The Wolseley

4.6

3940 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

Dec 19, 2024

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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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 3,940 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

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Review summary

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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.

3,940 Reviews

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Michael
London
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely food and friendly helpful professional service across the floor
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Ralph
London
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Derrick
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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 1 day 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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Canan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 1 day 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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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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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.
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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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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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Karl
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Well, this is the holiday season and restaurants are crowded. The arrival process was not up to this restaurants normal standards. The tables that are in the foyer by the entrance door should almost be classified as outdoor tables they are not indicative of this restaurants expected experience.
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catherine
Toronto
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner and great service. Always a favourite when we are in London
The WolseleyResponded 2 days ago
Dear Catherine Thank you so much for the positive review! 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 3940 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

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 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

The Wolseley

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Private dining

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What 3,940 people are saying

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