The blanquette or the traditional veal blanquette is a traditional French dish not to be missed by foreigners or French people who love the taste of home. As a real institution with a rich history since the revolution, if you are an amateur or intend to become one, here is a guide to the 10 restaurants in Paris where you can eat an excellent veal blanquette. We guarantee that you won’t be disappointed!
1) Chez la Vieille
Adrienne has been running Chez la Vieille’s stoves for 25 years now. Come and taste the typical northern dishes that have been loved since 1960. This is the restaurant you need to enjoy a good old-fashioned veal blanquette. It is reasonably priced at 26 euros. You can combine it with good wine or a good starter and dessert. We advise you to make a reservation because the restaurant is often full quickly and you wouldn’t want to miss this veal blanquette, would you?
Address: 1 Rue Bailleul, 75001 Paris
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 2pm and from 6.30pm to 10.30pm
Access: Line 1, Louvre-Rivoli
For more information, check the official website.
2) La Ferrandaise
Very attractive with its stone facade, La Ferrandaise offers you an excellent and delicious gourmet veal blanquette made from local veal. You absolutely must try it! In addition, all the ingredients used in La Ferrandaise’s dishes are organic and fresh, which is a real asset for lovers of nature and healthy and balanced food. Other traditional dishes are prepared by the young chef. You can enjoy an excellent veal blanquette but also have the choice of a delicious Burgundian beef, an incredible stew, and the legendary prime rib. Enough to satisfy all lovers of French gastronomy.
Address: 8 rue de Vaugirard 75006 Paris
Hours: Friday and Saturday until midnight, Monday and Saturday evening, except for Saturday noon
Access: Line 4 and 10, Odéon
For more information, check the official website.
3) Au Petit Tonneau
Unstoppable from the menu, the veal blanquette of Au Petit Tonneau is simply mythical. People even come from far away to enjoy it because its plate is so generous. There’s a lot of meat. Its sauce is creamy and tasty as desired with a dash of lemon and cardamom to enhance the whole dish and give a hint of acidity. As for vegetables, mushrooms, carrots and onions are on the menu as tradition has it. The dish is very well made and can be served with a Marsannay Château 2013. The price of this veal blanquette is 22 euros.
Address: 20 rue de Surcouf, 75007 Paris
Hours: Monday from noon to 2:30pm and Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 2:30pm and from 7pm to 10:15pm.
Access: Line 8, La Tour-Maubourg
For more information, check the official website.
4) Chez Monsieur
Served in a traditional French casserole dish, Chez Monsieur’s veal blanquette is made by chef Martin Harispe. We advise you to eat it with a Mâcon Bussières domaine de La Garenne 2014. Citrus notes will enhance the taste of this blanquette. The dish is particularly appetizing with its sauce made of cream, egg yolk and bacon without any other addition, not to mention its veal simmered for a maximum of three hours with carrots, mushrooms and potatoes. Treat yourself to this steaming casserole and have a great time!
Address: 11, rue du Chevalier Saint-George, 75008 Paris
Hours: Every day from noon to 2:30pm and from 7pm to 10:30pm.
Access: Line 8, 12 et 14, Madeleine
For more information, check the official website.
5) Chez André
This old-fashioned veal blanquette is served on a well-presented plate to get your mouth watering at a glance. The veal is cut into small cubes while the sauce is light but creamy as we like it. The whole dish is light and tasty, which makes this veal blanquette worth a visit. However, don’t worry, you’ll have plenty to fill your stomach with because this blanquette is copious. The price of Chez André’s blanquette is 25 euros.
Address: 12 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris
Hours: Every day from noon to midnight.
Access: Line 1 and 9, Franklin D. Roosevelt
For more information, check the official website.
6) N°41
In this raw setting composed of tiles, bare walls, wooden tables and with its warm atmosphere, come and eat this tasty veal blanquette served in a hollow plate with all the ingredients mixed together. With many pieces of veal shoulder and well-cooked pilaf rice, this veal blanquette is made only with onions and button mushrooms, unlike the blanquette that is usually found in other restaurants. But this dish is still hearty and very good. The price of the “Grand Mère” veal blanquette is 13.50 euros.
Address: 41 Avenue Mozart, 75016 Paris
Hours: Every day from 8am to 10:30pm.
Access: Ranelagh
For more information, check the official website (French website).
7) Le Petit Rétro
This revisited veal blanquette is surprising at first glance. The “barely grandmother” veal blanquette of the Petit Rétro is not served with the white rice that we are used to seeing in a blanquette, it is served with black rice. This does not take anything away from the good taste of this veal blanquette that is to be enjoyed. The vegetables selected are always those from out of season, namely beans and peas, which gives this blanquette an original touch. However, you will also find carrots and a delicious cream. The price of this blanquette is 23.50 euros.
Address: 5 Rue Mesnil, 75016 Paris
Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 11am to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm, and Thursday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm.
Access: Line 2, Victor Hugo
For more information, check the official website (French website).
8) Champeaux
This old-fashioned veal blanquette with pilaf rice is available for 22 euros at Champeaux. Served on Thursdays only in a beautifully smoky and particularly generous coquelle, the pieces of veal shoulder are beautiful and very well cut. They will melt in your mouth. The sauce is slightly liquid but does not lose its flavour. Always served with button mushrooms, carrots, and white onions.
Address: Rue Rambuteau, 75001 Paris
Hours: Monday to Thursday from noon to midnight and Friday to Saturday from noon to 1am.
Access: RER A, B, C et D, line 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, Châtelet-Les-Halles
For more information, check the official website.
9) Le Villaret
This charming restaurant named Le Villaret, in the middle of Paris, has the appearance of a country inn. It offers you a veal blanquette to fall for. The products are fresh and the veal blanquette is copious with its fresh and tender onions and carrots. Veal shoulder is also tasty and delicious. It is, therefore, a refined menu that is offered for the pleasure of your taste buds.
Address: 13 Rue Ternaux, 75011 Paris
Hours: Monday to Friday from noon to 2:30pm and from 7pm to 10pm, and Saturday from 7pm to 11pm.
Access: Line 3, Parmentier
For more information, check the official website (French website).
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