After having this 8-course menu, we were both completely full. Unfortunately or fortunately, the chef gave us a complimentary dessert consisting of five different tarts: Passion Fruit, Chocolate Caramel, Lemon, Cinnamon, and Coffee. We finished them all, very slowly and painfully out of politeness because we were just too full.
About the Service
We went there on a Sunday night. It was the quietest night to dine in the restaurant. Since there were not that many customers, the service was extremely friendly. The restaurant manager and our waitress talked to us throughout our meal.
Since the kitchen/waiters were in the middle and diners sat along the perimeter, it was a difficult job to serve customers. I would not be surprised that some accidents, such as spilling customers’ drinks, happen from time to time.
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
13-15 West Street
London WC2H 9NQ
+44 (0)20 7010 8600
Open 7 days a week, both lunch and dinner.
8-course tasting menu (Menu Decouverte): £75/person
À la carte menu: average around £10 per mini-dish; each person needs around 4-5 mini-dishes.
Useful Tips
- If you like casual dining and want to have some interaction with chefs/waiters, go to L’Atelier and sit along the perimeter of the kitchen. However, sitting along the perimeter is not practical for groups of more than two. There are few regular dining tables too if you want more privacy.
- It might be better to order à la carte menu instead of the tasting menu if you have more people and do not mind sharing.
- La Cuisine is more suitable if you want a more formal dining; but don’t forget it is also more expensive.