Chouchou
23 Bd de Sébastopol, 75001 Paris, France · France
★ 4.8 on Google · 29,609 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Oct 11, 2026 · 298 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.8★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.7★
- Flagged
- 30%
- Coverage
- 3%
All reviews shown by Google
702 examined reviews
298 of 1,000
1,000 of 29,609 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Oct 11, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Chouchou offers a mix of classic French dishes and Moroccan tagines in a lively setting. Many diners highlight the generous portions, affordable pricing, and warm hospitality, often noting complimentary touches like mint tea and coffee.
+ Repeated strengths
Friendly and attentive service
Reviewers frequently praise the staff for being welcoming, kind, and attentive throughout their meal.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-09-14
Amazing restaurant. Great food. The service was incredible. Definitely must try the chicken tajin. Delicious! The servers shahir, Pola, and Yassa made all the difference.
5★ · 2026-09-18
Shahir is the best! The food was great, but his service was amazing, very welcoming! I’m traveling from NYC and live the service, environment and welcoming staff.
Generous portions and flavorful dishes
Many guests enjoy the large portion sizes and tasty highlights like the duck confit, onion soup, and various tagines.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-10-09
The meat was really good and they also have tasty moraccan mezes. The offer of mint tea was a nice surprise at the end!
5★ · 2026-09-26
Great food and great service! The portions are really big😊
5★ · 2026-10-09
Our family loved ChouChou so much for the delicious food, great service and the ambiance that this was the only restaurant we visited twice in our one week in Paris! The restaurant had a good space, reservations were easy to make, and a bi...
Complimentary touches
Reviewers often mention receiving complimentary mint tea, coffee, or chocolate at the end of their meal as a thoughtful gesture.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-09-16
Had a filling meal at affordable prices. Uzzal was great and brought us tea and chocolate after our meal. Great service!
5★ · 2026-09-19
I ordered the French onion soup as an appetizer, and it was delicious! For the main course, I had the duck confit, which was absolutely amazing. The potatoes came with garlic butter, and it was such a perfect match for my taste as an Asian....
5★ · 2026-09-24
The food was amazing. Even the kids loved the mains than the kids meal. Service was top notch. Gave us free tea,chocolates and addional house bread just because. Will definitely come back. Well recommended
− Repeated complaints
Cigarette smoke and tight seating
Reviewers report that outdoor and indoor seating can feel cramped, and exposure to cigarette smoke from nearby diners is a common issue.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-09-14
Unpretentious spot with warm and friendly service. The restaurant offers food for all diets and the veggie tagine is great for vegans which I’ve had 4 times now. Also recommend the fresh mint tea. We come here every time we visit Paris and...
4★ · 2026-09-15
Wanted easy and delicious without paying tourist prices...got it all. The duck gizard salad was delicious. Only hated that it was on iceberg and not salad mix. Overall, had a wonderful experience and would come back. Gave atmosphere 4 star...
5★ · 2026-09-25
Food is nice and the portion is quite big. Service is good. Just that don like the cigarette smoke.
Inconsistent food quality
Some diners found certain dishes—such as specific meats or simpler brasserie items—to be dry, mediocre, or lacking in authentic flavor.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-09-17
Would give a 3.5 if possible since I weigh food taste very highly in my reviews. Had great service and can accommodate a large party which was great for my family. However, most of the dishes were just ok and nothing to write home about. I...
1★ · 2026-09-26
I'm very surprised by this Google rating because our experience at this restaurant was the complete opposite. The waiter gestured to seat us and barely spoke. Not a single smile. The menu leaves much to be desired. A €16 croque monsieur th...
Pressure to leave reviews
A few reviewers expressed discomfort or annoyance at being repeatedly asked by staff to leave a positive Google review using a QR code.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-09-21
A good experience with a choice of Breton galette (which wasn't cooked enough, but that's a minor detail). It's understandable that the Google rating is inflated by the fact that they offer you a free coffee if you leave a review at the end...
2★ · 2026-10-07
We came here for dinner following the glowing reviews. I really wanted to find a way to give it more than two stars, but to be honest, I ended up struggling to give it more than one. The reason I believe they manage to keep their star rati...
Good for
- Hearty portions of traditional French and Moroccan comfort food
- A casual, lively atmosphere with friendly service
- Late-night dining or a quick pre-concert stop near Châtelet
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to cigarette smoke in dining areas
- You expect entirely refined, high-end culinary execution rather than basic brasserie fare
- You dislike being solicited for online reviews during your meal
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Sep ’26 | 613 | 174 |
| Oct ’26 | 387 | 124 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 298 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 298 flagged reviews.
haythem zekri
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Boula , great service
Zied TALBI
1 review
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Yas king
Ala Boussarsar
1 review
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Yassa is the best
ismail mhiri
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Very nice cafe and very good service with Yassa
Soukrati Mouslim
1 review
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Anas Fakhreddin
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Yassa, very welcoming!
Michael Ryan
1 review
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Weezy CTT
1 review
★☆☆☆☆
2026-09-14
The waiter was incredibly disrespectful and unpleasant! It completely put me off ordering. Avoid this place if you're looking for a chill spot!
John Herron
1 review
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Josep Perez
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-09-14
Report generated Oct 11, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.