Business Details
23 Years
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The Wolseley: London's Premier All-Day Restaurant
Established in 2003, The Wolseley is an all-day restaurant rooted in the grand European caf tradition, located on London's iconic Piccadilly. Our heritage is deeply intertwined with the historic 160 Piccadilly building, originally designed in 1921 as a car showroom and later transformed into a banking hub before its sympathetic restoration into a dining destination. We pride ourselves on offering meticulously crafted menus inspired by European grandeur, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea daily. Our private dining room caters to exclusive events, while our extensive menu options, including la carte and all-day selections, reflect a commitment to culinary excellence.With a team led by experienced hospitality professionals, we combine British heritage with seamless service, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Recognized globally, we maintain our status as a London institution through attention to detail, from our historic interiors to our homemade pastries and scones. Our loyalty program and seasonal offerings, such as festive menus, further enhance our guests' journeys. Supported by a dedicated team and a philosophy of enduring quality, we remain a beacon of elegance and hospitality in the heart of London.
Services
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Afternoon Tea
Private Dining
Gift Vouchers
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer a historic setting with European grandeur in central London
- Our menus feature breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea daily
- Private dining rooms available for exclusive events
- Award-winning hospitality with over two decades of excellence
- Seamless service combining British heritage with continental flair
What people say
Historic ambiance
Exceptional service
Refined European cuisine
Prime London location
Memorable dining experience
Services
Breakfast
Our breakfast service begins at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends. The extensive menu features classic dishes inspired by European caf culture, offering both traditional and contemporary options. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals in our grand dining room, with la carte choices complementing our all-day offerings.
Afternoon Tea
Served daily from 2:30pm, our afternoon tea features homemade cakes, scones, pastries, and coupes. The menu showcases seasonal ingredients presented in elegant tiers, accompanied by a selection of premium teas. Available in our main dining area or private spaces, it embodies British tradition with European refinement.
Private Dining
Our private dining room accommodates breakfast, lunch, and dinner events with capacity for 30 seated guests. The space combines historic architecture with modern amenities, offering bespoke menus and dedicated service. Ideal for corporate functions or special celebrations, it maintains the grandeur of our main restaurant while providing exclusivity.
Lunch & Dinner
Lunch services run from 11:30am-3:30pm, dinner from 5:30pm-11pm daily. Menus blend European caf classics with contemporary interpretations, featuring seasonal ingredients. Both la carte and all-day options are available, served in our opulent dining room with views of Piccadilly's historic architecture.
Gift Vouchers
We offer gift vouchers redeemable across all our services including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. Available in multiple denominations, these make ideal presents for special occasions. Vouchers can be purchased online and delivered digitally or by post, with validity of 12 months from date of purchase.
People
Daniele Scarfone
General Manager
With over two decades in hospitality, Daniele began his career in Italy before joining The Wolseley in 2013. He has progressed from Senior Waiter to General Manager, bringing extensive experience from luxury establishments including the Bulgari Hotel. His leadership maintains our standards of excellence.
Matthew Silcock
Senior Maitre D
Matthew has served in hospitality since his teenage years, joining The Wolseley team in 2004. After roles across the Corbin & King group, he became a key figure in our front-of-house operations. His dedication to exceptional guest experiences makes him one of our most recognised team members.
Questions
What are The Wolseley's opening hours?
We serve Monday-Friday 7am-11pm, Saturday 8am-11pm, and Sunday 8am-10pm. Last orders vary by meal service.
Can I book private dining facilities?
Yes, our private dining room accommodates up to 30 guests for breakfast, lunch, or dinner events with bespoke menus.
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes, we provide digital and physical gift vouchers redeemable across all dining services, valid for 12 months.
What dining options are available?
We offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea menus featuring European-inspired dishes in our grand café setting.
Is advance reservation required?
While we recommend booking in advance, we reserve tables for walk-ins daily to ensure spontaneous guests can dine with us.
What is The Wolseley's history?
Established in 2003 within a 1921 Wolseley Motors showroom, our building combines automotive heritage with banking history, restored to create London's premier grand café.
Reviews (6)
Enis Rifat
Jan 23, 2022
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Delicious food in wonderful surroundings and excellent service ….will definitely go back again soon and recommend to my friends !!
Caitlin Van Dyke
Jan 23, 2022
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Best experience and food of my life! I went here with my brother for afternoon tea and it was life changing. The staff were super attentive and well versed in the menu. It was well priced especially for the food and service quality. I have already recommended this place to my friends when they visit London!
Dree Chua
Jan 18, 2022
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Highly recommend the gnocchi, it was so good. I ordered one, my friend tried a bite and had to order one too on top of the small steak (dont really recommend this one). Service was ok - they rush around everywhere so its kind of hard to get a server to attend to you.
Lee L.
Jan 05, 2022
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Nice food for our first fancy meal in the United Kingdom. My family and I went here and they liked their foods. The only problems was that we came half an hour late and they still didn't allow breakfast items to be served, they have menu items like afternoon tea served at certain times, and they ran out of a lot of menu items. The free bread was good. I ordered the lobster half order and it was very tender, juicy, and good. Everybody liked the lobster. It also came with a side of chips/fries and it was one of the best fries/chips I had, it was like Mcdonald's french fries/chips but better
Ak
Jan 03, 2022
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Best! Beautiful building, great service, tasty classy British cuisine and very reasonable prices for that level. We paid 100 pounds for the dinner for soups, main, desserts, service and a glass of champagne. We were super full. Had a huge luck to jump in without the booking, thanks to the kindest hostess! Will come back for the afternoon tea!
Trina
Jan 02, 2022
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Its losing its charm
Ive often been to The Wolseley for breakfast or brunch; rarely lunch or dinner but over the past few years its been my go to to pop in for a cheeky dessert. I love that I can order a banana split and a pot of tea and while away some time in the hustle of the 1920s. But lately service has been slow and blunt. The food has lost its charm and theres no longer the excitement of the table roulette when you arrive as a walk in. There are also better places for dessert in London with less pomp and circumstance. Its a must if youre a tourist, but only
Ive often been to The Wolseley for breakfast or brunch; rarely lunch or dinner but over the past few years its been my go to to pop in for a cheeky dessert. I love that I can order a banana split and a pot of tea and while away some time in the hustle of the 1920s. But lately service has been slow and blunt. The food has lost its charm and theres no longer the excitement of the table roulette when you arrive as a walk in. There are also better places for dessert in London with less pomp and circumstance. Its a must if youre a tourist, but only
