Reviewing an IVY RESTAURANT - OVERRATED!

A bit of a change of plan today, I was planning to head a bit further north however circumstances meant that today's review is taking place in Cobham and in particular, the Ivy Restaurant collection. I've been asked to go back to try their lunch but some of you also mentioned that you think it's overrated. Let's give it a go!
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[@Skidoo22]

Looks like the Shepherd ate most of the pie before it got to your table. 🐄🤠

[@GaryEats]

You got that right! LOL

[@TimK2646]

Georgie Porgie and LIL Jack Horner both got there first before Gazza

[@Lucy-Wilkinson]

😂😂😂

[@alanwilkinson9487]

​@@Lucy-Wilkinsonwhat pie

[@philauguste7310]

ah, it was the 2 courses deal pie. Main one would have been double the size

[@daveh5742]

People don't go to The Ivy for the food, they go there to be seen going there or to tell their friends "I've been to The Ivy"

[@Suve35967]

I understand they would want to look slim at the famous Ivy. Certainly wouldn't have any problems.

[@GaryEats]

lol oh dear

[@fandangobrandango7864]

It's really not much of a brag anymore, it's very affordable

[@jeffreyphillips2323]

I think there is a lot of truth to that. People dress very smartly only to be served inferior quality food.

[@christinebeames712]

Betty’s used to be top notch , but the sandwiches there , the ham and chicken , are boring , the scones are heavy and dry ,the tea is good but at £6 each it should be , won’t be going back

[@andywalkerchannel]

It has a very 1990s feel to it. They seem to think that people in general don't understand restaurants. I think they understand £6-odd for a piece of bread. Absolutely outrageous and small portions, as well. Another lovely review, Gary, as always, and all the very best to you and the cameraman. You are doing a great job. Thank you.

[@GaryEats]

It was a wonderful restaurant. Truly majestic so it’s a shame that the food didn’t match

[@artyfingers4488]

Did Tom 'Nine Chips' Kerridge train at The Ivy?

[@lukebignell7846]

They get by on their reputation. It wouldn’t cost them that much to revamp the menu and produce decent food. A real opportunity missed as a business as long as they continue to serve up 1970s style low grade food

[@user-ng5ei5rg6c]

@@artyfingers4488 I know! Just because he had a lot of weight to lose, doesn't mean the rest of us do!

[@maxwest6595]

A well-known TV chef did call The Ivy 'a chip shop for luvvies'.

[@GaryEats]

Lol which one?

[@shamlamb3961]

Least u can say to ur friends, you’ve been to The Ivy. You can also say, you’ve been to The Ivy and it was overpriced shite!

[@GaryEats]

Lol fair enough

[@garyk1334]

I think it's for the money the most ludicrous sized dish I've ever seen

[@davidjohnscottMUFC1996]

Shamlamb really went in for the kill hahaha

[@GRUMPY0254]

There is absolutely nothing you can do to enhance bland, tasteless food. The Shepherds pie was pretty, pretty average. Well done Gary for being honest and fair. 🤮🤮🤮

[@TheGamesEmporium]

I begrudge paying out that kind of money for food like that. I know people who have been to places like this and have said they felt like they needed a stop at the chippy on the way home. 😂😊

[@PlumCrumble]

Absolutely criminal serving soup without bread!

[@GaryEats]

Completely agree

[@owenb8636]

I loathe when restaurants split up a meal into different parts you have to pay extra for. Completely ruins the experience

[@lindacraig7486]

Agreed.

[@paulgreen758]

brilliant review Gary, ive paid 250 for a Michelin star 7 course, I needed a kebab afterwards I was still starving

[@GaryEats]

Wow that is not great to hear Paul 😳

[@paulgreen758]

@@GaryEats 4 small courses and 3 even smaller that I didn’t like, it was for a 35th anniversary, we got a carry out to take home I’ll never spend that money again

[@MGX93dot]

kebab would taste better too

[@paulgreen758]

@@MGX93dot it did mate

[@midlander4]

Sorry but I'm calling bs on this story. Why not name the restaurant? And "a 35th anniversary" - not yours? - sounds v odd. "We got a carry out to take home"... also known as a takeaway.

[@reetpateet8656]

I believe the whole Ivy chain is up for grabs!🤔 £6.95 for those chips was absolutely criminal!

[@GaryEats]

They were nice chips mind you

[@ZeldaFitz]

Hoping Harvister might put in an offer

[@KPWHU]

Cauliflower soup and shepherds pie are hardly taxing dishes to make so you would expect them to top notch for that portion size and price. A mix of lamb and beef would have put me right off TBH. You were right to point of the deficiencies and very fair. The food just didn't match the decor and service.

[@GaryEats]

These were my thoughts as welll. Thank you for watching and agree with you!

[@darkoanton5]

When there's minced beef in a Sheppard's pie that a sign of bullshit.

[@geishasha]

'Collection' is just a posh word for chain. Nothing wrong with chain restaurants but you don't go to them for fine dining.

[@GaryEats]

Not a fan of this one

[@siobhanblake9150]

Agreed. Collection is such a ridiculous way of saying chain imo

[@michaelhardy5186]

Best food KZbin site at the moment. Just worried about The Cameraman and imagine him having to pack his home made sandwiches in a plastic box.

[@melanytodd2929]

I know....😢. I think Gary does share, sometimes...

[@johnmc3862]

Its his wife.

[@GaryEats]

It’s not! 😄

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Michael. The cameraman is all good, we can get a packet of crisps on the way home

[@kathyhayden2499]

Some bread too so he can make a crisp butty

[@jamesfahy2935]

Soup served without bread and butter? They should be ashamed!

[@GaryEats]

Indeed. You have to have bread!

[@user-bs4jn6444]

Little sour dough bread would be nice included. But 6 quid for bread..do you get the loaf?

[@sirwi11iam]

Went to the Ivy in Cardiff last year and wasn't impressed. 2 fish pies and a glass of red was over £70! The fish pies was just this soup in a bowl with about 5 chunks of the different types of fish and then this separate puff pastry lid that was basically just air... The soup tasted nice but I was starving after and got a burger elsewhere instead 😂 Edit: The decor and service was excellent though.

[@GaryEats]

Yes, the decor is superb. Sorry to hear you also had an underwhelming experience

[@ateamfan86]

I hate them places where you go for a meal and your still hungry afterwards.

[@MGX93dot]

you cant eat the decor. unless the place is an absolute hovel, i dont see why people care so much

[@jennigee51]

@@MGX93dotpleasant surroundings are conducive to a better experience.

[@andyhall109]

Really enjoying your honest, welcoming, no-nonsense delivery, both in editing and the criticism itself. I'm a fan!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Andy very kind

[@pbarratt73]

Love this channel... I've been off work with illness since November and these videos have relaxed me.... but also made me envious as I still can't eat properly (had chemoradiation) apart from soup and farleys rusks soaked in milk 😊 Thank you for uploading content.

[@user-rr1zt5go4q]

Sad to hear that. Hope you're getting good care and that you're in the process of going into remission and regaining your health. This channel is like one big family and you will not want for support and encouragement from your fellow subscribers . All the best !

[@pbarratt73]

@user-rr1zt5go4q bless you... never smoked a cigarette my whole life hit 50 years old and I got diagnosed with throat cancer last October. Had to have surgery and then 6 weeks chemo and radiotherapy. Christmas was awful Terrible pain. Can't eat properly just things like yogurt and ready brek etc... Will find out in June hopefully that its gone away... thank you for your comforting words 😊

[@user-rr1zt5go4q]

Hi Philip@@pbarratt73 So sorry to hear you have cancer. I know someone who is now in remission who was also diagnosed with throat cancer, but unlike you, he was a smoker. I'm sure you're going to fight like hell to overcome this , even as he did . Please keep us posted on how you're doing . We are all with you in this difficult time , and look forward to hearing good news that the cancer is under control and your life is getting back to normal. God bless, keep strengthening your body and mind, and keep fighting ! Michael

[@GaryEats]

You take care mate and I hope you feel loads better soon, my thoughts are with you. Take care and thank you for watching and commenting 👍👍👍

[@pbarratt73]

@GaryEats bless you mate... 😊

[@DadgeCity]

Soup looked great, bread for £6 though... The main course portions didn't look big, the way they're presented, but they were okay, although if I'm paying £17 for shepherd's pie I'd hope it would come with some boiled veg... A plate would be an improvement.

[@GaryEats]

Good shout. Agree with your comment

[@trisbaker363]

I was 1 off, nice vid Gary, you'll soon be at 60000 followers, really pleased for you and the camera man.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you so much Tris

[@markemark449]

I took my wife to our local Ivy for our anniversary. Not cheap but really enjoyed it. Plus we got a bonus dessert - chocolate mouse with a red heart on top, completely free. I’m not sure you had the best luck with your choices, that mince did look like something I’d feed to my dogs - maybe that’s why it comes in a silly bowl?

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed yours. Yes, the bowl was very silly

[@jamesbarker1764]

Your videos are always neatly presented. Kudos to you Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Glad you like them!

[@richardgetlevog3123]

Hi Gary. Great review. In all honesty i think you were being very generous with your score and calmness. I'd have been fuming if i was served that for £20. 2 things stood out for me. 1) I've never been to a pub or restaurant and had soup that didn't come with some sort of bread or roll as standard. To pay over £6 for some sourdough to go with it is extortion i think. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask lol. And 2). This one always winds me up. The service charge. I don't and never will pay a service charge. I think its unfair on the customer and is another way of getting money out of you. I'm always happy to directly give the waiter or waitress a tip if the service is good. But it has to be on ky terms. The shepherds pie did look nice but you'd need a microscope to see it. I've heard of shrinkflation but this took the biscuit in my opinion. I can't believe you had to pay extra for the spinach as surely the pie should have came with some sort of vegetables as standard. Its such a shame you were disappointed as the restaurant itself did look stunning. Unfortunately i can't give it anymore than a 3/10 mate. Like yourself i try to look at the positives everywhere but they were few and far between here sadly. Thank you for another great video Gary and looking forward to watching many more. Keep up the great work🙂👍

[@GaryEats]

Hi Richard, what can I say apart from totally disappointing, fantastic location and good service but it ends there. I’ll never return and I really can’t recommend, in fact in hindsight I think I was generous, take care and hopefully see you on the next one 👍

[@lindacraig7486]

Agreed! Brilliantly said!

[@paulc1553]

A new Gary Eats video drops today before my 39th birthday tomorrow. Get in. I'd like to take the time to thank Gary and his subscribers for the kind words when I said I suffer from Cerebral Palsy/Depression. I really appreciate that. Love, Paul xxx.

[@GaryEats]

Have a wonderful birthday Paul. You deserve it!

[@robsmith6281]

Stay strong brother and happy birthday for tomorrow.👍🏻😁

[@paulc1553]

@GaryEats: Thank you. Appreciate that xxx.

[@paulc1553]

@robsmith6281: Thank you. Appreciate it xxx.

[@lindacraig7486]

I dont know what date this was but I hope your birthday was a wonderful memorable day.

[@JacobRusty-Clogg]

I really love watching your channel. You have one of those voices and ways of speaking that I could listen to all day. Greetings from Gibraltar and keep up the good work!

[@GaryEats]

That is very kind and hello Gibraltar 🇬🇮

[@greghanks170]

Great review really enjoyed Thanks for all your hard work regards Greg keep the reviews coming

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Greg very kind and appreciated

[@ailishoreilly9581]

Thanks for all your reviews Gary. Really love your clips.

[@GaryEats]

That is very kind and really appreciated thank you, have a great week 👍👍👍

[@johnsutherland3096]

Great review as usual Garry, keep them coming

[@GaryEats]

Thank you John

[@hughblack6831]

We had lunch at the Ivy in Brighton at the end of last summer, can't say I'll be rushing back. I had Fish and chips and it was average tasting at best, I was quite disappointed. My wife had the shepherd's pie as you did and your comments echo hers. I couldn't fault the staff or the surroundings but it was definitely over priced for the portion size and taste. I always ask if the fish is local as well and am often greeted with a moment of silence, surely putting money back into the local economy would be good selling point? My local pub does and is so much better for it. Nice review Gary, love your work, keep making them. 👍

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Hugh I will and I’m sorry to hear you had a similar experience 👍

[@user-rr1zt5go4q]

Hi Gary, it even looks a bit disappointing. You're right about the bowl , and about the mix of lamb mince and beef mince. And the spinach looked lost. The Yanks have their creamed spinach which is appropriately heavy on the spinach. And not providing a slice of bread gratis for the soup is a bit petty. Beautiful decor and ambience , but unlike a gingerbread house , you can't eat that. This episode only confirms what I figured out during my stay in England in 2017 - the best value is to be found in little pubs and cafes , among the restaurants of our Arab and Turkish friends , and anywhere on Brick Lane. All the best , amigo , and thanks for another fine video !

[@GaryEats]

A perfect comment thank you 🙏, all show and no real class 👍

[@graemer3657]

Great video. I like the low marks sometimes because it proves you are honest - in life things aren’t always 10/10

[@GaryEats]

It can’t be perfect every time 🤷‍♂️

[@shellvlogs132]

Fantastic channel, no gimmicks, just straightforward reviews, enjoyable to watch 🌟 great channel Gary

[@GaryEats]

Much appreciated. Thanks so much 😄

[@shellvlogs132]

@@GaryEatswelcome 🌟

[@user-ob4dk2ki7x]

Hi Gary another great review. The ivy is over rated. I agree with you I would also give it a 6 out of ten. Looking forward to your next review👍👍

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much Helen

[@barnem108]

its like a posh weatherspoons aint it

[@GaryEats]

Wasn't impressed with this showing at all

[@davidfinch5062]

No, it's not that good.

[@barnem108]

😂 what not as good as weatherspoons? swerve that place then@@davidfinch5062

[@lindacraig7486]

Ha Ha

[@For_us_foodies]

Another great review Gary. You have quickly become my fav food reviewer on here.

[@GaryEats]

That is very kind and much appreciated

[@recoverytrustees526]

I haven't commented for a while-Its good to see the progress of this site, its very professional and well done for your enthusiasm and ability. Excellent review. Good to see your hair now back to normal...............:) the style changed for one review! Would recommend the Midland Grand in London-dined there again recently, excellent and they allow corkage! All best wishes and keep up the fantastic work!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you for commenting it’s really appreciated, I will take a look as I don’t know the hotel and thank you again 👍

[@chrissullivan2848]

Hi Gary another great review. Me and my wife usually go to Greece for holidays but unfortunately haven’t been able to go for the last few years. Would love to see you do a Greek review. Keep up the good work really look forward to your videos

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Chris and I will be going a Greek restaurant good idea thank you 😊

[@rabartels]

Great video Gary. I understand if you eat out often and can cook well at home, you will be very critical what they serve it must be at least better than home or much better meals from the supermarket 😊

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much. Indeed!

[@CharlesCampo1]

I’ve got the man flu too. But this vid has certainly made me feel better! Thanks you!!! 😊😊😊

[@GaryEats]

Glad I could be helpful and I hope you feel better soon

[@Buddybrindle]

Gary, so sorry that you didn’t enjoy your meal. That shepherds pie looked really weird sitting in that bowl. It certainly didn’t look in the least appetizing either. Hope you have a better experience at the next place you visit!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you hopefully I will thank you

[@FourIntoOne]

I live in Surrey and not a million miles away from there. Not been there yet, and thanks to this review, I shan't bother!

[@GaryEats]

No problem, glad I could help

[@annaleighb]

I’ve never been to one of these but always had the feeling it would be style over substance. Thanks for the honest review, Gary!

[@GaryEats]

You’re welcome Anna a bit disappointed 🤷‍♂️

[@jackrobinson501]

Great review as always Gary shepherds pie definitely on the small side looks nice though and I agree about the bowl very awkward spinach looks lovely as well keep up the videos

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Jack 👍

[@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb]

Well done for giving it a go fella quality output as always enjoyed it immensely-makes a jobbing chef like myself feel better to see other’s product

[@GaryEats]

Glad you enjoyed it Duncan!

[@anthonyforde2772]

Hi Gary! Fantastic as always. Maybe you could review Scott’s in Mayfair at some stage. Keep up the great work

[@GaryEats]

I will in the summer Anthony

[@Andrade985googlemail]

Definitely agree with the comment about having a roll with soup. Shepherds pie is with lamb not beef. For the price, I would have expected Garlic Bread and salad along with the dew as standard.

[@GaryEats]

I fully agree 👍

[@jeremyhooper1309]

Your reviews are always very fair Gary and really well filmed. I think that there is this push to maximise profits at many restaurants at the moment. I’ve noticed many starters being portioned for three when there are four of us dining and wanting to share. Miserable and cheap cost cutting which will backfire for them in the end. As you said, what would it cost them to offer a free bread roll? Keep up the excellent work bringing us these reviews.

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Jeremy thank you

[@joecroton]

Love your vids man keep up the hard work

[@GaryEats]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Kiangaf]

I preferred the breakfast I had in the Ivy than the dinner I got. I wasn't blown away by the Shepherds pie either Gary. As for my favourite cheese it would be Stilton or Cashel Blue.

[@GaryEats]

I completely agree with you and fantastic choices

[@kenrehill8775]

Roquefort, the cheese that Stilton and cashel blue dream of being.

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Ahhhh!!! The Ivy! A perfect example of Aesthetics & Branding over Substance. I have been to a couple (not the original, that maybe different) and I felt that it was Harvester food in a nicer setting and with a rather larger supplement!

[@GaryEats]

I have to agree with you. Setting over substance

[@MegaVector2011]

Nice quirky wall decorations, a bit of an Ivy signature. Pretentious food presentation though and looking at the blow torched Shepherds pie, I'm sure the Shepherd didn't mind you eating his pie. Looking forward to your trip to Whitby. Great upload!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very kind

[@mrc5653]

Very well balanced review Gary,I’d definitely feel a bit short changed there👍

[@GaryEats]

Thank you it was a bit disappointing

[@stephenleonard6336]

Gary, my wife says you are too kind here. She would have given it a five!! I always trust your judgement! Good luck. Great reviews!

[@GaryEats]

I think the wife is right Stephen in hindsight and thank you both for watching 😊

[@kenirving5240]

I have to say, what a ridiculous looking shepherd’s pie. Some foods can take a little pretentiousness, but not shepherd’s pie!

[@GaryEats]

Yes. Not a fan to be honest

[@melanieevans1574]

Yep.... 6 was exactly what I gave it. I appreciate the restaurant is stunning but cauliflower soup and cottage pie aren't exactly difficult to make nor difficult to make really tasty. I also thought the portion was ridiculous considering the pie came with no vegetables unless you paid extra and this bowl thing that seems to be all the rage at the moment is just stupid. Again, one of those places where you pay for mediocre food just to say you eat there!

[@GaryEats]

Unfortunately Melanie I think you’re 100 per cent right 🤷‍♂️

[@lewisseales6672]

Great videos Gary ! I went to the ivy came out starving lol thk heavens for the local chippy , keep up the good work

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Lewis you and me both

[@jeffjones9792]

It's like the chef is not trying the food as he/she cooks it. Cauliflower soup should have very small pieces of veg, not lumps of cauli in it. With so many 'side dishes', a hot plate wouldn't go amiss, and as far as the minute shepherd's pie in a big plate is concerned - do they not have an executive chef to oversee? 5 out of 10 would have been enough. That said, thanks for taking us along . Appreciated.

[@GaryEats]

Yes, you are right. More than welcome Jeff

[@sivabalasingham9918]

Gary is one of my favourite youtubers in the UK❤

[@GaryEats]

You're far too kind - thank you

[@a1joiner5]

Gary is my favourite KZbinr period!❤

[@snapdragon1194]

Another fantastic honest review from you Gary. I agree 💯 with you about serving it in a bowl, it was totally impractical. You seem to have to season and add flavour to it as well, that's not a great sign for such a popular eatery. Prices were way too high for what you had to eat. I don't think anyone could disagree that there are other better restaurants out there to visit and more affordable as well. Looking forward to your next review 😁

[@GaryEats]

Thank you so much, the bowl was pointless 🤷‍♂️. It’s not a recommendation from me and I won’t be returning, onwards and upwards 👍👍

[@carolcurtis1573]

Very unusual not to serve a small crusty roll or even a bit of bread with soup , and yeh very thin for a cauliflower soup , as soon as you cut open the shepherds pie you could see the potato was dry . Everything looked lovely but obviously lacked in flavour. Thanks Gary for an honest review 👍loved the interior

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much

[@Mark1405Leeds]

No excuse for that soup [Making yesterdays last longer] The most miserable Shepherds pie ever! ] Zero excuse for no bread with soup! [ my Nan used to take her own in her handbag just in case] Any extra went in the handbag too.

[@GaryEats]

Not good at all Mark

[@moorenicola6264]

No bread with soup is lunacy but to then charge £6.25 for some bread and a similar price for the chips is just ridiculous! It's often the little things like delicious freshly baked bread that bring people back and being stingy will stop people from coming back. They could do with revamping their exterior too. Looks shabby from the outside for those prices.

[@stan_austin]

Ye no bread is a joke, what does that cost them in reality…. Maybe 20p….

[@gavincollins9376]

When I cook shepherds pie I always add Worcestershire sauce to the mince when cooking, a simple ingredient but adds so much flavor to the mince

[@GaryEats]

That's a great idea!

[@66Viscount]

Yet another excellent review Gary. Very through and fair. Keep them coming.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching and have a good rest of your week

[@sensationalfailure]

Thanks for the heads-up! Judging from your video, I think 6/10 is spot on. Not to be avoided, not keen on going, either. Stilton is great cheese, but so are Gorgonzola and Roquefort. Mountain cheeses are to die for, too: think Appenzeller and Gruyère. Even Tilsiter and Esrom are good. There are so many amazing cheeses the answer is clear: I can't have a favourite! Get well soon!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and yes you're right. You know your cheeses, I love them myself. Thank you so much!

[@colinmacfarlane6838]

29 quid for a bowl of mush! At least Dick Turpin wore a mask before he robbed you 😂

[@GaryEats]

LOL

[@paulmorgan6269]

Thanks Gary you've made my day. Look after yourself.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Paul. You too!

[@midinotes]

Well done Gary for being honest and giving it a go. Not sure if this ever been asked (or answered) but how do you get along with filming inside these places? Have you ever been told not to?

[@MikeNewland]

Good question.

[@GaryEats]

I've been asked to not film once and they told us to leave but that was a Chinese buffet months ago

[@MikeNewland]

Refusing filming could get in the media and would look terrible like banning people from snapping the plateserfood.@@GaryEats

[@pnero777]

I used to walk by the London Ivy every morning. There were street cleaning trucks which would spray the pavements with disinfectant to wash away the sick and urine from the night before, and they would also spray the fruit and vegetables which had been delivered on the pavement outside and were waiting to be taken in.

[@GaryEats]

👍

[@lindacraig7486]

OMG. I just needed to know that!

[@rajs4419]

Totally agree Gary. I've been to the Wimbledon Village branch. Gorgeous interior but the food was very disappointing.

[@GaryEats]

👍

[@mrlevity1984]

Absolutely love your channel. Thanks for the videos Mr Gary. (and my favourite cheese is Brie)

[@GaryEats]

My pleasure!!

[@user-bj4ip3uq8f]

Gary Gary, I hate a stupid plate! That was a classic! I love Stilton and also Gorgonzola. I agree with your rating, but I might have gone for a 5…. What a trooper to film even with the flu… You are my favorite channel. Looking forward to watching more this week and feel better! 🐳🐳🍻🍻🏄🏻‍♀️🏄🏻‍♀️👍👍💕💕

[@GaryEats]

Great cheese choices and we won’t mention the bowl lol, I’ll be absolutely fine and thank you for asking and finally the lovely comment x

[@greenfaerie13]

I didn’t realise you’d been there already. Missed that one. Will have to watch.

[@GaryEats]

Ivy Breakfast video :)

[@davew005]

Great review, very comprehensive. Hope you enjoy Whitby and try some fish and chip places. Some are superb

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Dave I’m sure I will 👍

[@olliesgrandad]

Another great review and think you scored it spot on. Spent the weekend in Cornwall staying at The Jamaica Inn in Bodmin -you need to give that a 'go'. Another place we had a very nice butexpensive tea and cake, with outrageous decor was The Camelot Castle Hotel at Tintagel. Now that is one you ought to feature due to its style.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and I hope you had a lovely break, great suggestions and I promise I will take a look thank you 🙏

[@MarkmanOTW]

Knowing that restaurant, I would say people go there 'to be seen' instead of the culinary experience. Given it's location (in Cobham) it's more about the vibe, drinks and local celebs/footballers that may be there instead of the quality of the food - which in my view is there as a prop for the social gathering instead of 'the main event'.

[@GaryEats]

Perhaps so. Food was underwhelming!

[@richardhawkins1958]

Another very fair and Great Review Gary. Thank you.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Richard

[@CheshireCat6639]

Beef 🐄and lamb 🐏...ok so thats a Shepage Pie then? Ty for sharing Gary..great honest review as per🎉

[@melanytodd2929]

🤣🤣🤣❣

[@Skaterbun]

Lamb is more expensive to buy than beef, looks like a cost cutting measure.

[@CheshireCat6639]

@@Skaterbun yes ! Maybe so...also I think some chip shops are halving the cod too ?

[@GaryEats]

lol!! Yes, a bit of a weird mix

[@CheshireCat6639]

@@GaryEats I' ll say !

[@iheggis86]

Most Ivy food is made in a central production kitchen and reheated/assembled onsite. Chefs don’t taste the food onsite, hence why much of the food is under seasoned.

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

Really? That’s ridiculous!

[@tomfitz-tm6tz]

Another moderately upmarket place gets majority of items from Brake bros and then adds a few extras..!!

[@geoffreykeane4072]

I was about to ask that question! Thanks. If the food isn’t seasoned it implies the chef doesn’t taste what’s going out!

[@GaryEats]

I actually thought that myself as all looked too uniform

[@mother_needs_a_break]

Hi Gary u don't need any seasoning your great. That Shepard's pie looked like it come out of a tin, r your taste buds deserve more, brilliant once again xxxx

[@GaryEats]

Thanks so much

[@simong7101]

I would just like to say I really enjoy Gary's videos. I think he's spot on every time and find him a decent normal chap giving reviews without an ego, like you find on most people with a youtube channel. Keep up the good work 👏.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much Simon that’s very kind to say

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

Hope you will feel better soon Gary.I really enjoy all cheeses,but I especially like Spanish sheep’s milk cheeses,my favorite blue is the Spanish Cabrales,oak leaf wrapped,aged in caves.Aged goat cheese would be Humboldt Fog out of California,Cheddars must be English,and Canadian,so,so many great cheeses.Mushroom soup by its nature is bland,that’s why they make rice out of it,the thinness probably was because the line cook,or prep guy didn’t push all the solids through the chinois, tired,or didn’t care,then they added cream,and you got thin,bland soup.Bread, of cause they should give you bread,but what is the policy in the UK,in the US just about all restaurants give bread to start your meal, except Asian ones,Indian give free Poppadoms, and sauces.If you order side dishes here they come on separate plates,so the bowl with the mince,and mash wouldn’t bother me, I’d just pour the gravy around it,and eat the spinach separately,as always good review,much enjoyed by me.😊

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Janet, never had sheep’s milk cheese so I’ll try very soon, normally bread is always offered but not today on this one, all round bland food, but the restaurant was stunning and the service good so not all bad 👍

[@reklaw3603]

The bland comes from, they cook the food and you season as to your requirements. As a lot of people will complain it is seasoned too much, or too little. Hey ho!, people are very strange! I am personally with you towards season in the cooking, it draws out the flavours. Also, I would not have enjoyed the Shepherds pie, as lamb is lamb, its called shepherds pie for a reason. I rated it a 4, alongside ott pricing. I do suppose you are paying for the ambience, looks luxurious, but, you are there to eat and drink. Another good honest review, many thanks, honesty is key and you provide honesty, very very well. Whitby will be good, Humble Pie 'n' Mash is lovely! looking forward to it!

[@GaryEats]

A very good comment. Can’t wait for Whitby but need to shift this flu ASAP. Take care and thanks 😄

[@gooner7331]

I agree with your comment about seasoning it to your taste when it comes to soups. But something like a shepherd's pie does need seasoning in the mince part of it at least in my opinion. Otherwise you would have to mix it all together after you have added salt and pepper. Also i took it that they hadn't added much in the way of herbs to the mince unless i took Gary's comments the wrong way.

[@reklaw3603]

@@GaryEatsHope you get well soon and yes, it will be the Flu. loads of lemsips work wonders, lemon and honey are key flu fighting ingredients. Take care, we need people like yourself to give honest reviews. Well done in your venture!

[@reklaw3603]

@@gooner7331Spot on, you truly do need to season properly minced meat, i was going to add the mixing part also, glad you did, well caught.

[@douglasgrahamdronefilmingp2068]

Looked a decent place and the service may of been excellent but the Shepherds Pie definitely looked disappointing to me just didn't look right I think they tried to make it something but failed. Your comments were very honest as usual.

[@GaryEats]

You’ve nailed it Douglas. The staff were excellent though

[@suzybirdy]

Hi Gary ❤ Ooh Cobham. My best friend owned a Hairdressers there 'Hairways' think its still there. There was a really good Indian there too. The Ivy is a fashionable place to go. I think people go more for their fantastic decor and cocktails. It's an 'In' sort of place to be seen. I had the Shepherds Pie in the Brighton Ivy a couple of years ago, and it was tasty. Mint sauce def 👌 I expect they had some. Mint jelly is actually my preference. Spinach looked very nice, and the soup was different, albeit a tad thin. You should have been given a nice warm roll with that ! I am a bit of an Ivy lover. In the evenings, the Exeter and Brighton ones just buzz with atmosphere 👌 Me I will give it a 7.5 for the whole experience and vibe. Excited for where you will be next ✨️ 👌😃 I hope your feeling better now 🙏 ❤ Suzy 🇦🇱 x

[@GaryEats]

Cobham is stunning. I really loved the decor and the restaurant itself but was so disappointed by the food. I will reply to your email soon, just doing lots of comments. Thanks Suzy!

[@neilsmith7547]

Didn't think much of the shepherd's pie gary. Looked really dry. Also should have been on a plate like you said for more room. Excellent review gary 👏

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Neil very kind 😊

[@brownieboy6651]

Gonna take your word on this one Gary. Irll not be going. Well done great job as always.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you not worth a visit in my opinion

[@davidoldboy5425]

Honest as usual, well done Gary

[@GaryEats]

Thank you David

[@mikebryan7060]

Hi Gary. Another spot on video. My word the restaurant is lush to say the least. As for the soup. That should never have left the kitchen. It was too thin, under seasoned and no taste of stilton. As for the main course, I loved the bowl, I thought the presentation was spot on. Portion size was about right. I agree with younkn the bread tho. Over six quid fir bread is outrageous. Another great video Gary.

[@GaryEats]

Mike you liked the bowl and I hated it lol. The whole experience was a little underwhelming take care and have a great week 👍

[@paulhayward6286]

Excellent review as always, personally I prefer more food than bowl, chips for £6.95, I wonder how many spuds they used ONE

[@GaryEats]

Not many Paul

[@Sr19769p]

Hi, Gary. I hate it when I go to a restaurant and have to adjust the food to make it alright. There's an esoteric culinary term for using both lamb & beef mince in a pie topped with mash: Sheppage Pie 😂. Seems to me it was more about the facade than the food. Great post, pal 👍.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and I fully fully agree it’s not about the food 🤷‍♂️

[@jasoncrook1]

Well Garry you answered my question about potion size of the main menu, and the £5 you saved not having a sweet you can spend in the chippy on your way home to fill you up lol 😂, keep up the good work bud love your channel 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@GaryEats]

Very kind Jason thank you mate 👍

[@virtualmadworld]

I was at the Ivy the other day and had their vegan burger. It was ok I guess but the selling point for me is the decor. I have seen their specs when I got offered a job there and it seemed surprisingly simple. Was a few years ago mind you. Non the less, glad you did this one. Appreciate the honesty. Thanks Gary and Camera Man

[@GaryEats]

You’re more than welcome

[@alanbarnes3569]

Hi Gary, I would be very interested to see who was working in the kitchen. Currently there is a national shortage of good chefs, so that might have something to do with the standard not been great. If you like stilton then you should give Dolcelatte a try. I know The Ivy in Brighton is much better. Thanks 😊

[@GaryEats]

Good to know Alan and really like Dolcelatte 👍

[@robertwatson-ty2yv]

Gary I heard you say you are going to Whitby this week. I'd recommend going a bit further north to Saltburn and checking out the sea view restaurant. Then into Middlesbrough and get yourself a Parmo !! 😊

[@GaryEats]

I've had saltburn recommended to me before. I promise you when I come to the North East, I will do plenty of reviews!

[@SoulLegendsRadio]

If these places paid as much attention to their food than they do their decor then you wouldnt mind so much the inflated prices, I'm afraid there was nothing there that looked tempting to me and I totally agree with you regarding the Dish, that would have really got up my nose, another great review Gary thank you, Gav

[@GaryEats]

Spot on Gav. Have to agree with you

[@davidcoughlan3619]

Gary brilliant yet simple review & 6/10 about right as well ....

[@GaryEats]

Thank you David

[@HoltMarkb]

Nice one Gary. Yes, beautiful restaurant. I was thinking 7/10 for the food By the way Cobham is renowned as home of the very wealthy and of footballer’s /ex footballers - lol, think theres one in the background(Lambo) at 15:54

[@GaryEats]

Really I didn’t notice or know 👍

[@user-yf4kc8ti9r]

Absolutely love the design of that restaurant! ❤ So beautiful!

[@GaryEats]

I agree but the food didn’t match

[@alanmurphy8137]

Great video Gary. Think they must have put to much emphasis on the appearance of the shepherd's pie and forgot to season it properly, which I find happens quite alot when going to nice restaurants. Keep up the videos, love watching.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Alan all round this was disappointing

[@Mehmehmeeeeeeh]

nice to see that you tasted the food first before adding S and P .Great review.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you I always do 👍

[@Sudakshina_Kina]

Hope you feel better soon Gary. I’ve been to The Ivy in central London and the only thing I found good (but very pricey) were the chips! 😄🤭 Stunning restaurant, ambience and facilities. Lovely customer service too. But I agree it’s overrated. That’s a very small shepherds pie btw! 😅😋

[@GaryEats]

I will thank you and appreciate you asking, all round disappointing food but stunning restaurant 😊

[@RosieHarp]

Another interesting review ⭐️ I've always wondered if The Ivy restaurants lived up to their reputation. Monterey Jack's my favourite cheese 🧀

[@GaryEats]

It’s definitely running on the original restaurants reputation

[@mikekaraoke]

Another enjoyable video Gary, the Ivy food chains I have been to have always been hit and miss with their food/drinks! Yea the decor is really lovely! And I love Surrey in general-sure you know that Genesis and side projects like Phil Colins solo stuff, + Mike and the Mechanics stuff as all recorded at their home studio in Surrey-Chiddingfold! I did part of my work experience at: Fisher Farm Lane Studios way back in Spring of 1996 for a week + the council week before that! + met Tony Banks, + Mike Mike Rutherford very nice-down to earth guys just like on their interviews etc Didn't meet Phil as he was out on Tour at that time in Germany-however did meet him years later 😀 You could go to Chiddingfold and review: The Swan Inn pub, then drive past the old home recording studio were many classic albums were made 😎🎤🎸🎹🥁

[@GaryEats]

Completely agree with you Mike regarding the Ivy. Seems very up and down.

[@mikekaraoke]

@@GaryEats Yea, I know maybe they employ too many chefs at a number of them lol As for Surrey-could you do a review for: The Swan Inn at Chiddingfold and then drive past where the old home recording studio used to be for Genesis and their side projects-Fisher Lane Farm Lane Studios + was a studio till March of 2022-still has a sign up on the gate. 😀

[@derekjarman5156]

Thanks for the review, l don’t think I will be going there anytime soon. Have you considered going to a restaurant called Browns, it’s a chain but I ate there on several occasions and would love to hear your thoughts about the restaurant.

[@GaryEats]

I’ve heard of them Derek and will take a look thank you 👍