L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
(212) 350-6658
57 E 57th St
New York,
NY
10022
40.7622
-73.9717
Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown
What People Are Saying About L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
As in its Paris, Tokyo and Vegas incarnations, L'Atelier's signature wraparound counter seats provide devout foodies a peek into the kitchen of their demigod, Joel Robuchon. Giant palms, bright red vases and colorful mosaics create a hybrid of Robuchon's Japanese-influenced style with the stately Art Deco flourishes of the Four Seasons. With eye-popping flavors, presentations and price tags, Robuchon's inventive creations work best in bite-sized portions.
User Reviews
ari81
September 10, 2008
I went to Joel Roubuchon with my mother while on a recent business trip to NYC (from LA). It was a celebratory dinner of sorts, so we wanted to go big. We sat at the counter and had the best most attentive server, Katchie. This restaurant did not disappoint. The food was amazing, probably the best I've ever had. The service was impeccable, every detail timed with perfection. The counter was fun to watch the chefs "behind the scenes". I'm a big HELLS KITCHEN fan, so I appreciated their craft. One chef was placing the smallest bit of tarragon on the dish with surgical tweezers! The appetizers (day boat scallops), main course (hangar steak) and dessert (chocolate mousse!) was so tasty! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone - a bit pricey, so it's not your every day kind of place, but for special occasions for sure!
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parisnyc8
March 14, 2008
We had 3 different appetizers and they're all very good, especially the foie gras. The wine selection is excellent, as well as the service. This place reminds me so much of Asiate in Mandarin hotel, less the view. The restaurant is next to the hotel bar which I thought was just ok. This is great for lunch but if you wish to have a romantic dinner, this might not be the place because the people sitting on the next table can hear everything that you say even if you're speaking in a normal tone of voice. But the food is exceptional!
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gkao007
August 14, 2007
The best of the best. Here are the dishes that make the meal what it is. *** Menu *** Amuse Bouche - Citrus Gelee with Foam Sauce Appetizers : Sauteed Sweatbreads with Veal Jus Smoked Eel with Foie Gras Lobster Salad with Pickled Daikon Foie Gras Ravioli Soup Entrees : Seared Scallops Lollipop Frog Legs Pan Seared Foie Gras with Grapefruit Sauce Quail and Foie Gras Foie Gras Stuffed Roasted Squab with Cabbage and Bacon Japanese Hanger Steak Desserts : Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Baba Rum Bitter Almond Souffle Macarons *** Highlights of the Meal *** Foie Gras Ravioli Soup Foie Gras Stuffed Squab wrapped in Cabbage and Bacon Pan Seared Foie Gras with Grapefruit infused sauce Bitter Almond Souffle
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What to Drink:
The jet-setting wine list ranges from around $50 to $5,000. The cheapest glass on the list, a mellow petite Syrah, pairs well with a multitude of Robuchon's creations.
Where to Sit:
The U-shaped counter provides lots of casual conversation with neighbors, while the table seating, though more secluded, picks up a bit of noise from the bar just outside the restaurant.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations for tables can be made up to 30 days in advance, but the bar accepts walk-ins.
Look Good:
Read up on the first U.S. outpost of L'Atelier in Vegas.
What to Drink:
The jet-setting wine list ranges from around $50 to $5,000.
Notable Chef:
Joel Robuchon
