Bouillon Pigalle

This place is always packed and for good reason. The food is delicious and very affordable. You are definitely seated very close to other guests but that is part of the charm of this fantastic French restaurant. We made a reservation in advance and avoided waiting in the long line. We tried a little bit of everything and loved it. Was it the absolute best meal I have ever had in Paris, no. But for the price it was pretty stellar. Wait staff was good. The people watching was amazing. Looking forward to our next visit.

Great place! A bit crowded, but it makes sense, the food was cheaper and delicious. I recommend trying the onion soup and chicken with chicken sauce and add chocolate mouse for a dessert!

We booked a table online and didn’t have to wait in line at all. The service was fast and polite. The French onion soup was absolutely delicious, and we really enjoyed the escargots as well. Everything we ordered was fantastic! The onion soup was the best I’ve ever had, and the escargots were excellent. The restaurant’s popularity speaks for itself, with a constant crowd of diners. Highly recommend trying the onion soup and escargots—definitely a must-visit in Paris! 10/10.

A fantastic dining experience! The food was both delicious and affordable, offering a wonderful mix of French and European dishes. I ventured out of my comfort zone and tried the snails, which were surprisingly tasty, and the steak and fries for the main course were perfectly cooked and satisfying. A quick tip: make sure to book your reservation online, as the restaurant gets very busy, and there’s often a queue out the door. Highly recommend for a great meal at a reasonable price!

I’m so glad I chose this place for my first meal in Paris! It’s a casual, bustling eatery, so the seating is quite close together, but that turned out to be part of the fun. It gave me the chance to chat with the people around me, which really added to the lively atmosphere. The meal was also the most affordable one I had during my trip to Paris, which was a pleasant surprise. When I return to Paris, I will definitely make sure to visit again!₍ꪔ̤̫₎🍀*゜

For a satisfying and budget-friendly French meal, this restaurant is a solid choice. While it won't blow you away, it offers good value for the price. Be warned: this spot is always packed, so I suggest making reservations. The dining area is very tight. You are basically sitting shoulder to shoulder with your neighbor

Food was okie for the price. If it was worth the wait is in question too. But they are definitely friendly and service is top notch. Table of five without reservations got our table under 5 minutes but it’s not the norm. We just got lucky before the line build up. Food is not worth writing home to but great pricing. It’s lively here.

Good french food for good price. It is a huge place, loads of crowded tables and quick service. We made a reservation so we didn't have to wait in a queue outside. Recommended.

Had such a fun dining experience here! Bouillon Pigalle is very popular so I recommend making reservations in advance or be prepared to wait in a queue. For two we ordered some wine, a cheese trio, onion soup, beef bourguignon and a leek, goat's cheese and bacon pie. The flavors on these dishes were great! For dessert we split the creme brulee and that was the perfect ending to the meal. There are two floors to the restaurant and it is packed but it makes for a fun ambiance. Definitely worth checking out!

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.

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.

So, yes the food is inexpensive. But you get what you pay for. This place is an institution in Paris. I don't understand why. It's not good. The best part was the service. Our waiters were super friendly and funny. They executed our order perfectly. We had Escargot, boeuf Bourguignon, and filet of sole. I couldn't even eat most of it. My hubby ate it cause he didn't want it to go to waste.

It's easily one of the best dining experiences of my life. This is how food should be eaten - cheap and plentiful, with wine flowing and good company to boot. Always stop here whenever I'm in Paris. Make a reservation.

I have had Bouillon Pigalle on my to do list for some time and I figured since we have tickets for the 9pm show at Moulin Rouge why not do dinner nearby. I knew it was a frugal choice and very popular, proven by the line stretching down the street. We were smart to make reservations and walked right in, no waiting. The prices are insanely cheap. I ordered a bottle of Cote de Rhône for 7.60 euros. Our meals were 12 euro. Profiteroles. All this said, You Get What You Pay For. The food was Blah. Meh at best. You don't come to Paris for Blah/meh !!! My Beef bourguignon was tough and indigestible sitting on a sea of small elbow pasta, plain elbow pasta. The onion soup was ok but with shredded unmelted cheese swimming in it. The profiterole had soft serve vanilla ice cream in a hard shell, not a choux. A very disappointing meal for a restaurant with low expectations.

This is a great place for the price If u are looking to try traditional French food on a budget or just want to try something different before going to a fancy restaurant and paying the big bill Line moves quick Food is average nothing spectacular but like I mentioned great place to just try different options for low price Customer service quick and with it being a Tourists area some speak English Open late so tht definitely is in ur favor if ur out past a certain time

What a fun dining experience! It is busy so either be prepared to wait in a queue or make reservations. I feel like the business is part of the experience, I still felt like we got our order in and food in a timely manner. We got some wine, cheese trio, onion soup, beef bourguignon and a leek, goat's cheese and bacon pie. The two entrees were dishes and flavors I wouldn't usually gravitate toward or cook so I enjoyed these French flavors and ingredients. We were hoping to get the duck dish but that wasn't available, but everything was delicious! We also ordered the creme brûlée for dessert which was very decadent and subtly sweet which was perfect. I wouldn't say it's the fanciest of meals but for the price, convenient location and food quality, it was perfect!

Don't sleep on this restaurant! A local and tourist favorite restaurant experience. Yes it is an experience and not only is the food good and homey but the experience as a whole warrants a visit. With some of the best prices anywhere in the city to try as much or as little traditional French classic foods as you want. I wish they had wine available when you wait as some reviews mentioned as that would have added to the experience but I must say the sangria that we ordered was very good here. The line (or as Europeans say "queue") is going to get long but it moves rather quickly. With shared tables throughout the restaurant who knows you might even make a new friend.

When in France, eat as the French do - apparently between the hours of 8PM and midnight. We went to one of these places I'd stumbled upon researching - Bouillon Pigalle. This place has two locations in the city and is super popular due to its low-cost, quick-service system (trying to mimic the 19th century bouillon establishments catered to working class people). We arrived at 11PM, and the line was still out the door! We ended up waiting about 20 minutes before being sat in one of the many tables. Due to how late it was, we didn't want to eat too much - Jared got duck breast for $12 euro and I got French onion soup ($4 euro) and beef bourguignon for $12 euro. The duck was kind of cold and the beef was a little tough but the flavor was good. The french onion soup was nothing special, something we could have made ourselves. However, for a fast and cheap meal, we couldn't complain!

Came for lunch and what a value. You honestly have the a bounty of options at insanely good prices. You can't beat this spot. Wine, apps, meals, dessert for two under 50€. Hello this is lovely! Great service from our waiter Marc. Would 100% come back!

Everyone says "You get what you pay for". I say it's worth it. You need a reservation! The line can go around the block. The inside is fun loud and tight quarters but totally manageable. We had the French onion soup 7/10, red cabbage salad 8.5/10, vegetable curry 8/10, the chicken with fries 7/10 and the crème brûlée 9/10 The house wine I should have passed on Shoutout to our waiter Mohammed, very fun helpful and nice.

Quick and easy food on a busy street near the moulin rouge. Food hall style feel where tables are close together so you need to move your table in order for the next table to move in/out of their seats. Not quite a lingering spot, but they don't make you rush. As a take off two we got 1 appetizer and three entrees (little piggies we are) - glad we tried it all and luckily no judgement by our server. I can't say it was the best food I had in France, but for the prices it was worth it to try. Def try: French onion soup Make a reservation online or else's you will have to queue

Food was okay. I get it, people go here for the comfort classics at an affordable price, and that is fine. I was not expecting the best gastronomic experience but my french onion soup was underseasoned and my fish that I got was ok, but it came with an enormous amount of mashed potatoes that just did not seem to be the right side for the fish dish. My boyfriend's vegetarian entree was also just.. kind of mid. Like I could have made it at home. I did not understand why there was a line out the door of people waiting to get in.

Fantastic atmosphere and energy! Quality french "basics" at a great price. No wonder there's always a line of at least 15 people waiting to get in, but it moves fast. Making a reservation is easy too.

I made reservation online, so I don't have wait in the line. My orders are egg mayonnaise, snails, and French Onion soup. Snails was in the buttery sauce. I thought it was good with the butter sauce. It was not too chewy. French onion soup with layer of cheese on top. It is salty but not too salty. Egg mayonnaise seems simple, but whip mayonnaise on the top, it was creamy and not too heavy. Service was ok. You can pay using QR code.

Very busy place as the food is cheap. Service was okay and the food comes quick once you place your order. You can see the staff rushing around which might be normal for the restaurant. Got French onion soup, chicken leg with fries, and bone marrow. It was okay, nothing special and I've had better food elsewhere. Good place to go to for cheap and fast food.

We decided to check out this spot that someone had recommended. We had to wait in line about 30 minutes to get a table, which was fine and expected. We were just surprised to have waited so long and see so many completely empty tables upon entering. When we were seated, the server came within 5 minutes which was quick, but he wasn't friendly at all, and after this we didn't see him again. We each started with rosé which was fine and a great price. Also, we each got a french onion soup, which had absolutely no flavor. It actually tasted like water with cheese and bread on top. Next, we each got our mains, which again had NO flavor, again tasted like water, no salt, no seasonings, nothing. I was so excited to try multiple things on the dessert menu, but after the appetizer and mains, we decided it probably wouldn't even be worth the ~€4 euros for each dish. Instead, we waited 30 more minutes after we had finished for any employee to come over to our section, and another 10 minutes for the check after we asked. It ended up being €35 which was a great price for so much food and drinks, but didn't even feel worth it with the low quality of food and service. I really wanted to like this place, it was so cheap and had a fun and beautiful interior, but it fell well below our standards. The people at the table next to us also expressed the same feelings as us. If you come here, I would only come with a reservation and only get drinks.

Its not super fancy, but decent and very well priced. Its 1/2-1/3 of the price you pay in the high tourist areas. Its really packed, but the service is very efficient. Its all classic French dishes.

Worst meal we had in Paris. Came with reservations when it opened and there was already a huge line forming outside. You don't have to line up in that line if you have a reservation - there's a side door/line for people with reservations. We were pretty much sat right away and then proceeded to order. Got the french onion soup (gross), escargots (meh, tasteless), beef stew and steak frites. If you're American, this is basically like a French TGI Friday's or Applebee's type of place. I don't know what it's so popular - and with locals as well, likely due to the prices? The prices are cheap, but the food is just awful. It tastes like Chef Mike (microwave, that is) "cooked" everything. If you're on Yelp, you're likely a tourist - do NOT waste a meal here. You can get better ACTUAL french food, like ANYWHERE else. The NYT may have endorsed this place, but, it's not worth a meal in Paris.

Affordable - fast friendly service French cuisine . You cant go wrong / will not be dissapointed with Beef bourguignon, & Escargot (appetizer). The duck breast with orange sauce was too tough to cut , even with sharp knife they provided. I prefer duck confit. "Brittany catch" breaded fish with tartar sauce was edible but 'meh', I had better, and Chicken thigh with Poulette sauce was overcooked / not juicy (definintely need more sauce). Didn't try the Steak & fries or the seabass; bet it will be overcooked as well. Perhaps it was because busy / rush hour dinner time. Wine was super cheap & good quality, as it should be in France. 25ml is each bottle (about 3-4 glassess) in my pictures (Rose & Chardonnay) Reservation is highly recommended https://bouillonlesite.com/. It can get very loud as many families & large groups. Menu (in english, spanish, japaanese, chinese, french, portuguese are available) & pay at table via your phone. Yes, you get what you paid for!

Stopped by for lunch while walking around the Montemarte area. They serve traditional french food. The amount of people in here felt like being in a Starbucks/Dennis feel to the restaurant . It didn't feel cozy or authentic. But the food was decent for the price. The onion soup was not expensive but wish it had more onion flavor. The orange duck was very tasty and rich. The accompanying potatoes was very flavorful as well.

Not a fancy restaurant but the price is very low and the food portions are average. The food quality was so so. We are okay with it. This restaurant is big and service is great. :)

Bouillon Pigalle was one of the restaurants on our list recommended by food vloggers. Since we saved Montmartre for the backend of our trip in Paris, this restaurant also was one of the final sit-downs we had in the city. We've already been in town for 2 weeks, so at this point my fiancé and I are getting burnt out from traditional French food. It was a relief to find that Bouillon Pigalle had a good variety. I thought that the service was great. Food came out in a timely manner, and our server was way more attentive than the average server at French restaurants. This was also one of the first places I saw where you could pay on mobile by scanning a QR code and even split the bill. For my starter I had the homemade tarama. Paris was the first time I tried tarama and was hooked. Admittedly I only had tarama at one other restaurant, but I saw that Bouillon Pigalle offered it so I had to get it. The cod roe was blended really smoothly like a cream. My fiancé had French onion soup, which was par for the course. I ordered the chicken thigh plate with fries, and my fiancé got steak and fries. First of all, their fries were great. Secondly, I really liked how both meats were prepared. The chicken was tender and pulled right off the bone, and the steak reminded me of a good ol' American steak. It was all so comforting and exactly what I needed at the end of my trip.

Leaving Bouillon Pigalle very disappointed. I ordered a couple of items. The food was actually not bad. The escargot were flavorful, the duck was tender and well seasoned. Did not enjoy the onion soup nor the steak. However, the service brought the culinary experience down significantly. Service 0. No one greeted us upon entering and we had to ask to be seated after a several minutes. I had to go look for someone. The server then proceeded to take the order of every table around us, skip us, and then begin setting up tables. It was only after I attempted to ask for our order to be taken that he asked me to wait 2 minutes. He proceeded to make us wait another 10. Our interactions were very awkward and unfriendly. I understand that waiters get busy and even cultural differences in service, but I don't think we were being unreasonable, especially since this restaurant receives so many tourists. Language was not a barrier as I speak French.

The food was so good and so filling. The most impressive part is how affordable their menu is! We had an appetizer (escargot), main dish (steak and frites) and dessert for half of what you'll get at any other restaurant in Paris. Located in the red light district -- FYI in case you're not looking to be in this area. Convenient walking distance to the Moulin Rouge by 5 minutes.

This French onion soup was amazing. I decided to check out one of the restaurants that I recommended to my friend during my Paris restaurant research. I started with the French onion soup and it was amazing. I loved the deep bold flavors in the soup and the slice of bread instead of cubes of bread was a great touch that worked! The combination of the cheese, bread, and onions were a great pairing. The queue to get in is usually long. The AC inside is not the greatest so it is pretty warm in here. The prices are amazing though. 10-20 euros per person. Service is eh and the tables are close to one another, so there is not a lot of privacy from one table to another. For my main course I got the steak frites it was good. The fries were really crispy though but I liked it. Steak was nothing extraordinary but it was good. Overall it was a good meal and the prices are amazing for Paris. You get a great value for what you are paying.

I love this place! In Paris for one night and this is where we ended up for dinner - Friday night date night! We got there around 6pm and didn't have to wait for a table. We had a choice of seats and chose to sit upstairs. By the time we left, the place was packed and there was quite a line waiting outside. Onion soup, foie gras, grilled chicken leg, tender beef cheek... all were great. Instead of wine, we opted for the silver beer with French lemonade. Very good! The 1.5 liter "magnum" pitcher was too much for two of us to finish but we made a valiant effort. We left full, happy and satisfied. A post-dinner walk to the nearby Sacré-Cœur Bacilica was the perfect way to let the food settle. The Bouillon-Pigalle is worth a bookmark in my book.

Long line but got seated about 30 minutes, no reservation. Loved the french onion soup of course. Out of the pork shoulder when we got in. Others are so so.

We had a 12pm lunch reservation and was initially startled by the long line forming outside when we arrived at 11:40am. Luckily, when the restaurant opened at 12pm, we walked to the front and told them we had a reservation; without even confirming our name, they allowed us to be seated. The decor is pretty, the tables are about 6 inches apart, and it became pretty loud as the lunch crowd filled the restaurant. We ordered the snails which arrived in under 10 minutes; the sauce was tasty and so we had high hopes for the mains. We then waited ~50 minutes from the time of the appetizer arrival to the time our main dishes arrived. We ordered the chicken thighs and beef bourguignon, both of which arrived lukewarm. The chicken thigh was a bit dry although the fries were crispy. I thought there was not enough sauce in the bourguignon dish given the amount of pasta, so this also ate a bit dry. Our lunch total was €29. You can pay by scanning the table's QR code however there is a little surcharge with it as opposed to paying at the front of the restaurant. I saw our server refusing to help the adjacent table's payment, and instead told them to use the QR code, thereby forcing them to pay the extra surcharge. I think this place is great for relatively inexpensive French dishes but the service and the food quality could be improved.

2+ hour wait (ok my bad), I had no idea the line of 20 people would take that long. Once we were seated we were rushed. You cannot order an appetizer first, you must order your appetizer and meal at the same time. We were rudely rushed after a very long wait. Not pleasant at all. We had their famous Œufs mayonnaise, they were pretty good but a bit dry, obviously premade and stored uncovered in a very cold refrigerator. Our main courses were Beef bourguignon , which had a dull plain flavor, and Steak Frittes, which the steak was extremely tough and hard to cut much less chew. A couple next to us asked me if my steak was also tough. They were also not happy. I had two bites and I was done. The lemon meringue pie was also dry from being uncovered in a cold refrigerator. Yes, it's cheap, but honestly not worth the time or inexpensive price tag. Save some money and eat at one of the excellent restaurants Paris has to offer, or just go to a bakery and grab a wonderful, inexpensive, freshly baked baguette with the filling of your choice. Don't forget the marvelous pastries, you'll save time, money, enjoy it more and have friendly service as well.

This place has a very long line, I recommend to book it in advance otherwise be ready to wait for almost an hour. We went in a Saturday evening and waited almost an hour, but I would say it worth it. My wife ordered Onion Soup, she said it was great. I got meal of the day which was chicken. It was very delicious, highly recommend. My wife ordered Steak with fries and they were great too. For deserts, we ordered Cream burlee and Christmas log (desert of the day) and coffee. All were amazing. Overall this is a great place with great value on the money that you pay. Prices are very reasonable.

Recommended by locals.. I made reservation month in advance on their balcony. When we arrived they didn't had clear line for the reservation I didn't know I supposed to cut everyone and tell them I have reservation but ok. First they didn't want to let us sit upstairs but then we insisted, we just walked up on the stairs. Because it was so packed on first floor, was so busy and hot too. Food is somewhat ok I guess. Snails were good and steak was ok( as you would expect from french steak), but they didn't had few dishes on the menu and I took beef bourgogne. I didn't like the side dish it came with and they didn't want to substitute it was dry macaroni. Wine was very sour to our taste but at least it wasn't expensive. But I wouldn't go specially there again and wouldn't expect much from this place.

Food was pretty good. Ordered the French onion soup (good), the steak frites and whatever the fish and chips were called. The fish was a little dry but the tartar sauce was good. Steak was cooked perfectly medium-medium rare and the peppercorn sauce was great. Our server was funny and quick for how busy it was. They sat us quickly with our reservation, as well. Decent prices , everything seemed relatively cheap compared to Paris prices. Overall, I'd say not worth a long wait, but without a wait it's a decent lunch place.

Was looking for an affordable and authentic bite. I searched around online on some blogs, and this caught my eye as it was close to where we were staying. EXPERIENCE We walked in on a week night. We were seated immediately, but I think we were eating kind of early. When we were leaving it was kind of packed. The tables are very crammed next to each other, they had to pull out the whole table to let the person on the booth side in. The server took our order, and the food came out quickly. We paid via QR code, it was all very efficient. I regret not getting the escargots, oh well. FOOD (4/5) Deviled Eggs - not ver special, but done well. I enjoyed. (5/5) French Onion Soup - so much onion flavor. The bread was thoroughly soaked. The cheese on top was great. It doesn't look amazing, but the taste is there! (4/5) Ratatouille - The vegetables were so soft and flavorful. The fish was pretty flakey. (5/5) Profiterole - I liked it a lot. The ice cream did taste like milk and not just vanilla. OVERALL Really great prices. Felt pretty authentic to me, had all of the staple dishes we were looking for. The service was fast. Great meal! Its not fancy, so don't expect gourmet. It felt kind of diner-esque but done French.

The single absolute worst "steak" I've ever had, this steak was so bad it should be a crime to call it a steak. It was extremely well-done, and may as well have been cooked by boiling it. I took a few bites, couldn't get through any more of it, ate some fries, and settled with some wine because the wait was so long to get in it seemed like a waste if I didn't. Second of all, I know everyone says service is bad in France, but the service at this restaurant was godawful, bad enough for me to even bother to mention it. I waited 45 minutes after sitting down for my order to be taken, including drinks, and every time I asked for the waiter they just snapped at me and told me to wait.

Bouillon was on our list to try since we've heard so much about. We were are excited & anxious to try. The min, we get there. There was a bit of a line not too bad like 25min wait. Once in the atmosphere was over crowded & seemed hustle. Our waiter started out nice until we politely ask him for butter in French. He took forever to get our butter since our kids were tired & extremely hungry. We then ask the host if we can get some butter he says that it will be up to our waiter. Our waiter finally came over & was really upset & seemed upset & says to us "there's only one of me & there's a lot of you" in a very rude manner. We would have been ok if he approached us in a different way but to be rude in front of our kids. We usually give extra tips since we know that tips is part of the service but in this case my wife says do not tip him. He was very rude about it made our lunch feel unpleasant. Anyways when our food came out along with our silverwares. Let me tell you our silverwares was unwashed (look at the attached photos) makes me think how my food was prepped, we were all so hungry we all chomp in. All & all we the food look better than it taste we had a bunch of left overs. Not because we couldn't finished it but it didn't taste good & the Boullion meat we got was tough to chew It look as if we all didn't touched it. It was big portions for the price I get it but the food was not good even though we were all hungry. In this case we usually feel bad for leaving a lot of left over not to waste food & offend the restaurant but at this point we careless due to our bad experience with the waiter & our bad experience here period. We don't recommend & yes we agree with others on here saying " you pay what you get for".. one of the worst restaurants in Paris. We love Paris & never had such bad experiences & this bad of food. Will not be back not recommend. We don't mean to be snooty but with bad attitude along with unwashed silverware, & bad food we can not support. We are the supportive & easy going type since we understand traveling & difference in culture but this is not it at all.

We went here after watching the show at Moulin Rouge so we were here about 30 minutes before they closed. No line and the server hurried is too order because the kitchen was closing. Perhaps that's why the food was subpar? I like to think so. Their drinks come in different sizes here, enough to share for a group up to 3 liters of wine and soft drinks, etc. We got a litre of FRENCH LEMONADE to share and we had leftovers. It was delicious and refreshing and not mouth puckering like what we have in the states. for starters, we got the BONE MARROW & FISH RILLETTE... the bone marrow was bland but luckily had salt with it. The fish rilette was tasteless... We used the salt from the bone marrow dish to help with it as well. Both dishes came with stale, hard bread. Definitely not something I would recommend so SKIP THEM. The only good thing from our meal was the BURGUNDY BEEF STEW which is what their place is named after. It was delicious and soft meat on a bed of tiny pasta. I had my doubts when I saw it, but it really was a tasty dish and my husband and I enjoyed it. Would I wait in line for this place? Definitely not. But if you can go straight in and u r in the area, get their beef stew.

The pros of this place is that it's very cheap food. I went twice and the food was acceptable each time. However, they're so ornery about tables if you can make a reservation I would suggest doing so to help minimize waiting in line. The second time I went my waiter was so rude because I ordered a starter and a dessert instead of an entree. Again, the prices are so cheap it's not like he missed out on a huge bill from me. He's so lucky I was in a good mood but his attitude was gross and would have warranted a good verbal lashing.

Prepare yourself for a long queue if you come here. Maybe 30 - 45 min wait in line. The price of food is very reasonable. The food is great for what you pay for, however, not exceptional. The service is quick. Our server was very nice and friendly. The noise level is high (which I don't mind). Will come back next time if I'm in the city.

Heard so many good things from people saying this place is a classic, also from my local friends. I went there around 15:00 in the heat of summer, and waited for around 20 minutes in the sun but it was worth it!!! I was only there by myself, so I didn't get to try that many things. But I will definitely go back next time I'm in Paris. Waiter was very fun and helpful. Must order are onion soup and profiteroles!!! It came with hot chocolate drizzled and vanilla ice cream so light but decadent at the same time and not too sweet. Great for the heatwave and to finish off a good meal. And oh yes, it was super affordable. Totally recommend!

Best restaurant in all of montmartre! The French onion soup was the best we had in Paris! The appetizers, entrées and wine is very affordable, but don't let that fool you, the quality of food is excellent! Even though our waiter had a very full section, he was incredibly attentive and diligent! A must if you're in this area.

Negative stars if I could. Worse service ever and worser food. It looks interesting because of the long wait outside but please don't go here! It's a waste of your time, tastebuds and calories. They will turn you away if you have no reservations. But even though we had reservations and got seated right away, we still waited forever and a day for someone to take our order. Then waited some more for our actual food. When we finally received them, they were cold, hard and flavorless. The ambiance looks fancy but fast food McDonald next door is better then this place. Don't go here and run away! Also want to add, I saw broken glass on the side that no one seemed to be in a rush to clean:/ very dangerous. This place should be ashamed of themselves.

Had dinner at this restaurant a few days ago. Our night started with a considerable wait of about 45 mins under some drizzle. I got word from a local (my AirBnb owner) that this place is must place to eat. The wait wasn't so bad considering I was waiting to eat authentic French food in Paris and was so looking forward it!! (I stood in line for much much longer to get on Mario bros ride in Universal Studios). Honestly, I was happy with the experience. The ambiance was that of a typical Parisian resto where you are elbow to elbow with the person on the next table. But I knew that this was part of the experience. The food was the highlight. We ordered the usual french hits such as escargot, foie grois, duck, beef dishes, cream brûlée and chocolate cake. The food tasted great and had the best flavor. I loved my duck which had fat and was cooked for perfection. And to cap the night, I was surprised with my check. The prices were reasonable and not expensive at all. I would have spent about $ 40-60 more for the same meal in the States. Needless to say, I had a wonderful time at Bouillon Pigalle and will definitely come back here the next time I come back to Paris.

Arrived at 11:45 to a short line (open at 12). Got a table on the upper floor at the window. It's clearly catering to tourists but the prices are good (3 people lunch for 75E). Appetizers are prepped ahead and chill but tasty (artichoke and terrine). Food arrives quickly but you don't feel rushed. You can pay your tab using QR code at the table, something we saw in a few places. A good find before heading up the hill!

When they first opened years ago, they were a star. But things have declined. First, this place is extremely busy with long lines and two floors filled with tables. I think that the place must be understaffed as often the bus boys will serve and provide the bill. The waiters are extremely busy and efficient carrying plates on large trays and up and down both arms with the exception of one who is closest to the kitchen, is the noisy one, and manages to only carry out two plates at a time. First, some of the translations are off. I informed the manager. On the English menu it notes pork shank but on the French menu is Jarret du porc. Both different parts of the pork. I was told that they had both so I ordered the port shank and got the Jarret du porc which is the pig's knuckle and not a shank. Second, the escargots are stuffed way in the back of tiny shells. Not only did I have problems in trying to take the escargot out but so did two other diners. I also informed the manager of this. One dinner thought that perhaps they were cutting back on costs with smaller escargots but the manager denied this. The waitress took the escargot out for me and it even took her some time to do so. In most French restaurants it is service compris. Since a year ago, this restaurant has followed the trend of requesting a tip. I asked the manager about this and he said that service compris only comprises their salary. But the salary in France is not the minimum as waiters are paid adequately so tips aren't rquired as in the USA. I think they have implemented this because so many of the diners are tourists and many from the USA that are used to tipping. In tour books, they will tell you that one might leave the change but that service compris includes the tip. There are several French items that were taken off the menu from a year ago. While there are some French staples, nothing special which takes time to cook. With the volume of customers they serve, this lowers costs but it becomes a type of military, school type cooking with huge volume of food cooked and which is quick to reheat. Customer service is generally at the lower end of French restaurants but this is a BOUILLON and customer service is not at all which is offered in the USA, but you will be reminded that this is not the USA, it is France. I received the wrong order and had to send it back. The American woman next to be order a 1/2 carafe or wine but got a full bottle. The French soup used to be a rich broth but now has been watered down. In my bread bowl, I received a piece of bread that looks like it was half eaten. The bathroom has long lines and is not handicapped accessible. One has to go down some rather narrow steps to reach the bathroom. But Pairs overall is not very handicapped accessible. Tourists are generally like Americans and are in a rush. Going in to eat quickly and then leave. As mentioned, the lines are long and it is NOT worth the wait outside in the cold weather. In summer time, there is probably no problem in waiting outside. But given the past publicity, this is a place to go for the experience. However, it should be noted that there are different types of Bouillons through the city and many of these (it is not a chain) are smaller and charming.

Worth the try: Everything is (comparatively) affordable, so EVERYTHING! Try the beef bouillon (their specialty), duck confit & potatoes, fois gras, escargot TIP: Come early, the lines wrap around the outside of the store during prime dining hours! BONUS TIP: Enjoy some wine here, they serve bottles up to 3 liters and it's very affordable. (We got 1 liter for ~€15!!) Beef Bouillon: tender beef pieces in a thick, tomato base, served on top of mini macaroni. A comforting stew dish, especially to be enjoyed in the cold winter weather. Duck Confit & Potatoes (my favorite dish of the night!): juicy duck served with small, crispy potato cubes that are topped with mouthwatering, melted duck fat. Fois Gras: duck liver spread served with bread and a sweet onion chutney--worth trying if you can't get this delicacy where you live. The onion chutney pairs well with the fois gras as the light sweetness cuts the salty, fatty liver. Escargot: snails with a nice charred flavor, served in a light garlic butter sauce. Absolutely loved this place. They had a wide variety of French dishes at a fair price and everything was delicious. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere is pleasing. The restaurant is pretty big, but the wait can still be long because of how many people come to eat here. The waiter laughed at how two small girls ordered a liter of wine, but hey, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal! Would recommend for anyone looking to check off a number of French foods from their list!

Any restaurant that can attract a line that stretches down the block must be good right? Right! While on vacation (visiting Paris for my second time) I was determined to find some of the best food in Paris! I had seen amazing reviews we this place and figured I would give it a shot. Well we showed up on a Saturday night and waiting for about 90 mins! However, if I visit Paris again I intend to do the whole thing over again! Every single thing I ate was absolutely delicious. I ordered the duck confit which was perfectly cooked and paired with these perfectly crisp potatoes. My boyfriend ordered the Burgundy beef which was tender and flavorful! We ended our dinner with this lovely dessert: ice cream nestled between a puff pastry and covered in chocolate. This is the only way to end a meal! For affordable prices and delicious food please try this place!

I LOVED this experience. After reading about the history of the Paris bouillons (highly recommend a quick google search) I had to ensure I got to visit one during my short stay in the city so I made a reservation at this location in advance. Not all of the locations allow reservations, so I highly recommend you make one if you are interested in going. If you do not make a reservation, you can wait in line to get in but when we arrived at 10 PM on a Saturday night the line was at least 20 people long so keep that in mind! The restaurant has a really fun, upbeat, energy and all the wait staff were very kind and spoke English with us when needed. There were a few groups celebrating birthdays and throughout the night the full restaurant would burst out in joyous singing to celebrate. Everything on the menu is extremely affordable, so this is a great place to try classic French dishes without breaking the bank. Everything we had was really good, my favorite was the French onion soup and the eggs mayonnaise (which won an award in 2019)! Keep in mind it's not the absolute best food you can find in Paris but the goal of these restaurants is to provide good quality classic French food at a reasonable price and they certainly meet that expectation. While they were certainly other tourists present, there were a ton of locals as well, so don't worry about doing something "too touristy" by coming here. Highly recommend, this will definitely be on my list of Paris recommendations that I give to friends moving forward!