Bouillon Pigalle
11 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/ParisTravelGuide, r/paris, r/travel17 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Bouillon Pigalle for simple French food: several commenters call it budget-friendly, a couple of diners find the food delicious, and one diner says the beef bourguignon stands out. One diner says counter seats can be quicker to get, while a few commenters mention long queues or lines. Several commenters found it awful or disappointing, and a couple of commenters are split, with one diner finding the steak frites poor.
Address
Bouillon Pigalle, 22 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Beef bourguignon
- Best for
- Late night, Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Theres3ofMe in r/ParisTravelGuide · Oct 2024taste
Author queued about thirty minutes and found the hearty, affordable steak and leek fondue well worth it.
- Recommendsu/vexyla in r/paris · Nov 2023
Calls the Pigalle bouillon a solid choice.
- Recommendsu/Serious_Shape_5518 in r/paris · Aug 2026
Says the Pigalle bouillon is much better, without giving specifics.
- Recommendsu/Houbiffi in r/paris · Aug 2026taste
Says Pigalle's dishes are similar but its wine costs less, and finds its beef bourguignon and some specialties better.
- Caveatu/MeLikeyTokyo in r/ParisTravelGuide · Oct 2024
Commenter and companions disliked the place and will avoid it on future Paris trips.
- Mixedu/elnander in r/ParisTravelGuide · Oct 2026value
Says it is not a personal favorite, but still recommends it to cheap-seeking tourists who want a quick checkbox visit.
- Recommendsu/desert5quirrel in r/paris · Aug 2026consistency
Calls the Pigalle bouillon a reliable safe bet.
- Recommendsu/horsey_twinkletoes in r/ParisTravelGuide · Mar 2025ambience
Says counter seats get you in faster and it's lively and sociable, handy after a late arrival.
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- Recommendsu/Zouzouzebra89 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Dec 2025value
Recommends this Pigalle bouillon as affordable and tasty.
- Mixedu/Cahoonhollow in r/ParisTravelGuide · Oct 2026taste
Steak frites were poor, but champagne and the dessert were enjoyable; booking a reservation avoids the wait.
- Recommendsu/coffeechap in r/travel · Jul 2025service
Suggests this newer Bouillon as an alternative, with a service style the commenter finds more up to date.
- Recommendsu/ProgramusSecretus in r/ParisTravelGuide · Oct 2026taste
Agrees with the parent; says they eat there often on holidays, finding the food delicious and affordable.
- Caveatu/alexcooper1996 in r/ParisTravelGuide · Oct 2026taste
Calls it the poorest French food they have tried, and feels influencers have inflated its reputation.
- Caveatu/Neptunegrass in r/ParisTravelGuide · May 2026
Advises skipping it after a disappointing first meal.
- Caveatu/nailartmami in r/ParisTravelGuide · May 2026
Found it awful and warned against going.
- Recommendsu/sarahmayim in r/ParisTravelGuide · Jan 2026value
Says they visited this bouillon and liked its affordable, plain French cooking.
- Recommendsu/milkyjoewithawig in r/ParisTravelGuide · Mar 2025
Simply endorses the parent's suggestion to go there.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.