Best Dishes at Le Poulbot
Duck Confit with Roast Potatoes
MainsDuck leg (thigh and drumstick attached) is slowly poached in its own fat until the meat is so tender it falls from the bone and the skin crisps to crackling perfection. Served with golden, fluffy roast potatoes cooked in duck fat. Reviewers consistently praise the balance: the meat stays moist inside while the skin shatters. Multiple reviews describe it as the best duck confit they've had.
French Onion Soup
StartersYellow onions are sliced and caramelized slowly in butter for at least an hour until deeply golden and sweet. The beef stock is added and simmered, then the soup is ladled into a crock, topped with a thick slice of crusty bread and grated Gruyère cheese. Baked in the oven until the cheese melts and browns.
Crème Brûlée
DessertA custardy base made from cream, egg yolks, and vanilla is baked in a water bath until set but still trembling in the center. Chilled, then topped with a thin layer of caster sugar that's torched to a golden-brown caramel crust just before serving. When you tap the spoon, the caramel shatters. The custard beneath is silky and cold. This is textbook crème brûlée—the crack of the sugar on the spoon, the contrast of hot and cold, is the whole point.
Escargots de Bourgogne
StartersClassic escargots: snails stuffed back into their shells and topped with a parsley-garlic butter (persillade). Baked in a hot oven until the butter bubbles and the snails are heated through. The shell gets hot enough to sear the butter slightly. Served with picks and bread to soak up every drop of seasoned butter.
Steak Frites
MainsA quality cut of beef (usually entrecôte or rib steak) is grilled over high heat to develop a crust while keeping the interior rare-to-medium. Served with house-cut fries (thick, fluffy inside, crispy outside) and a silky béarnaise sauce made from clarified butter, egg yolks, tarragon, and shallots.
About Le Poulbot
Tucked on Rue Poulbot in the heart of Montmartre, Le Poulbot is a small, intimate bistro (seating for 20-30) with rustic charm and an outdoor terrace. The restaurant specializes in classic French bistro comfort food—duck confit, escargots, French onion soup, and crème brûlée. The duck confit stands out: the skin crisps perfectly while the meat stays succulent. A neighborhood favorite since its opening.
Top 5 dishes at Le Poulbot:
- Duck Confit with Roast Potatoes – 96% recommended(Signature)
- French Onion Soup – 84% recommended
- Crème Brûlée – 88% recommended
- Escargots de Bourgogne – 80% recommended
- Steak Frites – 85% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- French
- Price Range:
- €€
- Phone:
- +33 1 46 06 86 00
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Takeaway, Outdoor Seating
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Tiny, intimate space (20-30 seats). Reserve ahead, especially for dinner and weekends. The terrace is lovely for warm weather.
Set menu at €32 is good value. A la carte mains run €25-35. This is casual-fine dining pricing, not bistro pricing, but the quality justifies it.
Located on Rue Poulbot, a quiet side street near Sacré-Cœur. Close to the basilica but away from the main tourist crush. The neighborhood is charming.
Evening service starts at 6:30pm. The restaurant gets busier after 8pm. Arriving at 7pm gives you a quieter experience.
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