Café de Luce
Montmartre, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Café de Luce is a bar-forward neighborhood spot in Montmartre's 18th, open late (until 2 AM Sundays) with a drinks-first approach, casual small plates, and counter seating that works for solo guests. Walk-ins are easy, the wine list is regional and approachable, and the room fills late on weekends. If you want deeper cocktail craft or inventive food, consider Maison Milie or Signature Montmartre instead.
About Café de Luce
Is Café de Luce in Paris worth your time? Café de Luce is open daily, has a casual dress code, and keeps a later Sunday schedule than the rest of the week. Hours are 12–3 PM and 6 PM–12 AM Monday through Saturday, and 12–3 PM and 6 PM–2 AM on Sunday.
Hours and late-night appeal
Café de Luce’s schedule makes it a practical Paris option for a midday visit or an evening stop. Monday through Saturday, the venue is open from 12–3 PM and again from 6 PM–12 AM. On Sunday, it follows the same midday hours and extends the evening period until 2 AM. If you are comparing options, Signature Montmartre and Chez Eugène are other names to research separately.
Food, format, and what to expect
Café de Luce is in Paris, the dress code is casual, and the daily opening windows include both midday and evening hours. For broader planning, our full Paris bars guide and our full Paris restaurants guide can help you compare other Paris options, while Maison Milie, L'Entr'Acte, Sylon de Montmartre, and Café de Luce are names to check individually for current details.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris, France
- Website
- cafedeluce.com
- Phone
- +33142580044
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Café de Luce sits on the quieter side of Montmartre, trading spectacle for a neighbourhood sensibility. The room is small and unshowy, more focused on provenance and daily cooking than on ceremony; it belongs in the mid-register Paris tier of bistros where suppliers’ names appear on the menu and the kitchen answers to locals. That combination gives the place a restrained, charming presence: polished but unpretentious, where attentive sourcing and straightforward technique take center stage. The overall tone is calm and intimate, a welcome counterpoint to the tourist-packed avenues near the Sacré‑Cœur.
Best For
This is a neighbourhood spot that suits relaxed daytime and early-evening visits: locals drop in for brunch or an easy lunch, and families or friends gather for uncomplicated dinners. The restaurant’s scaled-down, sourcing-driven approach means it works well for casual hangouts where the focus is on ingredient-led dishes rather than spectacle. It’s not a showpiece for special-occasion extravagance; instead, it rewards visitors seeking a genuine Montmartre dining experience—quiet, dependable and attentive to provenance.
Ordering Tips
Menus here are deliberately short and change frequently, so ask the server about that day’s suppliers and any specials. The house signatures—œufs mayonnaise aux herbes folles, croissants salés and the tartare de bœuf—are reliable choices that showcase the kitchen’s straightforward, produce-first approach. Because the place caters to locals and emphasizes fresh sourcing, expect items to rotate; when in doubt, request recommendations and any information about the farm or producer behind a featured ingredient.
Venue details
Ambiance
100% Parisian bistro atmosphere with rattan chairs, leather banquettes, and a convivial, modern touch on traditional vibes.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- œufs mayonnaise aux herbes folles
- croissants salés
- tartare de bœuf
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Signature Montmartre, Fusion, €€
- L'Entr'Acte, Notable alternative
- Maison Milie, Notable alternative
- Sylon de Montmartre, Notable alternative
- Chez Eugène, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Café de Luce sits at the accessible end of Montmartre's bar-and-bistro spectrum. Signature Montmartre, a few blocks away, offers fusion plates at €€ with a more polished dining room and tighter service, making it the better pick for a seated dinner with drinks. Maison Milie pushes culinary ambition further, stronger flavors, more refined plating, at a comparable price but with less late-night flexibility. L'Entr'Acte and Sylon de Montmartre both lean more heavily into food than drinks, with traditional bistro formats and earlier closing times.
For value, Café de Luce wins on booking ease and late hours: you can walk in at 11 PM on a Saturday without a reservation and settle into a counter seat. If cocktail quality or food ambition matter more than convenience, Signature Montmartre or Maison Milie justify the extra planning. For repeat visitors to the neighborhood, Café de Luce works as a reliable second or third stop, pair it with Chez Eugène for dinner, then move here for drinks. If you're chasing the broader Paris bar scene, our full Paris bars guide covers higher-end cocktail programs in the 1st, 3rd, and 10th arrondissements.
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Compare Café de Luce
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Café de Luce | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Signature Montmartre | Paris | Fusion | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| L'Entr'Acte | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Maison Milie | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Sylon de Montmartre | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Chez Eugène | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Café de Luce good for solo dining?
Café de Luce has a casual dress code and is open daily, including evening hours until midnight Monday through Saturday and until 2 AM on Sunday. Specific details about seating, counter service, or solo-dining setup should be confirmed directly if that matters for your visit.
Does Café de Luce handle dietary restrictions?
If you have strict dietary needs, contact Café de Luce directly before visiting rather than relying on assumptions about the menu or kitchen.
What is Café de Luce known for?
Café de Luce is a Paris venue with daily hours and a casual dress code.
