My husband and I will be there for one night in April on a stop over and were looking for a great restaurant with a very French, charming, cozy atmosphere. I know a lot of the best restaurants are very stiff and formal. Anything with amazing food that is warmer? We are thinking of staying/eating in the Montmartre district since it has so much charm. Any other suggestions?

Here are some Montmartre restos:<BR><BR>Beauvilliers, 52 rue Lamarck (a friend ate here and loved it, but I haven't so I'm quoting from Zagats): mythic, charming, Napolean III decor, pricey.<BR><BR>Le Bouclard, 1 rue Cavallotti,<BR>typical bistro fare in warm atmosphere, low prices<BR><BR>Cottage Marcadet, 151 bis rue Marcadet, cozy, cottage-like, classic French. Met a Danish woman who highly recommended this place, but we didn't get there. <BR><BR>L'entracte, 44 rue d'Orsel, traditional, modest, excellent food warm setting, friendly service, gentle prices.<BR><BR>L'Etrier, 154 rue Lamarck, intimate bistro with good food. Booking advised.<BR><BR>Marie-Louise, 52 rue Championnet, warm, old-time bistro w/fewer than 10 tables, the feel of a 1950s French film and a menu of traditional favorites&quot;<BR><BR>La Terrasse--at the Hotel Terrass, you can check out the atmosphere and the menu on the hotel's web site. <BR><BR>Another nearby restaurant that my foodie friend recommended (technically in the 9th) is La Table d'Anvers, 2 place d'Anvers--contemporary French, good wine list, a little pricey, not super high on charm.<BR><BR>Sorry to give you so much second-hand info. When we stayed in Montmarte, I think we had just one meal there, at the Sancerre wine bar, which is kind of a steak-frites-rock 'n' roll hang out, more than a true restaurant.<BR> <BR>

We just returned from Paris and stayed in Montmartre. <BR><BR>There is a wonderful restaurant called Le Restaurant on 32 Rue Veron. Refreshingly original French cuisine. This tiny restaurant is a gem, and is amazingly not too pricey. This was highly recommended by the people who rented us their apartment, and I also found it in Cheap Eats in Paris. We had a great Valentine's dinner there. <BR><BR>Another one in that same neighborhood that we had dinner our first night in Paris was Le Petit Robert, on 10 rue Cauchois. It is a cute little French bistro tucked away on a quiet dead end street in Montmartre with simple tasty French cuisine. Reservations recommended. In fact every dinner restaurant we went to, the first question they asked us when we walked in was &quot;do you have a reservation?&quot;

Check out last Sunday's NY Times travel section. There is a long article on a weekend in Paris. Restaurants of various price ranges were mentioned..but while not in Mntmarte and in the 11th..I would recommend Astier. It's great food and seemingly the kind of place you have asked about.

Thank you for the great advice!

About 2 years ago, a couple who know my parents but live in Paris, took me to a restaurant. There was white paper like newspaper on the table like a tablecloth. You could write on the paper.

excuse me but....hiroshi you are a moron. why are you wasting your time bothering people with your idiotic drivel? is there a reason for it??

Beauvilliers, beautiful, romantic, great food. And it is the best in Montmartre.

I hesitate to respond to oldorch because he is an idiot. I think he is English and probably is close to divorce.

Chez Toinette<BR>20, rue Germain-Pilon<BR>M* Abbesses<BR>Open: 8-11:15 p<BR>Avg: E20<BR><BR>Hidden behind the ‘seedier’ side of Paris, is the delightful and charming Chez Toinette. FABULOUS cuisine, discreet warm candlelight atmosphere at ridiculously low prices. Olivier Greco, owner and chef greeted us with complimentary dish of mixed olives, small radishes, and a hearty baguette! The beef carpaccio sprinkled with nutmeg and olive oil was LOVELY, accompanied by a veal cutlet smothered in wild mushrooms, bay leaves, and coriander. Served with a fabulous fruity Cote de Thau country red wine…apple tarts with prunes and Armagnac for dessert were incredible BUT the baked chocolate and pear tart merits a full page review in the future!!!!!!! The bill was so low for what we got; we felt we’d taken advantage of our gracious host!<BR>

<BR>thanks for the great suggestions! Wendy--I was getting hungry just reading your posting!