La Follia brings the soul of Puglia to Montreuil's lively Rue du Capitaine Dreyfus. Part bistro, part restaurant, part épicerie, it's the kind of place where you come for an aperitivo and end up staying for dinner — the owners' southern Italian roots shine through every plate. A genuine neighborhood spot that locals have clearly adopted.
A Puglian-owned bistro-épicerie on Montreuil's most colorful street, serving regional Italian cooking that locals rate 4.7 across nearly 500 reviews.
Go for the evening service at 7pm when the aperitivo culture is in full swing — the street is pedestrian-friendly and lively, making it perfect for a slow start to the night.
Puglian warmth on a lively Montreuil street
La Follia is what happens when you take the warmth of a Puglian kitchen and drop it onto one of Montreuil's most colorful streets. The owners hail from the Pouilles, and it shows — this isn't generic Italian food, it's regional, peasant-inspired cooking made with products they clearly care about. The space itself is a hybrid: part bistro, part restaurant, part épicerie, which means you can grab a glass of wine and some cured meats at the counter, or settle in for a full dinner. The aperitivo culture here is real, and it's the best way to experience the place if you're not sure what to order.
With a 4.7 rating across nearly 500 Google reviews, this is one of Montreuil's most beloved spots, and it's not hard to see why. The welcome is genuinely warm — reviewers consistently mention feeling at home from the moment they walk in. The menu leans southern Italian: think fresh pasta, antipasti done right, and a wine list that takes Italian varietals seriously. It's not a fancy place, and that's the point. It's the kind of restaurant you become a regular at without meaning to.
Go for the evening service (they open at 7pm) and start with the aperitivo spread before deciding if you want to move on to a proper dinner. The Rue du Capitaine Dreyfus is lively and pedestrian-friendly, so it's a great spot for a slow evening that starts with a glass of wine and ends whenever you feel like it.