World travellers can now enjoy a slice of L'Atelier magic in a number of global foodie destinations, from Tokyo to Las Vegas and, most recently, London and New York.
But there's nowhere quite like the Paris branch. It was here the brand, launched in Tokyo in 2003, really took off, when superstar Chef Joël Robuchon introduced the new concept to his Parisian faithful. Queues famously stretched round the block, thanks to a no-reservation policy that saw VIPs and glitterati lining up with - gasp! - regular diners.
Out went starched linen and elaborate dishes, in came tapas-style menus, bar stools at the counter and tasting-size dishes of the master's fine French cuisine, cooked by a cool brigade of black-clad chefs in the open kitchen.
The sexily lit interiors in bold black and red, by Pierre Yves Rochon, set the tone for modern dining on an intimate scale.The simply but beautifully plated appetizer-size dishes are based upon the finest seafood, meat and vegetables of the season, in creations as diverse as Lobster Carpaccio with Aromatic Herbs, Confit Leg of Lamb with Cumin and Spiced Couscous or Pigeon with Cabbage and Foie Gras. But remember, nobody leaves without trying the Pomme Purée.
5-7 rue de Montalembert, 75007 Paris, France
+33 (0)1 42 22 56 56
+33 (0)1 42 22 56 56
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