The Ivy St Helens Square York – Review: January 2019
The Ivy York city centre, located in the hustle and bustle, within the St Helens square hub is a sophisticated relaxed dining spot ideal for a delicious dinner date evening.
Warmly welcomed by manager Will and all of his team, who provided prompt professional and personalised service throughout. We relaxed and settled into our corner booth and admired the cosy, contemporary décor while encompassed York’s historic past with the amazing artwork adorning the walls.
Super starters included the brilliant Buffalo mozzarella Crispy artichokes, pear and truffle honey. Also, the lovely roasted scallops Grilled chorizo and ras el hanout roasted butternut squash.
Mouth-watering mains included the show stopping Grilled whole lobster Garlic and parsley butter with watercress and thick cut chips. Also, my fav dish was the vegan roasted butternut squash with grains Buckwheat, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, sesame and pomegranate with crumbled bean curd, harissa sauce and coriander dressing with an extra added on side of thick cut chips.
All washed down with Vanilla Spiced Sour A non-alcoholic sour using Seedlip Spice, lemon juice, vanilla syrup & egg white. English Spritz, Earl Grey gin, lemon & orange oleo-saccharum, Cocchi Americano, Prosecco and soda.
Delicious and divine desserts included the amazing Apple tart fine Baked apple tart with vanilla ice cream and Calvados flambé and the scrummy yummy cherry ice cream sundae Vanilla ice cream with meringue, pistachio, shortbread with warm cherry sauce. All washed down with some delcious Jasmine Tea.
A non-rushed, relaxed and all round delightful dinner with efficient and effective service personal, but not intrusive, ideal for a date night out.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
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Wow how beautiful is this restaurant?! And how beautiful does the food look! This place looks perfect for an Insta photo haha! Caitylis x x
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I know right!? I could not agree with you more hun xx
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What a gorgeous restaurant and the food looks fantastic too – the service sounds spot on.
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IT was spot on and a real treat to visit for sure xx
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Wow! This looks amazing! The decor looks great but the food looks even better!
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Yep, both the food and decor really hit the first class marks xx
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That food all looks delicious! I’d have such a hard time deciding what to eat first.
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Haha love that comment, I felt exactly the same xx
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Oh my goodness the interior is gorgeous and I am loving the look of the food. Especially the desserts, what a treat!
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Oh yes yummy the desserts were top notch, a real sweet treat xx
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This looks and sounds delicious. I visited The Ivy in London a while back for a blog event and it was amazing. It looks like lots have popped up in cities since, so I just hope it doesn’t cheapen the name and become yet another chain!
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It was and yes the Ivy in London is lush too. Hopefully not, I have a feeling this brand will keep their standards xx
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Loving the gorgeous Christmas decorations it has used! The sounds of that vegan main meal is delicious. I am not very creative in the kitchen and I love going out and trying vegan food else where as very often it is so delicious!
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They ere such a sight – stunning! Oh my it was lush and an excellent Vegan dish. Well next time, you Visit York, you know where to go now xx
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This is one of the most gorgeous restaurants I have seen! How amazing!
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I could not agree with you more hun xx
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Wow! What a beautiful restaurant! I would love to eat there if I ever make it over to York!
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Well worth a whirl when you visit York – fab restaurant xx
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Ooh we saw this place last weekend but didn’t eat there. It looks amazing!
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Oh no way, you have missed out, but fear not next time head on in – brilliant place xx
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What a lovely place! Definitely date night material. And the food looks scrumptious too.
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Totally date night material, we both had a fab time and yes food on point xx
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Oh wow, that place looks absolutely stunning. And the food looks delicious as well!
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Yes and yes, I 100% agree with you xx
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I’m so bummed I didn’t see this post before my recent trip to York! Looks like I’ll have to book another trip soon, if only to try out the Ivy and sample all of those mouthwatering dishes!
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Oh no!! Deffo, well worth a visit, as the food is scrummy xx
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This place looks gorgeous! And that food looks so good! I haven’t been to York for years but will definitely check this place out next time I go..
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Stunning and the food was yummy. Yes fab stuff, have fun when you visit xx
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Oh wow how pretty! I’d love a little date night here and the food looks delicious!
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Fab food and the perfect place for a date night Kira xx
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Oh that looks like my kind of place to eat out! The old building on the outside, the cozy booth and ambiance lighting on the inside. That is definitely my kind of place!
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I could not have put that better myself – spot on hun xx
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I love the style! The interior soft furnishings – and what an amazing dressed door! The food looked lovely too!
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Yes, the place has style and charm along with some superb food offerings xx
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The vanilla spiced sour sounds amazing and totally something I would try!! What a beautiful looking place!
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Oh my gosh that drink is fab!! Well worth a try for sure xx
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Looks super sophisticated and decorated beautifully. Food looks great too!
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Yes, yes and yes, it was a perfect visit xx
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I am a firm believer that the beauty of the place should match the deliciousness of the food. To me the ivy looks like a win win. Great photos!!
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Totally agree!! Thanks for the fab feedback about my piccys and yes deffo win win xx
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What an amazing looking restaurant! So much class and personality!
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Very true and delivered in the food and drink offerings also xx
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I’ve been thinking about booking a weekend away in York for a while now, and I think you’ve just tipped the scales by posting this! The food at The Ivy looks and sounds absolutely INCREDIBLE! You’ve got me wanting to go and dine there right now. Lovely review 🙂
Louise x
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Haha love that…get it done and booked York is fab!! Aw so chuffed that my post has inspired you to visit York. There is so much York stuff on the blog, but give me a shout, if you require any further hints and tips xx
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What stunning decor and delicious looking food! Sounds like you had great service too which is always a major plus point
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Service is crucial and it makes a visit so much more lovelier xx
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I love this. What a gorgeous looking restaurant! The decor is beautiful, so bright and unique. The big portions look amazing too.
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I get that the portions are plentiful and great value for money xx
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Oh my, this food looks super yummy. You’ve taken some great photos, I wish I loved closer to be able to try this place out 🙂
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Thank you so much for the fab feedback about my piccys – muchly appreciated xx
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Wow the restaurant seems like a lovely place for a meal and the decor looks beautiful too.
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It was a fab evening out – very relaxed and lovely for sure xx
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Everything about this place looks fantastic! I love the decor and the menu. The food looks so delicious!
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Well worth a visit the next time you are in town hun xx
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I love York and have been many times although I have never seen the Ivy. thanks for recommending it
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My pleasure and let me know how you go when you visit – have fun xx
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I have eaten at the Ivy in Covent Garden, didn’t realise they had them further north
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Yes, new Northern openings so watch this space 🙂 xx
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This restaurant looks so beautiful and clean. Food also looks very tasty.
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You have got it in one hun xx
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This looks so amazing! So elegant and beautiful! Looks like such a neat experience!
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Very nice place with great food and drinks xx
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I heard a lot of nice feedback about The Ivy St Helens Square York and I wanna try it soon!
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You must give the place a whirl hun, well worth the visit xx
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I’ve always wanted to eat at one of the Ivy’s and this one looks so beautiful and the food just amazing!! Perfect place for a special meal out
Laura x
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Very special and you must give them a try hun. Fab food and drinks xx
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