The Ivy St Albans Brasserie

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  William

  ·1 month ago

  “Genuine culinary excellence on display. Delightful delicious dishes from the Edition Menu 4. Very good service from the whole front of house team particularly Brihanna who has a cheerful attitude. Thank you one and all”

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  Neel

  ·3 months ago

  “A bit of a hit and miss - service was pretty good and as expected for this chain of restaurants. Unfortunately that’s where the good ends - the floor at the table which we were squashed into was dirty (4 of us went for my birthday) My wife didn’t want to cause a commotion as for them to clean it would’ve involved us all getting up… The food was ok…the nibbles were quite tasty but me and my wife made the mistake of ordering the fish and chips for main. The fish was incredibly oily and the batter was soft and not very nice in general. It just felt like the fish was not allowed to rest before being served to us. My son said he enjoyed his shepherds pie and my other son did not enjoy his chicken schnitzel for the same reason of being too oily. We were unable to finish our mains. The atmosphere in general is pretty nice, welcoming but for the price you pay you expect at minimum good food. This was not it. Probably wouldn’t go back.”

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  AMAA _x

  ·3 months ago

  “Celebrated a birthday dinner here and it was seamless from the booking to when we arrived. The staff were really attentive, particularly Callum who was our waiter. A really polite young man who paid attention to the details-we were given a celebratory dessert which was a lovely surprise and then all the recommendations he made from the food to drinks were spot on! Definitely try the Ivy Royale cocktail! wouldn't change a thing about the night-a lovely night celebrating someone who doesn't like a fuss but staff still made it feel special. Will be returning and recommending this branch x”

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  Laura Milliken

  ·4 months ago

  “Ivy St Albans has to be my favourite restaurant in the world so far. From the moment you walk through the door, you’re greeted by a beautiful ambience, attentive and genuinely wonderful staff, and a menu that is nothing short of fantastic. Every detail feels carefully considered, creating an experience that is both elegant and welcoming. The food was outstanding, from the delicious starters through to the incredible desserts. The atmosphere is warm, sophisticated, and effortlessly stylish – the kind of place where you immediately feel relaxed and want to stay all evening. One thing that truly sets Ivy apart is the fragrance throughout the restaurant. It smells like a luxury five-star hotel. Whatever scent they use, it deserves its own perfume label because it is absolutely divine and instantly memorable. A flawless dining experience from start to finish. We will definitely be back and can’t wait for our next visit. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food, the service, the ambience, and even the scent of the restaurant make Ivy St Albans a truly special place.”

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  D W

  ·4 months ago

  “Outstanding service by Edward, again, who helped make our dining an event worth travelling for from Woburn as you get the London restaurant vibes without the ‘issues’ London offers now. Food is consistently excellent and comfortable seating. Tables are laid properly and staff are all together an excellent team that are seamless. Choice of menus. Great bar. Highly recommend.”

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  Th Amp

  ·4 months ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another lovely lunch at The Ivy St Albans Lounge. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Although this Ivy is smaller than some of the London locations, I actually think that adds to its charm. It feels more intimate, friendly and personal, which makes every visit especially enjoyable. My favourite Apple Pie was as delicious as ever — I order it every time! Looking forward to coming back again soon.”

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  Larry Haywood

  ·6 months ago

  “A lovely dinner yesterday with my wife and mother in law (98) 😀 Very nice looking restaurant which is a well know classy high street brand 😀 Very nice reception and a nice team who looked after us well. Menu explained as there are three different ones to choose from 😀 Drinks first then food ordered. All served quickly fresh and very tasty. Very good choice of vegetarian food too 😀🍆🥒🥕🥦 Atmosphere for an early Friday evening was good 😀 Not usually my go to choice but you can’t beat good food and this was good 👏👏 Not over expensive so very happy. Recommended 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿”

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  Dave Belton

  ·7 months ago

  “Busy place but was St Patrick's day we went for lunch. Waiting staff friendly and efficient the lady who greets should get another job! Didn't see her smile once and when I asked for table of 4 she didn't even welcome me and say hold on I will whatbwe have, for a minute I thought she didn't hear me! Even when we left she didn't say goodbye very poor! We had the crab which was very fresh and tasty, wife had sirloin 8oz granddaughter had Fillet daughter had curry I had lobster risotto, all the food was excellent. My wife and I shared cheese board, theyncp8ld do with a better cheddar, the girls had profiteroles which were massive and yummy I had couple beers, the ladies had bottle of white wine 2 cokes and 2 ports total bill £310 expensive but good only the greeter spoilt experience!”

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  Lady C

  ·7 months ago

  “Thank you to our waitress Shella for a lovely experience here for my daughter's birthday. Very happy smiley and welcoming food was amazing.”

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  Sue Wybrow

  ·11 months ago

  “We had an absolutely delightful afternoon. At the Ivy St Albans celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and my father in laws 87th birthday. The food was delicious. The venue was stunning. The staff were fabulous. Espesh our waitress Sheila. So attentive and so lovely. Our parents loved it and the staff were so kind to them. We will deffo be back”

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