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12:00 - 14:3017:30 - 22:30
Tue
12:00 - 14:3017:30 - 22:30
Wed
12:00 - 14:3017:30 - 22:30
Thu
12:00 - 14:3017:30 - 22:30
Fri
12:00 - 14:3017:30 - 22:30
Sat
17:30 - 22:30
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Travellers' Choice 2023
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PRICE RANGE
£35.00 – £150.00
CUISINES
Seafood, European, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
meals, features
Menu
Gratin dauphinois
£12.00
Chips
£6.50
Green beans
£6.50
Tenderstem broccoli
£8.50
Pea purée
£8.50
Roast carrots and carrot top pesto
£8.50
Does this restaurant serve Romagna food?
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About
Wiltons, established in 1742, has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London. George William Wilton provided the finest oysters to the traders of London"s Haymarket. Today Wiltons continues that tradition and continues to serve the finest oysters, seafood and game. Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience. If you are making a reservation for groups of 6 or more, please contact Wiltons directly. Should you have any special requests i.e birthday cakes or champagne, please advise Wiltons immediately upon making your reservation. We politely ask that gentlemen wear long sleeved shirts and long trousers, no sportswear or open toed sandals.
PRICE RANGE
£35.00 – £150.00
CUISINES
Seafood, European, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Top 3 reasons to eat here
Sponsored by: Wiltons
1. Dover sole
" For my main I decided to go very traditional with Dover Sole"
Mike C
2. Frankly, perfection.
"a special treat and it was utterly wonderful from start to finish"
Rev-Geordie
3. a must visit.
"Wiltons you are absolutely outstanding"
rumandsunshine
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4.5
1,020 reviews
Excellent
787
Very good
146
Average
55
Poor
22
Terrible
10
Jeremy C
88 contributions
Favourite Review
Mar 2024 • couples
We usually dine at Wiltons when we are in town as we enjoy the great food, service and atmosphere. There are plenty of lovely staff serving you who are friendly and helpful. There is a very extensive wine list. This time we enjoyed salmon ceviche( a new dish on their menu), marinated salmon with dill & mustard sauce( delicious|) for starters, plus we shared a stilton souffle-a must for blue cheese lovers! For drinks we had an excellent whisky sour and a delightful Chablis to start, the we enjoyed a bottle of Morgon-one of our favourites. Your wine glass is kept topped up for you-you do not need to ask, such is the service in this restaurant. For mains I enjoyed lambs kidneys with bacon where English mustard is served to you from a sauce boat!! My partner had the fried cod with crab sauce, though she found the sauce a little too strong. We finished our meal with a couple of espressos. I recommend this restaurant very highly indeed -we will be back soon!
Written 10 March 2024
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Michael Stokes
Dear R7000BYjeremyc
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always rewarding for the team to read such wonderful words, on behalf of us all, a very big thank you.
Best regards
Michael S.
Written 15 April 2024
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David P
Betws-y-Coed199 contributions
Dec 2019 • couples
Pre-Christmas lunch.
These is a very good value prix-fix menu but we ended up going a la carte resulting in a £300 tab including a cocktail, couple glasses of wine & three courses, including langoustine starter.
Impeccable service.
Crowd was well heeled and, I sense, at least three quarters were regulars but we were made to feel very welcome and comfortable.
Will return - much to bank manager's chagrin....
Written 30 January 2020
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WiltonsStJames1742
Dear David P
We were pleased to read that you enjoyed your time with us. You are quite right that we have a lot of regular guests, but equally important are those who are visiting for the first time. We hope in time they to become regulars... bank managers permitting.
Michael S.
Written 17 February 2020
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timothy2017
Greater London217 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
We like this restaurant, where the service and ambience has an old-fashioned feel that we miss in so many modern restaurants. The food that we ordered was good, though the fish could have been cooked less. The wine waiter was obsequious and a little too pushy. I should have been tougher with him and not accepted his choice of wine that was too expensive for my pocket.
For all that, we had a really nice evening with a good friend from overseas.
Written 10 March 2020
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JasonaPhillips
Thank you for taking the time to write of your visit to Wiltons.
We are delighted that you and your friend from overseas enjoyed the evening.
We have noted your comments about the cooking and service offered.
Hopefully you will have the opportunity of returning soon
With kind regards
Jason Phillips
Written 13 September 2021
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poorhuss
London2 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I wanted a special evening for a delightful and overworked professional musician, mother, and country girl, all too much of whose life is rush, rush. We were welcomed, led to a quiet table and served with benevolence and quiet discretion. The sommelier's advice on wines was not pushy, and the oysters came in perfection, the monkfish was easy to digest and the pork crackling a great experience, as were the desserts. We went away charmed and so so happy.
Written 5 March 2020
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JasonaPhillips
We are so pleased that you and your mother enjoyed your lunch with us. We are very pleased that you enjoyed and appreciated the discrete service and our delicious food.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
With kind regards
Jason Phillips
Written 13 September 2021
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Karen7
London648 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
A restaurant dating from 1742 could be stuffy and old fashioned yet Wiltons is not. They offer simple excellent cooking with unobtrusive yet friendly service. Every need is anticipated by the well trained staff and even our cheap deal January meal was treated with a sense of occasion. We loved the place and it was nice to partake of a bit of London history on the beautiful Jermyn Street
Written 19 January 2020
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WiltonsStJames1742
Dear Karen7
Thank you for your kind review. We try to look after all of our guests as though they were coming to our own homes. We understand that there are so many restaurants to choose from in London and yet you have chosen to dine with us, for which we are truly grateful.
We have a seasonal menu running throughout the year so please don't wait until next January before you visit again.
Michael S.
Written 17 February 2020
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XeniaMetaxa
Limassol City215 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
I thought that I had experienced the true meaning of the word ‘perfection’ of all the senses but our dinner at Wilton’s was indeed its true definition: from the smiles of the staff and their genuine care, to their spotless professionalism and to every single ingredient- It was a pure paradise of tastes, a journey of bliss! The soufflé, suggestion of the head-waiter was out of this world. My husband and I looked at each other in awe, wondering how someone could prepare such a divine dish! The dover sole... oh no words can describe the quality and quantity!!! And regardless of the fact that we were full, when we tried the coconut sorbet, the salted caramel and the vanilla, we vowed to visit this place every single time we are in London!!! The people, the place, the cleanliness and the overall experience place this restaurant at the very too of my favourite places around the world!
Written 21 January 2020
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WiltonsStJames1742
Dear XeniaMetaxa
Thank you from the whole team for such a fantastic review. It truly means a lot to all of us when guests leaves feeling as you did. We hope to become your first stop when you visit London.
Michael S.
Written 17 February 2020
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Kevin H
Titchwell91 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have won the lottery or become a member of the royal family and what your lunch would be like then go and have lunch at wiltons. I have been going for 8 years and never tire of excellent food and more importantly the unbelievable level of service. I have never been anywhere in the world where you are made to feel so uniquely important and welcome. This is where I would go to eat everyday of my life if I won the lottery or became a member of the royal family. Please make sure you visit wiltons at least once in your life to truly experience the highest level of service available in this country if not the world.
Written 14 January 2020
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WiltonsStJames1742
Dear Kevin H
Thank you for such a wonderful review. Our front of house team try their hardest each and every day to ensure that our guests leave the restaurant feeling they have been very well looked after. It is therefore incredibly rewarding to read that you enjoy the service so much.
Good luck with the numbers on the next draw!
Michael S.
Written 17 January 2020
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Peter R
Dartford1303 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
The entrance to the restaurant belies what you walk into behind the front door. An elegant peaceful restaurant with staff to match, well dressed and very amenable. We visited (four of us) at lunchtime, the menu was excellent with a variety of dishes to cover all tastes. There were also some specials and three of us were tempted by the freshly delivered Scottish langoustines, what we were not told but equally we failed to ask, was the price, which if we had, we would probably have chosen something else from the menu. Moving on all the food was excellent, well presented, served hot, and was extremely tasty, a variety of fish dishes and a steak dish, the plates all went back to the kitchen empty. The staff kept the water and wine glasses topped up without asking, and sufficient time was allowed between courses. At the end of the meal a waiter came around offering a very fine cognac and one of our party was tempted. Again, a mistake he did not ask the price, when the bill arrived it was £200 for the cognac. The head waiter heard us discussing this and without hesitation he made an acceptable adjustment to the bill, as the waiter serving the brandy should have told us the price before serving us. Yes, it was an expensive lunch but it was a special occasion and we all enjoyed the food and wine, and we will return.
Written 20 January 2022
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Wiltons St James 1742
Dear Peter R
Thank you for you lovely review. The Langoustine arrive alive from Scotland in the morning and are cooked fresh each morning, they are not the cheapest dish on the menu but they are absolutely delicious. Perhaps on your next visit you may wish to try the Cornish crab, this is also cooked fresh each day and served with either a little mayonnaise or a spoonful of cocktail sauce.
Michael S.
Written 23 February 2022
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liverpool1023
London1176 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Wiltons sits comfortably among that upper echelon of classic London restaurants. Seated before my guest, I had time to enjoy my surroundings; the original art on the walls, the rattle of the carving trolley and the hum of conversation about matters of great import.
My lunchtime fare was simple; my crab and avocado starter was very good, my main of grilled halibut was perfection. The service may be a little starchy and formal for some, but it’s lack of intrusiveness is refreshing and appreciated. A visit to this most established of establishments is a joy.
Written 4 February 2020
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WiltonsStJames1742
Dear liverpool1023
Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. Our soft furnishings help absorb the majority of noise from a busy service enabling our guests to have a conversation without having to raise their voices. We try to offer a service that is professional, attentive but not intrusive. It was therefore especially rewarding to read that you agreed.
Michael S.
Written 17 February 2020
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Enjoysgoodfood21
Charlottesville582 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
A rare 5-star review for one of the finest English restaurants in London. I was on a quest to prove to my son (who was brought up in France) that English food is good. And so to Wiltons for lunch on Monday.
We decided to forgo starters but chose the Seasonal Menu, which includes the Carved Dish of the Day from the trolley. Fortunately it was Roast Lamb, one of our favorites. The lamb is carved in front of you, and it was delicious. It is served with your choice of vegetables and roast potatoes, all of which were very good.
For dessert, he had White Chocolate and Passion Fruit Cheesecake and I had a very traditional Rhubarb and Apple Crumble. Both were exquisite.
The service is just right: kind, attentive and helpful. All round, an excellent lunch. Wiltons deserves a return visit and I shall oblige.
Written 16 March 2020
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JasonaPhillips
We are very flattered by your review and touched by your kind words.
We are very pleased that you brought your son to Wiltons to prove that English food is as good as French cuisine and hope we succeeded!
Thank you also for your positive feedback of our service.
You suggest a return visit is required, we completely agree and look forward to welcoming you back.
With kind regards
Jason Phillips
Written 13 September 2021
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STRADMAD
Heswall472 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
This place is almost obsolete and the client base would appear to be mainly wealthy men of the "Grey Pound" brigade Spending like there's no tomorrow.
My fellow diners were suited local businessmen, probably local Gallery owners
The food was traditional, it's a fish based menu.
Depending on what you chose, its doesn't have to be horrendously expensive
What I ate was well cooked and service was good.
Someone else mentioned the greeting upon arrival, Mine was mixed, there were 3 people on Reception, one smiled and 2 were indifferent as though I was being vetted.
Written 31 January 2022
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Wiltons St James 1742
Dear STRADMAD
Thank you for your review, and also thank you for pointing out that our menu can cater for all pockets. We have taken your comments about your welcome on board and hope that you will report that your welcome on your next visit was much more friendly.
Michael S.
Written 23 February 2022
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steve b
Steyning97 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
We dined on a Tuesday evening and the place was full of very happy, well fed diners. Fantastic service and brilliant well cooked British style food. Although expensive I would recommend the cheese soufflé and the Dover Sole which was sublime. Can't wait to go back.
Written 11 December 2020
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JasonaPhillips
We would like to thank you for taking the time to write of your dinner with us. We too can't wait for you to come back and look after you and your guests once again.
With kind regards
Jason Phillips
Written 16 September 2021
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Brian M
London995 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
Wilton’s is perhaps my favourite restaurant in London for the sheer class of its service, comfort, ambience, wine and food. So it was with real excitement that I received an invitation to lunch on Wednesday 23 March from an old business friend in Yorkshire to mark my retirement.
The excitement was further heightened by the food critic, William Sitwell’s piece in the Telegraph magazine supplement the previous Saturday. He particularly praised the “special” of the day served from the famous carving trolley which would be the finest Roast Beef on a Wednesday.
We met just before 1.00pm, ordered a glass of champagne and looked at the menu. I chose the Marinated Salmon with Dill and Mustard Sauce for a starter and then (of course) the Roast Beef from the trolley which I had spied on my way to the table. My host and I were utterly astounded when the waiter said that was already finished. We queried this answer as we could see the magnificent beast being carved at another table. The Maitre D intervened and said it was finished as they already had reserved orders from other tables. So do people order before coming to the restaurant or order as they are led to their table? This was only 1.15pm. Surely the Wilton’s of old would not permit customers to be disappointed in this manner? We were not at all happy with this attitude and service – clearly William Sitwell was not treated in such a cavalier manner!!
The salmon was wonderful and the flavour enhanced by the dill and mustard sauce.. Instead of roast beef. I tried the Mixed Grill medium rare with sausage, excellent black pudding, pink and juicy lamb cutlet, tender fillet and delicious lamb kidneys. All nicely cooked and presented but, honestly, Mr Wilton, not a proper substitute for the roast beef from the trolley.
A bottle of premier cru Chablis was a lovely choice. Crisp and fruity with just a hint of honey.
Written 23 March 2022
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Wiltons St James 1742
Dear Brian M
Thank you for your review and apologies that we had sold out of roast beef when you visited. There are times when certain items on the menu prove very popular and dispite the chef's best efforts at ordering we do sell out. We hope that on your next visit we will be able to offer you the full menu, however, if you are visiting for any particular dish please let us know and we will ensure you are not disapointed.
Michael S.
Written 20 April 2022
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Gaia E
London26 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
My husband has wanted to dine at Wiltons for twenty years, tonight he finally did and lucky for me as I got to be his dinner date :) . 'Service' doesn't really define the front of house - all of the staff were absolutely professionally perfect and also really delightful, interacting with each table with an individually tailored and magical mix of consummate professionalism and real friendliness. They clearly take a great deal of pride in their roles and so they should. We had the tasting menu with matched wines which was excellent value for the quality and variety of the dishes. The atmosphere is quiet, high end and classy without being snooty but also surprisingly friendly - we ended up having a great and wide-ranging conversation with the three diners on the two adjacent tables to us. Could not recommend more highly for a special meal. We do not personally very regularly spend this kind of money on dinners out, this was a special treat for us, but we really felt it to be worth every penny and my husband is already looking forward to his next visit. Thank you so much to all at Wiltons!
Written 27 August 2021
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JasonaPhillips
It fills us with great joy and happiness that you were finally able, after a 20 year wait, able to finally dine with us. What pleases us so much is that, despite 20 years of anticipation, your experience was as good as you expected.
Thank you for taking the time to write and share your experience with us.
We very much look forward to welcoming you back soon.
With kind regards
Jason Phillips
Written 16 September 2021
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_eburki
York23 contributions
Jan 2020 • business
It’s a bit surreal when you walk in and the waiters are dressed like “DOWNTON ABBEY” and the the ladies as maids. It takes you back into another world. The menu contains oysters, caviar, other diverse seafood, exquisite meats and yes “ the old carving trolley “. All executed, cooked and served in style and to absolute perfection. BRAVO!
Written 15 January 2020
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WiltonsStJames1742
Dear _eburki
Thank you for your very flattering review. We were thrilled to be compared to Downton Abbey! The girls uniforms in particular hark back to the era when nannies were a common addition to a lot of households. We sincerely hope that we will see you again in the near future.
Michael S.
Written 17 February 2020
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