Alain Ducasse is the most successful restaurateur in the world, with fifteen more Michelin stars worldwide than Gordon Ramsay. His first London operation, earning him two of those stars, is a hyper-modern 80-seat dining room, fortunately tucked well away from the gaudy monstrosity that is the Dorchester's grill room. The menus are distinctively French, aiming neither for molecular wizardry, nor Ramsay's faux-simplicity, but for an imaginative mixture of old and new techniques, and a total dedication to the craftsmanship of cheffing. The current Parisian love affair with all things Japanese is also apparent. This is one of the most expensive restaurants in London, but if you can afford to pay £100+ a head, then you're guaranteed a pretty spectacular meal.
3 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
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7 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
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2 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
This is a Michelin star type of establishment offering superb Chinese food, expertly put together by executive head chef Alex Chow. With soups and starters ... More
3 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
The Hilton’s flagship property, this impressive hotel commands lovely views over Hyde Park and London’s cityscape. This place has got to live up to its ... More
4 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
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13 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
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13 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Anyone can submit to the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition which gives it a wonderful element of surprise. Around 12,000 pieces are sifted through each year ...More
6 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Originally the London residence of the first Duke of Wellington, Apsley House was designed and built by Robert Adam between 1771 and 1778 and retains ... More
8 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
A landmark triumphal arch set opposite the Duke of Wellington's residence at Apsley House, Wellington Arch was built in 1830 to commemorate the victories won ... More
6 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Mayfair's oldest butcher, Allens of Mayfair, first opened its doors in 1830, that's over 180 years of supplying meat to Mayfair residents and businesses. Butchers ... More
6 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Heywood Hill, run by John de Falbe, sells old, new and antiquarian books, specialising in literature, history, architecture, biography, travel and a well-stocked children's department. ...More
6 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Shepherd’s Market has been a discreet hub of the illicit trade, even before Jeffrey Archer and Monica Coghlan were caught creeping about its passageways. Of ... More
4 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Famous for its famous owner, the Punch Bowl became a celebrity hang-out when Guy Ritchie split up with Madonna. The director of 'Lock, Stock' could ...More
9 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
Between the Victorian elegance of Berkley Square and the Imperial magnificence of Piccadilly, you might be surprised to find a club that oozes with Eastern ... More
11 minutes walk from Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
A favourite with young royals - Princes Harry and William, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been spotted here... all at the same time. And where ... More
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Alain Ducasse is the most successful restaurateur in the world, with fifteen more Michelin stars worldwide than Gordon Ramsay. His first London operation, earning him two of those stars, is a hyper-modern 80-seat dining room, fortunately tucked well away from the gaudy monstrosity that is the Dorchester's grill room. The menus are distinctively French, aiming neither for molecular wizardry, nor Ramsay's faux-simplicity, but for an imaginative mixture of old and new techniques, and a total dedication to the craftsmanship of cheffing. The current Parisian love affair with all things Japanese is also apparent. This is one of the most expensive restaurants in London, but if you can afford to pay £100+ a head, then you're guaranteed a pretty spectacular meal.
