Le Poulbot — Restaurant in Paris

Nestled in the heart of the charming streets of Montmartre lies the most heavenly French restaurant…Le Poulbot. The restaurant is a mere stone’s throw away from la Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre. The streets which wrap the beautiful restaurant are adorned with tourists, locals, artists and more, which only adds to the lively atmosphere encapsulated by Le Poulbot.

Upon entering the picturesque doors of Le Poulbot, embellished with detailed paintings masterfully crafted, we were greeted by the staff. Now, this was not just any staff…the team welcomed us with beaming smiles, and we watched in awe as one streamed past carrying 5 plates in one hand. He carried this impressive feat gracefully and flashed a dazzling smile as he glided on past.

Stunned, we were shown our table, traversing through a quaint French world…wooden beams exuded homely comfort with tables and chairs brimming with people. Music added to the vibrant atmosphere, melodies and tunes gently beating in the background. Bottles of wine lined the walls and alcoves, teasing us as we made our way to the table, ready to eat.

My transcendence into heaven began with a glass of vin rouge, le Poulbot Pinot Noir. The silky beverage warmed my palette, filling the senses with a fruity and earthy complexity.

Paired with my pinot noir was the Canard & Frites Maison. Now where does one begin?

The duck meat fell off the bone; tender and soft. Encasing this meat was a mouthwateringly flavoursome skin; crackling and crunchy. The French fries were salty and crispy, masterfully complimenting the exquisite meat. The salad was fresh and colourful, tossed in a slightly tangy yet sweet vinaigrette. Of course, the meal was accompanied by light, fluffy bread, a useful tool to absorb all phenomenal flavours and aromas, bringing a sigh of content and genuine blissfulness to the lucky guest.

When I thought the meal could not possibly be elevated, I was introduced to the Crème Brulée. The velvety sweet cream lay beneath a brittle, sugary layer, caramelised to perfection, shattering delicately like glass upon contact. Hidden beneath the rich custard lay a hidden surprise. I would tell you what it is, but you must try it for yourself!

An absolute gem of a restaurant, beating in the heart of Montmartre. Absolument magnifique ! À très...

If you’re looking to be treated well, do not go to this restaurant. The waitress was extremely rude and the service was very slow. As I said, if you’re expecting good service, this is not the place. The interior does not look like the photos — there are many more tables squeezed in, and you sit uncomfortably close to other people. If you’re seated by the wall and want to go to the restroom, you’ll have to make everyone stand up and awkwardly squeeze through, bumping into tables along the way.

It took 30–40 minutes just to place our order — and it’s not even a big restaurant. Until you manage to order, there’s no water or bread offered at the table, nothing. And when the waitress finally comes, after all that waiting, you’re met with her rudeness.

We originally planned to stay longer and enjoy more of the French cuisine, but after her attitude, we just had our starters and left. I also want to mention — when I said I would share the onion soup with my sister, the waitress asked, “Did you make a reservation just for wine?” which was completely inappropriate. We were planning to order food shortly after. Following that remark, I ordered my own soup, but in the end, didn’t even touch it — I just drank my wine.

When we asked for the bill, the waitress said, “I didn’t include your soup. It’s a gift.” Well, I don’t accept charity. I asked her to add it to the bill because I wanted to pay for what I ordered. She still refused, so I left €20 on the table and walked out — because, again, I don’t want her “charity.”

To be fair, I have nothing bad to say about the taste of the onion soup or the wine — wine was quite good, and my sister said onion soup is tasty as well- But I’m visiting from Türkiye, and where I come from, customers are important and always treated with respect. I believe this restaurant should invest in some customer service training for their staff. I didn’t climb all those stairs, travel all that way, and spend that kind of money just to be...

To say this place in anything short of amazing, would be inaccurate and not do the small restaurant any justice. My significant other and I are traveling abroad as we both love to do and after a long day of driving from Normandy found ourselves in Montmartre. We were looking for places to eat to make reservations and came across Le Poulbot with a reservation available for 10 minutes from then. We took a chance and made the reservation and walked the distance to the little side street. We didn’t expect to be seated given how quickly we had made the reservation and it being a Sunday evening, but we took the chance and after speaking with the manager he did a quick check and could seat us outside so we took it. I only wish I had learned his name when we were there. He went above and beyond for the two of us with his help and service. We opted to order the following: aperol spritz, gin and tonic, appetizer of 6 escargot, entrees of beef bourguignon and Duck Confit, and a shared dessert of crème brûlée and espresso. I could go on and on about just how perfect our meal was, but I’ll keep it short. The appetizer was flavorful, the escargot were soft and melted with each bite. The entrees were two of the best we have ever had in our travels. The duck was falling off the bone and the frites were crispy and yet still soft inside. The duck did come with a salad, personally I am not a fan of arugula so I tried a few bites and didn’t finish it (I still apologize for leaving anything on the plate haha). The bourguignon was perfectly cooked, so full of flavor, and one of the best we have ever ha . The dessert was light and the perfect end to the entire meal. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, the food and the service were above and beyond our expectations. My only recommendation is to make the reservation earlier than we did, we were lucky and cannot thank them enough, but that might not always be the...