The Lady's Restaurant Recommendations: The Ivy, St John's Wood
Where: 120 St John's Wood High St, London NW8 7SG
Why: Located in the heart of St John’s Wood, The Ivy Brasserie is an exciting addition to the sophisticated North London neighbourhood: a relaxed yet stylish dining experience offering an accessible all-day menu in a friendly, neighbourly environment. Perfect for dinner dates, business meetings, catching up with old friends or simply somewhere to enjoy elegant surroundings with delectable dishes this is St John's Wood's new and perfectly formed addition. The look is sophisticated yet approachable, casual yet polished and the restaurant is open seven days a week offering a full service from breakfast through to dinner. The beauty of this place is also the decor! Pretty Art deco birds, large antique styled mirrors and an intricate glass roof make it the perfect setting. There is also the added bonus that in celebration of this cricket season, The Ivy St John’s Wood has partnered with Nicholson Gin, one of London’s original gin brands with notable ties to Lord’s Cricket Ground, to fashion a series of bespoke cocktails. Four summer cocktails have been created and will be available for guests to enjoy at the brasserie from Friday, 1 June. Sante!
The Menu: The Ivy St John’s Wood offers something for everyone, with an all-day brasserie-style menu that ranges from breakfast through to lunch and dinner including light snacks, sandwiches and afternoon tea. Their a la carte menu includes classics such as steak tartare, crab linguine, roasted salmon and a rather delectable dish of The Ivy's special shepherds pie! They also offer beautifully presented sides of Baked sweet potato, harissa, coconut yoghurt, mint and coriander dressing; truffle and parmesan chips and creamed spinach, toasted pine nuts with Gran Moravia.
Highlights:
Steak, truffled eggs & chips- This is the most delicious combination! Thinly beaten rump steak topped with truffled fried hen’s eggs and thick cut chips. Ordered with creamed spinach for the perfect side to accompany it.
www.theivystjohnswood.com/book-a-table/
