IDA by Denny Imbroisi
Montparnasse, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
IDA by Denny Imbroisi is a practical Paris pick for a composed lunch or dinner in the 15th, especially when the occasion calls for a polished meal without a high-friction reservation hunt. It is better for dates, small celebrations, and business meals than for diners who need a clearly published specialty before choosing.
About IDA by Denny Imbroisi
For a Paris meal, the practical question is whether IDA by Denny Imbroisi fits your schedule. The restaurant lists lunch and dinner service every day, and the dress code is casual.
The useful read: consider it when you want a planned restaurant meal in Paris. The schedule includes lunch and dinner service every day, with later dinner hours on Friday and Saturday.
A Paris choice for a planned meal
The clearest strength is scheduling. Service is listed at both lunch and dinner across the week, which can make it easier to fit around travel days, museum plans, or a business schedule than restaurants with narrower opening patterns.
Pricing and menu specifics are not listed here, so it’s best to confirm directly before booking. The dress code is casual, so the planning note is simple: dress neatly, check current details with the venue, and choose the service that best fits the day.
How to decide if it belongs on the itinerary
Choose it if the priority is a Paris restaurant with daily lunch and dinner hours and a casual dress code. Skip it if the group needs confirmed details on cuisine, menu format, price, dietary policies, or a specific specialty before committing.
For broader planning, use Our full Paris restaurants guide to cross-shop, then build the rest of the trip with Our full Paris hotels guide, Our full Paris bars guide, Our full Paris wineries guide, and Our full Paris experiences guide. Restaurant research can also include options such as H Kitchen, Harper's Bazar, JOAYO Montparnasse, Joséphine "Chez Dumonet", and La Parenthèse.
Planning details
- Location
- 117 Rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
- Website
- restaurant-ida.com
- Phone
- +33156580002
The take
The Take
The Vibe
IDA by Denny Imbroisi presents as a chef-driven, Italian-inflected table anchored in a residential Parisian street. It deliberately sits outside the tourist circuit, occupying a quieter, neighbourhood register rather than courting guidebook-driven crowds. The writing frames the kitchen as part of the broader fine-dining conversation, so the overall mood feels deliberate and sophisticated while retaining the small-scale charm of its arrondissement. Guests arrive expecting thoughtful cooking and a discretely refined environment that reads more like a discovered local destination than a flamboyant showpiece.
Best For
This is a destination for carefully planned dining—visitors are advised to treat bookings like those for tightly allocated counters or sought-after tasting tables. The profile suits romantic evenings, business dinners and special occasions when you want a focused, high-quality meal away from the centre. Because the restaurant fills weeks out, it works best for anyone scheduling a Paris food itinerary in advance rather than relying on spontaneity. It appeals to diners seeking considered Italian-inflected cooking in a residential, less touristy part of the city.
Ordering Tips
Advance planning is the clearest advice: reserve early because the venue occupies the second category of neighbourhood restaurants—destination calibre that fills up. When you book, plan to try the kitchen’s signature preparations: the Carbonara with whole egg yolk and breadcrumbs, the gnocchi and risotto, as well as the braised lamb or octopus salad called out in the listing. Expect a menu that reflects thoughtful, considered cooking; prioritize the noted specialties if you want a representative experience of the chef’s approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and intimate setting with chic modern décor featuring blue velvet banquettes, bare bulbs on red threads, and contemporary design elements that create a warm, buzzy atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Carbonara with whole egg yolk and breadcrumbs
- Gnocchi
- Risotto
- Braised lamb
- Octopus salad
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 117 Rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- JOAYO Montparnasse, Notable alternative
- La Parenthèse, Notable alternative
- Joséphine "Chez Dumonet", Luxury Bistro, Luxury Bistro
- Harper's Bazar, Notable alternative
- H Kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Paris
Choose IDA by Denny Imbroisi when ease and a quieter Left Bank plan matter more than a clearly defined genre. Joséphine "Chez Dumonet" is the better fit if the brief is a Luxury Bistro with a more explicit classic-Paris identity; IDA is the softer call for a lower-pressure celebration or business meal.
JOAYO Montparnasse and La Parenthèse are the more useful cross-shops if location and booking ease are the priority. Pick JOAYO Montparnasse when the Montparnasse area is driving the plan; pick La Parenthèse when the meal needs to feel more like an easy neighborhood fallback than a destination reservation.
Harper's Bazar and H Kitchen make sense if IDA by Denny Imbroisi is full or the group wants to compare nearby Paris options without committing to a luxury-bistro format. For a first-choice special occasion, IDA is strongest when convenience, calmer ambiance, and flexible meal timing outweigh the need for a famous signature order.
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Compare IDA by Denny Imbroisi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDA by Denny Imbroisi | Paris | , | No published awards |
| JOAYO Montparnasse | Paris | , | No published awards |
| La Parenthèse | Paris | , | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Joséphine "Chez Dumonet" | Paris | Luxury Bistro | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #802025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #612024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #262023 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #65 |
| Harper's Bazar | Paris | , | No published awards |
| H Kitchen | Paris | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to IDA by Denny Imbroisi?
The dress code is casual. Aim for neat city-casual attire that suits a planned lunch or dinner in Paris without requiring eveningwear.
Is IDA by Denny Imbroisi good for a special occasion?
It may work if the occasion mainly requires a planned Paris meal with service hours and a casual dress code. Do not rely on claims about awards, signature dishes, pricing, or a set format.
What should a first-timer know about IDA by Denny Imbroisi?
Check the hours first: lunch is listed from 12–2:30 PM daily and dinner from 7–10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday dinner running until 11 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at IDA by Denny Imbroisi?
Both lunch and dinner are listed every day. Choose lunch for a daytime plan, or dinner for an evening meal; Friday and Saturday dinner service is listed later, until 11 PM.
What are alternatives to research alongside IDA by Denny Imbroisi?
For a similar planning decision, compare it with H Kitchen, Harper's Bazar, JOAYO Montparnasse, Joséphine "Chez Dumonet", or La Parenthèse, depending on availability and the mood you want for the meal.
Does IDA by Denny Imbroisi handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary-restriction or allergy policies are not listed here, so clarify directly with the restaurant before you go.
