Food place in Paris
Bouillon Pigalle
Boulevard de Clichy, below Montmartre, Paris
A modern take on the bouillon — the 19th-century Parisian workers' canteen — serving French classics at prices that read like a misprint, in a big bright room over two floors.
Area
Boulevard de Clichy, below Montmartre
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€15–25
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner daily, continuous service; no reservations
About
What is Bouillon Pigalle famous for?
No reservations and a queue that is usually shorter than it looks. Starters and desserts start at around two euros and mains rarely reach fifteen, which is the whole point of a bouillon. The original of the format, Chartier, has been doing it on the Grands Boulevards since 1896.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Bouillon Pigalle
Veg & non-veg · €15–25
Good to know
Is Bouillon Pigalle good for families?
Yes — Bouillon Pigalle is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. It is open for lunch and dinner daily, continuous service; no reservations.
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Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre
Best photo · The hour before sunset from the steps, when the sun goes down behind the city and the whole of Paris in front of you turns gold — the basilica itself is better photographed in the morning, when the light is on its west face
Best combo: Photos here, then soupe à l'oignon gratinée at Bouillon Pigalle.
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Canal Saint-Martin
Best photo · Dusk on a summer evening, when the quays fill and the footbridge lamps come on over the water — a lock filling in low light is the shot
Best combo: Photos here, then soupe à l'oignon gratinée at Bouillon Pigalle.
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Jardin du Luxembourg
Best photo · Early morning, just after the gates open, when the low sun is across the basin and the chairs are still in the rows the gardeners left them in
Best combo: Photos here, then soupe à l'oignon gratinée at Bouillon Pigalle.
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What Bouillon Pigalle is
A modern take on the bouillon — the 19th-century Parisian workers' canteen — serving French classics at prices that read like a misprint, in a big bright room over two floors. The menu runs both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. This sits at the easy end of the scale, with most orders landing around €15–25.
🍽️ What to order
The safe orders here are the things the region does anyway, not the traveller page of the menu.
🕒 When to come
The short version of the hours: Lunch and dinner daily, continuous service; no reservations. Reserve, particularly around the busy window.
🧭 Finding it
Bouillon Pigalle is in Boulevard de Clichy, below Montmartre, Paris - Île-de-France.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Bouillon Pigalle — FAQ
What is Bouillon Pigalle famous for?
A modern take on the bouillon — the 19th-century Parisian workers' canteen — serving French classics at prices that read like a misprint, in a big bright room over two floors.
What are the must-try dishes at Bouillon Pigalle?
Don't miss Soupe à l'oignon gratinée and Steak-frites.
Is Bouillon Pigalle good for families?
Yes — Bouillon Pigalle is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
What are Bouillon Pigalle's opening hours?
Bouillon Pigalle is open for lunch and dinner daily, continuous service; no reservations.
Where is Bouillon Pigalle located?
Bouillon Pigalle is in Boulevard de Clichy, below Montmartre, Paris.