The Wolseley

4.6

3948 Reviews

£26 to £40

European

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

Good for special occasions
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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
Neighbourhood
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

What 3,948 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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West End (London)
European

Review summary

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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.

3,948 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 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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Jenny
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 3, 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.
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Nicola
London17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 24, 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 6 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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Julia
London2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 22, 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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Richard VIP
Tampa8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Casual atmosphere but yet exclusive. Highly recommend
The WolseleyResponded 6 days ago
Richard, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We hope to see you soon!
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elliot
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 20, 2025
Elliot, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We hope to see you soon!
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Kian
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 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 February 19, 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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Mike VIP
London71 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 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 6 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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James
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 29, 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 February 6, 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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Peter VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 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 February 3, 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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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3948 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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 3,948 people are saying

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Review summary

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