Throughout December, we were given Friday afternoons off from work. I tried to make the most of them by planning visits to London. On one of the Fridays between the lockdowns and increased restrictions took place, I visited The Ivy Chelsea Garden for lunch. I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for awhile, and they do book up well in advance, and I booked in advance and managed to get a table for lunch.
The restaurant was decorated for Christmas, and they always do a nice display at the front. The interior of the restaurant is spacious with trendy decor.
To start, I ordered a glass of one of their festive cocktails - a Poinsettia. I also ordered a soup to start from the festive menu.
I ordered the roast chicken and a side of the truffle mash for the main.
To finish, I had the creme brulee.
So, what did I think of my experience at The Ivy Chelsea Garden? The restaurant gets a bit busy, and with the coronavirus pandemic, the service did not seem to be as attentive. I also wanted to minimise my time, so had to ask for the bill and extra drinks. I thought that the food was alright, but it was not the best meal that I ever had; I feel that the food is a bit over-hyped. Would I return? I would not go out of my way to return as there are other better restaurants in London.
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