Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. St. James's
The Wolseley, London,

The Wolseley

4.6
4.6
3921 Reviews
£26 to £40
European

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
  • 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.
Private dining

Private dining

Book your next event with us

View details

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
  • 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
  • Area
    St. James's
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Green Park Underground<br />Piccadilly Circus Underground
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 3,921 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • London

    European

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Wolseley in London offers a vibrant dining experience with its "excellent service" and "beautiful setting." Guests rave about its "amazing interior" and "delicious" food, especially for breakfast and afternoon tea. While some dishes could improve, the lively atmosphere and attentive staff make it a popular choice.

3,921 Reviews

  1. annette

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shared the afternoon tea w my daughter and finished w the blood orange sorbet. Delicious

    Is this helpful?

  2. David

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely venue , excellent service , food and ambiance as always. Friendly and attentive staff , well worth a visit.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Jo

    London

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing visit unfortunately. Our server didn't know the menu and we had very patchy service trying in vain to catch servers eye. None of our needs were anticipated. Worst part was having to ask 3 times for bill. Definitely seemed to be lacking the va va voom factor. I don't think I'll return for lunch or dinner. Maybe breakfast better?

    Is this helpful?

  4. Suzanne

    New York City

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Really disappointing experience. Always a lovely greeting but the service is just really poor, and has been on my last several visits. Servers seem to struggle with English, never come back for additional drinks and are just generally indifferent. I was served cold coffee that took 10 minutes to arrive, and arrived with cold milk when I’d asked twice for hot milk. Breakfast arrived cold and unseasoned with badly undercooked eggs. The Wolseley is my go to for meet ups with visitors and I’ve loved it for years but the overall quality has declined significantly.

    Is this helpful?

  5. muberra

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Wolseley every time I'm in London and have always enjoyed the breakfast, The food was good, and everyone was very kind and polite, especially the host, who was exceptionally welcoming. I’ll be back soon. Thank you.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Miranda

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Gorgeous setting - the food wasn’t quite as good as last time but still pretty tasty. I had the kedgeree and crème brûlée - Staff nice and attentive. If you’re with someone who is hard of hearing request a quieter table. Still special and I would probably go again.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Ashley

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent venue. We went for an early supper. Great service and food, a quality West End Landmark.

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked here to celebrate my wife's birthday. Everything was great during our dinner. It was professional and had a nice atmosphere. Additionally, Lourel (I hope I remember your name correctly) who served us was amazing. Thanks for everything

    Is this helpful?

  9. David

    London

    103 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my top 5 at the moment. Has all the components for a great dining experience. Herring starter was excellent, Weiner Holstein was spot on and Apple strudel was authentic. Danilo looked after us as did several others. I’ll be back.
    The WolseleyResponded on 20 October 2024
    David, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Wolseley! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Thailand

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and ambience but food is not high standards and not delicious. Not plain afternoon tea. Scones were awful and hard. Sandwich is ok.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Wolseley is rated 4.6 stars by 3921 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Wolseley

160 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9EB

Additional information

  • Area
    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
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo