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. Favourite dishes include Native lobster, artichoke and Périgord truffle or Cornish turbot, Kalibos cabbage, chestnut and clementine.
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.
Chef Patron Jean-Philippe Blondet has crafted a 7-course Tasting menu highlighting the best produce of the Festive Season.
New Year's Eve Dinner - 1st seating
£330.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us to celebrate a unique moment. Chef Patron Jean-Philippe Blondet has crafted a 5-course menu with exceptional produce.
Please note that all tables will be asked to vacate by 8.30pm.
Menu
A la Carte
Appetizer - Fish or Meat - Dessert£250.00
Tasting Menu
£285
Wild mushroom, blackcurrant, oxalis and cocoa nibs
Hand-dived scallop, citrus beurre blanc and Kristal caviar
Native lobster, artichoke, shiso and Périgord truffle
(supplement £30 for A La Carte menu only)
Dover sole, Tom’s watercress, hazelnut and Agria
Saddle venison from Rhug Estate pierced with lardo, Kalibos cabbage and burned apple condiment
Assortment of French Cheeses
Mediterranean citrus with olive oil and confit seaweed
Indulge in the Delicate Flavours of
Caviar (5 grams minimum serving) £8 per gram
White Truffle (3 grams minimum serving) £26 per gram
What 999 people are saying
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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Moderate
999 Reviews
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Fiona
VIP
London
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
The food was divine, the service exceptional. The environment quite dull and maybe that is by design so diners focus on the food and the experience but a little more decor would have been pleasing to the eye.
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Alexios
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Excellent culinary experience, right quantity, excellent quality, impeccable service
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Joanne Farrow
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing food and excellent service!
Really great evening
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Gina
VIP
Charleston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was our first 3 Star Michelin experience and it was everything we hoped for. The staff was incredible, food was delicious and the Hotel and Restaurant were gorgeous.
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Neil
London
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This was, quite simply, one of my top dining experiences. The decor was beautiful, the service superb, and the food, truly spectacular. The mixture of tastes, not only among courses (we had the tasting menu) but also within each particular course, was outstanding. It's not inexpensive, but it is well worth the cost. We will be back!!!!
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KT123
VIP
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 1 August 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Have eaten here many times over the years. Unfailingly excellent service and food presentation and quality.
Menu is more limited than past years but quality was very much there. Recommend this restaurant highly!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 July 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great experience loved every dish…star of the night was the scallops. Son was able to see the kitchen and meet the chef.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 July 2024
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Our most expensive and most delicious meal in London. The Doechester is very fancy and the restaurant and also very well appointed. We went for my 50th birthday and really had a wonderful time. The food was amazing!! Service fantastic and overall wonderful. The wait staff has very heavy accents. Lots of good wine too
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CReviewer
VIP
London
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 13 June 2024
Overall 2
Food 2
Service 2
Ambience 4
We came to Alain Ducasse for most of our celebrations however this recent one truly disappointed us. Having dined in this restaurant since 16 years ago and truly enjoyed the unique service, food quality and ambience, I doubt we would come back again.
First of all, 3 major Services which would not anticipate at any Michelin starred restaurant, let alone is 3* here 1) the bread served cold, with only 3 limited options. We have asked for refill but need to remind the waiter to twice to bring it over 2) one of the cutlery ( knife) was dirty, and have food reside on it, it’s honestly disgusting. The staff did not pay attention to at all and did not apologize but only brining it a new one when asked for it. 3) my partner had a strict dietary requirement however when the waiter explaining the butter, non-alcoholic pastry - he has them swapped, again appalling.
Coming to the food quality: the only dish we enjoyed was hand-diver scallop. Acknowledged its seasonal tasting menu however some of the dishes could have done better like previous lobster and chicken. The farmhouse veal fillet is horrible and tasteless, despite smoked ricotta and green peas surrounding. Finally, the assortment of French cheeses, it’s no longer a cheese trolley, they provided 3 choices which it’s so-so option.
Overall, the ambience remains elegance and romantic however I would not recommend celebrating any occasions here, the staff seems very young and limited experience, just ignored it and treat you like normal customers. It’s no longer as special like as before I would say. Also, don’t expect much from this restaurant in terms of food quality as there’re much better French restaurants ( without starred) that have better service and taste than them - with very affordable price ( 1/7 of overall price)
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MichailA
VIP
Greece
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
The restaurant ambience and service was amazing. The wines were very good. We selected the Discovery wine pairing menu, to go with our 7 course degustation menu. Regarding the food; I expected a much better experience. Three out of the seven courses were excellent, the rest were very flat.
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Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is rated 4.7 stars by 999 OpenTable diners.
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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.
