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The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.5
4.5
3827 Reviews
£26 to £40
European
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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 Daily 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
    David Stevens
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    St. James's
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Park Underground Piccadilly Circus Underground
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,827 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

3,827 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for my daughters 18th Birthday breakfast- fantastic food Can highly recommend it - we will definitely be back !!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just the best London dinning - lovely vibe not pretentious. Staff are excellent. Good also good value

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  3. Andrew

    Raleigh

    320 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    320 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good, but expensive. Great service, beautiful ambiance.

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  4. BSavage

    London

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Slow and poor service. Waitress got our order wrong. We had to repeatedly tell her what we wanted. It didn’t feel like a particularly elegant experience. I won’t be visiting again.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The service was inattentive for example the waiter only delivered 2 menus for a party of 4 . The haddock kedgeree was so salty it was inedible and was sent back but not replaced without any explanation or apology ! The wines selected from the list were unavailable without suitable substitutes The toilets were malodorous and dirty /out of order Overall it was a very disappointing experience when you are paying @ £90 a head it used to be so much better -we will not be returning as the management were not really interested in feedback and simply said we agree !

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  6. MJC216

    Miami

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Ultra elegant location. Food and setting are fantastic. Very expensive but worth the experience when in London.

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  7. tonym

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Very disappointing food. Chicken and dumpling soup tasteless. Schnitzel dry

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  8. StephenB

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    Always a good stop for lunch. Great location and good food

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  9. Dennis

    Charlotte

    181 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I ordered the pork chop and asked that it be prepared, medium rare. I was told that it must be fully cooked. It was tasty, but it could’ve been much better if it had been prepared properly.

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  10. Richard

    Demoland (US)

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Wolsley is always good and nice to visit somewhere that you know the food you get is good and the service is always attentive. We arrived early but were welcomed and seated straight away. A great goto place in London.

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  11. AngelaC28

    London

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lovely food in a stunning venue. I forgot about the Austrian affiliation!!

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  12. MarkH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The meal was very disappointing the steak, pork chops were all so tough you couldn’t chew. Wouldn’t go back and certainly wouldn’t recommend too expensive for the quality

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  13. DelMar

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We have dined at The Wolseley a number of times when we visit London, one of our favorite stops. We had a bottle of The Wolseley Medoc Bordeaux, very disappointing! You are better than this! Have some level of pride if your going to put your name on the bottle!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant experience ! Food was excellent and the service is outstanding. I would highly recommend this restaurant 😊

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  15. LynneJ

    London

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Our first server was brilliant, really helpful. However, once he finished, the next server was unhelpful and churlish. When asked a simple question in relation to our order she was very rude in her response. The attentiveness of the servers post 5pm was quite poor. The food was fair - we had the Champagne Afternoon Tea - the highlight were the cheese and pickle sandwiches. Not sure I would rush back but was an okay experience.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Food would have earned a better rating had the service been better overall service did not feel welcoming and at the end while we were finishing desert we were asked to leave as the next party was already waiting for our table.......

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent experience, the food was delicious and the waiters and waitresses pleasant.

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  18. RoyS

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we have been many times over the years and have never been disappointed! We were also very impressed with the level of service and it is nice to find long term staff still employed

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our friends back home (Toronto) told us about The Wolseley. Service & food very good.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Popular venue for great food with attentive service although the tables are a bit too close together as glasses had to be rescuers when fellow diners walked pass. There was one time when the space was so tight there was a risk of the waiter elbowing my friend jn the head… Overall everyone was polite and attentive and the food was hearty and flavoursome.

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  21. PJPJ

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with great ambiance but very disappointing service, especially waiting for drinks.

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  22. MartinR

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The Wolseley continues to deliver great food in an amazing theate, however since Corbin and King have left the establishment I sensed and it amybe loyalty to those guys that you are pushed through a little too fast, the bottom line has become the top line which is never the hallmark of a 5 star organisation.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great experience as always, it has managed to remain consistent over the years.

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  24. Holkey

    Los Angeles

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met longtime friends and had a wonderful dinner with great food and service! Every dish was delicious! Tartare, Fish of the day , Roasted chicken and Holstein Schnitzel. Can’t wait to return!

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  25. SarasotaLady

    Naples

    371 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    371 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    I met a friend for brunch at the Wolseley and was very surprised to see how the prices have risen since the last time I was there. It is a lovely setting and the attention of the waitstaff were a little too enthusiastic as you got the feeling they were rushing you for the next cover. The scrambled eggs and smoked salmon were very good but a small portion. The coffee is very good but not very hot. It's location is great and the ambiance is so nice.

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  26. Smoo643

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and staff amazing. Was a great experience Food super

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  27. JackL

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The Wolseley is always a pleasure. Wonderful staff in a stunning setting.

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  28. GinaS

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Our server took awhile to get to us. We had someone asking if we’d like water but it took an extra 15 min to ask if we would like cocktails. My husband said his fish was very good. My steak was a bit over cooked. We both ordered dessert and my husband ordered a double espresso with a side shot of Sambucca. Dessert arrived quickly and so did the Sambucca but the espresso never made its way to our table until our dessert was long gone. We needed to remind the staff about the espresso. Desserts were very good! The Wolseley is a staple restaurant in London and draws a nice crowd.

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  29. JohnF

    Toronto

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant in Mayfair. Food and service were excellent. Highly recommended.

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  30. BradleyV

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As good as ever despite the change of ownership. A great environment and shamelessly comforting food. Our waiter was particularly helpful when I decided I had made a bad choice ordering Kedegree, which was happily substituted for another dish without any fuss.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Monterrey

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    La comida deli la ante vino muy mala, nuestra mesera nunca nos prestó atención teníamos que estarle hablando todo el tiempo.

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  32. Anne

    London

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent selection on the lunch menu and we were spoilt for choice. The food was delicious and service was outstanding. A favourite restaurant of mine.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    everything was ‘good’ - good staff, timely service, etc. Food was good but I had higher expectations. Food was good quality but overall flavor profiles could be more developed. Solid meal and experience but short of great.

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  34. BenJ

    Yorkshire

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The restaurant is very busy but well managed. The service and food are excellent. The tables turn 5 times a day but they do not hurry you. It can be noisy. Ask for a reservation in the bar or one of the smaller rooms.

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  35. Geffers

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Excellent, friendly and helpful service. My choice of food was pleasant and the chicken dish good but not outstanding. My companion felt the same.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great birthday morning for my daughter, the food wa delicious

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Superb service and Ronnie the waiter explained the menu so well.

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  38. goodfoodgal

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Given the size of the space service is excellent.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    The food was appropriately priced. However that doesn’t say much about the food. It felt like my table was forgotten at the end of the night as they didn’t bring out the 3rd course of 3 course meal an no one came by, not even to take the check (bill was paid using a QR code).

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  40. AnnaM

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely perfect! My family and I were in London from the U.S. for the first time and dinner here was definitely one of the highlights.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Wolseley using the Order Online button.

The Wolseley is rated 4.5 stars by 3827 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Wolseley

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 Daily 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
  • Cuisines
    European, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Park Underground Piccadilly Circus Underground
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Stevens
  • 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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