L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon New York - French Restaurant in Midtown East

L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

Midtown East
The Four Seasons Hotel
57 E 57th St
(btwn Madison and Park Aves)
New York , NY 10022
Phone: 212-350-6658
Website: www.fourseasons.com
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Cuisine: French Price: Very Expensive

Food Features: Notable Wine List, Tasting Menu
Restaurant Features: Open Late, Bar Dining

Hours: Mon-Sun, 6-11pm
Public Transit and Parking: 4, 5, 6 to 59th St-Lexington Ave Valet - Hopstop
Reservations: Required - Make an Online Reservation
Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
Dress: Stylish Casual
Noise: Low
Seats: 46 including 20 at the counter

Key People: Executive Chef - Yosuke Suga; Chef de Cuisine - Gregory Pugin; Pastry Chef - Kazutoshi Narita; Owners - Joel Robuchon
Year Opened: 2006

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star

10/04/06

You'll encounter unusual dishes whose exceptional refinement and seductiveness can't be denied. - Frank Bruni

New York Magazine star

Critic's Pick

This is haute cuisine of the most extreme, stylized kind. But at the bar, the pretentious (and, of course, French) service rituals are stripped away, leaving the focus solely on the food. - Adam Platt

Time Out New York

Jo?l ?Chef of the Century? Robuchon's first NYC restaurant found a fittingly plush stage in the Four Seasons Hotel. The top spots are at the bar,...

The New Yorker 11/06/06

Few cities pride themselves on sophisticated luxury as much as Paris and New York, and when famous French chefs cross the Atlantic the result is often an uneasy face-off. - Leo Carey

Michelin Red Guide 2009 New York City star

10/07/08

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betty c.
1 Review

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Loved the "small portions" and excellent food - do sit at the counter if you can find a spot - truly exceptional.

kendel r.
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Posted on 03/10/08

i've eaten at l'atelier in paris and new york and both times, the experience was wonderful. i do recommend sitting at the bar if possible, as being able to watch the preparation of such a great meal is rare.

Viktor O.
20 Reviews

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Posted on 03/20/08

I would steer away from the appetizers and entrees and order several small plates - it's a much better value and you get to try more of the wonderful dishes.

Martin C.
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Posted on 04/15/08

Outstanding modern French cuisine. Reserve at the counter, it is the ONLY place to sit. The outstanding cuisine is best enjoyed via ordering the small plates, which diners can mix and match to create the meal of their own design. There are so many highlights it is difficult to recommend any one over the others. Rouchon's signature langoustine dish is prepared to perfection, sweetbreads are heavenly and the steak tartare is memorable. While food is the reason to come to L'Atelier, the service makes it all that more enjoyable. General Manager and chief sommelier Stephane Colling runs a tight ship. At the counter the waiter are always within close proximity and they provide outstanding service, as do the bussers who make course presentations a special event, multiple times per meal. The wine list developed by Colling is first class containing hidden treasures, including wines from small boutique French wineries that are unknown outside France. If you are unsure, check with Colling and he will guide you to a wine. Further his wine pairings are well selected and served.

C.W. H.
4 Reviews

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Posted on 04/07/09

Food was some of the best I have ever had, however you should take a loan out before making a reservation

Stephen G.
3 Reviews

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Posted on 04/17/09

The first time I went to L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon I have to admit I wasn't very excited because I thought it was going to be stuffy and pretentious. That couldn't have been any further from the truth. The food is exceptional and the service is warm and friendly. If you go, get a counter seat so you can watch all the action.