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L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon

  • Address: 5 rue Montalembert, St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
  • Phone: 01-42-22-56-56
Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

Famed chef Joël Robuchon retired from the restaurant business for several years before opening this red-and-black-lacquer space with a bento-box-meets-tapas aesthetic. High seats surround two U-shape bars, and this novel plan encourages neighbors to share recommendations and opinions. Robuchon's devoted kitchen staff whip up small plates for grazing (EUR 10-EUR 25) as well as full portions, which turn out to be the better bargain. Highlights from the oft-changing menu have included an intense tomato jelly topped with avocado purée and thin-crusted mackerel tart, although his inauthentic (but who's complaining?) take on carbonara with cream and Alsatian bacon, and the merlan Colbert (fried herb butter) remain signature dishes. Bookings are taken for the first sittings only at lunch and dinner.

  • Credit Cards: MC, V
  • Metro: Rue du Bac

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Niccolo from Mexico City on 10/25/07
I tried reservations on several occasions, but the process was obscure and they were always booked, almost a little rude. But I guess this is the way it has to be if you are in Paris and you serve some of the most wonderful food the city has to offer. I had dinner there on 3 different occasions and they do not stop amazing me. Bring your wallet - full. you will need it.

Member Rating: 4.6
Ratings details: Food: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 4.0
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