The Wolseley

Since 2003 The Wolseley has overlooked Piccadilly from a majestic Grade II* former car showroom designed in 1921 by William Curtis Green. Restaurateurs Chris Corbin and Jeremy King transformed the Art Deco landmark into a grand café inspired by the great European institutions, and it has traded uninterrupted in Mayfair for more than twenty-two years. High ceilings, sweeping marble pillars and waist-coated staff set an elegant scene where city financiers breakfast beside theatre-goers, while polished silver teapots glide across starched linen. The founders’ earlier success at Le Caprice underscores a pedigree that continues to shape London dining culture, anchoring the restaurant’s experience in delivering hospitality with genuine warmth.

Expertise, Trust, and Reputation

From dawn until late, The Wolseley’s all-day dining menus celebrate Continental classics alongside comforting British plates. Guests can savour eggs Benedict at 7 am, traditional afternoon tea under crystal chandeliers, or Dover sole for supper, confident that every dish arrives with brisk, attentive professionalism. Such consistency has earned the restaurant a coveted AA Rosette, more than 8 000 TripAdvisor reviews averaging over four stars, and regular recognition within Michelin’s annual selection. Industry accolades ranging from Harper & Moët’s Restaurant of the Year to Tatler’s Restaurant of the Year confirm its authoritative standing. Corporate clients value the seamless reservation system and private rooms, while locals appreciate the tables kept for walk-ins, reinforcing tangible trust in service standards. In a neighbourhood famed for luxury boutiques and Georgian terraces, The Wolseley remains a welcoming cultural anchor, proving that reputation built on craft, discipline and respect resonates across generations.