Chez Ginette — Restaurant in Paris

It always amazes me how in general the quality of the cafés in Montmartre improves if you take the time to make your way over the Butte to the neighborhood behind and below Sacré Coeur.

Chez Ginette is a place I stop pretty frequently if I'm in the area and need a pick-me-up or a bit of a nibble.

The staff is very efficient, and even on a busy day can usually fit you in somewhere.

My experience of the menu is mostly limited to things like the Croque-Monsieur (reliable and made with quality ingredients), and especially the Avocado Toast, which is nothing short of voluptuous. It can (and has) served as a pretty substantial lunch, topped as it is with an entire avocado reclining seductively atop a bed of...

This is not a tourist trap. It can be tough to find truly good restaurants in Paris as a tourist—you often have to venture away from the main, crowded areas to find something special. This charming little place was exactly that, and well worth the walk. It’s the kind of cozy French restaurant you picture when dreaming of Paris. The food was fantastic—every dish felt authentic and well-executed. Service was also warm and polite, adding to the  experience. If you're looking for a more local, memorable dining experience in the Montmartre area of Paris, this is the place. Highly...

The food: quality was fresh and flavours were good. I would suggest to try the burger. Bread was delicious. Meat flavour was good. It didn’t feel greasy which is nice when it comes to burgers. Portions are big so if you eat small portions I would suggest sharing (for the burgers; not for other plates).

Service: a bit slow, but overall good.

The place: indoors and outdoors tables. The place is nice and very Parisian. Breakfast menu is served until noon. At noon starts lunch menu. No excuses.

! Bathroom is tiny and there’s no changing tables - for those travelling...