Everything about the evening was incredible. Starting with the fact that you walk into a pharmacy and then head downstairs. Sit at the counter to get the full experience of watching the kitchen staff do their thing. Our waiter explained the menu, suggested we could do 3 starters each, or a traditional starter and entree. We opted with the 6 starters, planning to share them all. First was an amuse bouche. It paired perfectly with the glass of champagne we started with. We then chose our dishes. The sea bream carpaccio was amazing, delicate and citrusy. That came with the scallops, two scallops sitting on a celery root puree, with truffle. Then we had the pig trotters, and the langoustine ravioli with food gas sauce. The trotters were amazing with a pickled cabbage, delicate sauce and shaved Comte. (My husband was skeptical of this one, but ate most of it!) . The langoustine dish was delicious. The foie gras sauce was delicate and not overpowering . Finally we had the lamb, and the chicken gyoza with Parmesan and smoked duck. Again, delicious. The sommelier was a great help with the wine. We started with a glass of champagne. Mine was a glass of Sauvignon blanc, and we shared a bottle of Pinot Noir. A glass of Gewürztraminer paired perfectly with the dessert of crème caramel, served with warm, lemony madeleines. You cannot go wrong. read more

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We went with the three course lunch which was spectacular. When you arrive, you're in a store which leads to a set of stairs going down to the basement level which is where the restaurant was located. We were seated at the end of the counter despite nobody else being there. That being said, service was attentive (not sure if they still have but had 1 star at the time) and timely. I started with the octopus carpaccio. Everything worked so well together and the octopus was extremely tender and not rubbery at all. A perfect start. For my main, I had the veal chop. Cooked and seasoned perfectly, this was a delicious piece of meat. It was a good portion too. Finally, dessert was I have no idea what it was. It looked cool, but that's about all it had going for it. Despite that, the starter and main were as close to perfect as you can get and I highly recommend this spot. read more

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To end our visit to France we had dinner at 1 of 3 Joel Rubuchon restaurants in Paris. We went to the one on Champ Elysees and it's very close to a train stop. This one is located inside the drugstore and department store so you could shop if you get their head of your reservation. As expected the service and the food were just fabulous. I really appreciated that it was a little lighter and not so heavy cream based. I also appreciate that you can have a set menu, order, à la carte, or even do several small plates for a better tasting I highly recommend this restaurant and the experience. read more

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Michelin starred restaurant close to the Arc du Triomophe, with a nice lunch menu. The menu is prex-fixe but you can choose you food options from different categories. The brewery started with an amous which featured a liquefied form of cheese with something else. It was absolutely delicious and I could have had multiples of that and been absolutely happy with my impending elevated cholesterol. We allowed our server to choose the options, and he delivered a little of everything for us to try, no two dishes the same. Some were hits, some were misses. The carpaccio was delicious while the eggplant dish was,mid, not really standing out in any particular way. The fish of the day, likewise, was a lightly battered and fried fish and felt it needed more seasoning, while the lobster parts was delicious. The pork dish was also cooked very well but wasn't very memorable. For the desert round, they brought a plate of cheeses, a fruit and ice cream dish and a pancake. The cheese were fresh but needed a little crustini or something to give some texture and take away all of the richness from the cheese. The pancake dish was interesting and the ice cream and fruit was refreshing. Overall, the menu does change regularly and our meal, while good, with some nice moments, lacked dishes that really will be memorable, but service was great and staff was very friendly. Also at a great price point for lunch, definitely give it a try based on what the menu has to offer read more

Food was good. Service was subpar. Maitre D was a bit racist but I don't think he meant anything by it lol. He did the slant eyes motion. Ambiance was cool very classy and Michelin style restaurant vibes. read more

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I had so many fond memories from my last visit that I had to go during a recent trip. Restaurant was just as I remembered. Nothing had changed. Service was on the spot. Staff is friendly and accommodating. All seats are at the counter so you can see them prepare your dishes, which makes for a fun experience. Also a sommelier can help recommend wines as well. I went during lunch, which makes for a great deal. Starting at 52 euros you can dine. I went for the middle option and tried the following: - L'ŒUF DE POULE - soft egg with mashed eggplant, tomatoes and coriander - this dish is amazing! Egg is over easy and when you break it and grab some egg with the other ingredients it's a perfect bite. - L'ARTICHAUT - Roasted artichoke, chickpeas and turmeric foam - so I got something similar to this during my last visit and it was so amazing. This wasn't the same dish... similar, but didn't hit the spot. Don't get me wrong, it is good, but the tumeric flavor was on the strong side. - fish of the day was a risotto so I gave it a try. It was good, but nothing special. - LE DESSERT PRÉFÉRÉ DE JOËL ROBUCHON plum tart and almond ice cream - this was a great dessert option. Not too heavy or sweet. It paired perfectly with the ice cream. In addition to the meal, you also get an amuse bouche.. which was a mouse with foie gras and amazing! Also during tea service you get complimentary macaroons and marshmallows. We got passion fruit marshmallows, which were amazing! Flavor just danced in my mouth. This dining experience was great, but the head chef has changed as a result the menu has. Current chef is from Italy so there is more of an Italian influence on the menu. I was hoping for more of a French meal, but it's ok. read more

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I was looking forward to the meal, as I had heard great things about the restaurant in various countries. Unfortunately it was a let down and it did not live to the expectation and much more less to the price point. The restaurant is located inside a shopping mall and if you don't pay attention you can overlook it. It is decorated in black and red but makes it very dark, since it is downstairs from the mall. Also, seating is at a bar area and where we sat it was far from the action. Service was terrible. The hostess was rude and did not acknowledge us for quite some time. When she did, it seemed that she was annoyed that she had to take care of our coats. Then after we were seated, the menu was explained to us and rushed us to make a decision. After that, no one bothered to explain each entree for the duration of the experience, as it was expected. Either there is a language barrier from part of the staff to explain items in English or they are just plain rude. It seems to be the latter... Also, it was noted at the time the reservation was made that there was a tree nut allergy way in advance and the restaurant was not prepared to accommodate it. They tried, but the alternative were items that you could had ordered for less than a fast food meal. Again, very disappointing especially for the hefty price tag that clearly did not deliver. I wished they will provide a refund for how terrible the food was and the service. I have had comparable meals back home and I have gotten better service and a great meal. read more

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Michelin: take away the remaining star. I preface this review by stating: infrequent Joel Robuchon's through the world. Last one being in Miami in December 2023. It is one of my favorite cuisines. It is reliable and consistent whether in Madrid, Miami or Vegas. That being said.... After you go through a Mall and trinkets store you descend a spiral staircase to the restaurant. We came here for diner and we're sat at the coveted counter. First, the place was dirty. The mirror above had dust, the servers' uniforms were soiled and they were unkept. Our order was taken: because we know the menu we went a la carte. Now I understand that Michelin does not rate service, but my God has it fallen here. Plates were left and not retrieved, water was rationed as if in the Sahara and the Somilier took over 30 minutes to meander over. So much so that I had my cocktail with my main entree. The server never guided us. She looked exhausted and uninterested. Although we each ordered a Pate--believing it would be individual portions--we were not dissuaded. We literally left 2 1/2 way eaten. The burgers and the ingredients were way off. Not even close to the one I had literally three weeks earlier in Miami (2 Stars). My meat was over cooked and not medium rare. All and all a mediocre and underwhelming experience more akin to a brasserie than a Michelin quality location. read more

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Interior. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Fine traditional French cuisine, well executed. They have a number of lunch sets starting at 49 EUR before supplements. I started at 49 for appetizer, main and dessert but added 15 EUR supplements for foie gras as appetizer and spaghetti as my mine. The food is well executed and delicious. Bread service makes sure no one goes away hungry. I think a bottle of still water was 12 EUR. I don't know if tap water was an option but definitely not proactively offered. read more

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While in Paris got to try the tasting menu here and had a BLAST! The chef came and said hi, the sommelier was so friendly and accommodating and my host/server was so lovely! 10/10 experience. read more

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - The famous lamb and mashed potatoes - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was a truly memorable dining experience in Paris that I would highly recommend to any and everyone! Scrolling through the vast number of highly rated restaurants was daunting. However, I happened upon this one and found the menu to be pleasing for both my omnivore husband and the two vegetarians in our family. Now, one would not think of Paris of tremendously veggie friendly, and they are correct. But, and it's a big but, this restaurant has incredible vegetarian options. Our server was Astrid-- she deserves a paragraph all her own. She was so absolutely delightful. Our daughter (9 years old) speaks French, and Astrid spoke with her in the most kind and friendly manner. She helped us work through the menu to make our decisions, and she was patient and answered all of our questions. If you dine here, ask for Astrid. She's the best! The food-- It is not exaggerating to say that it was the best meal of our lives. My daughter and I shared four of the starters (they were marked with little Vs, so we were happy). We ordered the risotto-style dish, the artichoke dish, the legume dish and the pea soup. We split them all, and they were expertly divided into separate dishes for serving. I've honestly never seen that in the US. The flavors were delectable. Like, ohemgee, where has this been all of my life? Even the nine year old devoured it all-- she matched me bite for bite, including the asparagus and baby bok choy. We agreed the that the vegetable (legume) dish was our favorite, but the others were spot on. My husband was surprised when the chef brought out a portion of the pea soup for him to try, as well. We were also surprised with portions of their famous mashed potatoes and madelines to end the meal. (I'll let me husband share his own review of the meat dishes, but, spoiler, he loved those, too). This is a true Parisian dining experience. Oh, a note-- I couldn't make a reservation on the website because the credit card piece wasn't secure. It was total happenstance that we wondered by the actual restaurant and were able to make a reservation for 5 a week later. We had counter seats and could watch the food prep. Ok, ok... I'll end here. But, seriously, go. It's worth it. read more

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Apologies but review is a bit late... since my last trip to Paris! I've been lucky to have tried L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Paris, Hong Kong, and Vegas (including their 3M stars Joel Robuchon). The experience always leaves me happy, giddy and full. Happy that no matter which city, I am treated with care. Giddy that no matter which city, the cuisine is superb. Full... because the food is so good! The decor is similar, sleek and modern ambience with signature red stem wear. I am a huge fan of the late Robuchon (yes chef!), he innovated the French dining without the stuffy pretentiousness and welcome all diners to enjoy what his kitchen serves; creating L'Atelier for the rest of the world... not just the 1%. (*cough* Per Se). Truly a moderately priced splurge without selling your organs. LOL Happy feasting Yelpers! #yelplife #travel2022 #staysafe read more

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A much overdue review for L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon but I definitely want to share my negative experience at this supposedly high rated Michelin star restaurant in Paris. Based on my research, this restaurant was originally granted three Michelin stars but lost one of them in the most recent years, not surprising at all. Since it was my husband and I's first time in Paris, we decided to try Joel Robuchon's restaurant. We were able to get a reservation on a Friday night at 10:30pm. This location was on the Main Street of Champs-Elysee, inside a mall. You need to walk down a dark stairway to get inside the restaurant. Initially, the front host greeted us and workers seemed friendly. Once we got seated at the bar, we ordered red wine and our entrees. This was an open kitchen so we could see how stressed the workers were. They served us the mousse thing, courtesy of the chef. It was good and had pearls inside. After we got our food, we honestly did not think much about it because the entrees only tasted mediocre for the high prices they charged. The best thing we had was the pork chop which caused about $40. What was most upsetting was when we asked if they could give us to go boxes since we had so much leftovers. For ordering entrees that were not pre-fixe, the worker said they could not let us take food to go. We said okay, that was fine. So we were trying to eat some more since we were paying hundreds of dollars for this late night meal that we couldn't pack our leftovers. The worker insisted he checked and grabbed our plates. I said no, we were still eating. He said "madam, please, let me check" and took both our plates to the back room. First off, if customers told the workers they were not done with their food, the workers should not grab their more than half filled plates to "check with his manager if they could allow packing the leftovers". Just ask, why grab our plates? Secondly, the worker didn't come back with our plates for over 10mins. He was too busy flirting with these young girls sitting next to us. Lastly, when we asked for our food back, he went to the back room to check just to come back to told us they threw our food away. WOW, just unbelievable!! What kind of services did they provide here? None, but more like robbery! How could they even get any Michelin stars for the shady businesses and crappy food they serve here? We were so pissed. Then, the manager decided to give us a "plate of cookies" as a dessert on the house to make up for the almost hundred dollar meal they tossed out. We said we didn't want it. The worker said "please, take them". We still didn't eat them. The other complimentary dessert they gave us after the meal was the same crap. Super sweet and sticky. We were so disappointed in this high end restaurant with such great reviews esp on Yelp. Trust me, we had our fair share of excellent French fine dining all over the world. This was by far the worst experience we've had. Stay away from this particular restaurant called L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Étoile. Absolutely not worth your time or money. So many amazing places to eat in Paris too. This place should be re-evaluated for their Michelin Star status. Starting to think it was a scam that they earned so many Michelin stars. Did they pay someone for them? I wouldn't be surprised. read more

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I had the most amazing experience here, with a spaghetti that had fresh white truffles, foie gras with parmesan foam, yuzu honey madeleines, and delicious chardonnay. Service was excellent all evening, and I can't wait to come back to try the other food! read more

This place is amazing! The service and food were right on point and the recommendation were spot on! Highly recommend read more

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Had a decent meal here, probably a 3.5, food is good but nothing was truly memorable (other than the iconic potatoes), dishes can be small for the price but nice to offer both a tasting and a la carte. Drinks were good, service was good, food comes very quickly and this can be a quick meal especially for Parisian standards. Nice atmosphere sitting at a counter and watching the chefs at work, much different than the stuffy white tablecloth slow service you get at lots of French michelins. read more

11 courses, unforgettable. Was treated with the utmost respect, like a princess. Merci beaucoup.

Such a wonderful restaurant- great food, great atmosphere and friendly staffs!!! Deserts are to die for! read more

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Thank God for the expense account, allowing me to dine at this fantastic restaurant. Been here twice so far and it was a fantastic experience. I generally don't patron fine dining very often but this food was fantastic. You will need deep pockets but worth it. read more

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I honestly don't know how this is one of the Joel Robuchon restaurants that does not have a Michelin Star (although I haven't been to his other places), but this meal was really quite phenomenal. To start, this was one of the best amuse bouches I have ever had. It was a whole array of flavors, textures, and temperatures. I'm writing this a month too late, but I recall there was a well balance of mint and a few other flavors and it was the absolute perfect yin and yang. For appetizers, we ordered the fish carpaccio and the risotto as an appetizers and both absolutely blew me away. The fish was well seasoned with extremely high quality olive oil, and the risotto came with little dollops of the most delicious sauce with these french greens. The waiter had trouble explaining the greens to me in english, but they had the crunchiest bite and were the perfect pairing with the savory risotto that lay beneath. As for entrees, we ordered the Dover sole, another fish dish, and he best. Lobster. Pasta. Ever. The fish dishes were both presented beautifully well. The Dover sole was even cut and filleted before our eyes. Honestly, I don't remember the other fish dish much, but I do recall still thinking it was phenomenal. As for the lobster pasta, I am so glad I read some other reviews before ordering because this is truly a MUST! It comes with a lobster foam on top and the most perfectly cooked pasta and pieces of lobster. Every bite into this dish was one of those *satisfying eye rolling to the back of my head* moments. For dessert, we ordered a raspberry dish that came with a meringue and a coulis on top. Sort of a flattened pavlova/meringue dish. This also absolutely blew me away. And on top of that, the ended us on some of the best complimentary madeleines I have ever had. The menu is totally in French, but make sure you get a waiter to translate for you if need be! They are more than willing and extremely kind. Especially when you sit at the bar. They also provided phenomenal wine pairings that all came in magnum bottles. Overall one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been to with amazing service, amazing food, and amazing ambience. read more

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Amazing amazing amazing. We got the 159 euro tasting menu and added the hamburger and the pork feet. A total experience for all the senses from the moment you step in until you leave with a satiated satisfied smile! read more

I would give this place a solid 4.5 stars. We didn't have reservations for dinner but were seated promptly. We opted for the tasting menu. Hubby did the meat option and I did the vegetarian option. This whole dinner took 2+ hours but each course was executed nicely. We had some we liked more than others but overall our experience was great. Their wine list has a huge range in prices (80-3000 euros) and our server recommended a great bottle of red that wasn't too expensive and paired well with our meal. At first, I didn't think I was going to like sitting at the counter but it was nice seeing the team prepare the different courses. Overall the food was delicious and their service was great as well. They were very attentive during our whole meal topping off wine and water as needed. read more

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I have only been to a handful of michelin starred restaurants ranging between 1 and 3 stars and I have now conceded to the fact that they are not meant to be enjoyed by plebeians like me. The issue is deeply rooted in the value of dollars. Here is something obtuse: if you have a total asset of $10, a single dollar is 10% of your asset. If you are worth 1 million dollars, a single dollar is worth 0.0001% of your total worth. I obviously sit between the asset of $10 to $1 000 000, else i wouldnt be writing a review about a 1* michelin restaurant on Yelp complaining about my status as a commoner. So what i mean to say is that a $400 dinner would be valued differently to a rich person vs. a poor person. Like I said, obtuse. But i want to illustrate my review with the above example because i am about to tell you that a meal here at Joel Robuchon is not worth 10% of your asset but i am sure it would be worth 0.0001% of it. So if you are reading reviews on michelin starred restaurants, you should probably figure out what is the net worth of the individual writing compared to yours, to figure out whether or not to trust the review. The lukewarm food served here was good. The warm foie gras pudding with Parmesan foam as an amuse-bouche was interesting but didnt blow me away, nor did what my husband called the most pureed mashed potatoe in the world. In fact, both my husband and I had a lot of it leftover since they gave us each a little bowl. The texture was incredible, but the flavour was just alright. My favourite dish was the Caille - quail wrapped with Foie gras. My husband thought the asparagus was outstanding, but we didnt care for the asian tasting black cod and the milk veal made me throw up that night because of all the fat. We had a total 7 dishes and two glasses of wine, most of which did not stand out enough for me to take the pains to make the effort and recall what i ate two days ago that cost me more than 0.0001% of my net worth. The service isn't even that great. The servers were really haphazard and only took the time to talk in french with an 80 year old lady wearing a giant fur hat and a lot of make up. I mean they were there when you called on them at least, but they didn't follow all the dining protocols (didnt give us a wine menu and i had to ask, etc.). I also spoke to them in french, but i wasn't wearing a fur hat and ordering 200 EUR set menus for the 5 other adults and 2 kids at the table. So given my net worth i would have given them just a 3 star for the service, the food, and the value, but i am bumping it up to 4 stars because they gave my husband a free dessert that had happy birthday written on it (i told them it was his bday on reservation) and two servers sang happy birthday to him half-heartedly without a smile or even looked at him. I was shocked it was free and it evened out a little of the overall value of the night so one extra star. For those of you who are too lazy to read my long-winded analysis, i just meant to say that the higher your net worth is, the more likely you will find that the food here is worth the price. Again, take a note of my two-cents based on my net-worth and you probably want to ignore this review. Pun intended if you can find it. read more

L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Decadent and flavorful food, excellent service, with generous portions. My wife and I wanted to experience fine Parisian dining for our anniversary dinner, though we cane close to booking omakase (what can I say, we love sushi). We tried Septime, but it was impossibly booked, and narrowed it down to this recent Joel Robuchon addition and Baieta. In the end, I decided to trust the name and go with Joel Robuchon. Looking back, I should have gone with Baieta since the 3 star Joe Robuchon in Las Vegas is close to home. Anyway, on to the experience and food! We were 30 minutes late to our reservation due to google maps shenanigans, but the host was very much understanding and seated us immediately (I called to let them know we were late). The sommelier was so helpful in explaining the French only menu, and as I eyeballed the tasting menu, I realized that I was in over my head - there was roughly 12-14 dishes on the tasting menu! My wife and I are not big eaters, and we dont like wasting food - we would struggle to get through the halfway point here. So we got some plates from the tasting menu and some recs from the sommelier. The first, the Amuse, was on the house: the foie gras mousse with parmesan cheese foam. It was creamy, rich (but not overly so), and sweet. Wow, what a way to start the meal! Next, we were served the sea bream carpaccio with a citrus vinaigrette. The flavors were intense, especially the citrus vinaigrette, and the sea bream was so soft it almost melted on the tongue. Even though we ordered the smaller portion, it was a little too much for us - more than 20 pieces! In the middle of all the sea bream goodness, we were then served the smoked wagyu charcuterie. I was really curious about this plate, because knowing how pricy wagyu is, why would you want to smoke it and serve it as charcuterie? I got my answer, as I bit into it on a toast with tomatoes. This tasted comparable to the bellota iberico ham I had a few days back in Spain, though I think the bellota iberico ham was sweeter. Definitely good, but I think I should have ordered something else, as the richness of the wagyu was getting to me: my wife ate 1/4 of it and told me to finish the rest, so my blood vessels were about to explode! I guess too much wagyu isnt a good thing... Out came the quail with the foie gras center and creamy mashed potatoes. When I eat quail, I usually eat it fried, so eating it grilled with glace was new to me. It was amazing, tender and the glace was caramelized. The foie gras in the center added even more richness to the plate, and I looked at my wife and knew we were getting stuffed. I excuses myself to the bathroom to wash my hands, but when I saw a couch there, I took a much needed timeout and just sat there for 15 minutes! When I came back to our counter, we were immediately served the quinoa with egg and truffles. As full as we were, this was the highlight of our meal: the sunny side up egg was laid on top of the quinoa, and when the yolk broke into the quinoa, a spoonful of it combined with the truffles was heavenly. There really is no words to describe it. We devoured this plate, and realized we had an entree left (these were all petit portions!!). The entree was the lobster. Im not a huge lobster fan, but when I do eat it, I prefer it the Chinese/Vietnamese style, which I find much more flavorful than steamed lobster with butter. This lobster was more like the one I was used to, it was incredibly flavorful. The lobster was sauteed with garlic, basil and some other seasonings, and as it was an entree portion, it was split in half, and was served with fries and another plate of mash. We couldn't finish the lobster, and felt really bad for wasting it! The meal ended with the most delicious and moist madeleines. Overall, the food was excellent, though the portions were overwhelming, even for the petite dishes. For any diner who's contemplating the tasting menu for dinner, I'd highly recommend just going off course and getting 3-5 petit plates and an appetizer: that is more than enough food for 2 people. The sommelier and the host were so kind and patient with us, and the wait staff kept refilling out waters and checking on us constantly, even amidst the busy Friday dinner crowd. As for the bill, with 2 glasses of champagne, our damage came to under 400 Euros; only another 100 E and we would have had the whole tasting menu, but would have regretted it by wasting so much food (togo boxes werent allowed, which is why we tried to eat everything!). Bon apetit! read more

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I came here in December 2019. We were randomly passing by and stopped in (without a reservation) since it looked delicious and it was a Michelin star! All I have to say is their truffle pasta is absolutely amazing. I've never in my life had a pasta dish this wonderful. I hope they never take this off their menu and I wish they would bring this item to the restaurants in the US. Their other food was great but this pasta left such an impression on me and it's a little sad to say but I think about it often and how I can't find it anywhere here :( We ordered a lunch set which was a few courses and we sat at the counter. We were able to see the chefs cooking everyone's dishes and it was a great experience. I believe the chefs for lunch and dinner are different though. read more

Was looking forward to repeating a previous wonderful dining experience at Joel Robuchon.We chose a different JR location for this visit.Beautiful restaurant all glamorous red and black. When we were seated I moved my water glass to my left,my prefered drinking hand.The wine steward immediately moved it back next to my wine glass.When he learned that we were a one glass of wine customer,the temperature dropped and he lost interest in us. The food was good but not a wow which it should have been for the price.So very disappointed. read more

Some of the reviews for this place were negative, not sure why. It is not an inexpensive place as stated by some in the reviews. If you go for the "chef menu" with a bottle of wine for two people it will be $600 plus. If you are going for the bar area and have one dish it may be around 40 without a beverage. However be prepared of pay some $$$$ here, however it is worth it. This is the original place and this French celebrity chef got his claim to fame by making mashed potatoes, such a simple dish, however I highly recommend that you try these mashed potatoes that are out of this world. The staff is asking to often if you like the food and I can see how that can be a little annoying to some. It is a 3 Michelin stars place and it does deserve every star. All dishes were perfect with perfect garnishes and presentations. An amazing experience in the heart of Paris. read more

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For a two michelin star place I thought the service could have been a bit more friendly when we arrived but they warmed up to us during the latter part of our meal.The menu was only in French which they apologized for when they gave it to us. Surprisingly they did not offer to assist us in translating it even though we clearly did not speak French. We sat at the bar and had the opportunity to watch the chefs preparing the food. The restaurant itself and the bar are gorgeous. With a red and black theme and a giant wrap around bar looking into the kitchen, there is a lot to keep you entertained during your meal. For lunch this place is actually very reasonable for what you get. In terms of creativity they blow it out of the water. Everything was beautifully presented, so beautiful it makes you not even want to eat it and destroy the little masterpieces they created. As expected, everything was scrumptious! Their famous mashed potatoes were complimentary and oh so creamy and rich. foie gras amuse bouche asparagus soup with poached egg mixed salad chicken, shimeji mushroom, noodle soup spaghetti fried whole fish chicken wing risotto mashed potatoes strawberries, raspberries, and vanilla ice cream coffee dessert read more

They kindly sat us without a reservation and every dish they put out was excellent. We had the foie gras, lobster and sweetbreads among others as well as a good amount of wine. The atmosphere was wonderful and we even befriended our neighbors making the evening even more special. Privileged to have tried this in Paris. read more

We truly enjoyed dining here. The meal was fantastic. The service was great, even though we didn't speak French. The mashed potatoes are legendary and exceeded expectation. I will absolutely go back. read more

This was for a November 2013 visit to Paris. I made reservations in advance for lunch at 11:30 AM. I was at the Trocadero in the morning prior to my arrival. It was a bit tricky to find the entrance to the restaurant. You had to go inside a market and go down some stairs to the restaurant. When I arrived, the ambience was what I expected of L'Atelier. Red and black. I sat at the Bar counter and I believed I was the only customer for an hour. I felt like it as a private dining experience. The server was very helpful in trying to explain the dishes that came out. I had the whole fried fish. I enjoyed the lunch and didn't break the bank as much as it would if I had dined at night. A good experience in Paris. The restaurant did get crowded around 1:30 PM. read more

We were obviously expecting a lot being Joel Robuchon, and they didn't disappoint. Food was spectacular and surprisingly well portioned. Presentation was excellent and service was swift and friendly. The setting is beautiful, a nice mix of modern and organic. We were seated in the private garden room with a full wall of greenery to highlight the freshness of the cuisine. All the desserts were outstanding as well. A worthwhile visit for a special occasion. read more

Fantastic French fine dining. Worth the visit. The food is tasty and beautifully presented. Nice selection of wines.

Mouse in dining room. Spoke to both manager and waitress. Manager said "I know" and the waitress said " welcome to Paris". I'd hate to see their kitchen...do not go until they take care of their rodent problem. read more

For a 1 michelin restaurant, the foods and service are very underwhelming! Made a reservation online and I did not realize that you can choose counter/table. We ended up seating at the counter because apparently that was we asked for in our reservation. Service is almost non existent. Only 1 server servicing the L shape counter so he had to keep runnng back and forth. They served tap water no problem, but we ran out of water several times and had to ask multiple times for water. Foods takes forever, I guess that's how the French eats. Our lunch took 2.5 hrs. We did not get the madeleines and chocolate that they served at the end of the meals. No english menu. We ordered the €69 lunch set menu: - octopus carpaccio(good) - foie gras(metallic taste) - lobster(good, but not much lobster) - beef main course(chewy) - lamb main course(good) - coffee pastry dessert(descent) - chocolate dessert(good if you like dark chocolate) The main course came with mashed potatoes and that's the best dish on the entire lunch! We also got coffee/teas with our meal included. We picked teas and they are okay. Not coming back for sure. read more

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Fantastic restaurant! Very creative presentation and delicious food. Overall great experience.

We had a three course lunch here during a short vacation to paris. This location (two in Paris) is close to Arc de Triomphe so we were surprised to find no tourists here other than ourselves. The menu is in french only and our very friendly server explained that it's chef Robuchon's wish that no English menu be provided and instead have the server explain the dishes. Among our party of 3, we had the foie gras, the egg, the eggplant for starter, the veal, the pork for main, and the pavlova, and the cheesecake for dessert. And there was also bread service, an amuse bouche of foie and cream, and the famous mashed potato. The amuse bouche was the best bite of my meal (I had the egg, the veal, and cheese selection, and had a taste of the pork too), that is not to say the rest aren't good. They were mostly well executed tasty dishes, just not as memorable. The egg starter was a weak dish for me that while technically impressive, tasted quite average. The veal was good in a rather conventional way. The breaded fried pork dish tasted surprisingly like japanese katsu, down to the shredded cabbage and sweet tangy sauce. That was good but you don't have to go to Paris for it. The mash potato accompanied all main courses. And it was the most velvety mash I ever had. With the famed ridiculously high butter to potato ratio, it tasted like delicious health concern. Overall, it's a good meal with some great bites in it. read more

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Dining experience was mediocre. I literally fell asleep waiting for my tasting menu to finish. Fook was ok. My 5 star is for my dessert and ambiance. read more

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If I had to go again, I would order several small dishes and share. Not order meat. Order more expensive wine. Not pay my own money. Ambience/environment 4/5 : you walk into a food shop and head downstairs into the basement with a bar/speakeasy feel. Kids thought the clear foosball table was cool. You can sit at the bar looking into the kitchen as they prepare your meal. Casual, comfortable, classy. Food 3/5 : glass of white champagne- fine Glass of wine- mine was ok, husband liked his Amuse bouche- great Langoustine ravioli-very good Shiitake mushroom soup with shrimp-very good The special: Duck & foie gras-very good Sea bass-pretty good Spaghetti with caviar- was told it was ok Filet mignon- not good at all Ribeye- not good at all Service 3.5/5 : although English menu is not available, servers speak English and are helpful and friendly. Service is actually brisk, not slow at all. We asked recommendations for glass of wine for the dishes we were having. When mine came, I had a taste and hesitated because I wasn't sure. My server on the other hand did not hesitate at all to pour it in. Umm ok. I'll try it since it's suppose to go with my food. It was better with my main dish. My husband on the other hand loved his wine. I noticed his was twice as expensive. Small missteps were there but nothing major. My husband's dish came out later than everyone elses. My son was in the restroom when his food came out. My daughter's fites were left on the counter and forgotten. However, they brought a side of mash potatoes for everyone which was delicious. Value : 1/5 We had a meal that was three times as expensive the day before and we felt it was worth it. I would have given a better rating since some dishes were very good although the meats fell short. However, we decided to go look at the Arc de Triumph and walk back to our hotel after our meal since it was a beautiful night. My husband had diarrhea in his clothes on our walk back home and spent the next hour cleaning after himself. Not worth it. read more

Yes, yet another review of a Joël Robuchon establishment that yields an additional 5 stars, well maybe 4.5 but rounded up... This empire of restaurants just continues to amaze with their perfect blend of flavors and amazing attention to detail. My preference within Paris is the Saint Germain location but this particular location amidst the ruckus of the Champs Élysées is perfect for lunch IMHO. The lunch tasting menu is an absolute steal for a 2 star Michelin rated establishment. It'll cost you roughly €49 per person plus drinks. Let me tell you, each and every item was absolutely delicious! Tempura mint lobster, whole fried fish, dessert, appetizers just everything was cooked to perfection and prepared with the utmost amount of impeccability that it nearly made you not want to eat anything else, ever. This place provided a nearly perfect lunch and I will definitely return. Highly recommended! Pros- Taste Presentation Modernness Chefs Wine list Price for lunch Tasting menu options Cleanliness Service Overall ambiance Experience Color schemes Open kitchen concept Foosball Large waiting now area Great layout Cons- Odd entry through high end convenience store Difficult signage from Champs Élysées Can get crowded read more

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