The Wolseley

Name: The Wolseley
Address: 160 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom, W1J 9EB
Telephone: 020 7499 6996
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3941)

£26 to £40

European

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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.

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 2:30 pm–6:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 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 UndergroundPiccadilly Circus Underground
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Prix Fixe Menu
£34.95 per person
Multiple dates available
A pinch of old-world glamour and a dash of European dining tradition means dinner at The Wolseley is a much-relaxed social occasion as it is an essential component of the day. Diners can enjoy our good value Prix Fix (perfect for pre-theatre or post-work dining), including options like Soufflé Suisse and Pan-seared Fillet of Sea Bream, £29.95 for two courses or £34.95 for three.

Private dining

What 3,941 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
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West End London
European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wolseley offers a "timeless elegance" and "impeccable service" in a beautiful, iconic space reminiscent of Viennese cafes. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," especially during breakfast and afternoon tea. While some reviews note a decline in quality, it remains "a must in London" for its atmosphere and classic charm.

3,941 Reviews

D
David
London13 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had a business lunch and arrived slightly early so was given the option of sitting in the quieter area that was subdivided from the main restaurant. It was pleasant, service was good and it was certainly quieter than the main restaurant so conversation was easier. We both had the set menu for 2 which was good value and good food although sides were extra. A slight annoyance was the cover charge which I resent paying on top of a 15% tip, but they were happy to knock that off the bill on request. Overall a great ambience and impressive place to wine and dine clients.
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Qian
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We celebrated our anniversary there. Nothing particularly special, which was fine. However, the waiter only came by twice during the entire meal — pretty much no service, yet a 15% service charge was automatically added to the bill. £365 for a very, very average meal.
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Donny
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food is good. Service is quite average. Ambience is nice and busy.
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Gerhard VIP
Frankfurt9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A must in London for me, always great for a High Tea
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Enise
Berkshire1 review
3.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
No tablecloths for breakfast wasn’t ok. Everything on the menu for breakfast is available in M&S food. There was nothing special.
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Andrew VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mother’s Day breakfast with my wife and 16 year old daughter. We loved everything about it!
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Philip VIP
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating my wife’s birthday. We had a lovely table and the service was excellent. The server was very knowledgable. A nice touch was a dessert they brought for my wife on the house.
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Stefan
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
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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Helen VIP
New York City57 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
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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Susan
London1 review
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
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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FAQs

The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3941 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

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 2:30 pm–6:30 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Prix Fixe Menu

Private dining

Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Menu

What 3,941 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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