The Wolseley

4.6

3921 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 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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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
Website
http://www.thewolseley.com/
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

Location
160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB
Neighborhood
St. James's
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Green Park Underground<br />Piccadilly Circus Underground
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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London
European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wolseley in London offers a vibrant dining experience with its "excellent service" and "beautiful setting." Guests rave about its "amazing interior" and "delicious" food, especially for breakfast and afternoon tea. While some dishes could improve, the lively atmosphere and attentive staff make it a popular choice.

3,921 Reviews

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annette
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shared the afternoon tea w my daughter and finished w the blood orange sorbet. Delicious
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David
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue , excellent service , food and ambiance as always. Friendly and attentive staff , well worth a visit.
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Jo
London
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing visit unfortunately. Our server didn't know the menu and we had very patchy service trying in vain to catch servers eye. None of our needs were anticipated. Worst part was having to ask 3 times for bill. Definitely seemed to be lacking the va va voom factor. I don't think I'll return for lunch or dinner. Maybe breakfast better?
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Suzanne
New York City
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Really disappointing experience. Always a lovely greeting but the service is just really poor, and has been on my last several visits. Servers seem to struggle with English, never come back for additional drinks and are just generally indifferent. I was served cold coffee that took 10 minutes to arrive, and arrived with cold milk when I’d asked twice for hot milk. Breakfast arrived cold and unseasoned with badly undercooked eggs. The Wolseley is my go to for meet ups with visitors and I’ve loved it for years but the overall quality has declined significantly.
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muberra
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have been going to Wolseley every time I'm in London and have always enjoyed the breakfast, The food was good, and everyone was very kind and polite, especially the host, who was exceptionally welcoming. I’ll be back soon. Thank you.
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Miranda
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Gorgeous setting - the food wasn’t quite as good as last time but still pretty tasty. I had the kedgeree and crème brûlée - Staff nice and attentive. If you’re with someone who is hard of hearing request a quieter table. Still special and I would probably go again.
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Ashley
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue. We went for an early supper. Great service and food, a quality West End Landmark.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked here to celebrate my wife's birthday. Everything was great during our dinner. It was professional and had a nice atmosphere. Additionally, Lourel (I hope I remember your name correctly) who served us was amazing. Thanks for everything
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David
London
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my top 5 at the moment. Has all the components for a great dining experience. Herring starter was excellent, Weiner Holstein was spot on and Apple strudel was authentic. Danilo looked after us as did several others. I’ll be back.
The WolseleyResponded on October 20, 2024
David, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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OpenTable Diner
Thailand
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and ambience but food is not high standards and not delicious. Not plain afternoon tea. Scones were awful and hard. Sandwich is ok.
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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3921 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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

Website
http://www.thewolseley.com/
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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