The Ivy is the first thing I suggest to people when I’m questioned for recommendations
So, I fell in love with this place in Harrogate a few years ago and since then I’ve also fallen for their Winchester offering too, yes two of the most affluent areas in the UK are home to the magnificence that is entitled ‘The Ivy”
It’s just everything about the place, the splendour of the decor, the outstanding personal service, the quality of the food as well as the rather impressive price point.
In fact I’d go as far as saying that The Ivy is the first thing I suggest to people when I’m questioned for recommendations, why, well because it’s like an old reliable friend that you may not visit every week but when you do, it’s just as awesome as the last time you were in their presence.
My most recent visit takes me back to the prestige Yorkshire town of Harrogate, where The Ivy sits proud towards the top of the hill close to the iconic Bettys.
As somewhat of an Ivy connoisseur I’m quick to advice my dinning partner for the evening on what her choices should be in the hope that I get to sample all food entering the arena.
Whilst I opt for the incredibly awesome sounding Scallop dish, my wife takes the Duck salad route, warm shredded crispy duck with five spice dressing, toasted cashews, watermelon, beansprouts, sesame seeds, coriander and ginger, which I admit beats my amazing dish hands down, albeit both are phenomenal.
It’s almost criminal to visit The Ivy and not partake in dessert and whilst you might be right to question why on this occasion I haven’t opted for their famous chocolate bomb you’ll be comforted in the knowledge that I’ve been there, done that and have the t-shirt, wow what a dessert, but can it be beaten?
Whilst my dinning partner watches on at the magnificence of the tart, she demolishes a strawberry shortcake dessert that’s leaving her pretty satisfied by the experience too.
The Ivy | 7-9 Parliament St | Harrogate | HG1 2QU
www.TheIvyHarrogate.com