Best Dishes at Le Progrès
Burger du Progrès
MainsA housemade burger patty made from Salers beef (a French breed known for flavor and texture), topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese (usually Comté or Cheddar), lettuce, tomato, and a house sauce. The patty is grilled until cooked through with a crust but still juicy inside. Served with golden house-cut fries cooked in duck fat.
Duck Confit with Mushrooms
MainsA slow-cooked duck leg with skin that crisps in a hot pan and meat that's tender enough to fall off the bone. Served alongside sautéed mushrooms (often cremini or chanterelles depending on season) and golden roast potatoes. The mushrooms add earthiness and umami depth that balances the richness of the duck.
Salmon Tartare
StartersFresh salmon is sliced thin and briefly cured in lime or lemon juice, then topped with capers, red onion, and herbs. Served with toasted bread for spreading. The citrus 'cooks' the fish slightly, making it safe to eat raw, while brightening the fish's natural sweetness.
Rare Tuna Tartare
StartersPremium sushi-grade tuna is hand-diced (not minced) into cubes and mixed with a light soy-sesame dressing, then topped with sliced avocado and microgreens. Served with toast. The tuna is so fresh it's slightly sweet; the umami from soy and sesame rounds it out. A modern interpretation of tartare.
Salers Beef with Frites
MainsA thick-cut steak from Salers cattle (heritage French breed) is grilled over high heat until a crust forms while the inside stays rare to medium-rare. Served with house-cut fries cooked in duck fat and a silky béarnaise sauce made fresh. The Salers beef is leaner and more minerally than commercial beef.
About Le Progrès
A classic Montmartre café located at the bottom of the hill near Clignancourt, Le Progrès feels like a neighborhood hangout where locals gather for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu balances French bistro classics (duck confit, Salers beef, tartares) with modern casual fare (house-made burgers, composed salads). The atmosphere is unpretentious, lively, and energetic. Happy hours run daily from 5:30-8:30pm.
Top 5 dishes at Le Progrès:
- Burger du Progrès – 87% recommended(Signature)
- Duck Confit with Mushrooms – 89% recommended(Signature)
- Salmon Tartare – 82% recommended
- Rare Tuna Tartare – 84% recommended
- Salers Beef with Frites – 86% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- French
- Price Range:
- €€
- Phone:
- +33 1 42 64 07 37
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Reservations, Bar, Outdoor Seating, Happy Hour
Hours
- Friday:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
- Monday:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Happy hour runs daily 5:30-8:30pm with discounted cocktails and wine. Great time to visit if you want to keep costs down.
This is a neighborhood café, not a tourist trap. The vibe is casual and lively. Expect conversation and energy, not quiet ambiance.
Mains run €14-26. The burger and tartares are the best value. Good for lunch, casual dinner, or a pre-night-out meal.
The restaurant is open until 2am on weekends. Popular for late-night meals after drinks or clubbing in Pigalle.
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