The Wolseley

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8 / 10

19 expert reviews

“The decor is glamorous, with chandeliers hanging from lofty ceilings, and the atmosphere always buzzing.”

– DK Eyewitness

Concierge 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 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
BlackBook 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 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." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"The lofty and stylish 1920s interior (built as the showroom for Wolseley cars) is the big draw in this opulent old café-restaurant."
Time Out Time Out
"A self-proclaimed ‘café-restaurant in the grand European tradition’, the Wolseley combines London heritage and Viennese grandeur." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.3
""There's a wonderful sense of occasion" to this "luxurious", "bustling" Viennese-style Modern Euro Piccadilly brasserie, voted London's Most Popular restaurant for being full of "charm and character"." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Step back in time for an elegant afternoon tea."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Open from breakfast until late, the flexible menu offers everything from Austrian and French classics to British staples, so the daily special could be coq au vin or Lancashire hotpot." Full review
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