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The Ivy on the Square Menu

September 6, 2026
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The Ivy on the Square is an all day restaurant overlooking St Andrew Square in Edinburgh’s New Town. A vibrant main dining room, bar, mezzanine and terrace provide several ways to experience the venue, from breakfast through late evening. Its refined but colourful atmosphere suits everyday lunches as readily as celebrations and pre-theatre dinners.

Modern British cooking forms the centre of the menu, supported by international flavours and familiar Ivy classics. Breakfast and brunch move into starters, salads, fish, meat, pasta and plant based main dishes. Seasonal set menus provide a concise alternative while allowing the kitchen to change part of the selection throughout the year.

Afternoon tea brings sandwiches, scones and pastries into the daytime offering, and Sunday roasts give the weekend its own rhythm. Children’s choices and desserts make the restaurant practical for family occasions. Guests with dietary or allergen needs should consult the current guidance and speak to staff because recipes and menus can change.

Cocktails and wine connect the bar with the dining room, whether guests stop for one drink or stay for a full meal. The terrace is particularly attractive when the weather allows, placing the activity and Georgian architecture of the square in view. The Ivy on the Square combines broad menu choice with a distinctive central Edinburgh setting.

Address: 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD, United Kingdom

The Ivy on the Square Menu

For the Table

Truffle Arancini Rice Balls
£8.25
Salt-crusted sourdough Bread
£7.50
Zucchini Fritti
£8.25

With lemon, chilli and mint yoghurt

Rosemary Glazed Almonds
£4.25
Spiced Gordal Olives
£4.50

With chilli, garlic and basil

Oatmeal-rolled Lathallan Haggis bons-bons
£6.95

Malt whisky and wholegrain mustard mayonnaise

Starters

Whipped Feta, Fig and Candied Pecan Salad
£12.25

Red Chicory, truffle vinaigrette, pickled herbs

Salt and Pepper Squid
£13.25

Miso wasabi mayonnaise, sriracha, coriander and lime

The Ivy Cure Severn and Wye Smoked Salmon
£16.25

Served with cracked black pepper, fresh lemon and slices of dark rye bread

Gratinated Scallop and Prawns
£14.95

Truffle spinach, lobster velouté, crispy pangrattato and Greek cress

Twice-baked Cheese Soufflé with Black Truffle
£13.50

Gratinated Monterey Jack and mozzarella in a cream sauce with grated black truffle

French Onion Soup
£10.50

Gratinated cheese croutons and parsley

The Ivy Classic Crispy Duck Salad
£13.75

Roasted cashew nuts, sesame, watermelon, ginger and hoisin sauce

Hand-pulled Burrata with Olive and Sun-blushed Tomato Tapenade
£12.50

Radicchio, red pepper pesto, toasted pine nuts and Greek cress

Prawn Sesame Toast with Yuzu-pickled Fennel
£11.95

Yoghurt, mint and chilli dressing

Steak Tartare with Toast
£15.50

Hand-cut sirloin steak served with shallots, cornichons, capers, mustard, parsley and egg yolk

Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad
£10.25

Plant-based cream cheese, pistachios, olives with a tomato and sherry dressing

Roasted Queen Scallops
£16.50

Crisp potato rösti, truffled crushed peas, spinach and a light Parmesan emulsion

Spicy Jackfruit and Roasted Peanut Bang Bang Salad
£9.50

Chayote, sesame, white mooli and shredded Chinese leaf

Potted Shrimp with Seasoned Butter
£14.75

Dill-pickled cucumber and granary toast

Tossed Asian Salad
£12.50

Warm salad of pak choi, watermelon, broccoli, cashew nuts, sesame and coriander with hoisin sauce

Brunch

Eggs Benedict with Pulled Ham
£20.25

Toasted muffin, poached free-range hen’s eggs, hollandaise and triple-cooked chips

Eggs Royale with The Ivy Cure Smoked Salmon
£20.95

Toasted muffin, poached free-range hen’s eggs, hollandaise and triple-cooked chips

Steak and Eggs
£20.25

Chargrilled, thinly-beaten steak, with fried free-range hen’s eggs and triple-cooked chips

Poached Eggs with Avocado
£19.25

Toasted muffin, free-range hen’s eggs, hollandaise sauce and triple-cooked chips

Mains

Chicken Milanese with Truffle Sauce
£23.50

Crumbed chicken breast with a fried hen’s egg, truffle sauce, Parmesan and salad mâche

Traditional Fish and Chips
£23.50

The Ivy 1917 batter with mushy peas, thick cut chips and tartare sauce

Scottish Smoked Haddock and Salmon Fishcake
£21.25

Poached free-range hen’s egg with a crushed pea and herb sauce

The Ivy Classic Shepherd’s Pie
£21.25

Slow-braised lamb and beef with Cheddar mash, rosemary and red wine sauce

Tempura Nobashi Prawn Poke Bowl
£24.95

Sticky rice, edamame beans, cucumber, wakame seaweed, chilli, mizuna and a ponzu dressing

Teriyaki Salmon with Tenderstem Broccoli
£26.95

With red chilli, sesame seeds, citrus-pickled fennel and yuzu mayonnaise

Lobster Linguine
£36.95

Served at the table with vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, basil, roasted garlic, chilli, extra virgin olive oil and parsley

Tableside Mafaldine Pasta
£18.95

Artichoke, courgette, sun-blushed tomatoes, olives and capers in a roasted red pepper sauce with grated Italian cheese

Sweet Potato and Spinach Curry
£24.25

Tenderstem broccoli, sun-blushed tomatoes, lemongrass, coconut milk, chilli, crispy lotus root and aromatic rice

Steak Tartare with Chips
£28.95

Hand-cut sirloin steak served with shallots, cornichons, capers, mustard, parsley and egg yolk

Monkfish and Prawn Keralan Curry
£26.95

Harissa-marinated monkfish, red fish and prawns with sweet potato, spinach, tomatoes, coconut and aromatic rice

Queen Scallop and Prawn Linguine
£26.95

Capers, samphire, red chilli in a rich lobster cream sauce with coriander and lemon zest

Korean-glazed Grilled Chicken Salad
£21.95

With sesame, crushed avocado, edamame, sticky rice, pickled mooli, miso and ponzu dressing

Plant-based Vegan “Cheese Burger”
£20.25

With pickles, red onion, mustard sauce and triple-cooked chips

Whipped Feta, Fig and Candied Pecan Salad
£24.50

Red Chicory, truffle vinaigrette, pickled herbs

Grill

The Ivy Burger
£21.50

Chargrilled grass-fed beef, toasted brioche roll, horseradish ketchup and triple-cooked chips

Rib-eye on the Bone 12oz/340g
£39.95

21 day Himalayan salt wall dry-aged, grass-fed served with a grain mustard sauce

Sirloin Steak 8oz/227g
£32.25

Hand-selected 21 day aged premium beef served with a grain mustard sauce

Grilled Centre-cut Fillet Steak with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce
£36.95

With triple-cooked chips, crispy shallots and buttered spinach

Roasted Lamb Rump
£25.50

Crushed peas, broad beans, sun-blushed tomatoes, pine nuts, pesto and a red wine sauce

Sides

Creamed Spinach
£6.95

with pangrattato, toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan

Tenderstem Broccoli
£7.25

with lemon oil and sea salt

Mashed Potato
£6.95

with extra virgin olive oil

Triple-cooked Chips
£6.75
Garden Peas
£5.75

with broad beans and baby shoots

Green Beans
£6.75

With a tomato, shallot and olive dressing

Aromatic Rice
£5.75

with toasted coconut and coriander

Truffle and Parmesan Chips
£7.50
Baby Gem
£6.95

Caesar dressing, sourdough croutons

Heirloom Tomatoes
£5.75

with sherry vinegar dressing

Children's Menu

Monday – Friday 11:30 – Close, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 – Close. £14.95 – Includes a choice of one drink, main, and a dessert.

Linguine Pasta and Tomato Sauce
£9.95

With Parmesan

Roasted Salmon Fillet
£21.95

With sprouting broccoli, lemon and watercress

Plant-based Vegan 'Cheese Burger'
£14.95

With triple-cooked chips

Lamb and Beef Bolognese
£12.95

Linguine pasta with a rustic tomato bolognese, Parmesan and parsley

Breaded Chicken Escalope
£13.95

Lightly crumbed chicken fillet served with sprouting broccoli

Hamburger
£15.95

Beef burger with tomato ketchup, mayonnaise and thick cut chips. Add West Country Cheddar £1.95

Fish and Chips

Lightly battered fish fillet with mushy peas and triple-cooked chips

Cumberland Sausages
£11.95

Creamed mashed potatoes and gravy

Breakfast Special

Choose from one of the following dishes, including any tea or coffee. £13.95.

Turkish-style Eggs

Poached eggs on whipped yoghurt with chilli and lemon, served with toasted sourdough

Toast & Pastries

Sourdough Toast
£5.95

Toasted sourdough with rich salted butter and your choice of preserves, available on white or granary bread

Gluten Free Toast
£5.50

With salted butter and selection of preserves

Breakfast Pastries
£7.50

Mini pastries with butter and preserves

Light & Healthy

The Ivy 1917 Cure Smoked Salmon
£15.50

Black pepper and lemon with dark rye bread or gluten free toast

Plant-based Coconut 'Yoghurt' with Super Seeds
£8.95

Chia, goji, sunflower, maple and blueberry compote with red berries

Breakfast

The Ivy Full English Breakfast
£17.25

Smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland herbed sausages, fried free-range hen’s eggs, potato rösti, black pudding, roast plum tomato, grilled flat mushroom and baked beans. Served with a choice of white or granary toast

The Ivy Vegetarian Breakfast
£16.75

Grilled halloumi and ripe avocado, poached free-range eggs with creamy hollandaise, crispy potato rösti, roasted flat mushrooms and plum tomatoes, fresh watercress, and baked beans, accompanied by your choice of white, granary, or gluten-free toast

Eggs Royale with The Ivy Cure Smoked Salmon
£15.95

A classic toasted muffin layered with delicate smoked salmon, perfectly poached eggs and creamy hollandaise sauce

Folded Ham and Cheese Omelette
£11.50

Honey-baked ham, Cheddar cheese and spinach with grilled tomato

Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon
£15.50

Scrambled free-range hen’s eggs and The Ivy 1917 Cure smoked salmon

Crushed Avocado and Roasted Tomato

On gluten free dark caraway toast with pomegranate, sesame, toasted seeds and coriander

Buttermilk Pancakes

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries with Greek yoghurt, lemon balm and warm red berry sauce

Poached Eggs with Avocado

Toasted muffin, free-range eggs and hollandaise sauce

Eggs Benedict with Pulled Ham

Toasted muffin, poached free-range hen’s eggs and hollandaise sauce

Children's Breakfast Menu

£11.95 including fruit juice. Please choose one of the following dishes.

Fruit Juices

Apple, orange, cranberry or pineapple

Mini Full Breakfast

Scrambled egg, smoked streaky bacon, sausage and hash brown with toasted granary bread

Buttermilk Pancakes with Greek Yoghurt

Blackberries, raspberries and strawberries

Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Scrambled free-range hen’s eggs on toasted granary

Plant-based Coconut “Yoghurt” with Super Seeds

Chia, goji, sunflower, maple and blueberry compote with red berries

Warm Buttermilk Pancakes

With butter and maple syrup

Desserts

Flambéed Crème Brulée
£10.95

Flamed tableside with silky vanilla custard and a golden caramelised sugar crust

Lemon Sorbet with Frozen Berries
£11.75

Selected berries and redcurrants with lemon sorbet, red berry sauce

Sorbets
£8.95

Selection of fruit sorbets (vegan)

Sticky Toffee Pudding
£10.95

Salted caramel sauce, dates, clotted cream and gold flakes

Apple Tart Fine
£12.75

With Madagascan vanilla ice cream and Calvados flambé (14 mins bake time)

Selection of Fresh Fruits
£10.75

Fresh seasonal fruits, paired with silky coconut “yoghurt” and sprinkled with chia seeds.

The Ivy Chocolate Bombe
£13.25

Classic melting dome with vanilla ice cream, honeycomb and hot caramel sauce

Artisanal Cheeses
£14.50

Cornish Yarg, Stilton, Melusine goat’s cheese, Camembert Le Fin Terroir and Blackstone Vintage Cheddar with apple and apricot chutney and crackers

Classic Frozen Berries
£11.75

Selected berries and redcurrants with frozen yoghurt and white chocolate sauce

Martini Affogato
£9.25

With Bourbon vanilla and shaken coffee

Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles
£7.50

With a liquid caramel centre

Celebratory Bombe
£13.25

We can prepare a special version of our famous chocolate bombe to suit the occasion, Anniversary, Congratulations or Graduations

Birthday Dessert Box
£15.25

Decadent, golden, chocolate sphere with vanilla ice cream, honeycomb and chocolate strands, finished with freeze-dried raspberries, shimmering gold flakes, and a pour of warm salted caramel sauce

Ice creams and sorbets

Choose your own house flavours with or without shortbread

Salted Caramel Ice Cream
£8.95
Pistachio Ice Cream
£8.95
Chocolate Ice Cream
£8.95
Strawberry Ice Cream
£8.95
Vanilla Ice Cream
£8.95
Yoghurt Ice Cream
£8.95
Lemon sorbet
£8.95
Mango sorbet
£8.95