The Wolseley

Name: The Wolseley
Address: 160 Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom, W1J 9EB
Telephone: 020 7499 6996
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (3947)

£26 to £40

European

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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 3,947 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West End London
European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Wolseley offers a "great service and food" experience with standout dishes like duck eggs with haggis. The "most beautiful venue" is perfect for afternoon tea, featuring a delightful selection of finger foods, tea, and desserts. Guests praise the "outstanding service" and the restaurant's "lovely decor," making it a "must do" in London.

3,947 Reviews

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David VIP
London119 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Apart from slightly overdone scallops, everything else was perfect. In my dynamic top 5.
The WolseleyResponded 6 days ago
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We hope to see you soon!
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Paul VIP
London18 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Obviously the place to be seen for breakfast with an extensive menu. But not as “special” as it used to be
The WolseleyResponded on June 21, 2025
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Raul VIP
Mexico City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and food as always! The duck eggs with haggis my favorite.
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Teresa
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most beautiful venue to have afternoon tea! The waiting area and bar were super cute. We were sat shortly after where we enjoyed many choices of finger foods, tea and desserts.
The WolseleyResponded 6 days ago
Teresa, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley!
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Jennifer
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific waiter, accommodating hostess, wonderful cocktails and food
The WolseleyResponded on June 15, 2025
Jennifer, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We hope to see you soon!
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Padraig
Dublin11 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Waiting 15 minutes for table, then told dinner menu not available for another minutes even though booking confirmation was for dinner. Air conditioning behind seating was drafty. Food good, service mixed
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Harry VIP
London39 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful breakfast here. The service was excellent and the food was good. There was a large choice on the menu and I can recommend the haggis with duck eggs, lovely! The Wolseley is quite a lovely restaurant to visit and you get a great view sitting at the tables upstairs.
The WolseleyResponded on June 6, 2025
Harry, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! Thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you soon!
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Tanya
London12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An overall really great experience. The food was very good, we were very glad we were sitting high as it was slightly quieter than the ground floor, but what made it outstanding was the service. Our fabulous waitress overheard us greet one of our guests with a 'happy birthday' and a couple of minutes later a gorgeous donut (the best I have ever tried) appeared on a plate with a little Happy Birthday edible banner. A truly touching gesture. Well done Wolseley team!
The WolseleyResponded on June 9, 2025
Tanya, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! It's experiences like yours that really keep us motivated! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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Berenice
Bavaria1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our 5 years old child birthday and they accommodated us on a beautiful spot on the upper part with the best view. The service was impeccable and extremely kind. Thanks a lot for such a wonderful experience!
The WolseleyResponded on June 6, 2025
Berenice, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!
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William
Manchester/Greater Manchester30 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go to breakfast in London. Booked online and could only do before 8 or a quarter to ten onwards.It was only half full at 0945 so could easily have arrived earlier. It then filled up! Ann had a full English and I had kippers. Bit of a faff fitting everything on the table, but the waiters coped. Excellent as always and did not cost much more than breakfast in our hotel.
The WolseleyResponded on June 15, 2025
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!
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FAQs

The Wolseley is rated 4.5 stars by 3947 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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 3,947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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