The Ivy

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Written By Natalie Cyreus

The Ivy Collection: A Masterclass in Modern British sophistication

Stepping into an Ivy restaurant is less about a meal and more about an induction into a London institution. What began in 1917 as a modest café for the West End’s theater elite has blossomed into a synonymous symbol of sophisticated dining and unapologetic maximalism.

Whether you find yourself under the towering ceilings of the St John’s Wood outpost or the shimmering lights of the Chelsea Garden, the DNA remains consistent: a seamless blend of high-society heritage and contemporary energy.

 

Recipes inspired by The Ivy

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Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Continental Classics, From the Field, The Ivy
Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Continental Classics, From the Field, The Ivy

Bring the elegance of London’s iconic brasserie home with crisp, golden chicken nestled in a velvety wild mushroom reduction and tender green beans.

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Continental Classics, From the Field, The Ivy
Chicken Milanese with Truffle Egg
Brunch, From the Field, Continental Classics, The Ivy
Chicken Milanese with Truffle Egg
Brunch, From the Field, Continental Classics, The Ivy

This dish pairs a golden, crispy chicken schnitzel with the earthy luxury of truffle-topped eggs and a punchy green peppercorn cream.

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Brunch, From the Field, Continental Classics, The Ivy
Shepherd’s Pie
From the Field, The Ivy
Shepherd’s Pie
From the Field, The Ivy

This English and Irish classic with mashed potato and comforting and savoury meat and vegetables in a modern take.

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From the Field, The Ivy
 
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