Award-winning

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Name: Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
Address: The Dorchester Park Lane, London, United Kingdom, W1K 1QA
Telephone: 020 7629 8866
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

968 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

May 19, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
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
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
Neighbourhood
Mayfair
Parking Details
Valet
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting menu on Off Peak Friday
£285.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience Chef Patron Jean-Philippe Blondet's meticulously crafted 7-course tasting menu, highlighting the finest seasonal ingredients with unparalleled creativity

Hand-Dived Scallop, Citrus Beurre Blanc and Kristal Caviar
Saint-Jacques de plongée, beurre blanc aux agrumes et caviar Kristal
Green asparagus from Provence, kumquat condiment and Ivy House Farm whole milk
Asperge verte de Provence, condiment kumquat et lait entier Ivy House Farm
Native lobster, artichoke, shiso and Périgord truffle
Homard de nos côtes, artichaut, shiso et truffe du Périgord (supplement £30 for A La Carte menu only)
Cornish turbot, green beans, almond and confit wakame
Turbot des Cornouailles, haricots verts, amande et wakame confit
Milk-fed lamb from the Pyrénées, Jérôme Galis green peas, geranium and smoked ricotta
Agneau de lait des Pyrénées, petits pois de Jérôme Galis, géranium et ricotta fumée
Assortment of French Cheeses
Sélection de fromages de France
Golden apple and cider, smoked raw cream, Granny Smith and sweet clover sorbet
Pomme Golden et cidre, crème crue fumée, sorbet Granny Smith et mélilot

Indulge in the Delicate Flavours of

Caviar (5 grams minimum serving) £8 per gram

What 968 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4Value

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968 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Paris
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Having dinner here is like having dinner like a king! A true king… you have top service, top waiters, and top metre. It’s very small, soo it’s perfect to make it very personal. Ok now on the food…. I had mostly vegetables… my friends had fish and meat. The food is def to die for, you have to make sure you haven’t eaten in a while… even though it takes 3-4 hours (7 courses) it’s very well balanced, it’s so out of this world. But you will get full very fast. My fav was the lamb and desserts Just be prepared to pay 285 per person, and without counting caviar or truffles, so if u don’t wanna pay extra ask what’s included. And sit back and enjoy this moment
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely loved the food, perfection is an understatement. The offer to meet the chef, was an honour. However, was just blown away at the price of the champagne, and worse, served in a cheap glass. For two glasses of champagne, I could have bought the whole bottle. The sommelier’s accent was extremely difficult to understand, and I felt it was impolite to ask him to repeat himself, so I chose the Champagne, that was the only one I understood! When I received the bill, the only thing that spoiled the evening, was the outrageous cost of the drink,( champagne) otherwise, everything was superb.
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Hector
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, ambience, and value.. The Doorchester is an incredible place
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and great service from an iconic restaurant. Diverse tastes not always thrilling but overall experience close to perfect. Lighting and ambience can be improved.
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GDLC
London
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed with the service. They crashed the plates of the a mouse bouche and only gave two portions. I have been to many three star Michelin services. This felt more like a 1-star. If that. Disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at the restaurant. The setting is beautiful, and the service is outstanding. Several of the dishes were great. Very expensive!! $1,700 for two people.
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youngs
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing, and we both felt like we had the best service we ever had! We also got a chance to meet the executive chef at the end of the meal! Overall, it was my favorite culinary experience!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We are high end foodies - we have been to multiple Michelin Star restaurants and this is WAY overpriced, food quality is just okay - not three star quality. Honestly - we think they get their rating because of the beautiful hotel they are located in and not because of the food. Gordon Ramsay’s Petrus blew this restaurant away. The people, the wine, the courses of food and especially the fabulous pastries. I do not recommend going here unless you enjoy paying 1,100 to 1,500 British pounds or more. Go to more one star or two star places.
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LinC
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed our experience at Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. The service was efficient and the staff very helpful in explaining the various dishes, we had the taster menu. The food was totally outstanding and absolutely delicious. As for value for money we thought it a tad expensive as we have had taster menus before which included wines, but this didn't as was far more expensive. Great experience but perhaps just a one off.
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Clackman
London
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional as always
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Paulbudgie9
London
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
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 City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious, faultless service too
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HeikkiR
Poland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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 City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exquisite food, in wonderful setting with awesome service!
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BigDave
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
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 City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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Talissa
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One word... Sublime. Service was perfect and top notch. Food quality was second to none.
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TOTHY
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing from the beginning to the end.
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Chris
London
99 reviews
vip
4.0
99 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
270 reviews
4.0
270 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely staffs and food. I love it!
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JASMINE268
London
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
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
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A treat for my brother and he was impressed and liked it very much.
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Finediner
London
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worth a very special journey for the very best there is
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Sssss
New York City
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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FAQs

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is rated 4.7 stars by 968 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

May 19, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

The Dorchester, Park Lane, London, W1K 1QA

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 3 Stars 2023
Neighbourhood
Mayfair
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£41 and over
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

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting menu on Off Peak Friday

Menu

A la Carte

Appetizer - Fish or Meat - Dessert£250.00

Tasting Menu

Hand-Dived Scallop, Citrus Beurre Blanc and Kristal Caviar

Green asparagus from Provence, kumquat condiment and Ivy House Farm whole milk

Native lobster, artichoke, shiso and Périgord truffle

Cornish turbot, green beans, almond and confit wakame

Milk-fed lamb from the Pyrénées, Jérôme Galis green peas, geranium and smoked ricotta

Assortment of French Cheeses

Golden apple and cider, smoked raw cream, Granny Smith and sweet clover sorbet

Indulge in the Delicate Flavours of

Caviar (5 grams minimum serving) £8 per gram

What 968 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester restaurant rated?

Is Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information