Wiltons

We had a very nice dinner for four here. The menu is not expansive, but what Wiltons do, they do very well. The oyster selection was divine, and a lesson in the subtle difference in type of oyster. The Turbot was superb. The cheesecake, like no other. My partner had grouse, and wasn't happy with the liver pate accompanying it, but apart from that the meal was exceptionally good. The service is excellent, and at times slightly overwhelming, but staff were mostly happy, helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is quite formal, but not too austere. Definitely a place for a special and slightly formal occasion.

I was a tourist, and I went to eat here on a very hot day. Hence, I was wearing a cotton Mickey Mouse t-shirt, legging, and sneakers (with a backpack and ball cap). They told my boyfriend, who was dressed nicer than me, we could stop in to eat lunch. I didn’t see their dress code paper in the front area. The staff treated me so well with so much respect, I was very appreciative for their kindness even though I was not dressed appropriately to dine at their restaurant. Even the hostess helped me put on my backpack for me. I am very grateful for the courtesy and hospitality of the British people.

I am impressed how they have set up the restaurant to be slightly formal, yet warm and cosy at the same time. It was busy there this evening and felt the noise level was very well managed. Great atmosphere, and the staff is great. Interactive, engaging and have a wonderful sense of humour as well. Great quality food and really lovely portion size as well. I left without feeling overly stuffed or too full after a 3 course meal. Wonderful choice of wine, appetizers, main from meat, veg to seafood. A wonderful range of desserts too.

Incredible dining experience. Almost every dish hit exactly how it was supposed to. The bread and butter is always a good indicator for the rest of the meal and it was on point. The lobster bisque and crab with avocado were sublime. The cheese souffle is truly genius, with a rich depth of flavour that carries from the first bite to the last. The steak was good quality beef, although the lack of attempt at searing did not do the beef justice. Desserts were reasonable. The summer pudding was overloaded on the tart side, and the chocolate fondant was rich and decadent. The two paired together fared nicely although this is probably unintended. The two desserts separately were a bit unbalanced. I would have loved to try the bread and butter pudding. Service was attentive and unintrusive if a little stiff, but it is a bit more of a stiff fine dining type of restaurant so this is somewhat expected. All in all a top tier dining experience. I would love to return when I am next in town as it is a restaurant for those who are truly interested in eating food that is properly tasty and well executed. This is not a place for instagram but for gourmands.

We booked dinner at Wilton’s for my birthday during a 5 day visit to London. I wanted a quintessential British restaurant with formal service, but not stuffy. We were not disappointed! From our cocktails (cucumber martini for me, pear vodka for my husband) to dessert, everything was delicious. I had lobster bisque that was full of lobster flavor and not too rich, my husband had oysters and then gazpacho. Dover sole for me with spinach, cooked to perfection and a very generous fillet. If you are looking for old school style with outstanding ingredients cooked well, you won’t be disappointed.

One of the top 10 dinners of my life. Great old school French style atmosphere and service. Reminds me of La Grenouille in New York. Very fresh seafood. The most tender and delicious Dover sole I’ve had. It had a nice thin crispy layer on top. I love langoustine and they are hard to find in the US so I was thrilled when they had them as an appetizer and served with homemade mayo. I wanted to eat here again immediately.