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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.6
4.6
3946 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

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  • 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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 3,946 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End (London)

    European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wolseley offers a "timeless elegance" with superb food and "impeccable service." Known for its legendary breakfasts and exquisite afternoon teas, it provides a delightful atmosphere, especially for special occasions. While some note inconsistencies in service and food quality, the ambiance and attentive staff often make visits memorable.
3,946 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    London

    71 reviews

    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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.

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  2. James

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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 6 days ago
    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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  3. Peter

    VIP

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    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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  4. nancy

    VIP

    Detroit

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 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 February 2, 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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  5. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a wonderful experience here. Not only was the food and service excellent, but the staff was incredibly accommodating to my husbands nut allergies- they prepared us an entirely nut free high tea, and communicated with us every step of the way. Highly reccomend to anyone with food allergies!
    The WolseleyResponded on January 31, 2025
    Dear Sarah Thank you for your high rating, which we value greatly. We hope that we can always offer you a unique and memorable dining experience with us.

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  6. Nicola

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Average food, the classic porridge was poor quality and the portion was too big and over facing, no toppings offered upon ordering either. Service very average, had to keep looking around for a waiter to flag down. Overall extremely average compared to other breakfast options in the surrounding area.

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  7. Ruth

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience Good food and good service Thank you
    The WolseleyResponded on January 15, 2025
    Ruth, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  8. Christine

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great afternoon tea with my family. The food and drinks were all very delicious! They made sure to check in on us, asked if we wanted and refills and also gave great recommendations! I would definitely recommend here for a good afternoon tea.
    The WolseleyResponded on January 15, 2025
    Christine, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!

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  9. Karen

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food cold. Staff rushed off their feet, but attentive. Difficult to relax.

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  10. Yun-Tung

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a afternoon tea set and a cream tea set in here. Good service, you can refill your tea, sandwich and scones for free. The scone is very good with the spreads. They will also refill the cream and jam if you order a refill of scone. A bit pricey but comparing to the other afternoon tea venue is relatively reasonable.

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The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3946 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Wolseley

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
  • 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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