L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

A bit of an odd experience – one of those where the venue scores higly on some aspects but falters on others, not quite delivering a rounded experience. The atmosphere is intensely dark, seductive and very stylish. Sleek red and black interiors with touches of greenery elegantly exude Japanese influence . The menu, ample and all encompassing, proved slightly confusing at first but was quickly clarified by our helpful waiter.

Once the dishes arrived we were anxiously and curiously awaiting the next, with each of the diners in our party experiencing a flavour explosion in each mouthful. Ingredients are innovatively combined to create contemporary dishes that live up to both the style and substance you expect from a Michelin starred restaurant, and go some way to putting a smile on your face. The scallop with kumquat emulsion, avocado and blood orange guacamole and pan fried mushrooms with parsley butter and rocket were particularly well thought out.

However, there’s an unfortunate side to our experience, which slowly wiped the pleasing and satisfied smile off… More

Expensive, but well worth it for special occassions. Utterly faultless. Would recommend every time for those looking to go the extra mile for their loved ones or special guests.

By far the best way to enjoy this restaurant is to sit at the counter and watch the theatre of the kitchen unfold. No sreaming Ramsay fits, but a group of people who genuinely seem to be enjoying themselves, and who are more than happy to take time out to chat with you about what they are doing.

The red and black, dimly lit decor isn't to everyone's taste, and the elevator music should have been left in the lift, but the staff are friendly, the service attentive and the food is supremely good. The tapas size plates are the most fun, with the ability for the kitchen to show what it can do. From simply sliced Iberica ham and basil infused pan con tomate, to foie gras stuffed quail every dish hits the spot, the highlight being pigs trotter on toast with parmesan. This has all the right ingredients: pork; check, cheese; check, bread; check, and the assembly is a small mouthfull or two of pure heaven.

Okay, so there is clearly a downside to the otherwise unending stream of superlatives; the price. Yes, the aforementioned pigs trotter is terrific, but at £12.00… More

What an experience.On my second visit I moved upstairs in La Cuisine where Iwas able to order from the small tasting dishes menu. I liked the decor and the wood fired oven.Once again food was great, delicate and full of flavours.The staff is very attentive, professional and I want to go again and again.L'Atelier and La Cuisine de Joel Robuchon are two great places to entertain your friends and play with their tastebuds!!!

This is one of the 2 star michelin in London, one which was awarded a new one from the original 1 star in 2009. Service was superb. Waiters were friendly and cheerful. The open kitchen environment and overall decor was really comfortable and provide a good dining ambience. Food was well presented and the texture and combination of food gives a very good layer of tasting for each delicate presentation.
Very satisfactory experience overall.