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Summary
“The courtesy and class is evident from the moment you make the reservation” at this “stalwart of St James” (est 1742, here since 1984): “a perfect and unchanging haven” for “the very best of British classics” – in particular “fabulous” fish and seafood (and also game). “Make sure there is plenty of money available on your credit card”, as it is powerfully expensive, but it’s “an ideal location for serious business discussions” (“I’d sign anything you put in front of me in this place, and then apologise for having the wrong sort of pen!”).
Summary
“The equivalent of the best of St James’s clubs”; this “bastion of traditional British cuisine” (est 1742, here since 1984) offers a “truly magnificent”, “old-school” experience majoring in “wonderful fish” (“the best-ever sole meunière”) and “great game” (“it’s the only place I’ve ever had the chance to eat snipe, then woodcock!”). “Long may it survive, even if prices are crazy!”
Summary
“Where Lord Grantham would surely have dined when in London!” – this “stuffy” pillar of the St James’s Establishment (est 1742, here since 1984) is “as traditional as traditional can be”, and its “womb-like comfort” and “wonderful” seafood make for “impressive” entertaining; one snag – “prices verge on robbery!”
Summary
“So wonderfully old-fashioned”; this “very professional” St James’s bastion of the Establishment (est 1742, but here only since 1984) offers “perfect Dover sole” and other “first-rate” British seafood; prices are certainly high, though – “best visit on someone else’s expenses”.
Owner's description
Wiltons exudes understated quality. The restaurant's secluded Pullmans, individual tables, attractive sporting and contemporary works of art promote a unique atmosphere.
Wiltons retains many intriguing decorative features from its early years and guests will find that the restaurant's gentle evolution has in no way compromised the sense of exclusivity and calm.
Our award-winning front of house team will anticipate your every wish.
The Oyster Bar
For many years Wiltons Oyster Bar has been known for being the favourite haunt for St. James's locals and business people alike. This is the place to enjoy the finest oysters, game and seafood, amongst other delicious specialties that change daily according to the season.
The first Royal Warrant was received in 1884 as Purveyor of Oysters to Queen Victoria, and a second as Purveyors to the Prince of Wales. Since then our dexterous team of oyster openers have won numerous awards, which include the World, British and European Oyster Opening Championships.
Restaurant details
The chef
Head Chef, Daniel Kent
Daniel joined Wiltons in 2011 having formerly worked at some of London's finest restaurants such as Le Café Anglais, Skylon and The Wolseley. He initially went to university with the idea that he would become a Restaurant Manager. However upon graduating, he fell in love with cooking, having been previously inspired by the many Sunday lunches at his aunt’s house where she would put on a feast of local Yorkshire produce and sherry laced trifle! He has a firm belief that use of great ingredients and an exceptional team behind him is the perfect recipe for a world class establishment. He has enjoyed re-introducing many of Wiltons classic dishes as well as showcasing many of his own creations.
Wiltons Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good fresh fish and generously portioned. Quality service without being unctious"
"An absolute delight The very very best of real English food and French Wine Love it!!"
"OK - so the food is good - but not so good for the price. But the reason you come here is for the old fashioned utterly untrendy menu (particularly the fish and game), the service and the ambience."
"a real dining experience"
