Web site: www.joelrobuchon.co.uk

Approx. cost per head: 70 pounds

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Disappointing.
The four of us had a selection of small tasting dishes to share as a starter; they were competently done but failed to deliver in terms of flavour.
The fresh mackerel on thin tart didn’t taste too fresh; the aubergine canelloni was bland though the red mullet and scallops were good.
Our mains included the sirloin steak, veal paillard and the lobster salad – all OK but not great.
We found our desserts lacking. La Perle de Chou would have been trumped by a Wall’s Magnum. Les Fruit Rouges was only just that with a multivitamin sorbet which may have been long on vitamins but was short on anything else.
Any shortcomings with the food was certainly enhanced by the poor service. Our waitress communicated poorly and frankly seemed disinterested. The sommelier lacked experience and was not able to advise.
Confidence with the staff was lost by the end.
Overall, the food and particularly the service failed to justify the premium that was paid and meet the expectations associated with Joel Robuchon.