Restaurant Le Dalí

The story

Restaurant Le Dalí belongs to Le Meurice, the Dorchester Collection hotel on Rue de Rivoli facing the Tuileries. The dining room sits just steps from the hotel lobby, and Philippe Starck's design gives the space its character. The cooking, from Alain Ducasse and Cédric Grolet, is built on fresh seasonal produce in a traditional, signature style that skips foams and theatrics. Portions are measured and flavours clean. Langoustine ravioles, a precisely cooked sirloin and a vanilla crème brûlée show the range of the à la carte menu, while a three-course menu offers a set route through the kitchen. Afternoon tea brings pastries, tea sandwiches and chestnut cookies, and the bread basket includes a small round cheese ball that leaves an impression.