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The Wolseley
Modern European Restaurant, Breakfast Spot, and Caf飣££
London
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"Easily the best Eggs Benedict in central London."(20 Tips)
"The very best place to have breakfast in London."(10 Tips)
"Overall excellent.Try the egg benedict with salmon you will love it."(55 Tips)
"Excellent champagne afternoon tea, with great service."(20 Tips)
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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 FNovember 15, 2014You 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.
Restless World CitizenMay 3, 2015Tea 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
YSeptember 1, 2017We 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.August 23, 2018One 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
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍February 27, 2015Such 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 ➰September 21, 2016Really 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
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 MohammedAugust 29, 2016This 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 ✨November 9, 2019The Florentine was delicious if only w/o the spinach. The berry pancakes were perfect 👌
AMarch 1, 2018Best 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 AbdulrahmanSeptember 8, 2015The 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!
Marcin JasinskiMarch 24, 2013A 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!
Jim BaileyOctober 15, 2016Beautiful 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.
Mada 🐎🎾 🏊🏻♀️☕️January 29, 2023One 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
Fatima Al HashimiFebruary 11, 2015Good 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 ParkerJune 23, 2018They 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!!
NajlaDecember 5, 2015A 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-janeAugust 7, 2017Lovely 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 SimmonsApril 7, 2014Stunning 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 AllenFebruary 13, 2014The 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
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...
Levent AkgermanSeptember 1, 2017High 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
Ameen AqeelSeptember 24, 2015Choco 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.
Rachel ClarkJanuary 6, 2018Lots 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 GuarraciMarch 1, 2018Beautiful, 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!
New York HabitatMay 15, 2012This 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!
Daisy ZookMay 21, 2018Had 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!
TripExpertMay 15, 2015Frommer'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
- Alanoud MohammedSeptember 5, 2016Egg Benedict is the most well-cooked one I have ever had in London! ++++ staff attentiveness and politeness.
Gary HorOctober 8, 2016The 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.
Francesca FedrizziSeptember 27, 2014Lovely place for all meals. We tried afternoon tea.amazing. Don't forget to reserve, impossible to find a seat without reservation, expecially for dinner.
FJune 10, 2019There’s only one thing to say about the salmon eggs Benedict..YUM YUM YUM! You have to try it here
Ofir WeinstockAugust 7, 2017Wonderful 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!
Federica De santisMay 6, 2018Make 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
Eman AbdulazizAugust 29, 2017Amazing place for breakfast. The egg Benedict and pan cake are to die for. It's also recommended for afternoon tea, too.
SheFebruary 13, 2015I 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.- DKJanuary 1, 2015Simply perfect. Extremely authentic. The very best place to have breakfast in London. Reserve a table very much in advance
Stefan LauxMay 13, 2013Very 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
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 AqeelSeptember 24, 2015The salmon eggs Benedict remains top notch throughout the years. The salmon rich, eggs perfectly runny, the muffin excellent and the hollandaise sauce just right.
Reemond24April 8, 2018French toast was averagely good with beautiful presentation, almond croissant was satisfying. Egg Benedict is a must ❤️❤️ fancy atmosphere, great staff .. thumbs up👍
Maria BagJuly 4, 2013I 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
Hayfa AlNuwaiserSeptember 18, 2018Good atmosphere, good staff and of course good food. Try the eggs benedict with salmon you will love it!
Very Good ServiceJuly 8, 2012Definitely one to try for its inimitable style, the eggs benedict alone would make your breakfast in London one to remember
Amer ChebaroJuly 21, 2016Great pastries and eggs. I had the strawberry doughnut (yummy!!), Benedict, and omelette ... All were great!
Anna SzypkowskaFebruary 25, 2018Perfect spot for brunch, everything is good! We had eggs benedict and french toast with berries! So delicious!
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The Wolseley Restaurant is located on Piccadilly, one of London's most famous boulevards. It is a cafe/restaurant in the Grand European style.
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
+44 20 7499 6996
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Dining Options
Table Service
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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