L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon (Covent Garden)

• M a real foodie and my taste palette is pretty impeccable
• We finally stumbled across the restaurant from the outside the building is painted black I read other food bloggers review on L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon (Covent Garden) how the restaurant is locked from the inside
• We was told the table I reserved was ready immediately
• Atelier de Joel is dimmed and mysterious
• Egg cocotte topped with light wild mushrooms cream
• I had a similar dish at the taste of Christmas event the beef was cooked perfectly and was just right tender and chewy texture the potatoes were standard
• Marinated Scottish salmon with potato salad and shallots
• There was no more salmon so she was served with mackerel as replacement but she preferred that fish anyways
• We sat inside when the dessert arrived we was ooo and ahhing over the dish
• The service was exceptional from the staff
• Wine selection was excellent and my duck breast with creamed potato was melt in the mouth perfection
• Usually these kind of restaurants are really not my type but honestly worth it the experience was really good
• The customer service is very attentive to your needs
• Our waiter was very entertaining
• The place is a bit tucked away and you wouldn't think there is a restaurant there
• Atelier Robuchon is part of the ever expanding empire of Joel Robuchon
• Modelled on Japanese counter dining but with classical French food
• A central open kitchen with counter and a few tables around the side
• The London branch opened in 2006 with head chef Olivier Limousin
• In early 2014 he was replaced by Xavier Boyer
• Who had worked with Joel Robuchon with over a decade
• If you opt for a la carte you are encouraged to eat three starters per person (these are &ldquo
• As the tapas are each quite fully priced
• Foie gras royale with port wine reduction and Parmesan foam was a little amuse bouche served in a shot glass
• The hint of Parmesan working well with the liver (16/20)
• This was topped with olives and Parmesan shavings (15/20)
• 16) were well made with the pasta having pleasing texture
• Veal cheek confit was flavoured with oriental vegetables and spices
• The spices were nicely controlled though for me the veal cheek was a little dry (15/20)
• Though a coconut sorbet with it was excellent (15/20)
• Onto which was poured a caramel sauce and garnished with almonds
• The pastry with these was excellent
• The lemon tart was not too acidic (18/20)
• I can certainly see how it is worthy of a star
• The menu pricing is consistent with a formal two star experience rather than a casual meal at a counter
• Strange dark place to go for lunch on a beautiful sunny day but the food was well worth it
• My favourite starter had to be the scallops the flavour with a hint of lemongrass was amazing
• Not sure I'd go back as it was expensive but certainly worth a visit for a treat
• That was the only outstanding dish that was brought to the table
• The deserts were not exceptional either
• The menu display is also quite annoying
• We went for the set lunch with matching wine
• Their make up course was a foie gras burger which was sublime clearly the a la carte is full of treasures
• We went for the wine pairing 3 course wines were incredible
• Rolled out after dinner which is the only way to do it
• The restaurant is very dimly and dramatically lit
• Where to begin with such a wonderful dining experience
• I decided to surprise him with a night at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
• We were treated with utmost professionalism and care
• Was delighted to discovered we were seated at the coveted bar
• You get a first class window into the immaculate perfection and artistry that is the Robuchon kitchen
• The lighting is dim and intimate
• Something so rich and decadent was presented so delicately
• The wait between dishes was punctuated with special treats
• They surprised my boyfriend with an extra dessert topped with a tasteful candle (don't worry
• Pork and alcohol are served here
• My visit here was a little while ago and since then the menu has changed (and the restaurant has lost a star
• The restaurant is set over three floors
• Has a Japanese counter concept where you can watch your food being meticulously prepared by a dozen or so chefs who work with military precision
• Has a more sleek decor with widely spaced tables and another open plan kitchen featuring a wood fired oven
• The presentation was exactly what you&rsquo
• The place is acknowledged as one of the best restaurants in the world and it&rsquo
• Ingredients are cooked to perfection using a variety of complex techniques but we were disappointed by the taste
• I suppose our expectations of flavour packed French food were sky high having eaten at the sister restaurant
• La Table de Joel Robuchon in Paris which to date is the best restaurant we have ever been to
• Desserts were a spectacular end to the meal and we were able to enjoy them upstairs in Le bar
• We went for the Manjari chocolate mousse with bitter chocolate sorbet and Oreo cookie crumb &ndash
• Sitting around a table together to eat it's simply a wonderful and natural way to connect and spend time together with friends and family
• Fine dining like the one I'm talking about today is undeniably something quite special
• We don't like places that are pretentious for the sake of it
• My husband took me out for one of the best meals I've had in London
• The name Joel Robuchon is no stranger only one of the best chefs ever
• Their lunch menus are honestly fantastic value for money
• Each comes with the option of including matching wines with every dish
• We took the menus with the matching wines which at £
• 64 with the generous amount of wine you are given (really
• Seeing the chefs and the staff work so calmly and efficiently and with such precision
• We started off with some delicious bread and the complimentary amuse bouche
• With caramelised pear and the soft boiled egg with watercress puré
• It was delicious the sweetness of the pear was perfectly matched
• The egg dish was even better
• I went for the slow braised beef cheek with parmesan crisp and E had the lamb with samosas a Moroccan inspired dish
• I can tell you that my beef was outstanding
• About which E has talked my ear off about and was hoping it was on the menu
• E's lemon tart was so pretty and tasted as good as it looked I have to say
• The dessert wine we were given (we were given different ones
• The one pictured below was mine) were excellent
• They had 3 choices for dessert the other one was a macaron which also looked delightful but if you're more of a cheese person
• The service was impeccable
• I really had the best time and I loved every minute and mouthful
• We are well experienced with fine dining (French Laundry
• ) and that sense of being the guest of a gracious host is what's missing at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon (Covent Garden)
• I suspect they put the flat wear on these odd pillows to keep the noise level down since the tables are on top of one another
• Our table neighbors were finishing our sentences no privacy whatsoever
• The staffs were friendly and happy
• What it left me with was a totally new viewpoint on what food and cooking can become and how totally inept I am in comparison
• It's a place that opens itself to criticism by the nature of what it does and is not for all but I am certainly a place to visit for luxury dinning
• The waiters were clumsy and obviously had sub par training
• I had a similar dish at the taste of Christmas event the beef was cooked perfectly and was just right tender and chewy texture the potatoes was standard and the red wine sauce went well with the dish
• An invitation anyone with any curiousity couldn&rsquo
• Was a venue that I was certain could rise to the challenge
• The potato element was a hand baked crisp
• The meal proper was downstairs on the ground floor
• The amuse bouche was a blinis topped with a fried quail egg
• Our first course was titled &lsquo
• Part of the point of the menu was to showcase how different varieties of potato work best for different uses
• Atmosphere of the two rooms was very nice but a little bit too much red and black in my opinion
• I know the place well and since the shut down of the IVY I would have expected it to be busier than it was on a Friday night
• Saying that I prefer a place to eat which is not so busy
• Please do not visit here if you are strict vegitarian as you will not have anything but side orders to eat (al la carte dinner menu)
• I had the rib eye steak which came with some roast potatoes and mash potatoes
• I enjoyed the meal with the roast potatoes being cooked to perfection
• Not really polite to be told steak tartar is only served well done
• So I do worry about places like this who think they are better than they really are as it's customer service and staff attitude that makes up a good portion of the meal
• I do think you can get better food at a more reasonable cost around London as there is a lot of selection
• To an extent that my parents were drowsy and stifled
• Their response was 'We cant sit there so we wouldn't know'
• I'm sorry but that doesn't cut it for a restaurant with a significant reputation
• Or do they think they can get away with dissatisfied customers
• I wonder whether JR would be agreeable with this irritating poor level of service
• S Michelin star is well deserved
• My preconception of fine dining was that the food would be about a molecule across
• Tasting menu is the easiest choice
• Indulgent yet with flavours that vary from exotic (some surprise ingredients
• What stood out though was the superb service
• Amuse bouche parmesan cappuccino with port reduction and foie gras
• Langoustine ravioli with creamy bisque
• Green bean salad with a wasabi dressing and caramelized salmon
• Le cabillaud seared cod on pequillos peppers coulis with baby artichoke
• Le chou chou pastry filled with praline and yoghurt
• La menthe manjari chocolate fondant with fresh mint sorbet
• La tarte peanuts butter and banana tart with banana ice cream
• Manager is a sweetheart and the chef is extremely polite
• We were seated at the counter and our waiter was suave and had such a charm about him
• It was another notch on our list and all I can say is that its definitely worth another visit when we travel to London again
• The food scene in London really is incredible
• M forever discovering more and more hotspots and hidden gems that are just waiting for me to sample their menu
• If i could rate the place with a thousand stars
• The second one being the restaurant where you can look at the chefs cooking and the third one is the bar for drinks
• All the items are meticulously prepared
• The foie gras was literally royal
• The caviar came with a salmon tartar
• The scallop came with a delicious creamy artichoke puree
• The lobster was deliciously accompanied by a stuffed pasta
• The desserts were the stars of the meal
• A mango bubble filled with a sorbet and a soufflé
• The restaurant is a 2 star Michelin so expect the prices to be super expensive
• The foie gras and the fish were the highlights
• This lunch set is quite good in portion and can feel the freshness of the ingredients
• The restaurant is very well decorated
• The rooftop is an excellent idea to have a drink while waiting for someone to take us to the table
• Was seriously blown away withe food but mainly the wagyu sliders and the spaghetti covered with black truffles
• We turned up and were informed by the Maitre d'
• We instead were shown to the Ground Floor Bar area
• We came to quickly understand was a very different dining experience to upstairs in the restaurant
• I will say staff were very accommodating
• The location was handy for the Harry Potter play and the pre theatre menu made sure we were there with ample time
• The eight course degustation was reasonably priced and looked just as successful
• D like an upmarket night out with a fine display of cooking wizardry
• Cheesecake is great ever
• Thank goodness it was a weekday and it was not an issue over lunch

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