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Review by Barney752

Rating: 4.00
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the wolseley is a great restaurant. Lets just get that straight. It is by far the most grand place that i have ever dined at. There are impossibly huge ceilings and marbles floors and all that jazz. Doormen that are paid to remeber your face, it is more than just a restaurant it is a dining experience. But what about the food? The food is great, really tasty, some of the best in london i would go as far as to say. But of course it is not cheap. Oh no. It is expensive but not extortionate. That is to say there are plenty more expensive restaurants with lesser food on the menu. All in all a great restaurant.]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:08:17 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1l4gp8120733691 Barney752 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1g7948
Review by Hazysunshine

Rating: 4.00
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The stunningly elegant interior provided the perfect relaxed ambiance for a special breakfast treat of Champagne, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs which were delicious. There was a good selection of newspapers to read and the waiting staff were efficient however if there was one critism they could cheer up a bit and offer service with a smile. Best to book in advance.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:36:56 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1g7948767523963 Hazysunshine 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/146858
Review by Mohock

Rating: 4.00
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This feels like a big expensive restaurant. There is enough biege, black and gold in evidence to send anyone on a budget into a flat spin. However, the food and sleek service is excellent and surprisingly keenly priced.

We had a table with a clear view of the entrance and although my host was extremely good company, I could not help noticing that diners were entering and exiting as if on a catwalk. There was also quite a lot of hanging around tables, being seen. Some of the clientele are swishier than the waiters, who must be issued with special shoes.

I have been meaning to try this restaurant for a long while and thought The Wolseley might have lost its gloss this long after it opened, but I enjoyed the food and the incidental floorshow. We had a very good evening.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:19:30 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/14685892046691 Mohock 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1d53o8
Review by k_thrn

Rating: 4.00
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Lost for ways to entertain parents or in-laws when they visit you in London? I know, breakfast at The Wolsey. It's sure to impress. Beautiful space with impeccable service and the best chicken soup in London. As I recall, they are also very nice to ladies with morning sickness who happen to be sitting next the gentleman who ordered the pickled herring. Very nice, indeed.]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:36:54 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1d53o8202036361 k_thrn 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1b13r9
Review by collector

Rating: 4.00
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Found The Wolsely on Piccadilly. It is expensive, but the place is amazing, the staff are great, and quite simply one of the best places for cheese on toast in London - enjoy..

They also make a mean cup of tea...]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:06:50 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1b13r91345079542 collector 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/189337
Review by Angel_Bury

Rating: 5.00
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I LOVED it here. The Wolseley fits all sorts of occasions from breakfast through to high tea and the good old fasioned grandly done up dinner.

I didn't mind the black shirt/tie thing, it's just a uniform, and they weren't pretentious, they were just high end waiting pro's with sense of pride in their restaurant. We had a good laugh with our waiter who was happy to tell us anything was wanted to know, even getting us bits of stuff to taste before we made up our minds.

The food is good, and the building incredible, who cares if it was once a car showroom! What a showroom it would have been, it's exquisit.

I think this is what proper London dining is all about, sorry that Thriller had such a terrible time, but The Wolseley and it's ninja waiters tick all my boxes!
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Review by shelo9

Rating: 4.00
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Yes the black tie brigade can be a little pretentious but if you're just as snotty they start smiling and serve you when you want to be served. The only snotty people were the celebs next to us who thought we were looking at them when we were looking at the beautiful decor.

The food is tasty and the portions are a good size. Not as expensive as expected and also possible to get a table for lunch an hour before arriving (which is not possible at all at its sister restaurant). Good location as well. ]]> Sat, 05 May 2007 21:42:48 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1e02j91354969471 shelo9 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1w1009
Review by VictoriaR

Rating: 3.00
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To wade in on the Wolseley debate...

yes, it's a bit pretentious. You do get the feeling, when you're being eyeballed by the black-clad section heads, that they'd really rather give your table to someone with a more expensive handbag. Service is not of the 'what can we do for you?' variety: to keep that busy-busy-busy vibe going, the staff run around constantly, seemingly attending to everyone but you. And maybe there's some management rule about not smiling at the clientele.

HOWEVER, that said... I've been here for tea and breakfast, several times, and couldn't fault the food. Tea comes on a traditional stand, with plenty of sandwiches and delectable little cakes, good tea in large silver pots and warm scones. Breakfast is similarly excellent, particularly the eggs. It's FAR from cheap, but not as ruinous as you'd expect, making it nice for a post-shopping treat, or a cheaper-than-springing-for-lunch meal out. (With the tea, at least, you won't want to eat again for days.)

And the setting is glorious: it was a spectacularly lovely car showroom. Somehow I doubt we'll be seeing The Hyundai any time soon, but then again, I bet there'd be a bit more friendliness.]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:39:18 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1w1009937131837 VictoriaR 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1v00s9
Review by Thriller

Rating: 1.00
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A really irritating place that masquerades as a decent restaurant. Bad service underlines the faux trendy atmosphere of "aren't we all cool" and "we're too important to look after you". Everyone in black suits, with black shirts and black ties....enough said. It is a great room however that used to be a car showroom, hence the name. A destination, but only because there is not much else nearby.]]> Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:34:49 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1v00s9475035539 Thriller 51.507311 -0.141707 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1o90c7
Review by Hugo

Rating: 5.00
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Tremendous place for breakfast:
- open airy environment
- fantastic staff
- proper tea leaves
- yummy coffee
- fresh OJ
- Tip Top patisserie etc and more

Rather bizarrely they recently removed eggs benny (Eggs Benedict: poached eggs with the magic sauce) from the menu. At first they tried to pretend they did not do them but now they will do them for you.

Have not been for lunch yet but am planning to.

It isn't cheap and it can be hard to get in (book in advance) but it is worth it for the cut-above breakfast.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:55:35 +0000 /review/uk/london/restaurant/1s71u7e/the-wolseley/1o90c720045918 Hugo 51.507311 -0.141707