The story
Situated on Boulevard Poissonnière, Le Port de Montmartre is widely regarded as a quintessential Parisian tourist trap. Despite its prime location, the venue currently holds a modest 2.5-star rating, struggling to provide the quality expected by visitors seeking an authentic dining experience in the city.
Creator sandrino, who visited the restaurant alongside Niccolò Califano, offered a harsh assessment of the kitchen’s output. Describing the menu as both overpriced and mediocre, sandrino specifically highlighted the carbonara and escargot as particularly disappointing. While the frozen pizza was noted as being slightly better than the other offerings, the consensus remains clear: for those in search of a genuine meal in Paris, this is a spot to skip.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the escargot as the standout dish, praising its buttery richness. The overall vibe is warm and indulgent, a cozy French bistro experience.
“These are my first escargots. The appearance is terrifying — you can see the snail's sucker on top. The texture is pleasant, but the flavor is almost nonexistent; I mostly taste the parsley and garlic butter. I'd give it a 3 out of 10. I didn't fall in love at all.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Le Port de Montmartre. Most active: sandrino
A tourist trap near Montmartre with overpriced, mediocre food — the escargot and carbonara were particularly disappointing, but the pizza was slightly better.
Dishes mentioned
Uova alla Maionese
It's a hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise. The yolk is super overcooked, but the mayo is decent. I felt a little emotion at first, but it died quickly. For €9, it's just a boiled egg — nothing special.
Escargot
These are my first escargots. The appearance is terrifying — you can see the snail's sucker on top. The texture is pleasant, but the flavor is almost nonexistent; I mostly taste the parsley and garlic butter. I'd give it a 3 out of 10. I didn't fall in love at all.
Carbonara
This is not a carbonara — it's a 'golden ara'. The pasta is overcooked, the water wasn't salted at all, and that's supposed to be guanciale but it tastes like cooked ham. It's edible but every bite reminds me of a bad childhood memory. I'll finish it only because I paid too much.
Pizza con Formaggio di Capra, Miele e Noci
It's a frozen pizza with goat cheese, honey, and walnuts — €20. The crust isn't crispy at all. It's better than the pasta and the escargot, but still not great. The egg with mayo had more emotion.
