Paris Restaurants

Chez Marianne

#67 of 1475 things to do in Paris

#126 of 4409 things to do in France

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Good for: food, Budget Travellers, Solo Travellers, Families

Not good for: Honesty

  • Address
    • 2 rue des Hospitalières St-Gervais 4e
  • Transport
    • St-Paul
  • Phone
    • 01 42 72 18 86
  • Price
    • dishes €4.60-21
  • Hours
    • noon-midnight

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Lonely Planet review for Chez Marianne

This is a Sephardic alternative to the Ashkenazi fare usually available at Pletzl eateries. Platters containing four to 10 different meze (such as falafel, hummus, purées of aubergine and chickpeas) cost from €12 to €26. The takeaway window sells falafel in pita for €5 and there’s also a bakery attached. Chez Marianne’s set menus include a number of vegetarian options but note that food served here is not Beth Din kosher.

 

Traveller reviews for Chez Marianne (3)

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    BEWARE TOURIST SCAM; shame the food is so good.

    georgiejane80 does not recommend this,

    I have been to Chez Marianne twice in the last 12 months. I do not speak French. Both times, the food has been wonderful but when the bill has arrived it has been at least €20 over price. The first time I accepted that it was a genuine mistake, although the staff offered no apology and didn't seem surprised. Last weekend the same thing happened. I immediately said "that is not our bill". The waiter shrugged and accepted it straight away without asking why I was questioning the bill. He returned with an (almost) correct bill, which I had to have changed. The bills come in french and are not properly itemised so it is very hard to work out exactly what it should be. I am really disappointed as I love the food here and had hoped it would become one of my Paris "must go" places. Sadly not. I take a dim view of any establishment that capitalises on tourists' inability to speak the native language. If you do go, make sure you know when you order how much the bill will be.

    Good for: food

    Not good for: Honesty

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    cheap plates of israeli food in a busy environment

    jjita recommends this,

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    A quick and tasty lunch in the Marais

    jacquelinevpowers recommends this,

    On a chilly New Year's Day, my boyfriend and I popped into Chez Marianne for a quick bite to eat. The two of us were seated right away in the pint-sized restaurant's front room, offering us a prime view of the Middle Eastern specialties on display.

    The waiter came by immediately, and though we weren't able to order falafel sandwiches 'sur place' (only available on weekdays and non-holidays), the two of us opted to split a six-item sampler plate. For about 20 euros, we sipped on Leffe beers (one of many offered) and gorged on hummus, kibbeh, artichoke salad, stuffed grape leaves, falafel balls, and roasted eggplant with tomatoes, complete with a basket of freshly-baked pita bread.

    As we were finishing, a large group came in and our waiter quickly urged us to pay our bill. Though it felt a bit rushed at the end, the food was impeccable and the service polite and fast.

    Good for: food, Budget Travellers, Solo Travellers, Families

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