Joël Robuchon’s empire expands again with the opening of another Atelier, this time on the Champs Elysées. This one is bigger than the left bank outpost, with an actual dining room in addition to the trademark counter seating.

Practical information

Address: 133 avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 (in the Publicis complex)
Nearest transport: Etoile (1, 2, 6, RER A)
Hours: Open every day
Reservations: Book many weeks in advance
Telephone: 01 47 23 75 75
Website
Average price for lunch: More than 100€
Average price for dinner: More than 100€
Style of cuisine: Modern French
Special attributes: prix-fixe, small plates, prestige ingredients, haute cuisine, superior wine list, exceptional desserts, renowned chef, standout seafood, open Sunday, open Monday, valet parking

Reviews of interest

Patricia Wells (2011) “the bright red and black space is already full of glittery Las Vegas-style drama. But the real scene is what’s on the plate and what happens to your palate with each pleasurable bite… [a] specialty not to be ignored is the penetrating bite of smooth and pungent foie gras set in a dense port jelly, topped with a soothing Parmesan cream. Mouthfilling, intense, unforgettable..”

François Simon (2010) “…on retrouvera la percussion de la Rive Gauche avec sans doute une gentille différence de clientèle…”