Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | November 2007 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Key people | Jean-Philippe Blondet (executive chef) |
| Products | Modern French gastronomy |
| Website | www |
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is a dining establishment situated within The Dorchester on Park Lane, London. It is part of a portfolio exceeding 25 restaurants managed by the French chef Alain Ducasse. As of , the role of executive chef is held by Jean-Philippe Blondet,Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag
Nicola Canuti was initially slated to be the Executive Chef, but Jocelyn Herland assumed the position prior to launch.[1] The interior, crafted by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, pays homage to British heritage. Dining tables are adorned with ceramic vegetable centerpieces,[2] complemented by pink marble butter dishes and fine Porthault linen tablecloths.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Menu
The establishment offers modern French gastronomy, featuring seasonal produce sourced from both France and the United Kingdom.
Reception
Shortly after its launch, Mark Palmer awarded the venue an 8 out of 10 rating for The Daily Telegraph. Terry Durack, writing for The Independent, acknowledged some inconsistencies in the dishes but commended their technical execution, giving a score of 16 out of 20 and describing the restaurant as "capable of greatness". Conversely, food critic Jay Rayner expressed overall disappointment considering Ducasse's esteemed reputation.
Following the achievement of its third Michelin star, Matthew Norman of The Guardian highlighted the restaurant’s attentive service and high-quality cuisine but raised questions about the differentiation between two- and three-star establishments, attributing some influence to Alain Ducasse’s involvement. In 2011, Time Out rated the express lunch menu four stars out of five.
The venue first appeared in the Michelin Guide in 2009 with two stars and was recognized as a Michelin rising star. It secured three Michelin stars in 2010, becoming the fourth UK restaurant to hold this distinction after The Waterside Inn, The Fat Duck, and Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. As of 2017, it continues to be one of only five restaurants in the UK awarded three Michelin stars.