The 10 best meat restaurants in Paris: our carnivorous selection
Do you love beef, lamb or suckling pig? Here are ten meat restaurants where meat becomes an art.
Didon, the address that lights up Saint-Germain
Located on rue du Dragon, Didon imposes a raw, elegant style. Its specialty? Masterful wood-fired cooking. Here, French meats rub shoulders with top-of-the-range foreign cuts. Angus entrecôte, confit de lait lamb and matured beef all appeal to discerning palates. Classic accompaniments – sucrine, pommes grenailles – give the meat pride of place. Attentive service and a warm atmosphere make this a place not to be missed.
Didon, 8 Rue du Dragon, 75006 Paris
Hébé, the Mediterranean table that loves meat
A stone’s throw from Notre-Dame, Hébé blends Greek influences with Parisian inspiration. Here, pistachio-crusted lamb and snacked veal fillet flirt with subtle Mediterranean flavors. The presentation is meticulous, the cooking impeccable. An elegant place for meat lovers, without heaviness. Special mention for the grilled octopus, for those temporarily unfaithful to prime rib.
HEBE restaurant – Paris, 15 Rue Frédéric Sauton, 75005 Paris
Wepler, the Parisian brasserie with timeless charm
A Place Clichy institution, Wepler combines tradition and generosity. The meat is rustic, well-chosen and well-cooked. Tête de veau, steak tartare or entrecôte with pepper sauce are all served without disappointment. You’ll also appreciate the brasserie atmosphere: white tablecloths, fast service, Parisian effervescence. Ideal for a hearty lunch or a no-fuss dinner.
Le Wepler, 14 Pl. de Clichy, 75018 Paris
Congrès Maillot, the address for classic meat lovers
Le Congrès Maillot plays the card of consistency. Here, French meats take pride of place: fillet of beef, rack of lamb, veal liver. The cooking is clean and the sauces homemade. The clientele is a mix of local regulars and well-informed onlookers. Discreet, professional service completes the experience. For those who like their classics well done.
Le Congrès Maillot, 80 Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75017 Paris
L’Auberge Dab, the timeless chic of French meats
Owned by the Frères Blanc group, L’Auberge Dab perpetuates traditional cuisine. Beef filet Rossini, veal chop, tartar prepared in the dining room: everything here evokes the French art of living. The décor, with its wood panelling and banquettes, invites you to take your time. Perfect for a business lunch or Sunday dinner.
L’Auberge Dab, 161 Av. de Malakoff, 75116 Paris
Beefbar, the ultimate in meat luxury
A stone’s throw from the Champs-Élysées, Le Beefbar cultivates exclusivity. Japanese Wagyu beef and American Angus are prepared with millimetric precision. Each dish seems to come out of an art gallery, but without sacrificing gourmandise. Ideal for an exceptional dinner in a hushed, designer setting. The menu also explores revisited meat recipes such as beef tacos and Angus croque.
Beefbar Paris, 5 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris
L’Atelier Roulière, Saint-Germain’s meat bistro
No frills at L’Atelier Roulière. Here, entrecôte and tartare reign supreme. The meat is uncommonly tender, the home fries golden brown. The sauces are classic and successful. The bistro atmosphere adds to the charm of the place. You’ll come with friends, and keep coming back for the value for money and the warmth of the service.
L’Atelier Roulière, 24 Rue des Canettes, 75006 Paris
Les Provinces, a butcher’s shop to savour
Part restaurant, part butcher shop, Les Provinces is all about local meat. You choose your piece directly at the counter. It’s then grilled before your very eyes. The concept is simple, but terribly effective. Rump steak, matured prime rib or homemade sausage: everything is tasty and local. A true HQ for purists.
Les Provinces – Boucherie étable à manger, 20 Rue d’Aligre, 75012 Paris
Le Flamboire, the sacred fire
Le Flamboire sublimates meat with its wood-fired cooking. The spectacle of the open grill adds to the pleasure. The menu ranges from duck breast to rosé veal and generous beef ribs. All served in a woodsy, almost mountain setting. Roasted vegetables are the perfect accompaniment to ultra-tasty meats. A true haven for passionate carnivores.
Restaurant Le Flamboire, 54 Rue Blanche, 75009 Paris
Where to book for perfect meat in Paris?
Paris is bursting with addresses for meat lovers. Whether you’re looking for the precision of a Beefbar, the conviviality of a Roulière, or the heritage of a Wepler, one thing’s for sure: the capital has no shortage of sacred fire. For tender, tasty and well-treated meats, these ten restaurants deliver on all their promises.
