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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.6
4.6
3942 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
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.
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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 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7499 6996
  • 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

What 3,942 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wolseley delights with its "class act" service and vibrant Art Deco ambiance. Frequent guests praise its "delicious and classic" offerings, especially the breakfast. While some note inconsistencies in food quality, the staff remains attentive and welcoming. Perfect for special occasions or a lively meal in London's West End.

3,942 Reviews
  1. Susan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to celebrate anything! A delightful evening meeting up with a cousin who lives in America and had never been to the Wolsley.

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  2. Tara

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing and not to the standard it used to be. When we arrived it was very chaotic with a long queue of people all waiting to confirm their booking. We had a very long wait for our table in addition, followed by a very disjointed service - there didn’t seem to be enough staff to adequately serve the tables. We had the afternoon tea menu and the food was very average - sandwiches were ok at best, the scones were passable and cakes disappointing. Sadly the quality seems to have gone downhill. The atmosphere was great though and the decor is still very impressive.

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  3. Michael

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food and friendly helpful professional service across the floor
    The WolseleyResponded today
    Hi Michael, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Wolseley. We're happy you found our staff to be supportive during your experience here and we hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Ralph

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When booking we only had 2 options, 11.45 or 3pm. We were booking for lunch and did not mind a later lunch so went with the 3pm time. It was very busy as usual and by the time we were sat down it was 3.15. We asked for the lunch menu’s and were told that lunch was no longer an option as it was passed 3pm by the time we were served. Always a good venue but missed a beat on this occasion.

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  5. Derrick

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place to have lunch, beautiful dining room, the staff were lovely and friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and whole experience was wonderful, we will be back ! Helen and Derrick x
    The WolseleyResponded 3 days ago
    Derrick, 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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  6. Canan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are a few steps at the entry to the restaurant, but the restaurant is made accessible by the very kind service of the doorpeople who deploy a ramp at your request. Rain or shine. I thank them for this.
    The WolseleyResponded 3 days ago
    Canan, 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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  7. Canan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had to return the sole à la grenobloise. It was overcooked or reheated . I got the salade nicoise in stead . Thank you for helping me with the ramp, and my scooter. It was lovely to be back. Will have breakfast with my boss on Friday 13 Dec. i’m hoping for the best!

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  8. Libby

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb as always. Just a classic place to dine. Staff super efficient and friendly.
    The WolseleyResponded today
    Libby, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! Thank you so much for the positive review! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!

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  9. Mike

    VIP

    London

    60 reviews

    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely starter and main, somewhat stale desserts (eclair and battenburg). Below average service. Not sure what was up with the waiter. Surly, forgot the second bottle of water and almost forgot the stale desserts…… unfortunate as usually very good here.

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  10. Shane

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggs Benedict and Royale came a little cold, which was a shame. We were enjoying the ambiance too much to send back but in retrospect we should have said. I guess we all have small off moments. Otherwise, impeccable as ever - arranged for a delightful little Happy Birthday treat for my friend.

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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3942 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
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 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:30 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
    020 7499 6996
  • 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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