The Wolseley

The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.

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  • Phone

    +44 20 7499 6996

  • Website

    thewolseley.com

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  • Type

    Modern European Restaurant

Address

160 Piccadilly (Arlington St) London Greater London W1J 9EB United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Dining Options Table Service
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 497


Keywords:

breakfast food eggs benedict afternoon tea pancakes good for dates French toast pastries trendy healthy food desserts restaurants scones books bar coffee spacious haggis tarts bagels chicken salad
Daniella Kaliada

Wonderful place! Love it at any time of the year, month,week and day! Love the desserts and by all means the breakfast menu , ask for French toast even if it isn't on the menu, the chef is very kind! x

Aidu F

You may not be a tea-person but afternoon tea here is decadent&perfect for cosy catch up. Scones are absolutely delicious&there's plenty to share. Be sure to do online bookings ahead of visit.

Faris Altorki

The best scones ever. Also the avocado salad is great ????????

Restless World Citizen

Tea time place!! A must for Turists :-) scones are great, Finger sandwiches are ok! Order scone tea time menu and an additional desert !! You will be so happy.. ambiance 8/10 - service 7/10

Y

We tried all types of eggs and all of them tasted good. The bread was nice also the pancakes were one of our favorites. We decided to come here to celebrate Eid and it was the right choice????????????????

Nouf Q.

One of the favourites this place is, perfect service and ambience with the best eggs Benedict in London , indulge and order extra hollandaise sauce ! Last but not least was their perfect affogato

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Such an institution in London. Perfect for breakfast or high tea . Environment is very Art-deco and peculiar. Staff are brilliant with their service and yes they serve the 'best' pancakes in town !

N ➰

Really pretty classic english place, reminded me of Downton abbey ???? the pastries , bagels and eggs Benedict are great. Go for breakfast brunch or teatime and enjoy????????but don't order this in the pic

Joe Nixon

Great place for any meal of the day. They have a vegetarian menu if you ask. They keep the room on the left open for walkins, and you can have a drink at the bar while you wait if they're full.

Alanoud Mohammed

This is absolutely one of the most charming breathtaking restaurant in London! From a showroom in early 1900s to a phenomenal european restaurant ! Afternoon tea is a MUST!

Bedour ✨

The Florentine was delicious if only w/o the spinach . The berry pancakes were perfect ????

A

Best hight tea in london. The service is sublime and the refills never stop. The interior is magnificent ans quite majestic. Their all say brunch is superb as well .

Shamsa Abdulrahman

The space is really nice! Reservation required. Pancake with berries was good but the consistency of the pancake is not what's expected. Croissant was good. Scrambled eggs , not all that!

Mada ???????? ????????‍♀️☕️

One of the best places to have your breakfast or brunch . Always make sure that you book before you go or you will wait at least 30 mins. Their food and service is on spot everything is wonderful

Jim Bailey

Beautiful interior enhances the cappuccino and Eggs Arlington. The coffee and food is fresh, well prepared and nicely presented. Taste is average but this a nice place to start your day.

Marcin Jasinski

A legend. Breakfast here should be on everyone's list, arguably the best in London. Steps from The Mayfair to compliment a glam stay. Invite your entourage for eggs Benedict . 5 star experience!

Fatima Al Hashimi

Good spot for breakfast/brunch. Great staff . The Arlington was amazing; the muffin was just perfect. Pancake was good too. Mozart hot drink wasn't all that.

Chuck Parker

They made a mistake with our order but insisted on making it up to us by comp’ing the meal. The manager went above and beyond to make things right. More importantly the food was AMAZING!!

Najla

A must try for breakfast in London . The egg florentine was delicious the pancake was not fluffy at all. The service was extremely slow. Will definitely come back on weekdays only.

Emily-jane

Lovely setting, no dress code, extensive menu including bruch , small options on most dishes, a little pricy but well worth it. Pastries made on site. Good speciality coffees . Delicious eggs benedict .

Gary Simmons

Stunning setting with top class service and impressive food. The Wolseley is outstanding value for money . Full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/restaurants/the-wolseley-review-w1/

Kaye Allen

The black and gold decor means most people look lovely there. Their clothes don't clash with the environment and it's all so understated. Not pretentious at all. Just perfect.Well priced and delicious

Nino Mann

I love the ambiance. Very much grand cafe a-la-florians. Best breakfast in London in my view . The pastries stand-out. Tables get very crowded ...

Mashael ✨

Lovely place I highly recommend it for breakfast ????????

Ameen Aqeel

Choco sandwich had a nice crunch but dry (needs more chocolate ), passionfruit meringue perfectly tangy with an excellent tart base, the crumble is great (sourish) tasted more berries than apples .

Levent Akgerman

High ceiling interior w/ornamental decorations make this place special for breakfast and low-teas.Arlington eggs are served w/ fresh haddock while we had Salmon with scrambled eggs , omelette with ham

Rachel Clark

Lots of options on the veg menu. The soufflé Suisse was delicious, as was the treacle tart . Don’t worry much about the dress code—some people were pretty casual and some quite dressed up.

Laura Guarraci

Beautiful, great food and such friendly staff . I told them I was looking for sticky toffee pudding (which they didn’t have) while in London and they found a place nearby and gave me the info!

Daisy Zook

Had the afternoon tea here. The finger sandwiches and scones were delicious. The pastries were ok. Be sure to ask for fresh pot of tea if you want a refill. Otherwise they just add hot water!

New York Habitat

This formal restaurant is a great place for breakfast or afternoon tea , and has a surprising extensive menu! The excellent staff will really make you feel welcome. Be sure to book a table in advance!

Alanoud Mohammed

Egg Benedict is the most well-cooked one I have ever had in London! ++++ staff attentiveness and politeness.

Ofir Weinstock

Wonderful service and amazing food. The scallops were a bit overprices for a 3 piece in my opinion but nonetheless yummy! i also had the calf liver and it was delicious!

F

There’s only one thing to say about the salmon eggs Benedict..YUM YUM YUM! You have to try it here

Francesca Fedrizzi

Lovely place for all meals. We tried afternoon tea.amazing. Don't forget to reserve , impossible to find a seat without reservation , expecially for dinner .

Federica De santis

Make sure you have the butter croissant and almond croissant , an angle of Paris. Outstanding pancakes too! Can be super busy on weekends so you should book in advance

Gary Hor

The place for the poshest kind of breakfast . The haggis with fried duck eggs is my favourite! Or if you want something sweet, go for the pancakes .

She

I just like this place! Very classy , great service, great food (perfect for breakfast ), beautiful venue and a very warm and friendly porter . One of my favorites in London.

Eman Abdulaziz

Amazing place for breakfast . The egg Benedict and pan cake are to die for. It's also recommended for afternoon tea , too.

DK

Simply perfect. Extremely authentic . The very best place to have breakfast in London . Reserve a table very much in advance

TripExpert

Frommer's, one of our professional reviewers, says, "With its vaulted ceilings and pillars, polished marble , huge chandeliers , and Art Deco interior, the Wolseley looks like a grand Viennese cafe ." Read more

Stefan Laux

Very nice place, great ambience and posh good food.. Celeb factor, if it matters for you.. The scallops , cauliflower mash , food and wine are fine! If you like, Schnitzel is the best in town they say

Chris Haines

When going for a breakfast , a top recommendation would be the baked bread basket of pastries to share. Their eggs benedict are to die for especially with bacon !

Ameen Aqeel

The salmon eggs Benedict remains top notch throughout the years. The salmon rich, eggs perfectly runny, the muffin excellent and the hollandaise sauce just right.

Maria Bag

I was lucky enough to book the very last table for lunch and it was worth the hype. It is noisy , but just like elsewhere in London. I had a tender Welsh lamb and a glass of rosè . Really enjoyed it

Reemond24

French toast was averagely good with beautiful presentation, almond croissant was satisfying. Egg Benedict is a must ❤️❤️ fancy atmosphere, great staff .. thumbs up????

Hayfa AlNuwaiser

Good atmosphere, good staff and of course good food. Try the eggs benedict with salmon you will love it!

Very Good Service

Definitely one to try for its inimitable style, the eggs benedict alone would make your breakfast in London one to remember

Amer Chebaro

Great pastries and eggs . I had the strawberry doughnut (yummy!!), Benedict, and omelette ... All were great!

Antony

Decide why you want to go. Go for the beautiful building, ambience and relaxed pace. No dress code too. But don't go if you're after good service or stand out food, as there it fails.

Anna Szypkowska

Perfect spot for brunch , everything is good! We had eggs benedict and french toast with berries ! So delicious!

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