Ibai
92 Bartholomew Close, Farringdon
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About Ibai
Ibai is a Basque restaurant on Bartholomew Close in Farringdon, serving French cuisine. Dinner and lunch are offered alongside coffee, cocktails, wine and beer. The menu includes Galician Blond steak, Croque Ibai and King Crab rice. Booking is recommended.
The restaurant accommodates children and groups, with dine-in seating in a stylish, comfortable setting. Staff are generally friendly, though some diners have reported inconsistent service.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What diners say
This was an amazing experience! The food was incredible and we were so full after. Went for our anniversary dinner and they treated us so well, we were gifted with not one but two free desserts! The staff were really friendly and helpful, took the time to explain the whole menu to us and constantly kept us filled up with water and wine! We had a really cool seat right next to the kitchen so could see everything being prepared including the steaks with huge flames. We had the bluefin tuna and beef tartare to start which both melt in your mouth and the Galician blond rib which was incredible. Definitely lives up to being one of the best steaks in London!
2 months ago · via Google
Absolutely 10/10. Splashed out a bit for the daily special Galician blond and it did not disappoint. The croque Ibai, crab rice and the omelette were also delightful. Cocktails were fabulous and the service matched. Would recommend.
2 weeks ago · via Google
Wonderful steak house with a great feel. We had a private area that was curtained off from the main room and it still got fairly loud, but the place was packed. Service was excellent and the food was outstanding. Great place for a group or a date. Galacian Blonde is a new term to me, but so is 28 day dry aged beef. The Croques were amazing, btw...I could have eaten of couple of those and been satisfied!
3 months ago · via Google
The "Early Bird" Carnivore: Eating at 5:45 PM has never tasted so good! 🥩🍷 Booking a table at Ibai requires either psychic foresight or a willingness to eat dinner before the sun goes down. We managed to snag a table at exactly 5:45 PM 😬 (officially joining the "early bird" club), but honestly? For meat this good, I would gladly show up at 9:00 AM. You walk into a remarkably cozy space where the absolute centerpiece is the open grill, manned by incredibly capable souls who treat cooking meat like a religion. The Beast: We faced down a 1.1kg cut of Galician beef (6 years old, 67 days dry-aged). It was sublime. So tasty and tender it practically melted in the mouth, proving that good things come to those who wait (or those who eat at 5:45 PM). Coupled with a beautiful glass of Rioja Reserva, it was pure perfection. 🇪🇸✨ The Team: Fast, efficient, and always smiling. A massive shoutout to Amanda, who went out of her way to make us feel completely at home! If you are hunting for one of the best pieces of meat in London, do not miss this place. Just remember to set your alarm clock for dinner! ⏰🥩
4 months ago · via Google
Guests praise the restaurant's exceptional Galician Blond steak, frequently calling it the best they have ever tasted, alongside delicious starters such as Croque Ibai and King Crab rice. The stylish and comfortable atmosphere is complemented by the friendly staff.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 90 Bartholomew Close, London, EC1A 7BN Get directions
- Cuisine
- French
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (765 reviews)
- Price level
- ££££
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Farringdon