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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.5
4.5
3946 Reviews
£26 to £40
European
160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Fancy
Combining British heritage with European grandeur, The Wolseley is an all-day café-restaurant on London’s iconic Piccadilly. Renowned for its spectacular interior, immaculately presented classic food and seamless service, it is open from early until late, seven days a week.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–6:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alexandre Nicolas
  • Private party facilities
    The Wolseley’s Private Dining Room has often been described as “one of the most beautiful in London.” Elegantly designed to complement the restaurant below, the room seats up to 15 guests and is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator : 020 7659 9315
  • Neighborhood
    St. James's
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Park UndergroundPiccadilly Circus Underground
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Prix Fixe Menu

    £34.95 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A pinch of old-world glamour and a dash of European dining tradition means dinner at The Wolseley is a much-relaxed social occasion as it is an essential component of the day. Diners can enjoy our good value Prix Fix (perfect for pre-theatre or post-work dining), including options like Soufflé Suisse and Pan-seared Fillet of Sea Bream, £29.95 for two courses or £34.95 for three.
    Prix Fixe Menu Photo

Private dining

What 3,946 people are saying

The Wolseley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wolseley in London offers a "timeless elegance" with a "beautiful venue" and "excellent service." Known for its "iconic" setting and "impeccable" service, it excels in "afternoon teas," "legendary breakfasts," and "indulgent dinners." Despite mixed reviews on service speed, it's a "reliable favorite" for special occasions.
3,946 Reviews
  1. Qian

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We celebrated our anniversary there. Nothing particularly special, which was fine. However, the waiter only came by twice during the entire meal — pretty much no service, yet a 15% service charge was automatically added to the bill. £365 for a very, very average meal.

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  2. Donny

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good. Service is quite average. Ambience is nice and busy.

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  3. Gerhard VIP

    Frankfurt9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A must in London for me, always great for a High Tea

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  4. Enise

    Berkshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    No tablecloths for breakfast wasn’t ok. Everything on the menu for breakfast is available in M&S food. There was nothing special.

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  5. Andrew VIP

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother’s Day breakfast with my wife and 16 year old daughter. We loved everything about it!

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  6. Philip VIP

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my wife’s birthday. We had a lovely table and the service was excellent. The server was very knowledgable. A nice touch was a dessert they brought for my wife on the house.

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  7. Stefan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The afternoon tea experience was extremely enjoyable and very good at a very good price for money relatively to the overall ambience. The selection of teas was also great.

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  8. Helen

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a must stop for breakfast on a trip to London. Love the food, the ambience and the the architecture.

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  9. Susan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, staff went above & beyond, recommended highly. Food delicious, particularly the melt in the mouth scones, the best I’ve ever tasted. Lovely decor, friendly & knowledgeable waitress. My friend birthday was honoured with an extra cake & written greeting. Perfect!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service. Great experience. Pleasant afternoon tea. Loved it
    The WolseleyResponded on March 21, 2025
    Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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FAQs

The Wolseley is rated 4.5 stars by 3946 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. St. James's

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Wolseley

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    St. James's
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–11:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–6:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Park UndergroundPiccadilly Circus Underground
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alexandre Nicolas
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Wolseley’s Private Dining Room has often been described as “one of the most beautiful in London.” Elegantly designed to complement the restaurant below, the room seats up to 15 guests and is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator : 020 7659 9315
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