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What kind of idea is that to eat frogs’ legs! You’d think so the first time. And yet, cooking frogs’ legs goes back a long way. Traces of this dish can be found as far back as the Han dynasty in China. Although frogs (or at least their legs) are cooked in a number of European countries, it‘s mainly in France that they’re the star of bistros and Michelin-starred restaurants. Discover the best places to enjoy frogs’ legs in Paris.
Au Moulin de la Galette, the unmissable Montmartre restaurant
If you’re a frequent visitor to Montmartre, you’re bound to know At the Moulin de la Galette. This local institution offers typical French dishes. Among them? Frogs’ legs, of course. Taste them Provençal style, spiced up with tomatoes, garlic and parsley. Pure joy!
Auguste for star-studded frog legs
This delicious Michelin-starred restaurant in the 7ᵉ arrondissement of Paris offers fine cuisine, prepared with care and love. Here, the frog is sublimated and accompanied by smoked eel and green and white asparagus. Honestly? Delicious! A very chic version of frog’s legs that could convince even the most reluctant.
📍54Rue de Bourgogne 75007 Paris
Maxim’s an institution in Paris
Maxim’s invites you to discover all the classics of French gastronomy revisited in its sublime, recently renovated décor. Chicken roasted to perfection, soft, melting foie gras and, of course, frogs’ legs. At Maxim’s, they are simply prepared with parsley butter. A raw pleasure that we love to share (or not).
Au Pied de Cochon, the 24-hour restaurant
At Le Pied de Cochon, we eat… pig’s trotters, yes! But not just friends. Frogs are also part of the meal, cooked in the traditional parsley sauce. Here, you feel at home day and night.Open every day this restaurant is a must for gluttons.
📍6Rue Coquillière 75001 Paris
L’Auberge Bressane a restaurant with generous cuisine
This cosy medieval restaurant serves French cuisine with a Burgundian accent. All dishes are made with French products! This quality is also evident on the plate. Special mention for the house frog legs, cooked Provençal-style and served in generous quantities. For wine lovers the restaurant has 300 references to match your dishes to perfection.
📍16Av. de la Motte-Picquet 75007 Paris
Le Grand Colbert, a sublime brasserie to discover in Paris
A listed Paris landmark, the Grand Colbert is an absolutely magnificent brasserie that you must discover. Seafood connoisseurs will be delighted by the beautiful platters available for sharing. But if you like frogs’ legs, you’ll have to try our own. Melt-in-the-mouth and crispy on the edges. For us, it’s a big yes.
📍2Rue Vivienne 75002 Paris