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We often talk about the best light, healthy, fresh, vegan addresses in Paris. But what about our carnivorous, meat-loving friends? Caramelized ribs with meat that pulls itself off the bone, traditional entrecôte-frites, tender, fragrant poultry… The capital is bursting with delicious places to let your wild side shine. Break out the finger rinses and take your belt up a notch, we’re off on a tour of the best meat restaurants in Paris.
Rhino Rouge
We start off with a trip to the sacred land of meat, real good meat: Texas. Pulled pork, baby back ribs, Angus brisket, brisket sandwhiches… Rhino Rouge is smoked meat heaven. And there are two reasons why the meats at this Parisian address are so exceptional. First, founders Eric and Vincent went directly to Texas to train with local pitmasters. Secondly, their smokehouse is selective about the meats it smokes: it seems that the machine only accepts cuts from Metzger, a butcher’s institution since 1930. Are you drooling yet?
2 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75012.
Bidoche
The name is self-explanatory, but hides a big secret. Bidoche won’t be visible from the street… The restaurant is located behind a butcher’s shop. What better secret place to eat meat? The menu is quite simple. You go through the butcher’s shop, choose your piece of meat to enjoy, and it’s served to you in the restaurant, grilled to perfection and accompanied by home fries in beef fat. In a butcher’s shop, nothing goes to waste! Lamb chops, veal, prime rib, pork tenderloins… The choice is yours. The bonus? Give your guest the address, and watch them search in confusion as only a butcher’s shop reveals itself to them.
7 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011.
Flesh
Delicious meats in a highly original concept: that’s the promise of Flesh. And this one’s a keeper! The idea is simply to compose your own grilled dish. A sort of Subway of quality barbaque, let’s say. Choose from beef, free-range chicken, ribs or prawns, in large or small portions, for grilling. Lemon sauce, cheese sauce, barbecue… The choice is yours too. The side dishes are also waiting for you to invite them onto your plate, with garlic fries, quinoa or a Caesar leek salad.
23 Rue Louis Blanc, 75010.
25 Rue de Douai, 75009.
Loco
This Franco-Latin address transports you to another sacred land of meat: Argentina. Specializing in grilled meats and exceptional smoked cuts, Argentines know how to eat good meat. At Loco, you’ll find some of the best charcoal-cooked meats in the world. Bife de Lomo, Vacio, Ojo de Bife… South American classics straight from Paris. The Vacio, this marbled flank steak, will make you see meat differently. Argentina is also a land of wines, and the menu has everything to accompany the fine dishes served at Loco.
31 bis Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009.
Robert and Louise
French meats to die for, just like at home. That is, if we had a wood-burning oven at home. Since that’s not the case, we invite ourselves to Robert and Louise’s, and their exceptional selection of wood-grilled meats. After a traditional French starter such as rillettes or escargots, choose between lamb chop, andouillette or prime rib… To be admired toasting on the open fireplace.
64 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003.