Inside the charming 1950`s decor with mustard ceiling and neon lights gives you a feel of times gone by. The tables are packed tightly together. The toilets are unisex. The menu is in French. The bar is frequented by do nothings, local traders and diners who are oblivious to the constant trickle of tourists, eager to take pictures of the film memorabilia which adorn the walls.
The menu is small and caters for the locals. Speak to the waiters, they don`t bite and they can even appear to be friendly if you try a little French. For a snack try the platters, ideal for sharing, choose from meat, cheese or a combination of both, lovely with a bottle of wine, and just right for munching on whilst you people watch. The fillet of beef with three sauces is absolutely delicious, a juicy fillet cooked to your liking with the butter sauces slowly melting on top, served with fried potatoes and vegetables. The succulent hamburger is served slightly rare accompanied with coleslaw and fries. You can also choose dishes like veal escolpes or calf`s liver. The waiter will lay your table with a paper place mat which depicts scenes from Amélie. If you ask nicely he will give you a second one to take as a souvenir.Other than the crème brûlée,the deserts on offer fail to wet the appetite but there are an abundance of cake shops to be found on rue Lepic.
With drinks you need to budget between 15e to 20e per head. The cafe is open from 7 am till 1 am every day. Is it for you? The cafe was there before the film and apart from a few pictures it remains pretty much the same. So you get a taste of Paris with the novelty of a film set, two cafe`s for the price of one. See it for yourself and make your own mind up. Amélie was nominated for five Oscars so it probably deserves five stars!
Café des Deux Moulins
15 Rue Lepic, 18th Arrondissement
Paris, France
Metro Blanche
