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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square, York, ENG

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.6
4.6
12563 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
  • Location
    2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP
  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu

    Jan 3, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
    Elevate your dining experience with our Set Menu. Embark on a culinary journey with our seasonal and classic dishes, and delight in two courses(starter and main course) for £20.95. The Menu is available available Monday to Thursday from 11:30 till close and on Friday from 11:30-18:30.Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    1917 Two-Course Heritage Menu Photo

  • Breakfast Set Menu

    £17.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your mornings with our £17.95 breakfast set menu. Begin your day with a choice of refreshing smoothies and a tempting selection of pastries to start, accompanied by The Ivy Breakfast featuring all the classics. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    Breakfast Set Menu Photo

  • The Ivy Aperitif Affair

    Mar 27, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
    Bring friends and family together to celebrate the arrival of warmer, longer days at The Ivy Aperitif Affair. Enjoy our signature drinks at an exclusive price, available weekly Monday to Friday, from 4pm to 6pm. Menus and Prices are subject to change. We reserve the right to withdraw this offer without prior notice.
    The Ivy Aperitif Affair Photo

Private dining

Menu

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What 12,563 people are saying

The Ivy St. Helen’s Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Most Booked

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for brunch

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • North Yorkshire

    Hot spot

  • North Yorkshire

    Lively

  • North Yorkshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ivy St. Helen's Square offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "great atmosphere," and "friendly staff." Guests appreciate the "stylish setting" and "thoughtful service." While some mention timing issues, the restaurant's "beautiful decor" and "unbeatable service" make it a favorite for celebrations and afternoon tea, creating memorable visits.

12,563 Reviews

  1. Jennifer

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and friendly efficient service. Lovely ambience so relaxed! Loved it, I’m a regular visitor to these restaurants , never disappointed!

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  2. Susan

    Newcastle6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very small cramped table stuck up against wall upstairs, for amount of food and drinks on table ! Cheese soufflé was a huge let down to my previous one. Was like scrambled egg with cheese sauce poured over ! Tasteless Overpriced Ivy Lager especially for size of bottle ! Surcharge shocking for 2 persons.

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  3. Steve

    Yorkshire14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good although food was not as warm as it usually is.

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  4. Andrew

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the food and service, just an ideal place to catch up and be spoilt.

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  5. Jamie-anne

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined at the St Helens square location to celebrate my partners 40th birthday while enjoying a few days exploring york. The decor of the restaurant is lovely and the attention to detail bringing in the York pieces too was a great touch. Our waitress was fantastic, she went above and beyond to help and cater to us. The food was nice and overall we had a memorable evening. It was slightly tainted with some other dinners not handling there tipple and shouting and such behind us but once they went it was a lovely atmosphere.

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  6. Peter

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's always solid food without being outstanding. Made up for by nice interior and showy atmosphere, if that floats your boat

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  7. Natalie

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Again! Lovely food, great wine list, everything you would expect from The Ivy and yet it leaves some to be desired (:must point out that George was excellent last night) We booked a 21:30 seating didn’t order till 22:00- food slow to come out as always and then at 23:00 the restaurant begins to fold around our ears and we’re asked about desert half way through our mains! With our dessert we were also served the clear message that we had out stayed our welcome so why offer it at all? Iwon’t stop favouring The Ivy as its strengths outweigh the weaknesses but I cannot help noticing that this timing issue persists… perhaps if closure is desired at 23:30 prompt then a 21:30 seating isn’t appropriate?

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  8. joanne

    Yorkshire9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I always enjoy the ivy . Only thing that was disappointing is the eggs on the eggs Benedict were hard .

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  9. Gillian

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food good. Service good. The ivy was not busy so we were not rushed even when the lunchtime customers came in and filled the tables

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  10. Debbie

    Nottingham2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and scrambled egg and smoked salmon was amazing ,shame we couldn’t have a glass of presecco but their licence started at 10 am we arrived at 9 ☹️.The decor was fantastic

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The Ivy St. Helen’s Square is rated 4.6 stars by 12563 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 100 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

2 St. Helen's Square, York, ENG YO1 8QP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    York
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    NCP Car Park,Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL (7 min walk from the car park)Piccadilly Yard Car Park, York, YO1 9NX (8 min walk from the car park)
  • Public transit
    York train station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB (9 min walk from the station)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Clinton Woodhouse
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://ivycollection.com/
  • Phone number
    01904 403888
  • Private party facilities
    Within easy reach of the city’s most iconic sites, including York Minster and the National Railway Museum, our restaurant offers a luxurious haven for tourists and locals alike. We also have an elegant private dining room for special celebrations and big-occasion dining.
  • Private party contact
    The Events Team: 020 3727 6548
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