Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

4.4

999 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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The three Michelin-starred restaurant Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester in Mayfair, traditionally the smartest address in town, represents a new approach to fine dining. Professionalism and attention to detail are always paramount, but there is a new aura of whimsy and pleasure as well. The restaurant’s spectacular, elegant interior - by design team Jouin Manku - and breath-taking dining experience has enchanted London’s gourmets and critics. For most mortals, a meal at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is dining for special celebrations, and the sublime quality of the food and the easy pomp of the service live up to expectations. But an ideal and affordable way to sample the contemporary French cuisine is the set lunch menu, highlighting the very highest quality seasonal ingredients. Favourite dishes include Lobster medallion, chicken quenelles, Périgord truffle and homemade semolina pasta or Cornish turbot, Kalibos cabbage, chestnut and clementine.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
020 7629 8866
Website
http://www.alainducasse-dorchester.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Jean-Philippe Blondet
Private party facilities
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has 3 private dining spaces. The Table Lumière is the centrepiece of the restaurant and can accommodate up to 7 guests. The Salon Privé can accommodate up to 12 guests. The largest room is Salon Park Lane, a space filled with natural light and panoramic views of Hyde Park and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Private party contact
alainducassereservations@thedorchester.com: 020 7629 8866

Location
The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA
Neighborhood
Mayfair
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Hand-Dived Scallop, Citrus Beurre Blanc and Kristal Caviar
Saint-Jacques de plongée, beurre blanc aux agrumes et caviar Kristal
Spiny Artichoke, Cuttlefish and Plancton
Artichaut épineux, seiche et plancton
Lobster Medallion, Chicken Quenelles, Périgord Truffle and Homemade Semolina Pasta
Médaillon de homard, quenelles de volaille, truffe du Périgord et pâtes fraîches à la semoule (supplement £15 for A La Carte menu only)
John Dory, Green Asparagus From Provence, Almond and Quinoa
Saint-pierre, asperges vertes de Provence, amande et quinoa
Veal from Corrèze, Crapaudine Beetroot, Rhubarb and Kampot Pepper
Veau de Corrèze, betterave crapaudine, rhubarbe et poivre de Kampot
Assortment of French Cheeses
Sélection de fromages de France
Strawberries in Their Natural Way, Fennel Sorbet and Yoghurt Condiment
Fraises au naturel, sorbet fenouil et condiment yaourt

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5 grams minimum serving
- per gram£8.00

What 999 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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Clackman
London
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful room, very attentive staff (and lots of them — perhaps too many). The food is very good, of course, but not as creative as (and significantly more expensive than) the food in some other comparable London restaurants. But that may reflect the overhead costs: there are few places in London (or anywhere else in the world) as expensive as Park Lane.
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OngG
London
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional as always
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Paulbudgie9
London
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
This is an exceptional restaurant however customers should be very careful when ordering. The waiter introduced the menu to me and then offered to my business partner an additional item to a main course - truffles. He did not indicate the price. The meal was good but when the bill came there was a charge of £157 for the truffle shavings. Outrageous. I expected to pay more but nothing like this. It ruined my night.
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Dekel
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Service is excellent and the food is delicious.
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Frederic
Frankfurt
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience2
Very traditionally French with a few expensive ingredients but nothing we would go back for or haven’t eaten much more interesting and tasty somewhere else. Don’t get me wrong: Technically it was perfectly executed and staff was so professional, but we missed the heart and fire. Not even beautifully presented… quite a disappointment.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
What can I say it was amazing, including my wife
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JaconC
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's easy to see why this restaurant received 3 Michelin Stars! From the skill in food preparation to the first-class service received from the staff, you won't find a better overall experience at many places. Everybody was accommodating, answering questions, educating us about each wine and dish from our tasting menu, and escorting us to the restrooms which were located in another area of the hotel, I will definitely try and come back on our next trip!
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RogerS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I am a chef/Restauranteur from Perth Australia. I found this Restaurant the best experience I have ever had dinning in a restaurant. Could not fault any thing Well done to Albert in the kitchen And well done to Riccardo in the dinning room. Thank you so much
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WilliamS
Key West
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous restaurant. The only complaint is with the wine pairing with the tasting menu. While the wines were all outstanding the individual pours were too big. Needless to say we were quite tipsy by the end of the meal.
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JeanE
London
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was delicious, faultless service too
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HeikkiR
Poland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
Most disappointing fine dining experience for me ever, having visited a fair few Michelin starred places. Food was unimaginative at best and downright poor at worst - at least the wines were very good and sensibly priced. But the worst thing when we gave feedback on the experience, was that the staff actually got quite aggressive and interrogated us about each dish even after being quite specific about what was wrong. For the life of me, cannot recommend this place.
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JohnK
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants that we have ever been to. The atmosphere was smooth and tranquil. The food was spectacularly tasty and well presented. Everyone in the restaurant has carried out the perfect service. Flawless, praises all round, cannot fault them. We would love to come back many more times.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a fantastic & memorable experience. Food & service are excellent and the table Lumiere ambient is gorgeous! We got to meet the chef and his team, a great passionate team.
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MaxS
London
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite food, in wonderful setting with awesome service!
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BigDave
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was impeccable , not at all stuffy. The food showed real skill both in execution and presentation . Loses a point only for the lack of any real innovation - very standard French. Can’t fault the tastes and flavours just needs a bit of a wow factor.
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Irisz
London
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall1food3service2ambience4
The hotel of the restaurant is under renovation and therefore the restaurant is only accessible from the back entrance, which is also a smoking area. Not very appealing especially if you dislike the smell of cigarette and having to make your way through a crowd. The staff at the front desk were very nice, kind and welcoming. The restaurant itself has a nice ambience with modern but elegant decor. Our table was somewhat hidden between two doors, which made it feel quite private but hence we had the view of the whole restaurant/ other tables, which was nice. With the exception of the amuse bouche and the appetiser, I found the dishes visually unappealing and most of them ‘écœurant’. I really had to force myself to finish them. The quality of the ingredients was exceptional, but all the different items mixed together and with the sauce, the dishes were definitely not to my liking to say the least. As I said they were ´écoeurant’. However, what made our experience very disappointing was the service. After the meal and asking for the bill, we had to wait at least 20 minutes until someone looked at us and we could ask for the bill again. Nobody came to check if we were OK, if we needed anything, they were busy with other tables. In addition, few days prior to the dinner I was asked by the restaurant if we are celebrating anything. I happily shared with them that I am celebrating my first birthday outside of lockdown. For this occasion, they kindly put a candle on the dessert from the menu. Nothing creative, nothing special, nothing memorable. A candle on the dessert that was part of the tasting menu. Oh, and placed in front of my husband!!! Not me. This was just the icing on the cake. We have been to numerous, 1, 2, 3 Michelin star restaurants all over the world. This was the most disappointing experience I have ever had. Surely, this is a birthday dinner I will never forget! For all the wrong reasons unfortunately.
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DavidM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service and incredibly delicious food, will go again.
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vinotC
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best experience ever. The food was exquisite, the staff was friendly, courteous and timing was perfect. It was a pricy experience for us as we usually don’t spend over £400 for fine food. We do not regret though. We feel blessed and privileged to have been able to enjoy this moment.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
The food was not as expected for 3 Michelin stars. Very basic, no wow effect
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic experience. Cannot fault anything. Would thoroughly recommend a night out. The service and food were truly world class. Best meal my wife and I have ever had. Even got to meet Jean Phillipe and the staff. A truly amazing evening!!!
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PETERT
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing from the beginning to the end.
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Chris
London
98 reviews
vip
4.0
98 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Service and ambiance were very good, and the various dishes, although excellent, needless to say, were stylistically too similar to be as interesting as they might have been. With a 3 star Michelin rating, one would have expected a bit more imagination. And, just for the record, the prices are astronomical.
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jsau
London
269 reviews
vip
4.0
269 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
This was our 2nd time at the restaurant and it was as good as the first time. We had the tasting menu which was heavily fish which suited us. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Most of the guests were British as on the last time but I’m sure that’s not the case in non pandemic times.
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely staffs and food. I love it!
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JASMINE268
London
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great culinary experience, superb first class food with the best ingredients, first class service professional, everything is just perfect and memorable! Well done.
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OpenTable Diner
London
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2021
overall3food3service4ambience5
I had high expectation of this restaurant but I was not impressed unlike other Michelin place.. The lady who served us champagne was very warm and attentive but rest of the waiters who served our table only attentive to my friend...
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OpenTable Diner
London
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
A treat for my brother and he was impressed and liked it very much.
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Finediner
London
60 reviews
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fantastic lunch at Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. Food, wine and service were all amazing. Have never been disappointed whilst dining there and still one of my favourite restaurants in London.
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gorilla
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worth a very special journey for the very best there is
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Sssss
New York Area
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was very good but none of the staffs wear a mask so see if you are comfortable with it. Food wise, amuse bouche and the starters were good, but nothing special. The main was just acceptable - overcomplexed the boar so any meat with that sauce prob taste the same. Dessert were the highlight, chestnut and yuzu was good, the chocolate was perfect - complex texture and flavours balanced just right, rich, smooth but not heavy. The drinks were good too. Overall we were happy with the meal.
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MarkB
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
Decidedly average. Food not 3 star nor service. Wrong order brought. Wine pairing with lunch menu so so. We had a nice time but certainly not wowed.
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Shana
London
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic food, service and wine! Excellent experience for a special occasion.
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Daniel
London
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
I have been to many Michelin starred restaurants so had high expectations. I thought the tasting menu was average, none of the courses were unique and I didn’t experience anything new. Don’t get me wrong, it was very tasty but as I sit here a week later writing the review I do not recall a single dish.
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Malingo7
Cheshire
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Extraordinary food with exemplary friendly service.
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Phil
London
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service…but £56 for 2 x 125ml small glasses of House champagne is a bit much!
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robertb
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service, beautiful restaurant. Food very good but missing that wow factor. For the price point and 3 Michelin stars you expect to be blown away. For example the fish dish was nice but safe.
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Michael
London
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The level of service and quality of food is as you would expect from an establishment and chef of this calibre, 5 star throughout. We did the taster, which compared to some of its peers, was a little more expensive, but the courses were well laid out and complimented each other perfectly. Service was impeccable. HOWEVER, guys, sort the beer selection out. How can you have one of the finest wine lists around and then *only* serve Peroni (screams mid tier Pizza restaurant, it wasn't even Grande Reserva) and London Pride (anything but, in my opinion) London is full of great local craft brewers; good grief, even a visit to the local Tesco's can turn up a couple of cracking beers. Lockdown is no excuse when you can still have a 25 year old champagne on the books. I can't drop a star because of it, but it was close.
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RichardL
Austria
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2021
overall2food2service4ambience2
It has been several years since I last went. It has always been very expensive but in the past has been very special as well. Sadly this time it was nothing special and was certainly not worth the cost
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Bexygrigster
Kent
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a lovely experience, the staff were lovely and the food was amazing. Thank you so much x
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and flawless service. What a lovely way to spend the afternoon.
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FAQs

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is rated 4.4 stars by 999 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Google Map for Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA

Additional information

Neighborhood
Mayfair
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jean-Philippe Blondet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alainducasse-dorchester.com/
Phone number
020 7629 8866
Private party facilities
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has 3 private dining spaces. The Table Lumière is the centrepiece of the restaurant and can accommodate up to 7 guests. The Salon Privé can accommodate up to 12 guests. The largest room is Salon Park Lane, a space filled with natural light and panoramic views of Hyde Park and can accommodate up to 30 guests.
Private party contact
alainducassereservations@thedorchester.com: 020 7629 8866

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Make a reservation

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Menu

A la Carte

Appetizer - Fish or Meat - Dessert£250.00

Tasting Menu

Hand-Dived Scallop, Citrus Beurre Blanc and Kristal Caviar

Spiny Artichoke, Cuttlefish and Plancton

Lobster Medallion, Chicken Quenelles, Périgord Truffle and Homemade Semolina Pasta

John Dory, Green Asparagus From Provence, Almond and Quinoa

Veal from Corrèze, Crapaudine Beetroot, Rhubarb and Kampot Pepper

Assortment of French Cheeses

Strawberries in Their Natural Way, Fennel Sorbet and Yoghurt Condiment

Indulge in the Delicate Flavours of

Caviar

What 999 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester restaurant rated?

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