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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.6
4.6
3952 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
20:30
Booked 10 times today

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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

The Wolseley's menu was last updated 2023-03-31.

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What 3,952 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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West End London

    European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wolseley offers an enchanting dining experience with its "breathtakingly beautiful" venue and "perfect" service. Known for its "incredible" breakfast options, including the best Eggs Benedict, it provides a "wonderful atmosphere" that enhances any special occasion. While some find it pricey, the "elegant" setting and "delicious" food make it a must-visit in London.

3,952 Reviews

  1. Stefan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Helen VIP

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Susan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing service. Great experience. Pleasant afternoon tea. Loved it

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  5. SEOK JUN

    London2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ll make sure to avoid recommending The Wolseley for afternoon tea in the future. Never have afternoon tea at The Wolseley. It was the worst afternoon tea of my life. Let me know if you're interested! 😊

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  6. Jenny

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    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.
    The WolseleyResponded 2 days ago
    Jenny, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you so much for the positive review! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!

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  7. Nicola

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    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 on 5 March 2025
    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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  8. Julia

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    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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  9. Richard VIP

    Tampa8 reviews

    5.0

    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 on 5 March 2025
    Richard, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We hope to see you soon!

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  10. elliot

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    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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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3952 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Wolseley

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

Additional information

  • Area
    St. James's
  • 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
  • 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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