The Wellesley Oval Restaurant and Jazz Lounge in City of London, Westminster

Spent a lovely evening celebrating my partners birthday in the Jazz lounge. We had the tasting menu with wine pairing for each course. Every course was delicious. Although there were only 4 other couples there it didn’t Spoil the ambiance. Jazz duo were fantastic all evening. Would recommend for a special occasion.

A great evening but more diners would of given more ambience

Very nice venue, the atmosphere was very pleasant and the singer and her pianist very good. The food was overall very good: the entrance was very tasty and the dessert excellent (by far one of the best I have had lately) but I was a bit disappointed by the main dish which, without being bad, was very ordinary.

My husband booked me the 5 course tasting menu for my birthday which came with a glass of champagne for £65 pp and in itself was nice. Good portion sizes, tasty food and pleasant service. The jazz was lovely and wasn't too loud that you couldn't still have a conversation. The negatives were the price of the drinks - £15 for a glass of rose and £60 for the cheapest bottle is just ridiculous. And the lounge we were directed to for pre-dinner drinks was beautifully decorated but completely spoilt by the disgusting strong smell of cigar smoke and the door to outside constantly being used which was cold and uncomfortable. For these reasons, we wouldn't recommend this venue and we won't be returning.

The Wellesley Jazz Lounge is suitable for a romantic night out. The staff are very welcoming. That is why we are going again and again.

I am not coming back or recommend it. Food was average. music was terrible, really boring. place was empty apart for 3 occupied tables including ours, me and mi husband. very expensive for what it is.

My first visit to this very beautiful restaurant. I took advantage of the meal deal which included a Bellini, three courses and coffee. Superb food and impeccable service. I look forward to returning to this small but very elegant restaurant.

This was a wonderful evening with a cool Jazz performance while being served some exquisite dishes and champagne. The ambiance was perfect.

Nothing amiss. All done very well. Nothing special, or different, or interesting though. Elegant, simple, nothing unconventional. A very opulent atmosphere, with staff who were very formal, and needed a little time to warm up and be friendlier. Perhaps due to the setting in the Wellesley? I always prefer a more human interaction. Very helpful, accommodating and proper in interactions and attention to the table. The table arrangement does not seem to be ideal though, as it was awkward to place plates in the middle seats in a larger table (5+). Overall score based on the food 8.5/10

On our second visit we were welcomed by all staff like we had been there for hundreds of time. Again, they made it possible for me to have a lovely night out whilst caring for my wife who has advanced Alzheimer's.

Always our favorite evening in London. Consistently good food, wine and service in a swanky setting — with beautiful classic jazz. Can’t wait to return! Bravo.

Coming here on a deal was probably the only my wife and I would have contemplated dining at this establishment. It was very good value. The menu choice for the deal offering was good. Service was what one would hope for such a restaurant - very good and not too stuffy. The food was a delight. It has to be said that although everything was really lovely, there was a distinct lack of atmosphere, but it is good to be able to chat without undue noise and distractions sometimes. Worthy of a visit, once at least.

Just reviewed the whole hotel experience and this was the highlight! Was here at this delightful establishment last Saturday evening for dinner with my wife Corinne. Our first visit and as we frequently dine out in great London places we were intrigued to come here and try it out. Firstly we hit killer traffic and were 15 mins late, but we called ahead to say this and the receptionist was polite and courteous. It was tipping down with rain and with our taxi pulling up outside it was a welcome sight to see a smiling gentleman with an umbrella already there to ferry us to the door. We then entered and oh my goodness a stunning foyer area and very attentive staff members showed us to the resataurant reception straight ahead which was a lovely touch. We were shown to our table and felt immediately at ease, we have reviewed many luxury places before for magazines and online but this place was very good for a calming atmosphere only minutes from being outside in the hellish traffic and rain, a sanctuary. The dining area was very intimate due to its size but this was a good thing as it felt very exclusive and the decor en pointe. Fabulous, attentive waiting staff made our delicious courses arrive and feel at ease throughout. A really lovely experience and nothing was too much bother. The food was simply superb cannot find fault, not that we were looking, with any of the courses. The courses were immaculately presented and served so smoothly , all the waiting staff were inteligently attentive so, like in some dining rooms you feel watched, it was just a plain great evening. Wine was lovely and just felt so relaxed. Instantly now my wife's favourite place, booked again in a few weeks time to coincide with another of my wif'e loves- Jazz. In the Jazz lounge next to the dining room our drinks were taken into this lovely again, intimate room. My wife sat there and listened to Sara sing with excellent musical accompaniment just glued and in heaven. So sat there until 11.30 and was time to leave,and even had our taxi hailed for us and this rounded off a fabulous smooth, no hassle, fine dining experience. So for my wife and I this was just a perfect place, suited us down to the ground and felt very at home, certainly now this is also my favourite place! Hence booked again!

Beautiful hotel, lovely room, amazing service but...the food was lukewarm, the wine was not chilled enough and regrettably the band, specifically the singer was below average. They also performed for just 3 x 25 minute sets.

Went today on a deal for lunch £35 for 3 courses and a Bellini and coffee. Beautiful art deco dining room. The food was excellent, we had beetroot salad and octopus to start, salmon and guinea fowl for mains and creme brulee and ice cream for desert. The bread included in the price was also excellent. Service was very good indeed and wine by the glass was £10 - £12. I would definitely recommend anyone to visit, the only drawback being the lack of diners - we were the only people there and therefore the atmosphere does suffer hence 4 stars instead of the five that the food and service deserved

Nice romantic evening with my husband. Very nice art deco room, comfy coach to seat and listen to the band while having a good dinner. Food is good. More blues/soul than true Jazz but nice relaxing music.

Amazing experience! Nice open table offer to enjoy food, show and drinks at the same time! Will come back and recommend!

Just delightful. Staff, service and jazz was lovely.

Food was a good standard but expected better for the cost. Jazz was just a pianist and singer who were ok but thought it would be more like a jazz club.

A very pleasant evening at the Jazz lounge we chose the taster menu and the food and service were fantastic and the live entertaintainment was suberb The only negative was we were not offered the glass of Veuve Cliquot as part of the open table deal.

I visited The Jazz Lounge with my wife who has the final stage of Alzheimer's. The staff were very understanding, hence we both could have a lovely night out. The food was very good, service impeccable. The jazz trio very pleasant. I shall take my wife again to this lovely Lounge.

Our first visit - on a meal deal which included a Bellini, three courses and coffee. Superb food and excellent service.

Fantástica cena con buena musica de jazz.

Perfect evening at the Jazz Lounge - the food was slightly disappointing in taste (the pasta was definitely the highlight but the starter and the desert were quite bland) but the atmosphere was absolutely perfect otherwise. Music was brilliant!

The singer was great and it is a nice classy venue

Fantastic evening of food and jazz highly recommended

We had a good lunch at the Oval. The service was excellent from our arrival in the hotel to the end of our meal. Alice and her team have been very kind with us. The food is very good.

Revisited for dinner and chose an offer meal (3 courses and a glass of champagne at £35) and a bottle of red wine. Overall very good food and attentive staff. Oval itself is small (the number of tables is less than 10), but they have Jazz lounge. Very nice ambience.

Wine pairing was poor. Jazz was not as good an normal in both quality and quantity. Food was nice as normal. But they have lost a few of the nice extra touches they had before.

Ate at the Oval last weekend. As a returning customer, I've never had an experience at this hotel that was any less than excellent. The food and service compare very favourably to most Michelin star restaurants and the ambience, both in the Oval itself and the Jazz lounge, are great. Little extra touches, like the petits four presented in cigar boxes (referencing the hotel's impressive humidor) make the experience feel extra special. The place is a hidden gem, and I look forward to returning soon.

This is a place with very professional staff an indication of value for money. First time ever I had minestrone soup comes in a plate and the actual sauce is poured on the table according to your need. Perhaps also one of the best restaurants in terms of food presentation which makes you curious and craving for it. It has quite atmosphere which is business like and cosy. Good for family or business or groups. Very decent just like the waiters. It is quite pricey but appropriately so. Parking your car is a bit of a challenge. Unless you have a chauffer a taxi or public transport are ideal. Also note that there is a glowing bar near the entrance which you can use before proceeding to the restaurant. I rate this restaurant very highly.

Perfect for a special date night! Great service, beautifully presented and tasty food, and good music.

We enjoyed our evening at the Jazz Lounge very much. The vocalist was charming, communicative and very professional. The trio worked well together. During the evening we enjoyed excellent wine advice from the sommelier and the meal was excellent. A really lovely ambiance.

This was the third year for Christmas dinner and, I am afraid, the last. It was most unfestive. The burrata cheese was ruined by the seeds accompanying it. The salmon was undercooked, and the turkey was lukewarm and tasteless. The portions were small. It was so underwhelming and overpriced that we didn't bother with dessert. There was nothing to make it seem like a holiday, save the bland white crackers.

An amazing experience. We enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu with paired wine and it was fantastic. All the staff wonderful and the music really made it. We thought excellent value for money given the quality of the food and performance plus the glasses of champagne included with our reservation - a really memorable way to celebrate and we’ll definitely be back!

Excellent food made to our liking by a wonderful chef. Lovely performance by the Jazz band and exceptional service at the cigar lounge. Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing evening

The food and service were high class, the atmosphere was friendly and the live music was special and intimate, can’t wait to book again, not cheap but very special and good value.

It was a very good deal:- 3 courses and a glass of champagne for £35. Despite this we two were the only table during the entire lunchtime. So there was no atmosphere! Nevertheless the service by our Italian and Greek servers was very impressive. I was less impressed by the food - mackerel, chicken then apple based dessert - it wasn't as good as I would expect for a top London restaurant - not as much flavour or subtle complexities as I have come to expect in the West End. The wine selection was pretty impressive but generally not cheap. Overall a little disappointing.

Wonderful food, beautifully presented and coupled perfect service. A glass of champagne was included in the price.

Wonderful atmosphere from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Staff were very attentive. The food was great. The music was smooth and tailored to the audience. A wonderful way to spend an evening for my partners birthday. Hey it's a bit expensive but some things are worth paying for.

The music on Saturday 1st September was excellent. Service was top quality and the tasting menu was of a high standard. Overall the venue is special and the band made the night for us.

Definitely a special occasion restaurant (not only because of the vert high price!). We really enjoyed our evening. Delicious food and attentive staff. Lovely jazz music albeit in a very formal atmosphere. Wine list is ridiculously expensive. We paid £100 for an average bottle (there were hardly any bottles below £100; a small selection was available at the circa £60 mark but that was the low-end). Meal for two was almost £400 (a la carte)! So the set menu is definitely better value.

We ordered from the set menu. Excellent value - some of the nicest food I have eaten in London. I had the mackerel, sea bass and gelato. Service was great and you also got a glass of champagne with the deal. Beautiful hotel, well worth a visit.

Pros -Great Service -Great location -Nice small intimate venue not too busy and nice live music Cons -Food was a bit boring (set menu offer) -The venue is a bit smaller than average -Occasionally you can smell cigar smoke coming from the bar area which is in another room Overall It was OK. it is perfect if you are looking for a quieter smaller place.

We had the 6 course tasting menu and it was superb and very good value. The amuse bouche was tasty and the food only got better from there. Scallops were beautifully presented, the octopus was divine and perfectly cooked. The duck ravioli was a true italian dish. One of the highlights was the fish course - quite possibly one of the best cooked pieces of fish I have had. This was followed by tender pink lamb and finished with an on point chocolate fondant, gooey and melting. The staff were always on hand and friendly, but not intrusive. A really wonderful evening - I will certainly be back! Recommend getting there early and going for a cocktail at the bar before hand too.

Nice place with good atmosphere. Food was good, but not outstanding. The jazz act could've been better.

I Loved my lunch, great service, lovely food. I Super recommend the poached hen’s egg to start!

It has been a superbly special experience from the time we stepped inside the hotel. The ambience, the food and overall service was way beyond and above our expectations.

The only thing that spoilt our experience was the timing of serving the 5 courses. We got the 1st course after 30mins and I didn’t get the second course until almost an hour later! The Jazz was great so was the food and ambiance.

We had Christmas Dinner for the second year. The food is beautifully prepared and served. Well-worth being here for the turkey and the accoutrements.

Fantastic evening- intimate setting with beautiful live jazz music to accompany a lovely meal.

Beautifully presented, well cooked and served food. I have a severe dairy allergy and they went out of their way to let me know everything that would be suitable. It was a lovely evening. Thank you.

i went to the oval for a lunch with friends. the food and service were excellent. the room when we arrived was empty, and we had been told the only table was at 12.30. that was fine, but i found it weird. people did come in later, but the reservation bit was slightly off-putting. however the food and the presentation were wonderful, and, we thought, very good value. if youre in knightsbridge and need a good not-over-the-top lunch, p

Wonderful evening for a birthday celebration. The service was outstanding and the food was really nice. My only complaint is the food is a bit expensive for what it is - however, if you consider the experience/music is embedded in the cost it makes a bit more sense.

We came here on an offer which included 3 courses, wine & coffee. It was an excellent all round experience. The surroundings a classic art deco, the service attentive, without being overbearing & the food superb. What I particularly liked was the wine with the offer was served in half bottles, which allowed the option to have 2 different types with the meal. It would be a challenge to fault this experience & given the quality, offered excellent value.

Fantastic cigar lounge, exquisite cocktails, stylish venue and superb service. We had dinner in the Jazz lounge which was intimate and very enjoyable watching the trio perform. We opted for the taster menu which sadly was rather disappointing and unfulfilling. The scallops to start and chocolate fondant desert were delicious but the duck ravioli, lamb and Dover sole were bland and tasteless and the octopus unappetising. Nevertheless the whole dining experience from start to finish in such wonderful surroundings made the night fantastic and we would go back for the cocktails alone.

We had dinner last night with a set menu at the Oval restaurant. The staff was very friendly but the food definitely lets the restaurant down. The fried squid starter and the guinea fowl main course arrived almost cold, we had to wait more than 40min for the main course, which was very strange as we were the only guests in the restaurant. The dishes had good presentation but they were tasteless. The bavarese desert also lacked taste, was not even sweet, just tasted like rubber.

intimate environment with live music and decent food. Good service too. The £45 deal is slightly limited but tasty nonetheless.

The ambience and the service was very good. Mocktail was impressive. My starter and main were also tasty; however my friend&#039;s ones were too salty. Desserts totally failed I&#039;m afraid - terrible texture and the taste was plain.<br /><br />Loved the jazz, would recommend.

Second visit for dinner to enjoy promotion (3 courses, half bottle of wine, coffee & petit fours £45pp), which was great velue. Very good food, attentive/professional staff and gorgeous ambience. Definitely good spot for a date.

Esto es un lugar hermoso, de estilo Art Decó, con personal profesional atento a mano para ofrecer un servicio excelente. Disfrutamos de una comida agradable y entretenimiento de un cantante, acompañada por un pianista brillante y contrabajo. Yo diría que ofrecía relación calidad-precio hasta el punto de que elegimos para beber, vino por el precio más barato en vidrio con la £9 no está mal, pero muy pocas opciones en ese precio, elevándose a £5750 por una copa de su mejor champán! Los cócteles están disponibles, y llegamos temprano, así que no disfrute que en 16 libras cada uno, pero el único lugar que podía hacerlo era en su sala de puros, que si no te gusta el olor sería incómodo. No nos habían reservado para la cena había un recargo de 25 libras por cabeza para disfrute de "el salón de fumadores.

Sólo tuvimos la cena y las bebidas. El menú de degustación que todos tuvimos fue bien, pero no había nada para darle factor wow. He tenido mucho mejor en cualquier otro sitio. Personal muy amable y servicial, pero en general, me sentí que era muy caro especialmente para bebidas. La decoración es un poco exagerado no es realmente mi estilo.

Absolutely wonderful - had a fabulous birthday, thank you so much.

We booked the Jazz lounge to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary and we were not disappointed! Beautiful intimate setting, fabulous jazz music, delicious food, lots of it (we went for the taster menu) and excellent and attentive service - what more could we ask for? Highly recommend a visit for any special occasion, can&#039;t wait to go back!!!

Great food but the place is slightly overpriced, cocktails at £20,for what they offered. However, the service was exceptional.

Very nice atmosphere and great food. We wouldn&#039;t have liked to have been sitting in the front seat (too close to the singer), but seats in the corner were perfect to watch, listen, chat and eat.

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All I can saw is Awesome!! Perfect for a date!! Can&#039;t go wrong!!

Brilliant place and nice food. The live jazz performance was really good and a very comfortable environment.

First visit to the Wellesley Oval for Friday dinner. Enjoyed starter and main at the gorgeous and (surprisingly) small restaurant, then moved to the Jazz Lounge for dessert. Very attentive staff and excellent food. Overall Michelin one star quality.

Ate here twice during our 5 day stay at The Wellesley.First, for breakfast - 16 GBP for ham and cheese omelette that did *not* come with toast (that was an extra 2.50 GBP). Eggs Benedict came with 2 eggs on one muffin half (?). Coffee was 6.50 GBP each but was the best Americano coffee, thoughtfully served with *hot* cream on the side (so as to not cool down the coffee when it is added?) - yum! (We had lots of refills!)Dinner was very nice. We were going to the theatre, so they specially opened the restaurant early for us! We had the whole place to ourselves! We had pasta - I had a thin noodle like spaghetti with cheese, bean and black truffle sauce; my husband had linguini with Scottish lobster in tomato sauce. We were served a small complimentary 'surprise' salad of green risotto with kale, and then another complimentary surprise for dessert - a selection of 4 petit-fours served in a cigar box! It was an expensive dinner, but the service was top-knotch and the complimentaries were most appreciated.

We went to this jazz lounge for our sons birthday. We were four of us and I would like to say that it is a very good place to spend out for a night of good jazz. The food is excellent and the staff are very attentive. The music was just to our taste and we enjoyed it very much. We had chosen the 3 course meal and it was more than enough. All the dishes were absolutely fantastic. Definitly worthwile to go.

Food was very good - nice tasting menu with good variety and well presented. The special surprise dessert was very good (I won&#039;t spoil the surprise). The entertainment was OK but the room is a little small and feels a bit like a private dining room rather than a restaurant. It wasn&#039;t very busy and lacked the buzz of a usual Friday night dining experience and at times I felt a bit sorry for the singer as she was singing to a handful of people, some of whom looked totally disinterested. Overall it was a nice evening but we won&#039;t be rushing back.

Lovely place but I thought the music was not the kind of jazz I was expecting and it was not the kind of lounge I had in mind. Also portions were tiny. Anyway, we had a nice time.

I took my wife to the Jazz Lounge for dinner for our 4th anniversary.The staff were very welcoming and very attentive. The service was superb. The singer and the band created the best atmosphere for a romantic meal which we thoroughly enjoyed.The lounge itself is not spacious and probably fits around 30 dinners, but even with the music, it is very relaxing and pleasant.There were a few extra compliments from the chef which we thoroughly enjoyed.We went for the 6 course tasting menu, which were very good.The dish we enjoyed the most was the Turbot which I highly recommend.Will certainly go back soon and will recommend it to friends and family.

We had the 5 course tasting menu (which ends up being a few more after they add in small dishes in between some of the courses), which was really good. I felt as much effort had been put into the vegetarian menu as the normal one, and everything was presented beautifully, and the staff were very attentive. The live jazz was great, and you were still able to have a conversation. It is a very small restaurant.

Amazing Evening! Excellent music, food and service!

Great jazz singer and backup musicians and very good food. Would highly recommend to people who want a really nice night out.

The Wellesley Jazz lounge was an excellent choice for our first wedding anniversary dinner. Being from Australia and not familiar with London I looked at several restaurants and reviews. I stumbled accross this Jazz bar by accicent and I thought that it might be a more intimate choice over the typical city view restaurant. The menu price wasn't too bad compared to other restaurants I was looking at like Sky Garden, Aurora etc.I settled for the fixed priced 3 course as it was $49/ person as I knew my wife would kill me if I spent too much as we are on a 6 week euro holiday and the AUD is not that strong againt the € or £.We were politely greeted at Wellesley from the door man to the hotel front desk to the restraunt front desk.Mood of the Jazz Loungue was inviting, music was at the right level for dinning and conversation.We were seated at the front on a table for two which was fine but we asked to be move once a table was free on the out skirt as there was a lounge/seat at the table and appeared a bit more intimate.Our choices for the 3 course were the pumkin flan and squid for entre, crispy hens egg and sea bass for mains and for dessert was the canolo and lemon coconut dish.All were exceptional and the service from the was staff were just as exceptional.As I mentioned in our booking that it was our Anniversary, we had a complimentary dessert with " Happy Anniversary "

The Oval restaurant is a small dining room with just a few tables . A nice ambience .As a birthday treat for my partner we shared a three course menu &amp; champagne . She is vegetarian and enjoyed both the flan starter &amp; ravioli main course .We then moved into the lounge to listen to some live jazz as enjoy our delicious sweets.The service throughout was attentive , friendly and efficient .A lovely evening...

As we walked into the hotel it was beautifully decorated and we were greeted by restaurant staff before being snowed to the jazz lounge.It was a very intimate setting with a small number of tables and the live band who were great positioned fairly closely. The restraint itself was equally stunning. There were plenty of staff meaning someone was always on hand. We opted for the 6 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. Every course was stunning in appearance and taste and the wines complimented every dish perfectly. I have never had a more enjoyable dining experience

First visit. Beautiful ambiance &amp; decor as you enter hotel &amp; the Oval Restaurant. Had 3 courses with champagne dining option. Starter calamari was well presented to detail &amp; very tasty. My vegetarian ravioli with aubergine was nicely put together little quantity but filling. Guinea fowl breast sat in a bed of mashed potatoe, nicely presented, cooked to perfection. Coconut &amp; lime dessert was best I've had as usually little effort is made at other restaurants in 5* hotels. Excellent meal offer. Champagne was Veuve which was lovely. Service exemplary, efficient, prompt &amp; attentive. We were moved to other dining room to listen to jazz live music &amp; had desserts, coffee &amp; cocktails in there. A nice touch. Lovely classy hotel, fab decor, fab staff, nice food. Would return. A must visit.

The Oval Restaurant is very small but excellent and exclusive. The 5 course menue was the best we ever had and the Service was super

Went to the Jazz lounge on a Saturday evening with my wife to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. Happy with the food, and the music was superb. General ambience was amazing. A really lovely evening out and highly recommended.

Came based on a recommendation. Wonderfully romantic dinner at the jazz bar. Great food and music. Highly recommended. Will definitely be visiting again. Would have got 5 stars had it not been for not deliverance of a promised anniversary surprise.

Great experience, nice Jazz. Amazing service and great food. Everything high standards .

We had a wonderful drinks and perfect dinner with live piano and vocals. It had to be the most romantic dinner we have ever had. Simply perfect

Very good food. Excellent friendly service. Emanuelle particularly. A wonderful Valentines Evening.

We had a lovely experience at The Oval. The setting is brilliant, as is the service. We had a lovely waiter serving us for the evening. We have chosen the 3 course menu with a glass of champagne for 35 pounds. We enjoyed all the food, the complimentary starter (bruschetta) was incredible, the starter (pumpkin flan, gorgonzola cheese sauce, baby vegetables) was extremely delicious, the main course (roasted Guinea fowl potato &amp; leek mash, cacciatora sauce) was exquisite. As for the desserts, they were all a treat. The dessert chosen from the menu was the Cannolo siciliano candied orange, pistachio sauce, a masterpiece. We got 2 complimentary desserts as we were celebrating a birthday. To top it all, the homemade bread was a nice touch. The champagne was Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, a majestic drink. The only inconvenience is the cigarette smoke in the room, probably coming from outside or from other rooms.

First time I have been to the Wellesley and was impressed withe decor and standards. The staff were very at tentative and looked after us well. The food and wine was very good, 3 courses was plenty and we finished the meal listening to a very good singer (Kate ? From Llandudno!).

The food is very bad, the restaurant is very durty, i don't know why for the price !!!!! all the managers are very abhorrent with their employees,

Booked in at the Jazz lounge on Saturday evening to celebrate our anniversary. We opted for the 5 course tasting menu and they also gave us a few surprises along the menu, so turned into almost 8 course. The food itself was delicious, working as chefs ourselves it was great to see some innovation and well cooked food, only one course was not to my taste but personal preference I think rather than the food. The lamb dish my partner had was just beautiful. All the staff that night were just really friendly and helpful. The jazz band which played through the evening were really good and a pleasure to listen to whilst dining. Soft and elegant voice from the singer and topped off a wonderful evening. Would recommend this place to people who want a relaxed atmosphere with some good food and appropriate to dress up a little too :) Thank you for a great evening

Excellent service, stunning décor, tasting menu good value for money even with the wine pairing option... Staff very attentive and very knowledgeable.<br />Music was also excellent and they even through in a couple of requests

The fantastic live jazz music was unfortunately let down by the poor food and mediocre service. Every dish looked incredible and was impeccably dressed but somehow lacked flavour (from the amuse-bouche through to the petit fours). The service in the restaurant was ok but nowhere near what you&#039;d expect of a five star hotel. The service in the bar was very poor and inattentive. Would not recommend going there for a drink before dinner. If the jazz duo played somewhere else, I&#039;d probably consider going to see them there, but never again at the Wellesley London.

Il Wellesley è un hotel storico di Londra, sicuramente uno dei più belli. Il ristorante all'interno è diviso in due sale, una appunto ovale, piú piccola e riservata con circa 6-7 tavoli, e una piú grande ( non utilizzata al momento della nostra visita) ma meno bella, che a quanto abbiamo capito viene usata il fine settimana con la musica dal vivo. L'atmosfera e il servizio sono formali ma non troppo, l'ambiente è senz altro elegante ma al tempo stesso moderno.Il menu classico è molto vario; noi ci siamo stati a Natale e ci è stato proposto un menu diverso, più ristretto ma comunque molto interessante. In generale i piatti sono squisiti e ben presentati, l'accostamento dei sapori è audace ma perfetto. Abbiamo mangiato una minestra di capesante eccezionale, cosí come dei ravioli ripieni di anatra e del tonno scottato da favola.Livelli altissimi.Conto alto ma giusto

We had Christmas dinner here, and everything was wonderful from the accoutrements to the main of the three courses being turkey or fish. Each was caringly served. The Gavi di Gavi was equally memorable.

We attended for the Churchill afternoon tea. The service was very attentive, your cup was never left empty. The sandwiches were delicious, mini bagels were also offered. The sandwiches were refilled. The pastries were dainty and delicious. The food was plentiful with three choices of scone (chocolate, fruit and plain). Lemon curd was offered along with jam and cream. Mulled wine and mince pies were also on offer which helped create the festive feel. A pianist played Christmas tunes which lifted the atmosphere.

This is a small (36 room) ultra high end boutique hotel and it is fun to go into the restaurant. The building has been totally renovated and it feels expensive from the moment you walk through the door and start to count the large number of staff members, each with a charming smile. As we approached the reception by the 20 cover dining room, before we announced our name, we were greeted and told that our guests had arrived early and were in the bar. And a lady from the bar had also come out to greet us with the same message. Really attentive personal service. The setting in lovely, albeit slightly ostentatiously smart - an oval of white and gilded marble with tables around the outer wall and a feeling of space. It does mean that a noisy table will be heard but that was only a slight problem toward the end of an evening as three people celebrating a birthday appeared to want all of Knightsbridge to join in! Service is very friendly and knowledgeable (explaining the ingredients in each dish). The dishes are all freshly prepared and beautifully presented, so expect to spend a while in this lovely room - it ain't quick but it is good. The food is excellent. A huge variety of flavours complementing each other on the plate and very well presented. It is very tempting to get stuck into the delicious bread but be warned - there is a very filling evening ahead of you! I had the vitello tonnato which was presented on a varied salad with little petal-like twists of veal filled with tuna and tasting beautifully blended. My main course, ravioli, was al dente and very rewarding. My wife's guinea fowl was full of flavour and very subtle. The Oval is generous with its little amuse bouche and the gourmandises that appear in a black lacquered Cuban cigar box are wonderful. So far, so very very good. What is the catch? Well, really there is no catch; we had a wonderful evening and the team was first class (especially our Lariano head waiter). The only thing to be aware of is that the wine list looks very toppy/fully priced to begin with. There are some good wines at a tolerable price but you need to have a bit of a search and you will be rewarded with an excellent wine from Portugal, Argentina or Italy. We were on a deal and, the sign of a good restaurant, we were treated in every way as if we had just ordered a magnum of Petrus. Strongly recommended for a special meal.

The Jazz lounge at the Wellesley has a nice intimate atmosphere, and the service is excellent. Cocktails are good and it's very pleasant sitting and listening to the Jazz trio. The food and wine however are not cheap, and one kind of doesn't mind that because one accepts that the entertainment is free. However the food is not particularly good. My prawn risotto was rather stodgy and luke warm. My turbot (usually my favourite fish) was overcooked and rather bland. My wife had a vegetable cannelloni which she also said was rather bland. A couple next to us had steaks which they sent back and had a plate of cheese instead. There are very few bottles of wine under £50. It's a shame really because if they perhaps did slightly simpler food better rather than trying to imitate fine dining, the overall experience would be much improved.

We booked this restaurant as they had an offer during the London Restaurant Festival and we decided to go on my birthday weekend.The place is cozy and dimly lit. The food was beautiful. They have an extensive wine list! The waiters were attentive but not intrusive and very polite. We found the service to be excellent. What a great find!