Chez Denise (La Tour Montlhéry)

French Bistro · Paris

Legendary Les Halles institution since 1966, famous for generous portions of classic French bistro fare. Known locally as La Tour Montlhéry, this no-frills establishment serves authentic dishes like côte de boeuf, tête de veau, and bone marrow to a devoted local and international clientele. A Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 winner.

5 rue des Prouvaires, 75001 Paris, Paris

  • Travellers' Choice 2024
  • Les Halles Institution Since 1966

Menu

Dishes

  • Côte de Boeuf pour 2 — Legendary rib steak for two with bone, grilled to perfection, served with hand-cut frites
  • Tête de Veau Sauce Gribiche — Classic calf's head with gribiche sauce, a Les Halles specialty
  • Os à Moelle — Roasted bone marrow served with toast and coarse salt
  • Tripes à la Mode de Caen — Traditional Norman-style tripe slow-cooked with calvados and cider
  • Rognons de Veau — Veal kidneys sautéed in mustard cream sauce
  • Foie de Veau Poêlé — Pan-seared calf's liver with onions and parsley
  • Jarret de Porc — Slow-braised pork shank, fall-off-the-bone tender
  • Oeuf Mayo — Hard-boiled eggs with homemade mayonnaise, classic bistro starter
  • Terrine de Campagne — House country pâté with cornichons
  • Salade de Harengs Pommes à l'Huile — Marinated herring with warm potato salad

Cocktails

  • Budget around (40)

Wines

  • Full meal with wine (avg.) (45)

The Experience

A lively room in a historic setting. The meal is structured around classic service and à la carte dining. A good fit for group dining.

Phone: +33 1 42 36 21 82

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