Must-see restaurants in Montmartre & Northern Paris

  • Flesh

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Meats and seafood, charcoal-barbecued to smoky perfection, are the specialities of this trendy address with spartan interior and hip Pigalle crowd. Angus…

  • Yumi

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Be it a dirty chai latte, peppery ginger shot, breakfast bowl of chia pudding with fresh fruit or feisty brunch packed with organic veg, this new…

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    Chiche

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Chiche's location close to Canal St-Martin makes it ideal for picking up Israeli street food – hummus and pita bread, meal-size bowls of madjadra …

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    Ima

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Mosaic geometric tiles and exposed brick line the walls of Ima (Hebrew for 'mama') on the banks of Canal St-Martin. Middle Eastern flavours pack a punch…

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    La Vague

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Ceviche – such as tuna with black olive and orange zest, tiger prawn with red onion and sweet potato or salmon with beetroot crème – is the signature dish…

  • Le Potager de Charlotte

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Vegan brothers David and Adrien are dedicated to gourmet plant-based cuisine. Farmers-market-sourced ingredients come together in dishes like chickpea and…

  • Sawadee Khap

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Pretty much packed to the rafters ever since it opened, this pocket-sized newbie on Paris' thriving street-food scene wins big with flavoursome Thai soups…

  • Le Bon, La Butte

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    It's hard to resist the traditional mushroom-painted façade and line-up of emerald-green wine bottles in the window of this neighbourhood bistro. Plunge…

  • Le Petit Cambodge

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A more modern, hipper version of popular Le Cambodge, Le Petit Cambodge serves excellent-quality Cambodian cuisine to a fiercely loyal local crowd. Dishes…

  • Le Coq Rico

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Classy Le Coq Rico cooks up poultry – not any old poultry but belles volailles – red-ribbon birds raised in luxurious five-star chicken coops. France's…

  • Bouillon Pigalle

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Brilliant prices, all-day service and quality ingredients used in unapologetically traditional dishes – snails with garlic and parsley butter, veal liver…

  • Cuisine

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The menu might be short – just a handful of starters, desserts and two mains – but chef Takao Inazawa carefully selects every last organic product to…

  • Chez Louisette

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Around since the 1930s, memorabilia-filled Chez Louisette – run by Richard and Armand today – is an icon within Paris’ largest flea market, the Marché aux…

  • Café Marlette

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    What began as an organic bread- and cake-mix brand has morphed into one of this gourmet strip's most popular cafes. Market–sourced produce is utilised at…

  • Roberta

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Salamis, hams and cheeses are displayed in glass-fronted cupboards at contemporary deli-restaurant Roberta. Start off with antipasti plates loaded with…

  • Glaces Glazed

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    'Playlists' at this hip little artisan ice-cream shop include cream-based Smoke on the Water (vanilla, hemp seed and clove), Glazed & Confused (buttermilk…

  • La Cantine de Quentin

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A bewitching combination of gourmet food shop and lunchtime bistro, La Cantine de Quentin stocks quality products from the countryside (cassoulet,…

  • Lazare

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Normandy's Eric Frechon is the chef behind this stylish train station bistro serving breakfast, midday gourmet snacks and memorable meals built from all…

  • Jambo

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Fronted by a sunflower-yellow façade and decorated with shields and masks, Jambo was opened by former Red Cross chef de mission Pierre-Olivier Pinguet …

  • Blend

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Blend is easy to spot by the hungry crowd outside waiting for a table in the smart, black-and-wood interior or a gourmet burger to take away. Buns are…

  • Pink Mamma

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Clad in peach-coloured tiles, with a mur végétal ('living wall'), Pink Mamma sprawls over four floors (with a speakeasy in the basement). Steaks…

  • Bol Porridge Bar

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Organic porridge, both savoury (beetroot, feta and thyme; chicken, coconut, sesame and coriander) and sweet (salted butter and cinnamon; pear and lychee)…

  • La Traversée

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The pavement terrace and mezzanine both make great perches for dining on neobistro dishes such as chestnut ravioli in shiitake broth, alongside natural…

  • Les Vinaigriers

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Anchored by the vintage corkscrew staircase in the back and an open kitchen facing the street, rustic Les Vinaigriers offers one of the canal's best-value…

  • Café Miroir

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Smack in the middle of the Montmartre tourist trail, this local favourite offers continuous all-day dining. Delightful pâtés and rillettes – guinea hen…

  • Le Garde Temps

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Chalkboard menus at this contemporary bistro are framed and hung on the walls, and their gastronomic promise doesn't disappoint. Old bistro standards are…

  • Fric-Frac

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    French snack croque monsieur (toasted cheese-and-ham sandwich) gets a contemporary makeover at this canal-side space. Gourmet Winnie (Crottin de Chavignol…

  • Chez Michel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    If all you know about Breton cuisine is crêpes and cider, a visit to Chez Michel is in order. The set menu (with supplements for some dishes) features…

  • Pink Flamingo

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Once the weather warms up, the Flamingo unveils its secret weapon – pink helium balloons that delivery staff use to locate you and your perfect canal-side…

  • Jeanne B

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Choose among the homemade terrines, stuffed veggies, salads, pies or roasted lamb and chicken at this gourmet sit-down deli, or go for the house…

  • El Nopal

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Operating out of a cupboard-sized hole in the wall, El Nopal sizzles up Mexican street food – bean, beef or pork burritos, meat, veggie or fish tacos,…

  • Palissade

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The menu's all over the map, but that's not a criticism: Palissade offers global brunches, from Japanese to Mexican and Norwegian, while seasonal dishes…

  • La Mascotte

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Founded in 1889, this neighbourhood bar with romantic sage-green-and-white-striped awnings is an enchanting spot on Montmartre's main street for gorging…

  • Chez Pupette

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A die-hard favourite on the local Batignolles scene, this hybrid bistro-bar is a laidback spot to linger with a local crowd over traditional French bistro…

  • Bouillon 47

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    It seats little more than 20 people inside and out, making reservations essential at this popular bistro known for its seasonal French cuisine. Begin with…

  • Bob's Juice Bar

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Craving a protein shake or green smoothie? This pocket-sized space with bags of rice flour and flaxseed above the kitchen is the original hot spot in…

  • Le Pantruche

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Oak-furnished Pantruche woos foodies in the dining hot spot of south Pigalle with its intimate setting, reasonable prices and seasonal neobistro fare…

  • L'Été en Pente Douce

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Parisian terraces don’t get finer than 'Summer on a Gentle Slope' (named after the 1987 French film): look for the colourful rainbow of metal tables and…

  • Bistro des Dames

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This charming little bistro will appeal to lovers of simple, authentic cuisine, with hearty salads, cod tartare with avocado crème, Burgundy snails, D…

  • Le Cambodge

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Tucked away in a quiet street between the gargantuan Hôpital St-Louis and Canal St-Martin, behind a shabby façade, Le Cambodge is a long-standing…