The Ivy Dublin

We went in yesterday at 7:00pm without a reservation but the lady at the reception was kind enough to squeeze us in around 7:45pm while we were having a bottle of wine by the bar. Ordered the summer 3 courses set which is great value for money regarding the atmosphere, quality of food and exceptional service. We were served by Andy last night, he is a star! The restaurant was obviously packed and with limited manpower, he was still able to maintain an exceptionally high standard of service not only to us and I could also see how he interacted with other customers too. Thank you for the amazing night and we will come back again.

I absolutely loved the lunch menu at Ivy’s! The Chicken Milanese was a standout – perfectly cooked, full of flavour, and paired with the most delicious, tangy dressing. For dessert, I treated myself to the trifle, which was wonderfully fresh and bursting with flavour. A truly satisfying meal from start to finish!

We popped in for a quick dinner and ordered two dishes—a steak and a fish dish. Both were excellent! The steak was perfectly cooked, and the truffle fries were crispy and full of flavor. The fish dish was interesting and well-balanced. The atmosphere was lovely too, stylish and cozy, perfect for a date night. Even though we only tried two dishes, we really enjoyed them. 5 out of 5 from us!

Had a lovely dining experience at The Ivy on Dawson Street! The ambience was elegant yet relaxed, with beautiful decor that made the whole place feel special without being too formal. I ordered the steak, which was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and full of flavour. The duck salad was equally impressive—light, vibrant, and well-balanced with just the right amount of richness. The only drawback was the wait time, which was a bit longer than expected. However, the staff were friendly and attentive throughout, which helped make the delay more bearable. Overall, a great spot for a treat or special occasion. I’d definitely return—especially for that steak!

Beautiful setting with great energy. The chicken I had was severely over seasoned (coated in miso) and I could not finish it unfortunately. The shrimp was very nice. We were asked to wait at the bar despite having a reservation but the bar had no more seating available since the evening was so busy. Would consider an option to be texted when table is available so you have the option of getting a drink while seated elsewhere after a day of being on your feet.