Duck & Waffle

They are marked as "The best of the best" and there is nothing lied about that. Our journey was Christmas at the Fat Duck, and a journey it was. Everything about the evening was magical. It was focussed around finding your inner child from the Christmas crackers and the weird paper crowns until the last course, like a kid in a candy shop. If you observe well you can see the care to details, the food is obvious but also the lighting, the staff and how you, as a table, are paired with them. There are so many surprises and it is impossible to know what to expect, which is realy satisfying. The staff is next level. They are diverse, knowledgeable, sharp and funny. They truely make you feel like the evening is about you as a guest without being "to much". I would recommend this adventure to everyone who is willing to go the extra mile. It is not cheap but like Mastercard says: "some things in life are priceless" and this was definitely one for us. Thank you for making a memory for life.

​The Fat Duck: An Unforgettable Sensory Journey into Heston Blumenthal's "Wonderland" ​The culinary experience at The Fat Duck by Heston Blumenthal in Bray, England, isn't just a dinner; it's a total immersion into a universe of creativity, nostalgia, and wonder. We embarked on "The Journey" tasting menu, and the decision to opt for both drink pairings—one alcoholic and the other non-alcoholic—proved to be the key to fully unlocking the chef's multisensory genius. ​"The Journey" Menu: A Dip into Childhood ​The menu is presented not as a list of dishes, but as a story: a trip through Blumenthal's childhood memories, from preparing for the seaside holiday to bedtime. The approach is playful and deeply emotional, transforming every course into a theatrical performance that engages taste, smell, sight, sound, and touch. ​From the very beginning, the experience was overwhelming. The Nitro-Poached Aperitif is an explosion of flavour that immediately launches you into the realm of molecular gastronomy. ​The dish that best embodies the multisensory experience is undoubtedly "Sound of the Sea." The plate, which looks like a patch of wet sand with sea foam, seaweed, and impeccable seafood, is served with an iPod and headphones playing the sound of waves and seagulls. The union of perfect marine flavours with the sonic suggestion was a masterpiece that literally transported us to the beach. ​The dessert's grand finale, "Like a Kid in a Sweet Shop," is an imaginative and personalized ending, a true treasure chest of candies and sweets that celebrates the carefree joy of childhood. ​The Perfect Pairings ​The Sommelier was magnificent; with an informal yet enthusiastic service, they narrated each glass as part of the story, matching flavours and textures with classical mastery. ​The non-alcoholic pairing ("Playfulness") was also a true stroke of genius by The Fat Duck. The "Playfulness" pairing allowed us to focus intensely on the food's flavours without the influence of alcohol, discovering unexpected harmonies. ​Conclusion: More Than a Dinner, It's a Memory ​The Fat Duck is a restaurant that fully deserves its three Michelin stars, not just for technical excellence, but for its ability to transform a meal into a joyful and stimulating memory. The service is attentive, personalized, and never overbearing, completing an experience that perfectly unites molecular gastronomy with the comforting embrace of traditional British cuisine. ​If you are looking for the pinnacle of fine dining as an interactive and multisensory art form, "The Journey" at The Fat Duck is the destination. It is an investment in a long-lasting memory, an ode to fantasy that proves how food can and should be a totalizing experience. ​Final Score: 10/10 – An experience that redefines fine dining.

My new experience in another mechellin star restaurant. This time taste is amazing, full of surprises. With a special request of non alcoholic and pork contain they could serve excellent tester of food. But the duration is a bit too long for me..as all food presents with a story behind it