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.
- Occasion: Group
- Atmosphere: Lively
- Format: Classic, À la carte
- Setting: Historic
Phone: +33 1 42 36 21 82
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