![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Lavender lady & espresso martini cocktails](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8539/29054401906_8f9d6e0919_o.jpg)
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Art deco inspired interior](https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8473/28469108033_c34a12cb74_o.jpg)
A couple of weeks back, Sam and I dressed up a little nicer than usual and made our way to the gorgeous Clifton Village to check out the new Ivy Clifton Brasserie, which promised the best modern British food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The Ivy is open 7 days a week from breakfast 'til dinner, and has many familiar dishes on the menu - all made to a very high standard.
As we walked in through the doors the first things that struck me were the high ceilings and the art deco inspired design. They could do with a little more space around the front desk as a few people came in behind us making it rather cramped, but once they'd figured out where we were sitting they ushered us over to our table with a smile. They definitely get a big tick for friendliness.
We started with cocktails (above). A Lavender Lady for me - a slightly sweet gin cocktail with a very subtle hint of lavender - and an Espresso Martini for him.
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. raw market salad](https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8405/29054400206_0faa8de9bd_o.jpg)
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. seared scallops & parmesan crisps](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8292/28466033244_8de7db8272_o.jpg)
For our starters, Sam chose the Raw Market Salad - which was very pretty, colourful and fresh - and I picked the Seared Scallops. My scallops were cooked perfectly and I loved the flavour combination with the pea puree and parmesan crisps.
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Salmon & smoked haddock fishcake with poached egg](https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8382/29054398646_600977b6eb_o.jpg)
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Roast salmon fillet](https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7549/29087191295_7434e49d9e_o.jpg)
On a bit of a fishy theme, he had the Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcake and I chose the Roast Salmon Fillet, and various extra greens to share. The lovely big fishcake comes with a perfectly poached egg & creamed spinach - so again, Sam chose the prettier meal. My salmon was cooked exactly how I requested, and was really good with the herb sauce and a squeeze of lemon.
We both fancied something chocolatey for dessert. Sam chose the Chocolate Bombe, which the waitress poured hot salted caramel sauce over, making it melt into a pool of yumminess (just like on First Dates!). I had the Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake, which was dense, dark and decadent, and served with raspberries - which is one of my favourite combinations.
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Melting chocolate bombe](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8746/28982102432_251e944c0b_o.jpg)
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Melting chocolate bombe](https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8729/28469102133_28f7a4baf2_o.jpg)
All in all, a lovely little evening full of tasty food. The place itself is beautiful & feels like you're somewhere a little bit special, but the staff were still really down to earth, jokey and helpful.
I'll definitely be heading back for another little treat sometime!
![The Ivy Clifton Brasserie. Flourless chocolate cake](https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7692/28469100863_2b2ab9c1b3_o.jpg)
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Oh wow! The food looks incredible, especially those puddings! So scrummy! x
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It looks beautiful! Especially the dessert! Yum!
ReplyDeletehttp://citygirltoday.blogspot.com
omg looks so yummy! great pictures.
ReplyDeletex Hannah
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It looks amazing! What a treat xx
ReplyDeleteLove Stephanie Dreams
And now I'm starving. This is so lovely, and you've photographed that Lavender Lady like a dream!
ReplyDeleteAmber | y a c h t s m a a n
Oh sweet jesus that dessert looks amazing! When I next come to Bristol I will definitely try to remember this place...
ReplyDeleteLaura // Middle of Adventure
This looks like the perfect place to take someone special for a treat. Lovely....
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