicious. I also had two mocktails which were fab. The crockery was beautiful and I loved the silverware. The Ivy is truly a dining experience, so it's more than 'a meal'. A lovely, very special and rare treat.

What a lovely experience this was! The Ivy lived up to my expectations in every way, from the stage who looked very smart, and we're unfailingly friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great. A pleasant surprise was that it cost less for a comparable meal than it had the day before at one of the small eateries where we ended up in a tent out the back. They even provided me with a complimentary latte. Highly recommended and we will be back 😁

Absolutely fantastic experience at The Ivy in York. The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour from start to finish. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the tomahawk steak was spot on tender, juicy, and grilled just right. Cocktails were also excellent and well balanced. The service stood out just as much as the food. Attentive, friendly staff made the whole evening feel effortless and welcoming without being overbearing. Everything was served promptly and with a smile. Elegant setting, delicious dishes, and excellent hospitality. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to return.