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The Wolseley vs The Ivy
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Wolseley is the choice of most writers compared to The Ivy. The Wolseley comes in at #7 in London with recommendations from 17 reviewers like Michelin Guide, The Nudge and Lonely Planet.
The Wolseley
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160 Piccadilly, London W1J 9EB
From $32 /night
Concierge
"Jeremy King and Christopher Corbin, erstwhile owners of Le Caprice, The Ivy, and J. Sheekey, have rebounded with this stunning brasserie. Set in a former Wolseley car showroom on..."
Fodor's
"Framed with black laquerware, silver service, and a few doors down from the Ritz, this all-day brasserie begins its long decadent days."
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Travel + Leisure
"First designed as a luxury car showroom for the Wolseley Motors Company, this cavernous Art Deco building now houses an all-day brasserie frequented by both tourists and local celebrities."
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BlackBook
"Faultless Parisian brasserie, next to the Ritz. Decór is inspired by posh 1920s Wolseley cars, with lots of shiny brass, mirrored surfaces, and black-and-white surfaces."
Gayot
13.0
"The menu is varied, influenced by Europe so you can go from herrings with potato and dill to coq au vin, from Wiener Schnitzel to roast haddock, cockles and Jersey royal potatoes."
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The Ivy
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1-5 West Street, London WC2H 9NQ
From $48 /night
Fodor's
"Service is flawless, and for low-to-mid wattage West End star-spotting this is a prime spot. Tip:."
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Frommer's
"New restaurants with a more exciting vibe, a more adventurous menu, and chicer decor constantly open, but The Ivy retains its reputation as the favorite haunt for A-list celebrities."
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Lonely Planet
"You’ll have to book one to six months ahead to enjoy the innovative modern British cuisine at this favourite hangout of London celebrities."
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Gayot
14.0
"This is one of the best-run dining rooms in London and the kitchen is more than a match."
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Time Out
"This gorgeous room may not attract as many A-list celebs as it once did, but there was one B-plus (glamorous if faded actress) on a Monday lunchtime."
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