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Rules Restaurant vs The 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
Fodor's
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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."
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Frommer's
"This is the place for a genuine taste of traditional London."
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Gayot
14.0
"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."
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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."
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The Ivy
Fodor's
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Lonely Planet
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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:."
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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."
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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."
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Gayot
14.0
"This is one of the best-run dining rooms in London and the kitchen is more than a match."
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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."
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