The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie

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  Vinny0509

  ·2 weeks ago

  “We had a reservation and were seated right away. The tables were very small making it awkward having the large menus along with water and wine glasses. The chairs were also very uncomfortable. We didn't particularly care for the server who waited on us, the young South Asian gentleman. Lacked personality and made a very rude remark about us ordering multiple starters. He also touched my back at one point where my guest visibly noticed it. I was not comfortable with that. He also didn't have any clue really about the wine selections. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a posh place or if they are moonlighting as one, but you should be somewhat knowledgeable about the wines if you have a whole menu book dedicated to it. Otherwise, he was very quick to top off the wines and clear plates. The starters were quite good. No complaints there. Very interesting choices on the menu. Questionable presentation. Bread was less than average. The main dishes served were good and bad. All of the meat cuts were phenomenal. A little undercooked, but what was okay with me as I expected it to be overcooked in most places. The lobster spaghetti or whatever it's called was horrid. It was just noodles with ketchup sauce. The table was extremely disappointed in it for the price that was paid. Dessert was fantastic, no issues there.”

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  Jiwoo Han

  ·1 month ago

  “I appreciate that standards can vary slightly from one branch to another, but the Cambridge location was well below what I would expect from The Ivy. The quality of the food was so poor that I genuinely found myself wondering what was going on in the kitchen. I’ve visited a number of Ivy restaurants over the years and had generally enjoyed them, but sadly, my experience in Cambridge was enough to put me off the brand altogether. A real disappointment.”

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  Jean Kosse

  ·2 months ago

  “I have never actually eaten at The Ivy Cambridge, so I cannot comment on the food or service. My experience of the place is purely visual, from walking past it on Trinity Street. It certainly knows how to create an entrance. The deep green frontage, polished details and slightly theatrical styling stand out against the historic Cambridge surroundings without looking completely out of place. On this particular day, a bright green Lamborghini happened to be parked directly outside, almost perfectly matching the colour of the restaurant. For a few seconds the whole scene looked ridiculously coordinated, as though someone had art-directed it for a photograph.”

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  Kwanhyuk Kim

  ·2 months ago

  “We chose The Ivy Cambridge because we had previously had good experiences at The Ivy in other locations, and an Amex offer gave us another reason to visit for my sister-in-law’s birthday. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet the standard we had experienced elsewhere. Soon after sitting down, we were asked for our drinks order before we had looked at the drinks menu, so we ordered still water. Before the first bottle had even been fully served, we were asked if we wanted another. These were minor issues, but the repeated upselling made the service feel rushed. Our main concern was the food. The salad contained ingredients that appeared dry and not particularly fresh, including wilted rocket, and the presentation was disappointing. I asked a member of staff about one ingredient simply because I genuinely could not identify what it was. I was told it was red cabbage, but I later confirmed that it was not. I was not asking for the dish to be replaced. I later contacted The Ivy and was told that the dish had been “correctly presented to specification” and that it could have been replaced. However, replacement was not the issue. My concern was the quality and apparent freshness of the ingredients. Meeting an internal specification does not necessarily mean that the food meets the standard a customer reasonably expects. Based on our previous experiences with The Ivy, this visit was disappointing by the way very good still water.”

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  Jason Q

  ·2 months ago

  “I’ve been to London Ivy many times and this is my first time in Cambridge branch. I felt that I was looked after much better here than in London. The staff members were friendlier, we got better service overall and the atmosphere is better in the sense that there’s no loud music across the whole restaurant like in London. Overall very good first experience and I can see myself coming back. Food is standard across all Ivy, you always know what you’re gonna get. Thank you team!”

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  Lennie Foo

  ·3 months ago

  “We chanced upon this restaurant in Cambridge and it is a very beautiful restaurant. We tried the chicken with tartar sauce and it was really good. The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie is located walking distance from the King's college. It has a beautiful bar serving both alcohol and non-alcoholic drink. The waiters are very attentive. We are impressed with the decoration of the restaurant as well as their washroom. Truly worth a visit.”

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  David Cook

  ·3 months ago

  “I recently visited The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, with a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere that makes it perfect for both special occasions and casual dining. The service was excellent throughout the evening. Staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu without ever being intrusive. Food arrived promptly and was presented beautifully. The menu offers a great variety of dishes, and everything we ordered was cooked to a high standard. The ingredients tasted fresh, portions were generous, and the flavours were well balanced. The dessert was particularly impressive and provided the perfect end to the evening I would highly recommend The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience in Cambridge and will certainly be returning in the future. :::”

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  A Zahid

  ·3 months ago

  “Went there with too much expectations. The food was ok but not great. Service was amazing and the vibe is great. Portion sizes are not up to the mark. One thing which is great is the cleanliness of it.”

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  Lauren

  ·5 months ago

  “We booked to visit The Ivy for breakfast on our last day in Cambridge before we headed home. The interior is stunning, the food is amazing and the staff are super friendly. I ordered the Eggs Royale with smoked salmon and my partner ordered the full English. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and were very tasty! My partner is a big fan of full English breakfasts or ‘fry ups’ and he said it’s probably the best full English he’s had so far. I was also given a profiterole by our server for my birthday which again, was extremely tasty! I also ordered the ‘celebratory croissant’ to take home for us to share later in the day. Overall we had a fantastic experience at The Ivy and can’t wait to come back!”

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  Heidi Dunn

  ·5 months ago

  “This was our first visit to the Ivy and was disappointed to say the least. We came on Friday evening and did not have a very welcoming greeting upon arrival the lady rolled her eyes and had a terrible attitude. We had to wait over half an hour to be seated and we had to ask on a couple of occasions if our table was ready. The food was nice but nothing outstanding, my husband had the £40 steak which was quite fatty although my son seemed to pick the better steak. Our waiter was great and very attentive. This left us wondering if we would return, I really think that whoever is greeting customers should greet with a smile and unfortunately this experience has put us off.”

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