When you think of iconic establishments in London, The Ivy is second to none; period. Nestled in a quiet corner of Covent Garden, it has been serving and delighting London's Westend since 1916. That's right, 1916! To put that in perspective, since calling service on its first plate, the UK has seen 4 monarchs, 23 prime ministers and the top movie was "20,000 leagues under the sea". It certainly is the case where every dish is served with a side of history and stepping into its storied dining room is like a step back in time. The decor is just simply stunning; modernised yet still retaining all that classical decor accumulated over the decades; and the menu has also followed suit.

Following in the footsteps of so many before us, we attended The Ivy on this night for a late supper after the conclusion of a show settling in for a meal starting with Popcorn Shrimp then moving onto mains of spaghetti with Atlantic prawns, chilli and wild garlic and the chargrilled tuna.

As you would expect, the food was divine and lived up to its reputation. The popcorn shrimp was so addictive, I could've just keep eating that the whole night though it would've been a shame to spoil my appetite before the tuna which was excellent. The spaghetti, as plain as it may sound, was romantic in its simplicity and so fragrant; I would happily eat it again.

Rounding out the meal was a classic dessert of apple tarte tartin; a befitting ending to what was a classic evening.

If you've been to The Ivy, I hope you'll agree with me that this place is a must go. It's an institution now and so much more than a meal; it's an experience.