L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

Went to Joel and had 3 courses for £25.Maybe there was a high expectation of the place, but the experience was a mediocre one.Still pleasant dining out, but nothing too special really.Food was nice but not amazing.My friend had steak and although it wasn't overcooked, the cut of meat was full of tendons, hence very chewy.Definitely wasn't expecting that from a michelin starred restaurant. My pudding was tart selection but didnt finish it as it wasn't that good.Ambience was nice & relaxed though.

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon is a must try venue, with great sample offers available now via top table. It is very expensive and the plates are small, but I think you have to go once. If money isn't an issue, then I think this is an easy place to drop into pre or post theatre or spend the whole evening there. Seating is round the bar or at side tables, and you can see the food being prepared behind. Affordable wines by the glass. The Chenin Blanc is lovely and good value.

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon was interesting as it was my first forage into a 2 michelin star restaurant. The venue is unique with the bar stools over the chef's theatre hence not particularly intimate unless you opt for a table. I arrived late so had to take the a la carte menu - the food was pretty good but didn't blow me away. They also missed truffle off my starter and that's why I chose the dish! The did however compensate with free champagne so all was not lost.