The most celebrated female chef in Paris is now cooking at the Connaught in London, but her St-Germain dining room was revamped in May 2008 to create an even more exclusive setting for her sophisticated take on southwestern French food. Darroze's intriguingly modern touch comes through in such dishes as a sublime duck foie gras confit served with an exotic-fruit chutney or a blowout of roast wild duck stuffed with foie gras and truffles. If the food, at its best, lives up to the very high prices, the service sometimes struggles to reach the same level. For a more affordable taste, try the relatively casual Salon d'Hélène downstairs, which serves tapas-style set menus ranging from EUR 35 (at lunch) to EUR 88.
Reviewed by swedefinn2 from Seattle, Washington USA on 4/26/08
unbelievable service, not stuffy, but attentive and even a little fun at times. favorite course....the langoustine tartare in asparagus broth. the lamb, salmon, dessert(s)!
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