THE FIRST-TIMER'S FOOD GUIDE TO MONTMARTRE, PARIS

When it comes to planning a trip, if you’re anything like me, you want to have a list of restaurants that are near a certain location and that are good quality. Which is why I put together this list of restaurants in the Montmartre neighborhood so you can focus on exploring and sightseeing.

Before getting into some awesome cafes and restaurants I’d advise you to take the time to read through my post of French Restaurant Etiquette, it’ll help you out when it comes to ordering at certain locations.

Le Consulat, 18 Rue Norvins - I think this restaurant is probably one of the most photographed restaurant/cafe on Instagram, and for good reason too. It’s beautiful on the inside and out, you’ll want to wake up extra early to photograph this restaurant since it’s located in the center of Place du Tertre Plaza. The atmosphere here is amazing, it’s your typical Paris cafe with relaxing seating, plus you might get lucky and there will be a musician playing nearby.

Restaurant Le Poulbot, 3 Rue Poulbot -   This beautiful little restaurant will really transport you to what Montmartre must have looked like back in the early 1600’s. The decoration and the small village ambiance is just worth experiencing. If you are short on time, make a pit stop here for at least dessert, their crème brûlée is to die for and pair it with a warm hot chocolate. 

La Bonne Franquette, 18 Rue Saint-Rustique - This charming green building with vintage features isn’t just pleasing to look at, this restaurant is more high-end then other restaurants that I have recommended. This 16th-century house is located in the center of Place du Tertre.

Fun fact: Vincent Van Gogh, who lived with his brother Theo in Montmartre at ,54 Rue Lepic just a 5 minute walk away, painted his famous painting "La Guinguette" here in 1886.

La Maison Rose, Rue de l'Abreuvoir - This instagrammable pastel pink restaurant serves delicious homemade teas and lemonades. I think this is a perfect place to relax, grab a drink and gather your thoughts before continuing on your itinerary.

This restaurant also happens to have a lot of interesting history behind it, the restaurant was first opened in 1908 and artists such as Pablo Picasso and Amedeo Modigliani used to come to the restaurant back in the day.

Le Saint Jean, 23 Rue des Abbesses - This cafe is a great place to stop for a quick coffee break or to grab a pastry as you continue sightseeing, it’s conveniently located down the street from the iconic Moulin Rouge. If you are looking for a more hearty lunch they do serve hamburgers and ham & cheese sandwiches.

La Galette des Moulins, 1 Rue Norvins - Just a 5 minute walk past Sacré-Cœur is this delicious bakery that I am completely obsessed with. If you are looking to grab breakfast before sightseeing or if you want to grab a snack before lunch this is the place to get a pastry! They also have sandwiches, everything is ready for carry-out. 

La Bossue, Rue Joseph de Maistre - If you are looking for a place to have Brunch at, I highly suggest La Bossue. Here you’ll find a variety of different pastries and delicious hot food. Try and make a reservation ahead of time since it does tend to fill up right away. If you don’t you might find yourself waiting in line for a while, but nonetheless it’s worth it.

Cafe du Mont Cenis, Rue Custine - Entrees starting at 6 euros with options such as escargots de bourgogne (snails) and french onion soup. They have bigger portions for 13 euros with options such as chicken breast with potatoes, flank steak with shallots, and burgers. 

Le Basilic, Rue Lepic - I personally think this restaurant has the best deal in the city, you get to pick an appetizer, a main dish AND a dessert for €15.90 You can see this menu before entering the restaurant. For an appetizer I recommend the mozzarella and pesto sandwich, for the main dish ravioli gratin, and for dessert the dark chocolate mousse. It might seem like a lot of food but portions are a lot smaller here than in the United States.

Tentazioni rue Lepic, 86 bis Rue Lepic - Located on the corner of Rue Tholozé this affordable Italian restaurant has some great choices such as penne arrabbiata for €7! 

Le Progrès, Rue des Trois Frères - This is one of the best restaurants to grab a seat in their terrace to enjoy the atmosphere outside. I would recommend coming here for brunch, which is served from noon till 4pm. Similar to Le Basilic, here you can pick a starter, a main dish, and a dessert for €18.50.

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