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The Wolseley London Reviews
Sadly an overpriced tourist trap!
From the moment you enter, you are greeted with chaos, unprofessional staff and a large, loud room with tables crammed together side by side. To say the whole experience is disappointing would be an understatement. After being a devoted patron of
Wow! Wolseley...
I was looking forward to experience a dinner at this legendary restaurant but unfortunately a burnt and dry cock au vin dissolve the happy anticipation. They changed with a different plate however that was not pleasant either. Wine was below average.
Woefully resting on their laurels : (
Overpriced is kind of a given considering its location, the grand architecture and stylish interior. But the quality was lacking in every aspect!! Firstly the two waiters that served us spoke terrible English. So much so, my girlfriend couldn’t und
4th time, final time.
I've now visited The Wolseley four times, and can confidently say I shall not be visiting again. I previously reviewed The Wolseley about 10 years ago. I found it to be mediocre and very expensive. I visited again a couple of years ago. The ex
The music was a bit loud where we sat.
It was interesting, the food was fine service very good I thought the wine prices completely over the top. The service charge was high . We had wine by the glass as the bottle would have been £50.00 a bottle which is to me totally over priced.If yo
Loved Our Dinner Here!
We had a wonderful dinner at The Wolseley. They did not get busy until we were leaving so our timing was just right. Our server Gordon was outstanding and we enjoyed everything we ordered. The atmosphere is sophisticated and upscale. The building is
Let’s be honest
Extremely mediocre service rather hit and miss. Food ok but nothing special shame as have been here many times in the past and was much better. It’s very very popular but that means rushed in and out not the place for relaxing dining. What a shame!
Touristy yes, but delightful!
The Wolseley was a delight. Exceptionally warm reception upon arrival and choice of table. All waiting staff were charming, efficient & very personable yet professional. I believe Gordon was our initial waiter and he was first class. Choice of co
Beautiful place, went in randomly while strolling.
I knew it was an establishment worth visiting. I was placed in their side room, which based on the noise level it was probably for the best. The food was pretty good as was the tea. Service was not great. Super slow and felt completely neglected. Too
Had a pescatarian afternoon tea here.
It's a classic English tea experience for an affordable price. They have a cute dining area with lots of different table options, though a reservation is definitely recommended. Service was very attentive for British standards. For my fellow A
Totally magnificent Dining Room
Excellent menu with tantalising vegetarian, meat and fish dishes. Stepping into the dining room is like entering another world. I particularly liked the waiters, the service was exceptional. My food was slightly disappointing, but that was down to
Fantastic food and service
Fabulous food and service - couldn’t have asked for more. My 11 yo managed to cover me, him and the tablecloth with my glass of red wine and the wait staff could not have been more helpful and changed the tablecloth immediately. The schnitzel was s
Food: the food was good, not a fan of the English breakfast
Food: the food was good, not a fan of the English breakfast so would not order that again but not on the restaurant Service: best part, service was really nice and we had an issue with an order not going in so they gave us free dessert Ambiance: v
A great environment for a relaxing afternoon tea
Reservation prebooked - table available straight away - service was excellent and food was delicious - more finger sandwiches offered and much appreciated. Scones were fresh and tasty. Sweet plate didn't have some of the visual appeal offered
A perennial favourite
Always an excellent place to eat at any time of day. Bookings fairly essential. Lovely atmosphere and great selection of food at a relatively reasonable price given the location and ambience. Service was excellent too.
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER - DO NOT GO (ended up at standing area despite reservation)
I booked a table for two for a business meeting in the afternoon. Although I confirmed the reservation twice as requested (by e-mail and SMS), we were told by a VERY unfriendly waitress approx. 10min after we had already sat down that we could have a
Disappointing
What has happened to The Wolseley? Last night dinner for 4 was such a disappointment. It has dropped its food and service standards dramatically. Our tuna steaks were dry and overcooked (even crispy)! The vegetables lamentable. Then the dessert menu&
For tourists and business people on expenses.
It was much too noisy and much too expensive. The food was OK, not worth the enormous cost, and the atmosphere was over-busy and so noisy that you could barely hear the other people at our table. The kicker is the truly grotesque cost of side dishes
Beautiful vibes of a traditionally art deco building.
From 2:30-3:00pm they serve both afternoon tea and their lunch menu so we opted for this time so my husband and daughter could order from a traditional menu. It's a busy bustling restaurant in here so the ambiance is a bit hectic but we had a l
Great ambience.
Classic English breakfast. Great service. Super high prices. Not handicapped friendly - restrooms are down tiny staircases at the back.
We scored a really early time slot 7:15 am.
.. never been up and out that early but it was perfect! We were very warmly greeted in this ambiant and charming restaurant, located next to the Ritz. The restaurant already had a couple of locals starting out their day with porridge and a copy of
Tasty Afternoon Tea and a place to be seen.
Good ambience, tiny sandwiches, delicious desserts! Friendly service. An easy recommend!
We enjoyed the afternoon tea experience here at Wolseley.
It has great ambiance, the quality of afternoon tea was great, staff were friendly and quick. We did not have reservation on Monday afternoon, so we had to wait 20 minutes, but they let us in. Overall super happy with the experience.
We loved this place! I wanted afternoon tea, but my husband
We loved this place! I wanted afternoon tea, but my husband wanted a full lunch and was able to order Croque Monsieur. Perfect! We just walked in at 2:30om on a Friday in June and it was a 30-minute wait. Worth it. Lovely maitre'd checked in on
Today, Tuesday 15th April, I came with a friend to
Today, Tuesday 15th April, I came with a friend to celebrate my 86th birthday. We sat for several minutes waiting for a menu with the young woman who turned out to be our waitress looking over at us several times. During this wait we were plied with
I give this a 5/5 for ambiance and vibes and a 2/5 for the
I give this a 5/5 for ambiance and vibes and a 2/5 for the actual treats. They were cute, but not delicious. Overall 3.5
Fantastic !!
What a lovely lunch. Beautiful service in a bustling restaurant with absolutely immaculate service and great food. It's got a lively, fizzy atmosphere - like a glass of good champagne. Perfect for Friday lunch.
Tasty food, great service , portions could be more generous. WOT no British Ale
Great lunch with friends. Had the fish of the day, bream with spinach , cherry tomatoes and French beans. The food was tasty but the amount of vegetables was very small. The service was attentive. Disappointing that this iconic British institution do
Too quick service is not always good
We chose the fixed menu, but I don't think we should have done it. It meant that serving was very quickly and it was a bit stressful that the waiter came very often to give os more of the bottle of wine we had chosen, We got the experience that
Kind of disappointing
We booked this tea a couple of months ago based on all the hype. We have travelled to London before and had afternoon tea at The Dilly, Browns, and The Beaumont... All of which were better than The Wolseley. I am really disappointed overall... The
Disappointing.
I was looking forward to visiting as I love breakfast, and The Wolseley is a bit of a breakfast icon. However, I was disappointed. The food was ok, but nothing too special. My coffee was lukewarm. Two small pieces of toast arrived to accompany the m
Dodgy pricing—watch that cover charge—and poor food and service.
Beautiful building and “storied” restaurant. Food and service is poor. My server was unfamiliar with the menu, which reflects poorly on the management, not her, but she also poured wine into the water glass at the table next to me, so maybe a com
Brilliant food/service and follow up
The service, food and atmosphere were beyond my expectations- highly recommended. I managed to leave an item of clothing behind. Despite it being a Saturday night at their busiest time, when I subsequently phoned they could not be more helpful/proac
Wolseley's Dinner
We reserved a table for dinner to celebrate our Anniversary. We were given a wonderful table in the front booth. The food was delicious- we ordered from the special 3 course meals. My cheese soufflé was the best I have ever tasted. My husband ordere
One of my favourites
I've been here a number of times and I've yet to be disappointed. Service is excellent. The decor and atmosphere is lovely, just so quintessentially English. The food is great, drinks are good - whether it's alcohol or hot tea etc. The private room
Average but very pricey.
Really expensive and not that special. We had brunch and the food was fairly average and very expensive. 15% service charge on top of high prices. I had bacon and pancakes and the bacon was cremated,you couldn’t cut it with a knife. My partner had
The best restaurant experience I've ever had was at The
The best restaurant experience I've ever had was at The Wolseley. The service, food and restaurant are the best of the best.
Fast food.
I love The Wolsley, but this is the second consecutive visit where things have not been perfect. All the food was good but my prawn and avocado salad was a little bland. But only a little. The real problem was that we had just finished our starters a
Appalling Service
Beautiful building with ambiance and a buzz. The food, when it eventually arrived, was excellent. However, the service was SO appalling that, despite trying to appease us with extra desserts, we complained and the service charge was removed. The wait
Lunch for two on a happy Friday
An excellent lunch. We both had the chicken schnitzel which was perfectly cooked. The side salad was delicious and the creamed spinach was tasty. Two Camparis and soda were absolutely great. Very quiet attentive service in a buzzy atmosphere. This pl
Avoid this place
We had a 2 hour lunch slot but after 1.5 hours the management started to hassle us to leave. We pointed out that we had another 30 minutes left but they still pushed to get us to go earlier. After another 10 minutes they got heavier in their hassli
Great service
We have been to the Wolseley before and enjoyed it. This time was a special treat’ for our anniversary and in London. My husband had fish cakes which thoroughly enjoyed and I had kedgeree which was very good indeed. The service was unobtrusive an
St James hot spot
Historic building, perfect service from the doorman to the waitress and good food Battenberg cake to end the lunch 1st time 10 years ago and the quality standard is still high
Very disappointed
I went with a friend today. We have been going for years. This was the first time we had been asked to leave the table. Firstly the table wasn't ready when we arrived then it took a while until we were given a menu. I realise that it was very busy b
A truly beautiful Restaurant
I Had a full English breakfast With friends this morning The Service & food was first class as always. So convenient to Green Park, & Buckingham Palace.
I will be quick to admit that over the years this has been
I will be quick to admit that over the years this has been one of my wife and my favorite restaurant. The food tonight was excellent. Perhaps the best since we've been coming for the past 17 years. We got the coq au vin with mashed potatoes after sta
This place is absolutely beautiful inside, especially
This place is absolutely beautiful inside, especially during the holidays. We were excited to take our parents here for their first breakfast experience in London. Their service was consistent and welcoming which is always a great thing to experien
Beautiful restaurant and great for a fancy-but-not-stuffy
Beautiful restaurant and great for a fancy-but-not-stuffy meal. The menu is all full of European classics, with some fancy items (caviar) but also some comforting basics (roast chicken). The food is tasty, and the cocktails are good.
In traveling abroad for the first time, my friends and I
In traveling abroad for the first time, my friends and I were so excited to try the Wolseley. We had heard amazing things about the pancakes, and after a long flight to London, we were so ready to sit down and eat. However, in showing up to the resta
An absolute 5 star and worth the wait.
The service was wonderful, the food delicious. Everything I wanted in breakfast. Enjoy a drink at the bar while you wait.
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