Kingston’s dining scene has been electrified by the arrival of Ivy 23, a restaurant that masterfully combines atmospheric design with extraordinary culinary innovation. Located at 23 Lady Musgrave Road, this establishment from the Tamarind and Saffron restaurant group has quickly become a destination for discerning diners seeking both exceptional ambiance and groundbreaking cuisine.
The moment guests cross the threshold, they encounter a vibrant Miami-inspired atmosphere pulsating with sophisticated energy. This carefully crafted setting provides the perfect backdrop for romantic evenings or memorable gatherings with friends, generating palpable anticipation even before the first course arrives.
Where Ivy 23 truly distinguishes itself is through its revolutionary approach to fusion cuisine. The menu represents a bold international journey, seamlessly integrating robust Indian and Asian flavors into dishes that feel simultaneously familiar and daringly original. Each plate arrives as a visual masterpiece, with flavors that deliver spectacular complexity without overwhelming the palate.
The culinary experience begins with expertly crafted cocktails like the perfectly balanced Amaretto Sour. Starters include succulent red curry shrimp dumplings that dissolve on the tongue, the multi-layered Wild One flatbread, and irresistibly flavorful charred corn tacos.
Main courses continue the gastronomic excellence with Hakka noodles accompanied by tender chicken, silky house-made breadfruit gnocchi that redefines comfort food, and Sichuan chicken featuring that distinctive numbing spice that creates addictive eating. The chocolate dessert provides a final note of pure decadence—rich, velvety, and perfectly concluding the dining experience.
Service matches the culinary excellence with warm, attentive, and sophisticated hospitality. The restaurant operates Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and Sundays from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. With dinner for four including drinks approximately $27,365, reservations are strongly recommended via phone (876-995-5101) or Instagram (@ivy23jamaica).