This is the kind of neighborhood brasserie that Montreuil does best — unpretentious, warm, and run by people who actually care about the food. Run by a Maître Cuisinier de France, L'Amourette serves solid traditional French cooking (think duck confit, beef tartare) in a dining room with a fireplace that blends old-world charm with modern touches. Come for the daily lunch formula or grab a table on one of the two terraces when the sun's out.
Traditional French cooking by a Maître Cuisinier de France, with a fireplace dining room and two terraces — the neighborhood brasserie done right.
Go for the daily lunch formula for the best value, and ask for a terrace table in good weather — the two outdoor terraces fill up fast on sunny days.
Solid traditional French cooking in a cozy Montreuil setting
L'Amourette is the sort of place you keep in your back pocket for a no-fuss, genuinely good French meal just outside Paris proper. Tucked away on Rue Robespierre in Montreuil, it's run by a Maître Cuisinier de France — a title that actually means something — and the cooking reflects it. The duck confit is the move here: properly crispy skin, tender meat, done the way it should be. The beef tartare is another solid bet, seasoned well and hand-cut. There's a daily lunch formula that's great value if you work nearby.
The dining room has a fireplace that gives it a cozy, lived-in feel, with a mix of old and modern decor that works better than it sounds. When the weather cooperates, head for one of the two terraces — they make this place shine in summer. Service can get stretched when it's busy, so don't come in a rush. With over 1,300 Google reviews at 4.3 stars and a #5 Tripadvisor ranking out of 177 Montreuil restaurants, the locals have clearly voted with their feet. It's not trying to be trendy, and that's exactly why it works.