The Ivy Cafe Blackheath

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  ·1 month ago

  “The Ivy Cafe Blackheath gets a solid 3 for its excellent service, high quality ingredients used in my breakfast and well presented. We do have to knock two points for the food being cold. We sent back the toast as it was stone cold and the replacement wasn’t much better. The breakfast overall was luke warm, which was a real shame. At this price point and being part of the Ivy Collection, I expect better from them. It’s clear the food was left on the pass too long. The poach eggs on all three plates were over done. Overall, an ok breakfast but disappointing on the food.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Second time coming here in the past year (first time was for brunch and it blew me away) this time was lunch. Wow. Literally another incredible experience in the books. Yes obvs the cutest restaurant and great food. But the SERVICE? Paloma was so lovely, so kind, great recommendations and even sent over a celebration plate for the birthday girl. She genuinely made it a fantastic dining experience. We left wishing we had cash on us to give her an American size tip. Paloma you deserve all the money and more. Thank you. Highlights: the mocktail menu is delicious- dove 42? Phenomenal Duck salad: so flavorful and unique The mashed potatoes might’ve been my favorite tbh. Perfect texture. Also the au poivre sauce they had for the steak might’ve been one of the best I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve only experienced au poivre with ground pepper in it, having the full peppercorn in the sauce made the flavor go crazy. So all in all a 10/10 as per usual. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in London xx This was the only picture that was taken cuz we were so busy off our phones and enjoying the meal.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “A lovely location for celebrating a special occasion with family. Service is friendly and food a cut above the average. Recommended.”

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  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “An amazing dining experience! Every dish was beautifully presented, fresh, and absolutely delicious. You can really tell that a lot of care and attention goes into every detail. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. From the appetizers to the main courses, everything exceeded our expectations. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an outstanding meal. One tip: make a reservation in advance, especially if you’re planning to visit on a Sunday. The place was completely full, but it’s easy to see why!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Love it here! Went in for birthday breakfast and the staff were very attentive. Food lovely and nice vibe and decor. They even bought out a little cake with a candle! Will definitely visit again. Had eggs Benedict which was really nice and presented well, and tea, there was enough for 4 cups out of the pot, this was £15 for breakfast and tea which I thought was very reasonable.”

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  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “The Ivy Café Blackheath is a beautiful venue, as is the case for The Ivy brand generally. The service was impeccable - very considered, helpful, polite and faultless. Which is a shame considering the quality of the food. The starter of Korean fried chicken was really good, but the sauce tasted like mustard. It detracted from the dish. The main of half chicken with peanut sauce was very disappointing. The chicken wasn’t cooked enough in my opinion. It tasted a bit flabby and the sauce was unremarkable. The chips were very average. Then the dessert of profiteroles with ice cream: by the time the dish reached the table, the ice cream had melted so it was just liquid cream. The profiteroles did not taste fresh and the chocolate on them was bitter. As was the coffee which was undrinkable. My friend's salmon was presented with no sauce and she was not impressed. What an enormous disappointment - the food took away from the excellent service. And it was extremely overpriced for what we received!”

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  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Went there for lunch on weekend with my partner. It was crazy full so we were glad to have booked in advance. The venue has a peculiar decoration, I would say chic but suffocating and dark. I guess this is how you get a cozy atmosphere?! Glad we somehow had a table near the window. We went for the 3-course menu 1917 Heritage menu for £19.17 + £4.95 for the dessert. We ordered the Robata Chicken skewers and calamari for starters. Both were delicious but portion size were quite small; we wanted more! 😝 For main course, we ordered the minute steak (extra £4.95, yes, things can stack up fast!!!) and the wild mushroom and truffle linguine. Minute steak, being an ok-cut, didn’t really meet our expectations but the peppercorn sauce saved the dish! The sauce was really the star item and made the steak easier to eat. The linguine were well cooked and truffle was subtle but not that outstanding. We ended our meal with the creme brûlée and the sticky toffee pudding. We were extremely pleased with the way the creme brûlée was brought to us; they would flambé the topping in front of you with a blow torch so the sugar becomes melty then hard in front of you. Amazing experience! I’m not a fan of toffee pudding but it was quite tasty, nice fluffy texture with a generous sweet sauce. 🍬 The highlight of our experience was our waiter - can’t remember his name unfortunately but he was in his 40s/50s- was so personable and caring not only to us but any customers he would serve. We truly appreciated his authenticity. Also, ladies, make sure to pop to the loo, it’s very instagrammable 🤓📸 Overall, good experience, food was not bad but a tad pricey at all but the staff made it a true nice experience!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “The food here is excellent with a great selection of dishes. The steaks are fantastic, the calamari is delicious and the warm bread baskets are especially good. The staff are very attentive and friendly, and the service is quick while still making you feel well looked after. They really make sure you have a great experience. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated with dark wood, marble surfaces and lots of plants throughout. Even the small details are thoughtfully done, such as the ivy leaf designs on the napkins. The toilets are also very clean and stylish with marble flooring, traditional style sinks and toilets, and decorative paintings. The location in Blackheath is very convenient and it is easy to reach by public transport or by car with parking nearby. Overall it is a lovely place for a meal with great food, excellent service and a beautiful setting.”

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  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “This is such a lovely venue. Seating all on one level and offering a really cosy vibe. The food is always fabulous and the serice is equally so. Really family friendly and waiters very attentive. Breakfast offer is such good value but be sure to let them know at the start when you order your coffee or tea that you would like to do the breakfast deal. £14.95 for a coffee and eggs benedict is amazing value! If you have a birthday or special occasion make sure you let them know as they will being out an extra delicious treat for you to enjoy.”

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  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “We've been to the Ivy VICTORIA before with not so good experience. To our great surprise, the Ivy BLACKHEATH was a totally different experience. We were welcomed as soon as we arrived and shown to our table. Throughout our dinner, the service from all staff members was friendly and polite yet respectful. The quality of food was to die for. We'll definitely will come back to The Ivy Blackheath.”

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