I tried the search function first and was surprised to find no mention of Helen Darroze (and her restaurant.) I am planning my dining itinerary for an upcoming trip to Paris and would appreciate a Chowhound perspective on her... (4 replies, last updated by david January 6, 2005)

Please dont shoot the messenger. I have not been or have any proof of this even being true but I read this on another forum so here goes. lunch special at Helene Darroze. 3 hot and 3 cold Tapas plus Desert for 25 euros. Wine at 6... (3 replies, last updated by souphie June 25, 2009)

SUPER helpful, btw; I’m adding Guy Savoy to this list, after reading so many positive reviews here!) Also, I recently heard about Restaurant Helene Darroze from Gwyeneth Paltrow’s blog, GOOP. Any thoughts on this... (16 replies, last updated by John Talbott September 18, 2009)

Has anyone been to this new (2007) bistro opened by Mme. Darroze? It sounds intriguing and much less expensive than her original place on r. d’Assas. (3 replies, last updated by lbelling September 13, 2008)

recommend you stay away from Helene’s treasure palace. For everyone else, Helene Darroze is a very special evening in a city known for fantastic food. Of all the four-star places I’ve been to in Paris, I continually... (4 replies, last updated by pheasant plucker's son July 10, 2003)

Any opinions about this place for a 40th bday dinner celebration for 2 people looking for a relaxed evening and good food? Not looking for some huge excessive blowout meal-#8;?I realize there are probably more fab places in... (3 replies, last updated by pheasant plucker's son July 11, 2003)

Did you notice if the Darroze armagnacs are available for purchase as in her Paris restaurant? (7 replies, last updated by mr_gimlet September 26, 2009)

I’m looking for an alternative to La Gavroche for lunch as it’s fully booked until the end of January. The Hélène Darroze restaurant at the connaught has an interesting lunch menu at £42 including 2 glasses of wine.... (2 replies, last updated by CCScozia November 12, 2009)

Actually, I never met an actual or virtual person pleased with her Darroze experience. It’s also why I never went and don’t have my own opinion. As for Taillevent, it hasn’t been an exceptional place for food... (2 replies, last updated by John Talbott July 20, 2009)

Any recent experiences here? http://www.darroze.com/ Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/265589#1401716 (0 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong March 6, 2006)

Interested in any comments. Thanks! (0 replies, last updated by Lori McLaughlin November 15, 2002)

?) Link: http://www.darroze.com (1 reply, last updated by Melanie Wong March 31, 2006)

Darroze used to be on Patricia Wells' list of favorites. Here are her comments for 2001:Service remains the biggest set back here, but this young chef from France’s southwest has true talent. Tapas-style bar downstairs, fine... (3 replies, last updated by Mogsob February 11, 2003)

It’s hard to advise when you have concerns that Darroze might be too stuffy and serious, because it is on the less stuffy side of two-stars (and arguably no more stuffy than the average one-star in Paris). The decor is very... (5 replies, last updated by cabrales August 29, 2003)

In general I have been disappointed by the 2/3 star restaurants in Paris-I think that this class of restaurants is so much better in the provinces. The one exception, and I may be in the minority, is Helene Darroze upstairs for... (3 replies, last updated by JEH August 30, 2004)