The Ivy Cafe Marylebone is the kind of place you can rely on for any occasion — a weekday brunch, a Saturday dinner, or a long lunch on the terrace when the sun's out. The room is all polished wood, art-lined walls, and warm lighting that feels special without being stuffy. Go for the salt and pepper squid, the twice-baked cheese soufflé, or the 2-course set menu at £34.95 if you want a taste without the full blowout.
Dependable all-day brasserie with polished wood, art-lined walls, and a terrace — the salt and pepper squid and cheese soufflé never disappoint.
Book ahead for weekend brunch — the place fills up fast with the Marylebone crowd, and service can get stretched during peak times.
Polished all-day brasserie that never misses
The Ivy Cafe Marylebone does what the Ivy Collection does best: delivers a slick, all-day dining experience in a room that feels special without being stuffy. The interior is all polished wood, art-lined walls, and warm lighting — the kind of place that works equally well for a weekday brunch or a Saturday dinner. The menu leans British with global touches: the salt and pepper squid is a perennial favorite, the twice-baked cheese soufflé is rich and properly risen, and the Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad is a refreshing starter when you want something lighter. The Ivy Cure smoked salmon is worth ordering if you're in the mood for a classic.
Service is generally attentive and the staff know the menu well, though it can get stretched when they're short-staffed — a few reviewers have noted slow, chaotic moments during peak times. Book ahead for weekends, especially brunch, as the place fills up fast with the Marylebone crowd. The terrace is a real draw in warmer months, and the 2-course set menu at £34.95 is a solid way to sample the kitchen without committing to a full blowout. With over 6,000 reviews on OpenTable and a 4.4 rating on Tripadvisor, it's clearly doing something right — this is dependable, crowd-pleasing dining done with style.