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    Bouillon Pigalle

    3.6 (185 reviews)
    ModerateFrench
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Outdoor seating

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    Steak with pepper sauce, pork shank, and bone marrow appetizer
    Heather L.

    I wanted to like this so much more than I actually did. I had heard great things and wanted to give it a go, was not expecting the huge line to wait (at about 8:30pm). My server Rocky was amazing once we got inside but the food was a bit bland, at least for American standards. I got the steak with pepper sauce and let me tell you, there was 0 evidence of pepper or even salt. Same with the fries. We also got the pork shank which was very tender, would get that again.The appetizers and desserts were the best part. Ice cream was amazing, so was the lemon tart. They do the simple things well!

    duck confit
    Calder S.

    This place is hard to review. On one hand, it has a large, crowd-pleasing menu and is extremely cheap. On the other hand, the food is just so-so and the ambience feels like an upscale cafeteria. These balance out to an "ok" rating in my view. If that appeals to you, great, but I probably wouldn't go again. I visited with a reservation and was seated immediately. But reservations are hard to get and there was a huge line out the door for walk-ins that did not move very quickly. I would definitely not wait, it is absolutely not worth it. Service is very basic. The place is huge and crowded with tables packed together. I got the escargot (6 pieces, 8.40€), Boeuf Bourguignon (12.20€), duck confit w/ fries (12.80€), 50 cl of Cotes du Rhone (7.60€), Profiterole with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce (4.80€), and ile flottante (3.20€). The escargot was delicious and tasted the same as ones I've had at nicer restaurants. The Boeuf Bourguignon looked really unappealing but tasted okay. The duck confit was nicely cooked but needed more sauce and the fries were terrible. The profiterole was enormous and ok. The ile flottante was overly sweet and had some hard crumbled bits on top -- we didn't finish it. Everything looks and tastes kind of cheap, which makes sense given the price.

    Pam B.

    When in Montmartre I highly suggest this place. We had a reservation (booked weeks before our trip) on the day we knew we were going to this area. Without a reservation the line to get in looked overwhelming. Even with a reservation at noon we had to wait a bit to get seated. I ordered escargot, beef bourguignon and we shared an appetizer (ratatouille) and I had a red wine. Loved the buttery garlic sauce in the escargot. I tried escargot out of the shell in other places and I prefer this prep with the shell on. It's tricky to get them out but that's part of the fun I think. The beef was tender and it sits on top of a pasta. The ratatouille was also a good dish to try. Bouillons give you that canteen type atmosphere because it's crowded and busy but the servers are very efficient but we didn't feel rushed at all. There are bouillon restaurants in different areas. Best value if you're in Paris for a good and filling meal.

    Menu
    Ashley S.

    This place has a ton of reviews online, but the food is not great. It's definitely more for a social vibe and if you're looking for cheap eats. The line was long but moved quickly, which was nice. Because it's so busy, service is pretty slow and the space is cramped. steak with fries and pepper sauce: the sauce was tasty, but the meat was super tough and the fries were just okay beef bourguignon with smoked bacon pasta: it came with plain macaroni, which felt underwhelming even though the meat itself was tender Prices are definitely affordable, but in my opinion, it's not worth the hype or the wait. As a tourist, I kind of wish I'd chosen somewhere else.

    Leek Ravioli
    Phyllis L.

    Came here on a Monday afternoon for an early dinner, and was surprised to see it already so busy. Make sure you book ahead to avoid the wait! We got the escargot, duck confit, and leek ravioli, and it was all very good! We didn't know what we were expecting, but we ordered a side of pasta in soup and ended up getting a bowl of boiled macaroni noodles (no soup). Not sure if that's just a cultural misunderstanding, or if there's meant to be more. The tables are tight and although our server was really kind, it was a lot of waiting for her attention. I would still come back here, since the food is consistent and cheap.

    OMG Dessert
    Ryan C.

    First off, be sure you make a reservation or be prepared to stand and wait outside for a VERY long time. We did have reservations so we were quickly seated upstairs. We had a cosy table with neighbors on either side but it's Paris and you expect this. The menu is pretty broad so everyone is sure to find something to eat here. We were blown away by the reasonableness of the pricing here. For us to eat all we had plus a bottle of wine for less than 70 Euros is insane! Definitely the best value in the city!

    Kim R.

    If you book ahead, you'll be seated, no problem (maybe a few mins wait cause they are always very busy during peak hours). Food is good, & so cheap (including the wine)!

    Steak with fries and pepper sauce
    Stephanie C.

    Very popular established restaurant. A must try at least once. Recommend reservations but we walked in around 8pm and the line moved quickly. We were seated within half an hour. Simple menu, and best summary of the food would be good food at great prices (and not necessarily the other way around). Not super fancy fare, but good basic French food. Conveniently located right in front of a metro and bus station.

    Pasta
    Yoshi L.

    Food: food was so good! I got the beef Bourguignon pasta and it was so good! But be prepared to wait a little longer. Service: service when we went was pretty slow I'm not sure if they forgot about us lol. You have to wait in a few lines before being seated. We waited for about 30-45minutes on a Friday afternoon Ambiance: ambiance is great. The tables are really close to each other to be prepared to to squeeze in and out. There's only one stall for the bathroom so lines can get pretty long since the restaurant is so busy.

    Kimberly N.

    We found out about this place from travel blogger Nomadic Matt! Since we are staying in Montmartre, we decided to check it out and are glad we did. We came on the early side so didn't have to wait despite not having reservations. It is a busy place, bustling with tables very close to each other (so close that they have to pull out the tables in order to squeeze into the seats). This part annoyed my husband but it really isn't too bad. It took awhile for out server to come to our table for our order but that gave us time to really check out the menu. Once he came and we ordered, the food came out very quickly! My husband had the pollock fillet with capers and anchovies that was served with sautéed zucchini. He also had a side of mashed potatoes. I had the seafood vol-au-vent that was served with a salad. We thought the dishes were very tasty and my dish reminded us both of something our mothers independently made when we were young! Delicious memories! We also shared a 1/2 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. Overall, this was a nice, inexpensive French meal experience. My husband wants to make plans to come back despite the crowded space! To be on the safe side, we'll make reservations the next time.

    This is an amazing restaurant with great quality food. The prices are very reasonable as well. Expect long line and waiting time, but definitely worth it. The dock confit was amazing. French onion soup is out of this world and profiterole is great.

    Creme Brulee
    Haylee M.

    Waited in line for almost 45 minutes or so to get in but the food was actually pretty good. Our server was actually very, very rushed and essentially just kept hustling everywhere and not really "providing good service". I had full intentions of leaving a 3-star review but then the food made up and server also brought us extra of the baguette bread because my dad saw it on some other table and requested for it. Escargot - Nice flavor here. The parsley added a good touch. The oil and parsley mix also was tasty and nice to have with the bread. Pork Shoulder with Diablo Sauce - This was the best part of the meal! The pork was so perfectly cooked and it was quite a lean piece of meat as well, which we appreciated. And the best spot was that sauce! It was actually proper good amount of spicy and we could have gone for another one for sure. It also came with some green beans on the side so that was nice to get some actual vegetables in! Very good portion size here! Frisee Salad with Candied Poultry Gizzards - It was as the name is - a bowl of the frisee with the gizzards and some croutons on top. There were a LOT of gizzards on there! Good flavor to them too. Beef Bourguignon - beef was cooked well, but flavor was just okay. Good portion size though. And came on a big plate of pasta! Roasted Quarter Chicken (with gravy and fries) - Chicken itself was just so so. Very tender and fell off the bone soft so that was nice but I think it was chicken thigh so quite a fatty piece of meat. Nothing too special about this one so I wouldn't recommend it. Fries were good though. Creme Brulee - top part was actually crispy which was really nice to crack. Flavor was also really good! Only thing is that it felt too cold. The top crisp was also cold.

    Emily W.

    Very busy restaurant so it was good that we made reservations in advance. I ordered the pork shoulder with porcini mushrooms and sarladaise potatoes. Some parts of the pork were tough and some were fatty and tender. Potatoes were ok, they were more on the mushy side. Creme brulee was good! Service was ok.

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    Le Potager du Père Thierry - Duck breast

    Le Potager du Père Thierry

    4.6(504 reviews)
    0.3 kmMontmartre, 18ème
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    This is the kind of place that you should be searching for when you come to Paris. Small and…read moreintimate, with well executed dishes and exceptional service. These smaller bistro type eateries are the lifeblood of the local cuisine. They consistently offer reasonably priced dishes that are full of flavor and technique. The wine and drink options are well catered to the menu and they provide options for most price points. The service we experienced was exactly what you want... our server had plenty of suggestions based on the offerings of the day. The service was attentive and responsive... not much more than you could ask for. I had the duck breast being offered... it was served alongside crispy potatoes, green beans, and a salad. Adding in the onion soup and a glass of wine... it quickly became a King's dinner at a very reasonable price. I would be more than happy to eat here again and look forward to exploring the rest of the menu offering many local and classic French options.

    While walking around Montmartre we stumbled upon this cafe as it was the only place that had a…read moretable free. We really lucked out. This was one of the best meals we had in Paris. Like others have said, it's super small inside, so you'll get to know your neighbors really well. But your attention will be more focused on the food they bring out. I had the lamb with thyme sauce and my wife had the confit duck leg. Don't be afraid to pick the sauce of the day over the regular honey sauce. The sauce of the day on the day we went was a blackberry sauce which was crazy good. With a bottle of wine at 24 euros and both entrees under 20 euros, you couldn't really beat a meal of that quality in many places around Paris for that price. It was only after I ate at Le Potager did I see it had a bunch of great reviews on Yelp. It's definitely earned all those stars.

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    Sacrée Fleur - Cote de boeuf for 2 people portion

    Sacrée Fleur

    4.6(118 reviews)
    1.0 km18ème, Barbès/Goutte d'Or
    €€€

    I was really excited for Sacrée Fleur and maybe hyped it too much in my mind. It was good but there…read morewas some room for improvement. Making a reservation isn't hard but you do need to email them and there's no online booking system. You also have to confirm again 1-2 days before. I understand they are small with a limited number of tables so that's fair and it seemed like everyone showed up even though they don't require a deposit. On a Friday night, it didn't appear there was much chance or walking in although there were like 2 open seats at what would have been a shared table. The menu is small and includes some typical French starters, steaks, 3 non steak entrees, cheeses, and dessert. All steaks come with potatoes, 3 sauces, salad. Service was a highlight. The waiter was personable and funny, had solid recommendations, and made sure leftovers were taken home. Also had a solid wine recommendation after asking some questions. They probably get a lot of people who don't speak French and they had no problem speaking English. The food- ordered a ribeye medium rare. The steak was so so charred on the outside and it almost ruined the whole thing. I really wish they would have charred it way less especially when it was ordered medium rare. There is seared and then there is burnt; this was sadly the latter. The steak itself was fine, honestly nowhere near the best meat I have had but the price is quite reasonable for how much you get. I would say the steak was maybe 6/10 for me, largely due to the cooking. The fries were phenomenal. Definitely a highlight and really tasty and with a great texture. Salad was good, pretty typical. I wanted to like the sauces more but found them just okay. The best by far for me was the blue cheese sauce but even this one I thought the flavors could have popped a little more. Atmosphere was fun, there were a few bigger groups (6-8 which is the biggest they accommodate) but it never got unreasonably loud. Overall I wanted to love it but was a bit disappointed even though the service and fries were both great.

    On our final night in Paris, we were looking for a good restaurant near our hotel and I stumbled…read moreupon Sacrée Fleur. It's a tiny restaurant, so if you're a party of two, you might share a table with others, but they have spacers so you don't feel like you're eating together. Reservations were easy to make. You email in your requested sitting and someone will get back to you shortly. We were able to get in a little ahead of schedule and start the adventure. Wines were reasonably priced and they had a good variety of cocktails. We hadn't had French onion soup on our trip, so we ordered it as an appetizer. Sometimes it can get a little salty, but these were very well blended. Sacree Fleur seems to be known for their steak and frites, so we ordered the steak for two. Steak comes out on a sizzling platter. You can turn the pieces over to keep cooking until your preferred temperature. It was quite succulent and the fries were well prepared. There are two dipping sauces and some salt to season your meal. We hadn't a great time and way too much food :)

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    Au Pied du Sacré Coeur - Daurade Royale

    Au Pied du Sacré Coeur

    4.3(176 reviews)
    0.9 kmMairie du 18e/Lamarck, 18ème
    €€

    My wife and I came here after hiking around Montmartre and saw all the great reviews for this…read morerestaurant here and on other sites. We were so looking forward to the frog legs, onion soup and other delicacies pictured. We got there and the sign was just as it was with the same name -- Au Pied du Sacre Coeur. We should've noticed something was wrong when no one was inside. When the waiter (lone person working along with cook) gave us the menu, my wife and I stared at each other completely confused. The menu looked nothing like the ones on this website and featured Italian food items, like spaghetti, arroz con pollo or mozarella. I asked him about frog legs or the onion soup. He looked confused and just said no. Out of respect for him, we just ordered the charcuterie, which featured stale bread and a few slices of meat taken from my local grocery store in the U.S. Also -- they claimed to not accept any international credit cards. WHAT HAPPENED? Are all these reviews fake? Most likely, they underwent new ownership right when we visited. But new visitors -- please beware. Do not trust any of the reviews before mine. If I was mistaken, please post photos and just tell me that I was part of some elaborate joke to ruin a lunch for me and my wife.

    The glaring problem here would be service and timing. Min was correct; we too waited about :40 for…read moreany food of any kind to show, and the restaurant on a Thursday was so not busy. That's not acceptable. The food, however, was. Hence my difficulty in giving one rating. Our 3 dishes tried were indeed solid. Generous servings of seafood in the bouillabaisse, and I have no qualms whatsoever with my cuise de grenouille and foie gras salads. Bread kept us alive. The free Cote du Rhône glass was appreciated for check-in! Our server had his head permanently at a 30 degree angle, staring at his mobile. Tis a shame. But he was friendly ( oh, and easy on the eyes). I liked the quiet location out of the chaotic fray, like up the street, with all its smoking and volume. PS This is lover's type of location. Even the dark end of the small street feels illicit!

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