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Rules RestaurantvsThe Ivy
Both Rules Restaurant and The Ivy are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ivy scores marginally higher than Rules Restaurant. The Ivy has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 11 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Wallpaper.
Rules Restaurant
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35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB
From $0/night
Fodor's "Come, escape the 21st century. Opened by Thomas Rule in 1798, London's oldest restaurant is, according to some, still London's most beautiful." Full review
Frommer's "This is the place for a genuine taste of traditional London." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Rules opened its doors in 1798 and during its history has seen the great and the good, the famous and infamous and latterly, tourists in droves, pass through its doors." Full review
DK Eyewitness "London’s oldest restaurant, here since 1798, has retained its fascinating historic decor, and its standards: it remains a temple of fine British cooking."
Independent "It's hard not to talk about art, when every wall is covered with amazing – and often quite startling – pieces." Full review
Time Out "Rules may look as though nothing has changed for 50 years (or more, the restaurant was established in 1798), but this old-stager hasn’t made it this far without adapting to the times." Full review
Zagat4.4
"You "can't get more traditional" than this "right, rigorous and reliable" Covent Garden "institution" that's been serving "hearty" British "classics." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Established in 1798, Rules claims to be the oldest restaurant in London. It’s a place where locals like to get their fix of good old-fashioned British food." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"London's oldest restaurant boasts a fine collection of antique cartoons, drawings and paintings. Tradition continues in the menu, specialising in game from its own estate." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Rules, London's oldest restaurant, is old-school, funny, and a must for visitors." Full review
The Ivy Fodor's Frommer's
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1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ
From $48/night
Fodor's "Service is flawless, and for low-to-mid wattage West End star-spotting this is a prime spot. Tip:." Full review
Frommer's "New restaurants with a more exciting vibe, a more adventurous menu, and chicer decor constantly open, but The Ivy retains its reputation as the favorite haunt for A-list celebrities." Full review
Lonely Planet "You’ll have to book one to six months ahead to enjoy the innovative modern British cuisine at this favourite hangout of London celebrities." Full review
Gayot14.0
"This is one of the best-run dining rooms in London and the kitchen is more than a match." Full review
Time Out "This gorgeous room may not attract as many A-list celebs as it once did, but there was one B-plus (glamorous if faded actress) on a Monday lunchtime." Full review
Zagat4.4
""Knowledgeable, efficient" staff treats everyone "like A-listers" at this upmarket Covent Garden "institution" serving "well-cooked and -presented" Modern Brit-Euro dishes." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Talk about traditional: The Ivy’s building has housed various incarnations of this iconic restaurant since the 1920s." Full review
Not For Tourists "Dining experience that will prove memorable."
Wallpaper "The all-day menus are overseen by head chef Sean Burbidge (ex-Pétrus) and cover every gastronomic pit-stop from breakfast (and weekend brunch) through to cream tea and post-prandial cocktails." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The members-only Ivy Club may have siphoned off the top tier of regulars but The Ivy restaurant continues to attract new blood." Full review
