Boasting a number of delicious butcher’s shops, the capital is also home to a large number of restaurants specializing in meat, sourcing from some of the best addresses in the world. The result? Incredible places to enjoy exceptional meats. So, if you’re a lover of good meat, follow the guide and enjoy these superb addresses!
Bidoche
Bidoche is a restaurant hidden behind a butcher’s shop. You choose your piece of meat directly from the butcher’s shop, and it’s then grilled to perfection and served with homemade beef fat fries. Options include lamb chop, veal, prime rib, and pork tenderloin. A unique experience for meat lovers.
7 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011
Lombem
Lombem, located in the Passage des Panoramas, is perfect for meat lovers. The restaurant offers exceptional cuts of meat in a friendly atmosphere. The more daring can even try their hand at rodeo with Marguerite, the electric cow from the establishment’s hidden bar.
22 Passage des Panoramas, 75002
Flesh
Flesh offers an original concept where you compose your own grilled dish. You choose from beef, free-range chicken, ribs or prawns, and select your own sauces and accompaniments. Options include garlic fries, quinoa, and a leek Caesar salad. In short, you’re the chef, and there won’t be a wrong choice!
23 Rue Louis Blanc, 75010 and 25 Rue de Douai, 75009
Atelier Carnem
In the heart of the 5th arrondissement lies the astonishing Atelier Carnem. In a setting as rustic as it is chic, this steakhouse delivers exceptional meats from the four corners of the globe. Whether to share or to keep jealously to yourself, you’ll die of envy over these beautiful pieces. All that’s left to do is pair them with a fine wine, and you’ve got yourself a real gourmet moment.
Atelier Carnem – 5, rue du Pot de Fer, 75005
MELT
MELT, after conquering Oberkampf and Batignolles, has opened its third restaurant in the 15th arrondissement. This place offers Texan barbecue and tender, smoked meats, bringing a breath of America to Paris. These restaurants are a must for all meat lovers in Paris, offering unique and tasty culinary experiences.
103 Rue de Cambronne, 75015
Loco
Loco transports you to Argentina, another meat paradise. Specialties include Bife de Lomo, Vacio, and Ojo de Bife, all cooked over charcoal. Argentina is also famous for its wines, so Loco’s wine list is the perfect accompaniment to these exceptional meats.
31 bis Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009
Robert et Louise
Robert et Louise is the ideal place to enjoy wood-grilled French meats. After a traditional starter like rillettes or escargots, you can choose between lamb chop, andouillette or prime rib, all grilled over an open fireplace.
64 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003
Rhino Rouge
Rhino Rouge takes you straight to Texas with its smoked meats. Specialties include pulled pork, baby back ribs and Angus beef brisket. Founders Eric and Vincent trained with Texas master smokers, guaranteeing exceptional quality. Their smokehouse only accepts meats from the Metzger butchery, an institution since 1930.
2 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75012
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