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La Rotonde
🥐BreakfastClosed · Opens 7:30 AM$$$ · Expensive

La Rotonde

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Start your day at La Rotonde, a Montparnasse institution since the early 1900s. Sip coffee with a croissant at breakfast, or return later for escargots de Bourgogne, sole meunière, or a seafood platter beneath the brasserie's classic décor.

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Reasons to go

  • Opened in the early 20th century at the corner of Boulevards Raspail and Montparnasse
  • Historic haunt of famous writers and artists in the Montparnasse literary scene
  • Menu spans classic French dishes like sole meunière, escargots de Bourgogne and seafood platters served late into the night
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Full description

Opened in the early 20th century at the corner of Boulevards Raspail and Montparnasse, La Rotonde is a longstanding Parisian institution known for its warm, traditional décor. The menu ranges from croissants and coffee in the morning to sole meunière, escargots de Bourgogne, and seafood platters served late into the night.

A weekday lunch formula is available at 25€.

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Address

105 Bd du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France · Montparnasse
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h15

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • No online booking
  • call ahead between 9:30-12h or 15:15-19h to reserve, especially for dinner or groups. Solo diners may get a less desirable table, so consider requesting seating when you call.
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Reviews

Went to La Rotonde for a father-daughter dinner and had a really great evening. Classic French food done properly, relaxed atmosphere and genuinely attentive service. Our waiter was fantastic with my 10-year-old and even helped us navigate the escargots without making us feel like confused tourists. Small touch, but…

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Mitja Ucakar

2/5

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