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Chez Papa Montparnasse – Denfert 14ème embodies the essence of the South West in a convivial and warm setting, offering a delightful experience for visitors. This French restaurant provides a range of service options, including outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in, ensuring accessibility for all. With an inviting atmosphere and a diverse menu, it caters to various dining preferences, from breakfast to late-night food. The establishment also boasts a well-equipped bar and amenities, making it ideal for groups and catering events. Embracing the spirit of togetherness, Chez Papa Montparnasse – Denfert 14ème is a welcoming culinary destination where guests can savor the flavors of the South West in the heart of Paris.
Menu Highlights
- Homemade duck foie gras
- Trio of duck foie gras
- South-West-style platter
- Poached eggs with ewe’s blue cheese
- Chicken gizzard salad
- Warm goat’s cheese salad
- Croutons salad with ewe’s blue cheese
- Cold cuts platter to share
- Snails in ewe’s blue cheese
- Escargots on persillade
- Papa-style snails Escargots’Papa
- Boyarde salad
- Super Papa salad
- Mum’s salad
- Landaise salad
- Périgord salad
- Indecisive boyarde
- Indecisive complete
- Indecisive Super Papa
- Cantal plate
- Poultry au gratin
- Special Papa cassoulet
- Achua with Espelette pepper and basque-style
- Veal escalope (pink) campagnarde-style
- Duck escalope auvergne-style
- Duck fillet with fresh mushrooms Pavé de canard
- Chanterelles or oyster mushrooms depending on season
- Duck slivers with peach cream Aiguillettes de canard
- Cœur de rumsteak
- Coufidou beef stew
- Chitterling sausage Andouillette
- Tagliatelle with truffle cream and foie gras escalope
- Duck breast confit with leeks
Location
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Chez Papa is a lively, no-frills bistro at 6 Rue Gassendi in the 14th arrondissement, facing Montparnasse Cemetery and a short walk from the Montparnasse Tower and the Denfert-Rochereau and Raspail métro stops. It specializes in the hearty, rustic cooking of southwestern France — the Gascony tradition of generous portions and bold, comforting flavors — at prices that stay friendly for the neighborhood.
What to expect at Chez Papa
This is southwestern French comfort food done with a generous hand: escargots, foie gras, and slow-cooked duck confit anchor the menu, often arriving in portions large enough to share. The atmosphere is casual and convivial rather than refined, which makes it a dependable choice for a relaxed, filling meal after exploring Montparnasse. It’s a reliable everyday address rather than a special-occasion splurge — come hungry and expect classic Gascon cooking without pretension.
Good to know
- Address: 6 Rue Gassendi, 75014 Paris (14th arrondissement)
- Cuisine: Southwestern French (Gascony) — confit, foie gras, hearty classics
- Website: chezpapa14eme.com
- Best for: A casual, generous, affordable meal near Montparnasse
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