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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.6
4.6
3949 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • 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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–11:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Sat, Sun 11:30–15:30 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 15:00–18:30 Sat, Sun 15:30–18:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alexandre Nicolas

What 3,949 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wolseley offers a "wonderful institution" with "great attentive and friendly service" complemented by a "casual atmosphere yet exclusive" vibe. Known for "outstanding food, service, and ambiance," it's a "reliable favorite in Mayfair." Breakfasts are hailed as "best in London," and afternoon teas are "excellent" with "superb" decor.

3,949 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful interior design reminiscent of the Viennese cafes of the late nineteenth century; suffused with japonisme. I felt elevated as soon as I walked in. I had an early morning Full English breakfast, that was very tasty and well presented. The waiting staff were smartly dressed and attentive, and very professional. A wonderful treat and I highly recommend it.

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  2. Nicola

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My group of Girls and I arrived before our allotted time. The front desk was busy but well organised. We were greeted by two smiling faces and our coats were taken. We were shown to our seats and the friendly staff remembered it was our friends belated Birthday celebration, and the table I requested was available. Our Server was attentive but not overbearing. He forgot to ask if we needed any condiments and when he did remember, he didn’t bring them. A part from that, we received very good service. To finish things off. Our friend was given a lovely little treat with Happy Birthday beautifully written on it. This was not my first visit, and each time the service, food and value for money never disappoint.
    The WolseleyResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Nicola, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Wolseley. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to see you soon!

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  3. Julia

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful venue. Service was okay but waitress was not friendly. Food was okay but bland. Prawn and avocado cocktail presentation was lovely but prawns were sliced so I think we only had two prawns in total so not worth the money. Also needed seasoning.

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  4. Richard

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Casual atmosphere but yet exclusive. Highly recommend
    The WolseleyResponded 3 days ago
    Richard, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We hope to see you soon!

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  5. elliot

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and ambience. Highly recommend! Will definitely be going back
    The WolseleyResponded on 20 February 2025
    Elliot, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We hope to see you soon!

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  6. Kian

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch evening dinner here. 10/10 for food, service, and value.
    The WolseleyResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley!

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  7. Mike

    VIP

    London

    71 reviews

    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience this evening. Nice table, great service, good quality food. Reliable favourite in Mayfair.
    The WolseleyResponded 3 days ago
    Mike, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!

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  8. James

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience - as reliable as ever. Always enjoy coming here.
    The WolseleyResponded on 6 February 2025
    Hi James, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Wolseley. We're happy we could meet your expectations!

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  9. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great venue. Bury do remember to book
    The WolseleyResponded on 3 February 2025
    Hi Peter, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Wolseley. We're happy we could meet your expectations!

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  10. nancy

    VIP

    Detroit

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server and the host made sure we had everything we could possibly want. They gave us tips on things to do and see on our holiday. Food, atmosphere and decor are superb
    The WolseleyResponded on 2 February 2025
    Nancy, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. We hope to see you soon! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3949 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The Wolseley

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:30 Sat, Sun 08:00–11:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Sat, Sun 11:30–15:30 Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 15:00–18:30 Sat, Sun 15:30–18:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–23:00 Sun 17:30–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alexandre Nicolas
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