Reservations are recommended, though not required. Online reservations need to be confirmed by phone and provide local telephone number for contact. Large parties (6 or more) must be confirmed 24 hrs. in advance.
No reservations are taken for the Terrace outside in the summer: first come, first served!
Please call (413) 243-6397 with reservations or any changes to existing reservations. Email rachel@cheznousbistro.com with any questions.
Hours
Though we always open at 5 pm for dinner, we have very seasonal hours:
- April, May, November, and December we are open 5 nights/week: Wednesday – Sunday;
- June, Sept. and October we are open 6 nights/week, Tuesday-Sunday;
- July and August we are open 7 nights/week!
- January and February we are open 4 nights/week: Thurs. – Sunday.
We are closed the month of March. Phew!
Dress Code
Don’t let the French name fool you! We are a casual restaurant, suitable for a special occasion or just a bite before the movies. All are welcome!
Food
Franck and his staff preparing food in the kitchen
Classic and Modern French Bistro Cuisine made in-house by Chef/Owner Franck Tessier and his staff. All desserts made in-house by Rachel Portnoy, Pastry Chef/Owner.
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options are always available. No special children’s menu—though we see many children enjoying mussels and escargot here…
Wine
Award-winning list of French and “New World” selections, as well as a full bar. It’s against Massachusetts law to bring your own wine to an establishment licensed such as ours is. You can, however, take home any left-over wine in your bottle in a Wine Doggy Bag.
Wheelchairs
Though the restaurant is accessible by wheel chair via our ramp in the front, it’s an old building and the bathrooms may have limited accessibility to larger chairs.
Parking
Though our parking lot is too small to accommodate everyone on a busy night, Lee is a really easy place to park! There is a large lot just across the street available to all of our guests (disregard any signs saying otherwise; we have this in writing). Also on the street in either direction and on any side street is unlimited and free.
Forms of Payment
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, local checks, and Traveler’s Checks
Private Dining
See our Private Dining page for more information on intimate private dining occasions.
