Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (Mayfair)

• At this meal I was able to experience the &ldquo
• The little fried spinach and ricotta parcels that are a speciality of sister restaurant Louis XV in Monaco
• Were served warm and were an excellent nibble (18/20)
• An amuse bouche of sea urchin from Ireland was rather disappointing
• The texture was less silky and the flavour lacking (15/20)
• A starter of raw and cooked vegetables with olives and tomato syrup had good tomatoes
• In general the vegetables were not of sufficient quality to carry off the dish
• The shellfish were rather uninspiring (17/20)
• Duck from Burgaud (in the midi Pyrenees) was cooked pink and had nice flavour
• Served with beetroots and rounaisse sauce (a Bordelaise sauce with pureed duck liver)
• On the side was a little cup with duck royale
• The mignardise were also very good
• The tasting menu that we ate was priced at £
• Overall this was certainly a good meal
• Given a wine list with aggressive mark ups even by the demanding standards of Mayfair
• Although there were some very good elements
• Our first visit to Alain Ducasse was for our anniversary
• If the rating was just based on this visit i would probably give it a 4.5
• Cheese and paprika profiteroles are dangerously moreish and you can easily finish the whole lot yourself
• Even though they could do with more flavour
• The veal was apparently a little more unremarkable which was a real shame as my other half was so looking forward to it and then wished he had the beef
• The hazelnut souffle with the grapefruit sorbet was the most divine thing i have ever eaten
• Perfection with the crunch of ppraline in the middle and the bitterness of the grapefruit
• They even sent us home with some cakes from the Paris bakery
• Then there was our second visit to Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
• I had tried twice previously to get a lunchtime deal the second I became aware of them and I was always too late so I was really thrilled given our first great experience here
• Very poor show in my opinion and not upstanding with the class of the restaurant
• The lunch special options seem to reflect that you are paying less than you would for the a la carte
• Unfortunately the impeccable service of our first visit was also replaced with what felt like service that reflected that we would only be paying a £
• I don't know if this is a difference between lunch and dinner or full price and special price
• Sadly we felt it a poor show on this occasion which was such a shame as we had especially taken our guest to experience the wonderful things we had the first time
• An absolutely outstanding meal to mark a family birthday and the service and food were immaculate from start to finish
• The bacon fougasse and the sesame bread were my choices from the varied bread basket
• It was a dangerous sign when I realised I was already full and the starter hadn't arrived
• Just before the starter was brought out to us
• We were brought a mousse like fennel/soupy concoction served beautifully in an egg shell with a mild but perfect flavour
• Most of our group went for 3 courses (although with various supplements) so ironically
• My husband being the only one who ordered 4 actually ended up with the cheapest meal of all
• I selected the special saute gourmand lobster with homemade pasta
• Probably the costliest starter I've ever ordered but I'm glad to say it was worth every penny
• I decided not to choose fish this time although I did try a sneaky piece of my husband's scallops and these were so succulent
• Beautifully cooked and went very well with the saute cauliflower on the side
• I instead chose the venison with pumpkin and chestnut and the tender meat with the wintry sweetness lent by the vegetables left me with no regrets on choice
• 2 of our group chose turbot with root vegetables and loved it although perhaps felt the portion was perhaps just a little bit on the generous side (but who's complaining
• They brought out some homemade chocolates too rich for me personally with a rather high dark chocolate content which many would love but as a personal preference
• The exotic fruit vacherin was probably the most refreshing dessert ordered on our table and as the meal finished
• We started off with another glass of rose champagne which came as part of the set menu
• Another reason we'd chosen to come here for Valentine's was that having dined here about three years ago for Mr S's birthday
• The restaurant is one of the only two three Michelin starred restaurants in London
• Plus Chef Alain Ducasse is one of the most decorated and esteemed chefs in the world
• We were also presented with a porcelain leaf of gougeres including black pepper
• Though there I had found it overly rich whereas Alain Ducasse's version were light and airy
• Mr S and I were having a magical night at this incredible place but at this point the night started to go a little awry
• I had to ask twice before we were finally shown a rather glorious selection of different options
• Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester was my first 3 Michelin star experience
• Set in Park lane in the grand Dorchester Hotel where it was evident that the clientele enjoyed the finer things in life
• The restaurant is accessed halfway down the long tea room
• The dining room was larger than I expected
• The dining room is elegant and impressive
• Alain Ducasse is a multiple holder of Michelin Stars
• Too many to count in fact and his trusted Executive Chef at the Dorchester is Jocelyn Herland who oversaw the restaurant when it achieved 3 Michelin stars in 2010
• Our original plans were to sample to the lunch menu which priced at £
• The Dorchester is full of history and glamour
• The restaurant does some amazing French cuisine with fresh produce from UK and France
• The product is the only truth&rdquo
• I am provided with lovely Goujons
• Delicate royale paired with a simply amazing glass of champagne
• The sweetness of the champagne and the richness of the lobster is a match made in heaven
• It's not everyday that you get to enjoy a 3 hour lunch at a 3 Michelin starred restaurant where you are treated like royalty
• I think that these deals are an ideal way to tick off a few restaurants off of your wishlist (foodies will know what I'm talking about) without breaking the bank
• Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is just one of the many tempting options
• He claims that the Louis XV in Monaco is the best restaurant he has ever been to in his life
• This one at The Dorchester is not so far behind
• With the many little extras that come with dining at such an establishment including the gougè
• We started with a mountain of gorgeous gougè
• To say that they gave us a generous amount is an understatement I could easily have made a meal out of this huge plate
• I would have been happy with the bread alone for my lunch
• Soft boiled quail's egg with courgettes and chicken jus"
• Yet it makes you think that carrots are the best things in the world
• The lemon sole was also superb
• You can just ask them to recommend what they think will go best with your order best to trust those sommeliers in my opinion
• The food is left to shine by themselves the beauty of it is that it really makes you fall in love with the most humble of ingredients
• I think that trying one of these is absolutely worth it for the extra cost
• At this point I was getting pretty full and had to hold off from trying too many of these
• Luckily our lovely waitress gave the rest to us in a take away bag so that was a good move
• As he knew that there was a dessert he wanted that he had tried at the Louis XV
• Their Lunch Menu is incredibly good value for money
• The service at a 3 Michelin starred restaurant is like no other I'm not exaggerating when I say that you feel like royalty they are always attentive without being intrusive
• The whole experience is just wonderfully special
• This is a 3 Michelin star restaurant and with wines and drinks thrown in
• The Dorchester is one of London&rsquo
• S iconic hotels and the main thing standing out to me as we stroll through the lobby to the restaurant is how floral everything is &ndash
• The restaurant itself is classically neutral but there&rsquo
• Perhaps it was the painted pink floral plates or the chandelier
• Either way it is gloriously elegant
• Dining here is a once in a lifetime event
• The disappointment is even harder to swallow
• Faultless evening with an excellent tasting menu
• Everything you would expect for a fine dining experience attentive staff with attention to detail
• Alain Ducasse is the only chef to have held three Michelin stars at three different restaurants in three different cities
• May as well end this experiment with the best of the best
• There are times when it is easier and more relaxing to indulge in some very special food and wine at home in London rather than travelling overseas
• Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester is a three star Michelin restaurant
• This particular dinner was to celebrate the sale of my mother&rsquo
• Our regular haunt was the Savoy Grill
• To say Alain Ducasse is slightly decadent is like saying Hitler is slightly nasty
• To a more domestic foodie like myself who is more at home nestled in a cosy gastropub that in an acclaimed three Michelin star winning French eatery
• All the way from the richly decorated entrance hall with its ornate pillars and spangled lights to the dining space&rsquo
• M still thinking about the best meal experience I&rsquo
• S no surprise that the setting was at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
• The promenade of The Dorchester hotel is full of those having afternoon tea
• Cut glass English accents are interspersed by shouty American ones
• It is a lovely space where new money meets old money with a shared interest in the most luxurious of hotels
• This time i finally managed to book a table and experience the creations of one of the best chefs in the world
• The best thing about Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester (Mayfair) is the service which i thought was beyond exceptional
• Haven't said that i think the overall experience was exceptional and worth trying if you are in london (book in advance
• Alain Ducasse is a name that immediately resonates with food lovers in London and around the world
• S a beautiful hotel and the restaurant itself is just as impressive
• Private dining room in the middle is also a sight to behold

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