The Ivy, Fine dining restaurant in West End, London, United Kingdom
The Ivy is a fine dining restaurant in Westminster, in the West End of London. The dining rooms display wood panelling and stained glass windows, complemented by specially commissioned artworks.
The location was established in 1929 under Abel Giandolini and maitre d' Mario Gallati. Proximity to London's theatres shaped the guest profile from the beginning.
The restaurant takes its name from a climbing plant associated with persistence and growth. Theatregoers now sit in the same rooms where actors once gathered after performances.
Guests should choose smart but comfortable clothing and note that mobile phones and cameras are not permitted. The main dining area holds 100 people across several floors.
A 1943 theatre satire bore the title Poison Ivy and referenced the popularity of the establishment. Laurence Olivier and Marlene Dietrich kept regular tables in the dining room.
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