Cuisine:

• British
• European
• Contemporary

The Ivy Description:
Notoriously difficult to get into, but once there you are cosseted and pampered with sheer professionalism---this is one of the best-run dining rooms in London and the kitchen is more than a match. Book ahead, months ahead, go for brunch at the weekend, or opt for a table in the bar area and be prepared to tuck your legs in. Oak paneling abounds and with the stained glass windows, the outside world seems miles away. If you feel you know the other diners don't be too surprised; this is one place where celebrities really do feel at home. The menu follows a bistro formula with recognisably classic dishes like ham hock and foie gras terrine, risotto Nero and eggs Benedict sitting comfortably alongside mixed sashimi, rack of lamb and chicken curry with bamboo shoots and Thai basil. Desserts, too, tread a successful path between nursery favourites---sticky toffee pudding and rice pudding---and more modern items like Scandinavian iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce. Cost varies wildly: you can, with careful selection, eat for very little, or you can spend serious sums. The wine list is cautious and comforting.


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