Must-see restaurants in Montmartre & Northern Paris

  • Grand Amour Hôtel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Opening to a winter garden in the Grand Amour Hôtel, this hipster hangout opens with breakfast (French, English or vegetarian), followed by an all-day…

  • Buvette Gastrothèque

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Parisians love anything to do with New York, including this French restaurant hailing from the West Village. American owner Jody Williams and her French…

  • Chez Toinette

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The atmosphere of this convivial restaurant is rivalled only by its fine cuisine (seared duck with honey, veal with chanterelles, sole meunière, poached…

  • YAFO

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Middle Eastern cuisine is having a moment in Paris and YAFO is among those leading the charge. Creamy hummus – made with tahini from Nazareth and…

  • Hôtel Amour

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Attached to the arty 'Love' Hotel, this hip bistro opening to a plant-filled patio garden offers all-day drinking and dining. International dishes span…

  • Pojo

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    An old corner cafe has been stripped back to reveal its honeycomb-coloured Parisian stone walls, while its timber beams have been whitewashed to brighten…

  • Ten Belles

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A stone's skim from the canal, this lively cafe with mezzanine seating and pavement tables overflows with regulars drinking Parisian-roasted Belleville…

  • Marché St-Martin

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This lovely covered market, built in 1859 and revamped in 1880, is a delightful spot to mooch around stalls selling high-quality food produce. Join locals…

  • Café Pinson

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    French designer Dorothée Meilichzon created the beautifully tiled interior of this bright modern cafe that buzzes from dawn to dusk. Its kitchen cooks up…

  • L'Atelier Ramey

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Classically inspired dishes here centre on seasonal ingredients like chestnuts, truffles and rhubarb, with just four choices for each course (plus another…

  • Le Tricycle Store

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    What began life as a vegan hot-dog stand on three wheels – pedalled around town by Coralie and partner Daqui – has expanded into a fully fledged cafe…

  • Sésame

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Whether you're in search of an artsy canal-side hang-out or a picnic to go, this winning cafe has all the goods: soup served in army-issued tin bowls,…

  • Philou

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The walls at this swanky bistro are nearly 100% chalkboard, with the day’s temptations writ large. The brainchild of seasoned chef Philippe Damas, Philou…

  • Sol Semilla

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Superfood specialist Sol Semilla is both a boutique and canteen. Here you'll find supersoups (vitality, detox), vegan-friendly seasonal salads and stews,…

  • Marché St-Quentin

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Dating from 1866, this iron-and-glass covered market has an enticing range of French specialities and produce, as well as affordable lunches at a variety…

  • Marché Biologique des Batignolles

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Abuzz with market stalls, this busy boulevard in northern Paris is renowned for its organic produce. Many of the stalls offer tastings and everything is…

  • Arnaud Delmontel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A past winner of Paris’ ‘best baguette’ prize, Delmontel specialises in delicious pastries, cakes, macarons and artisanal breads.

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    Paris Texas

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Cleverly named Paris Texas serves real-deal Texan BBQ: smoked pork ribs, beef brisket and pulled-pork burgers, with hand-reared meat supplied by Le…

  • La Môme

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    For authentic Moroccan pastillas (sweet and savoury meat pies) and tajines running from chicken and pears to duck with cherries and pistachios, head to…

  • Le Relais Gascon

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Just off place des Abbesses, Le Relais Gascon has a relaxed atmosphere and hearty portions of reasonably priced, authentic cuisine from southwestern…

  • Le Relais Gascon

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Giant meal-sized salads with crispy, garlicky potatoes, and feisty dishes like cheesy tartiflette (oven-baked potatoes with melted reblochon cheese and…

  • Le Café qui Parle

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Inside a former bank, with artworks rotated on the walls, this all-day venue serves breakfast, popular weekend brunches (10am to 4pm; no reservations),…

  • Le Chansonnier

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    The ‘Singer’ (named after the 19th-century Lyonnais socialist singer-songwriter Pierre Dupont) could be a film set, with its curved zinc bar and art…

  • Pancake Sisters

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    American pancakes are the speciality of this bright white space with a sunflower-yellow façade and steamed-up windows on winter days. A 'panster' is two…

  • Krishna Bhavan

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This is about as authentic a South Indian vegetarian canteen as you’ll find in Paris. If in doubt as to what to order, ask for a thaali, a circular steel…

  • Le Dépanneur

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Worth a stop for its brilliant people-watching pavement terrace with low wooden tables and stools, this diner in the buzzing heart of Pigalle is run by…

  • Chez Plumeau

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    For a tourist haunt, Chez Plumeau isn't too bad: dishes such as duck terrine with pistachios, beef tartare with quails egg or snails with parsley butter…

  • Marcel

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Craving a vitamin-packed salad, creative club sandwich or simple onion soup topped with emmental cheese? Industrial-styled Marcel, with its light-bulb-lit…

  • Terminus Nord

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Directly across from the Gare du Nord, this busy landmark brasserie has a beautiful copper bar, waiters in white and black uniforms, brass fixtures and…

  • Le Réveil du 10e

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    This corner bistro across the street from the covered Marché St-Martin draws a local crowd with its plates of charcuterie (saucisson, rillettes, pâté),…

  • Le Coquelicot

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A handy spot for an easy meal, the Coquelicot offers omelettes, quiches, sandwiches and yummy pastries. The outdoor tables occupy a prime location on rue…