Richard Vines

"For desserts, go no further than the knickerbocker glory, a traditional over-the-top British sundae with layers of ice cream and fruit."

Tom Parker Bowles

"Shepherd’s pie, an Ivy favourite, is back to its meaty, mighty best, with good mince, a crown of burnished mash, all surrounded by a sticky lake of proper rich gravy. Magnificent."

Leonora Bamford

"They also do a phenomenal knickerbocker glory."

Jo Rodgers

"The moment has come to put the overcooked fictions to bed and motor to The Ivy for a Knickerbocker Glory."

Insight Guides

"The classics - like steak tartare - have near legendary status."

Patrícia Pizano

"The Best Steak Tartare in London: The Ivy - From the entire list this is the simplest but the most direct one at the same time. It's the classic steak tartare with all the flavors you expect."

Fish2Fork

"There are those who go to the Ivy and eat nothing but the steak tartare."

Dominic Rowntree

"The shepherd’s pie (£15.75), which is something of a signature dish now, was more special. A really flavourful and cockle-warming dish."

Luxury London

"And when it comes to classics, you won’t find a better shepherd’s pie: a mixture of beef and lamb mince, together with the usual suspects of thyme, shallots, and Worcestershire sauce."

Sophie Dening

"Order the iconic shepherd’s pie, an everyday wonder of supple minced lamb and beef, for a memorable taste of an Establishment establishment."