What should I order at L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux?
L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux
Beef
Multiple reviews praised the beef dishes, highlighting the exquisite beef with burnt kale, millet, white wine sauce, and thyme infused wild honey. The steak was noted for being cooked perfectly medium rare with original and crispy fries.
Chestnut Soup
The chestnut soup was described as delicate yet flavorful and served with beef gyoza, making it a distinctive and well-liked starter.
Desserts (Apple Tart, Traditional Hemp Cake, Forgotten Grapes, Chocolate and Rye, Baba au Rhum)
Desserts received high praise for their creativity and balance. Specific highlights include the apple tart with salted caramel and white chocolate, traditional hemp cake with pollen and chocolate, the forgotten grapes dessert with grape juice ice cream and star anise, chocolate and rye with meringue and vanilla ice cream, and baba au rhum.
Scallops
Scallops were mentioned as excellent and a rare find in Romania, paired beautifully with pumpkin textures.
Confit Duck Leg with Red Cabbage Hand Pie
The confit duck leg served with a green and red cabbage hand pie, yogurt, and yellow mustard seed sauce was highlighted as a creative and tasty entrée, prepared tableside for a special touch.
Foie Gras Starter and Frog Legs Main
One review specifically recommended the foie gras starter and frog legs main course as a great value and delicious combination.
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 5 PM, 6 to 10 PM |
About L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux
L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux is a fine dining restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, located inside Epoque Hotel near Cişmigiu Park and the city centre. It serves French inspired and Modern Romanian cuisine, with tasting menu and seasonal dishes that use local produce and Romanian wines. Reviewers consistently praise the elegant, cozy, quiet setting, the impeccable service, and the wine list. The restaurant is priced at lei 200+ and is used for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Valet parking
Frequently asked questions
What is L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux known for?
It is best known for French inspired fine dining with Modern Romanian dishes, especially the tasting menu and wine pairings. Reviewers repeatedly mention standout plates like confit duck leg, wagyu with varza a la Cluj, scallops, and creative desserts.
What dishes are most recommended at L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux?
Frequently praised dishes include confit duck leg, varza a la Cluj with wagyu, scallops with pumpkin textures, and desserts like the forgotten grapes or chocolate and rye. Reviewers also mention chestnut soup, salmon eclair, and the green and red cabbage hand pie as memorable courses.
What is the atmosphere like at L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux?
The atmosphere is described as elegant, cozy, quiet, romantic, and upscale, with a private feel that many compare to a calm oasis in downtown Bucharest. It suits date nights and special celebrations, but reviewers also mention comfortable dinners with friends and groups.
Is L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux good value, and what is the price range?
The restaurant is in the lei 200+ price range, so it is a higher-end dining choice. Reviewers call it pricey, but many say the food, service, and wine pairings make it worth it, especially because the wines are described as high quality and sometimes reasonably priced.
Do you need a reservation at L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux?
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and the restaurant says reservations are required. Reviewers also note that the dining room can feel calm and uncrowded, so booking ahead is the safest way to secure a table in this hotel restaurant near Cişmigiu Park.
Is parking available at L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux?
Yes. Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking, Valet parking is available.
Does L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux have vegetarian options?
Yes, L'Atelier Relais & Chateaux offers vegetarian options.
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