The daring and creativity of Chef Tsuyoshi Yamakawa cannot be denied, but Double is not a restaurant I’d recommend to just anyone. The no-choice prix fixe means you cannot be picky, and above all, the shared format means you’ll need to go with someone you know quite well.
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If You’re Going to Eat on Place du Tertre, Do it at Chez Eugène
Is Chez Eugène a restaurant I would cross Paris for? Probably not – and especially not for its austere dining room, with its grey walls, black leather, and unflattering lighting. But I’m glad to know that at least one spot on the bustling Place du Tertre offers this lovely play of generosity and welcome, and I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to eat tasty food and drink delicious wines with an incomparable view.
A.Lea Marries Fine Dining and Comfort Food to Perfection
The dining room here is convivial and warm, loaded with a balance of locals and foreigners, which makes sense given the proximity to the Butte Montmartre. With a small menu that changes regularly, I’ll definitely be back to see what else they have in store.
Mokko’s Out-There Dishes Are Divisive in Their Creativity
Mokko may look like a run-of-the-mill neo-bistro, with tiled floors, bare wood tables, and a chalkboard menu. But there’s something so incredibly creative going on in the kitchen here, creativity so out-there that it can prove divisive. But when it lands, it’s pretty extraordinary.
L’Arpaon Blends Comfort and Voyage in a Refined Bistro Ambiance
L’Arpaon’s small, square dining room is at once cozy and expansive thanks to the open kitchen, mirror lining one side, and light wood furnishings, but the warmth comes too – and perhaps even more so – thanks to the friendly service, which seems truly kind, and the sense that nearly everyone in the space is a local.
Chantoiseau is Lovely – Especially If You Get the Lunchtime Prix Fixe
This restaurant on rue Lepic does lovely, fine dining plays on French classics with exquisite products, but the lunchtime prix fixe absolutely stole the show.
Le Normandie is a Prototypical Bistro in Montmartre with the Barest Handful of Modern Twists
I have a real soft spot for this pocket of a restaurant in the shadow of the butte Montmartre, where a very short menu of very reasonable prices is quietly shaking up the bistro category just enough to be creative and delicious.
Bobby Is the Place to Be for Pasta and Pizza in Paris
From the delicious food to the reasonable prices to the welcoming staff, I cannot recommend this Italian spot more highly, especially for vegetarians or those who need a night off from French food. Plus it’s open both Sundays and Mondays!
ACÀ Pigalle Scratches an Itch
With a menu of both corn and flour tortillas and a house-made hot sauce that actually packs some heat, however, El Guacamole is a good standby. But when I heard that its sister restaurant, ACÀ Pigalle, also made fish tacos, it seemed high time to make the pilgrimage to Montmartre.
Le Maquis is the Perfect Prix Fixe for Unpicky Eaters
This is a copious offering – a steal, frankly, at the price. So do as I did and grab your favorite adventurous omnivores before digging in.