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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.6
4.6
3945 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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

  • 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

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What 3,945 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

3,945 Reviews

  1. Lopa

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous evening….as always. Service is exemplary and Toma was a wonderful maitre d.

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  2. José

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience in an iconic Restaurant in the heart of London. Outstanding room, fantastic food, efficient and very kind service.

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  3. Aziz

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Booked a table, turned up, told to wait 1 min for table prep, ended up waiting almost 10 mins, others who came after got seated straight away. Table was opposite food counter so busy and noisy. No side plates when given bread and butter. Fillet that I ordered was tiny, no steak knife, had to ask for it. Seemed to try and rush me out. Decor was poor in terms of xmas. Not what I had expected from a well established restaurant.

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  4. Susan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 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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  5. Tara

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  6. Michael

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food and friendly helpful professional service across the floor
    The WolseleyResponded 2 days ago
    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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  7. Ralph

    London

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  8. Derrick

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 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 5 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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  9. Canan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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 5 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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  10. Canan

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 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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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3945 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 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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