My Bistrot Chez Rémy Review: Shrunk to the Size of a Spoon and Served a Salad I Still Dream About

You’d think by my third time eating at Bistrot Chez Rémy I’d have run out of things to say. Spoiler: not a chance. This restaurant is just too much fun not to write about. It somehow manages to be whimsical, romantic, and just a little bit ridiculous all at once — in the best way possible. Where else can you sip iced tea beneath a cocktail umbrella the size of a patio parasol while sitting on a champagne-bottle-cap chair?

This is my full Bistrot Chez Rémy review: what the restaurant looks like inside, how to book, what’s on the menu, and whether I think it’s worth it compared to other Disneyland Paris restaurants.

👨‍🍳 First Impressions of Chez Rémy

The theming really is Disney at its most imaginative — and the best part? You’re part of the illusion. The lobby is still human-sized, with Gusteau’s culinary achievements proudly displayed on the walls. But head down the hallway, and suddenly you’re ‘shrunk’ to Remy’s scale: a bistro reimagined from a rat’s point of view.

A giant colander dangles from the ceiling like a chandelier, fairy lights glow like fireflies, and oversized cutlery is bent into candle holders. The red-checked tablecloths and greenery overhead give it a cosy, Parisian vibe, and everywhere you look there’s another playful detail — like the giant cookbook at the entrance reminding you that Anyone Can Cook!

Two Dining Areas

One side of the restaurant is flooded with sunlight and perfect for families, with a view of the Parisian plaza outside the Ratatouille ride.

The other side flickers with candlelight, with cosy booths tucked between giant plates — just right for couples on a romantic Disneyland Paris date. A glass wall even gives you a peek at the Ratatouille ride in motion.

I’ve sat in both, and while I lean towards the romantic glow of the darker room, either side makes you feel like you’ve wandered straight into the Ratatouille film itself.

📍 Where is Bistrot Chez Rémy?

The restaurant is part of the Worlds of Pixar area tucked right next to the Ratatouille ride in Walt Disney Studios Park. You’ll spot the stroller parking and the Parisian-style façade before you even step inside.

🎟️ Do you need a park ticket?
Yes — because it’s inside Walt Disney Studios Park, you’ll need valid park admission for the day of your reservation. (No sneaky back doors here, sadly!) If you’re hopping between parks, it’s an easy stroll over from Disneyland Park once you’ve got a Park Hopper ticket.

📅 Chez Rémy Reservations & Check-In

Booking a table at Chez Rémy isn’t as competitive as the princess breakfast, but it’s still worth planning ahead. ✏️ Pro tip: I used DLP Tables, which alerted me when a slot opened.

On the downside, for my 2.30 pm lunch booking I wasn’t seated until 3 pm. The check-in area was absolutely packed — like a Disney shoulder-pal convention and a comfy-shoe showcase both crammed in the lobby.

Stroller parking is outside (and you’ll need it, trust me), but inside every sofa and chair was taken, with families hovering awkwardly until their name was called. 👉 Note: you can’t just check in and wander off with those American-style beepers — you really do need to be patient until your name is called.

🧀 The Food

Chez Rémy only offers lunch and dinner set menus:

• Rémy Menu (€45): Starter + Main
• Émile Menu (€55): Starter + Main + Dessert
• Émile + Wine Pairings (€75): Starter wine + main wine + dessert champagne (worth every euro if you’re a wine drinker)
• Little Chef Menu (€30): For children 3-11, starter + main course + dessert and drink

Here’s what I ordered:

🥗 Starter

Mixed greens with roquefort, tomato confit, poached egg, walnuts, pear, and vinaigrette. The surprise star of the meal — the cheese, pear, and walnuts worked together like the Fab Three of flavour, a little trio I’d happily follow around the park like a mini parade.

🐟 Main

Roast cod with ratatouille and crushed potatoes. The cod looked picture-perfect, but taste-wise it was more straight-to-streaming sequel than cinematic hit (if you know what I mean). The ratatouille, on the other hand, was so tasty I wanted a full feature-length portion — a spoonful cameo just wasn’t enough (hardly surprising, given the name of the film).

🍋 Dessert

Lemon meringue tart. White chocolate top, cracker base, lemon centre with a swirl of meringue… weird, but it works! Fresh, zingy, delicious. Encore!

🍷 Drinks & Extras

For drinks, I went with my Disneyland Paris classic: a Fuze peach iced tea (classy, eh?).

But if you’re dining with someone, spring for the wine pairing. When my husband and I ate here for our anniversary, we did just that, and every glass was excellent — especially the champagne with dessert. He ordered the steak with peppercorn sauce and fries and declared it one of his favourite Disney meals ever.

🍖 Steak Lovers, Take Note
My husband ordered the steak with peppercorn sauce and fries on a previous visit and declared it one of his favourite Disney meals ever. Pair it with the wine flight and you’ve got one of the best-value meals on property.

👶 Little Chef Menu (Kids’ Options)

The Little Chef Menu can be a bit hit-and-miss. On a previous visit, mine went for the pasta — with the usual request for no sauce (or sauce on the side), which the restaurant happily accommodated. They skipped the courgette soup starter, weren’t impressed by the cute Remy éclair dessert, but absolutely devoured my chocolate mousse. Funny how they weren’t nearly as keen to pinch my bowl of ratatouille!

🤵 Service & Atmosphere

Service here really impressed me. Dining alone while photographing your food and talking to your phone is awkward at the best of times, but my waiter was warm, chatty, and even encouraged me, saying it was helpful I was promoting the restaurant. That extra kindness makes such a difference to a meal.

And the friendliness wasn’t just from him. On my way out, two waitresses seeing me struggle with a selfie offered to take photos of me in front of the cookbook wall. They took their time, chatted, and seemed genuinely proud of the restaurant.

📌 PRO TIP : The friendly atmosphere comes with a caveat: it’s loud. Very loud. Themed walls and ceilings don’t absorb sound, and with big families chatting and clattering cutlery, it sometimes felt less like a romantic Parisian bistro and more Disney marching band trapped in a soup pot. If you’re sensitive to noise, consider ear defenders or noise dampeners (I take my Loops with me for restaurants like this so I can still hear the conversation at my own table).

💶 Is Chez Rémy Worth It for the Food Alone?

Compared to a character meal, Chez Rémy is considerably cheaper, and the theming makes it far more unique than the average buffet. For families celebrating something special, or couples looking for a memorable Disney date, it’s worth the splurge.

But, let’s be real: €55 for salad, veggie meatballs, and fruit salad feels pricey if you’re vegan or even vegetarian. For those diners, the options might not feel the menu is worth the cost. However, pescatarians, steak lovers and wine drinkers will get far better value. The wine pairing alone is a bargain compared to buying three separate drinks elsewhere in the park.

🎉 Extras & Special Touches

• The awards wall at check-in (complete with Gusteau’s cookbook and culinary medals) is a brilliant Easter egg for film fans.
• From one side of the restaurant you can see into the Ratatouille ride — one of only two DLP restaurants where you dine ‘inside’ an attraction (the other being Captain Jack’s).
• Birthday cakes are available to pre-order when booking (small or large, depending on your group size). Or you can ask at check-in.

👱🏻‍♀️ Final Thoughts: My Bistrot Chez Rémy Review

So, is Bistro Chez Rémy worth it? For me, yes — at least once. It’s less expensive than many sit-down meals at Disneyland Paris, yet the theming is some of the best you’ll find anywhere on property. The food has its highs and lows, but the salad and dessert were excellent, the service was genuinely warm.

theming is so detailed you’ll spend the whole meal pointing things out.

Would I go back? Absolutely. I’ve been going since 2016 and it still continues to delight me! Next time, I might try the vegetable stew just to compare, but one thing’s certain — I’ll always make time to step back into Remy’s world.

Because where else can you eat under a giant patio umbrella, next to a wine bottle taller than you, with fairy lights twinkling above and a rat as your maître d’? 🐭🍷✨