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Chez Denise

Name: Chez Denise
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Discover Chez Denise, an old-school Parisian bistro loved by locals. Dig into chalkboard classics like tripe au calvados, bone marrow, and steak tartare, then finish with the standout chocolate mousse.

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Reasons to go

Chalkboard menu features traditional French offal dishes like tripe au calvados and bone marrow, rarely found elsewhere.
The chocolate mousse is repeatedly singled out by diners as exceptional.
Popular with locals and often fully booked, with walk-ins frequently turned away.

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Full description

Chez Denise is an authentic French bistro with a chalkboard menu listing classic dishes such as tripe au calvados, bone marrow, snails and steak tartare. The atmosphere is traditional and popular with locals.

Desserts, including the chocolate mousse, draw particular praise, though reviews on mains like duck confit are mixed.

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Address

5 Rue des Prouvaires, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Book well in advance—reviews note walk-ins are often turned away as it's fully booked. Classic French bistro fare like tripe, bone marrow, and chocolate mousse are highlights.

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Reviews

Old authentic french Bistro, full of locals. Large selection of dishes all written down on board.Had tripe au calvados for mains and it was an absolutely delicious, melt in your mouth stew. Wife had kidneys and liked them too. Ile flottante for desert finished dinner perfectly. Large portions, reasonable prices. Staff…

Robert de Gray

1/5

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