Bobby
Montmartre, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Bobby anchors Montmartre's Rue Lambert dining strip with seven-night service and extended weekend lunch hours. The kitchen rotates seasonally without publishing a menu, so expect produce-driven French plates that shift with market availability. Easiest to book midweek; spring and autumn bring the strongest seasonal focus.
About Bobby
Bobby is a restaurant in Paris. It opens for dinner on Monday, for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and has slightly later posted lunch and dinner end times on Saturday and Sunday. The dress code is casual.
The Dining Room and Format
Public details for Bobby are limited, so specifics such as menu format, cuisine, seating layout, price, booking method, phone contact, and drinks program should be confirmed directly before you go. Based on the schedule, dinner begins at 7:15 PM daily, while lunch is listed Tuesday through Sunday. Weekend service runs a little later than midweek: lunch until 2:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and dinner until 10:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. For direct access to Paris dining options, start with our full Paris restaurants guide.
Seasonal Rotation and What to Expect
Bobby's cuisine, signature dishes, menu structure, chef, price range, and beverage focus are not listed, so if those details matter to your plans, check current information before booking or arriving. What is clear is the weekly rhythm: Monday dinner only, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, and a casual dress code.
Alternatives worth cross-shopping include Fana, PAGAILLE, L'Atelier Ramey, Meha, and Bombarde. Comparing current hours, booking steps, menu information, and service style directly with each venue is the safest way to choose. For a broader look at Paris's bar scene, explore our full Paris bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 29 Rue Lambert, 75018 Paris, France
- Website
- lebobby.com
- Phone
- +33180506118
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bobby sits quietly on Rue Lambert, playing to the local, residential side of Montmartre rather than the postcarded slopes. The writing frames it as a neighbourhood restaurant where regulars and accessible pricing set the tone; the piece calls it part of the arrondissement's "quieter register." The result is an unshowy, approachable room that reads different from the tourist-facing addresses nearby: understated and resident-focused, with service and pacing shaped by everyday dining rhythms rather than spectacle. It feels like a place rooted in the street rather than in the theatre of Parisian dining.
Best For
The restaurant is best experienced across two distinct service rhythms: a brisk, compressed lunch and a more relaxed evening. The profile highlights the classic lunchtime "formule" and the tendency for midday service to favor speed and value, so lunch suits visitors on tighter schedules or locals seeking an efficient meal. Dinner swings toward a looser, more lingering meal when the room slows and the menu breathes. That split makes Bobby a reliable choice both for a pragmatic weekday lunch and for an unfussed neighborhood dinner.
Ordering Tips
At lunch consider the value-minded options: the write-up emphasizes a compressed midday menu and the resilience of the classic "formule," so the set lunch is a sensible, time-efficient choice. For dinner, let the signatures guide you: the kitchen lists carbonara, pici cacio e pepe and ravioli alongside Neapolitan pizza — solid anchors for sharing or sampling a range of pastas and pies. Pace your meal accordingly: expect a faster lunchtime service and a more leisurely evening, and order the a la carte specialties at dinner when the menu expands.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, bustling dining room with tables packed closely together, loud and convivial atmosphere with open kitchen visible; spills onto terrace in warm weather for people-watching.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- carbonara
- pici cacio e pepe
- ravioli
- Neapolitan pizza
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 29 Rue Lambert, 75018 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Meha, Notable alternative
- PAGAILLE, Notable alternative
- L'Atelier Ramey, Notable alternative
- Fana, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Bombarde, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Bobby competes directly with Fana for value-conscious diners seeking modern French cooking in the 18th arrondissement, both sit at the €€ tier and emphasize seasonal ingredients. Fana publishes its menu and contact details online, making it the better choice if you want to confirm the offering before booking. Meha operates nearby with stricter seating times and a more formal reservation system, suited to diners who prefer structure over flexibility.
PAGAILLE and L'Atelier Ramey round out the immediate on Rue Lambert, both offering clearer booking workflows than Bobby's in-person or third-party-only approach. If you want the easiest path to a table in this neighborhood, start with Fana or PAGAILLE, both provide online menus and direct reservation channels. Bobby remains the best option for regulars who value extended weekend lunch service and don't need advance intel on the carte.
For splurge-worthy occasions, look beyond this cluster to 114, Faubourg or 19 Saint Roch, where the dining experience includes more service polish and published accolades. If you're hunting for the strongest value-to-quality ratio in the 18th, Bombarde competes hard on price while maintaining seasonal focus.
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Compare Bobby
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Meha | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| PAGAILLE | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| L'Atelier Ramey | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Fana | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bombarde | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Bobby?
It is not clear whether Bobby has bar seating or a dedicated counter. Bobby is in Paris, has a casual dress code, and serves dinner daily, with lunch listed Tuesday through Sunday. Confirm seating details directly before you go.
Is Bobby good for a special occasion?
Bobby may suit a casual occasion if its Paris location and posted hours work for your plans. The dress code is casual, and the schedule includes dinner daily plus lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Specifics such as room atmosphere, menu format, wine program, and service style should be confirmed if they are important for the occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bobby?
The schedule shows lunch Tuesday through Sunday and dinner every day. Lunch runs from 12:15 PM to 2:15 PM Tuesday through Friday, and until 2:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. Dinner runs from 7:15 PM to 10:15 PM Monday through Friday, and until 10:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. Choose based on the service window that best fits your plans.
What are alternatives to Bobby in Paris?
Other options to compare include L'Atelier Ramey, Fana, PAGAILLE, Meha, and Bombarde. Check current hours, booking procedures, menus, and any special requirements directly with each venue before deciding.
Does Bobby handle dietary restrictions?
Bobby's allergy or dietary-accommodation policies are not listed. If you have strict requirements, contact the restaurant or booking source directly before visiting and confirm what can be accommodated.
