For a few months each year, the hunting season brings game dishes to restaurants in Paris, often requiring a high degree of technical skill. Hunting is open in France from September to February only, so game lovers are sure to take advantage. Game dishes are among the great classics of French cuisine, such as hare à la royale, an emblematic dish of French gastronomy whose origins date back to the 17th century.
Roe deer, doe, wild boar, hare, but also wild pigeon, mallard duck, pheasant, partridge or grouse; furry or feathered, there are many wild animals to be found in restaurants during the winter season. In Paris, a number of restaurants jump at the chance to feature game dishes on their menus, and some even unveil menus entirely dedicated to the hunt.
At a time when the practice of hunting is increasingly the subject of debate in France, these chefs advocate a rational approach to hunting, far removed from the clichés of bloodthirsty, trigger-happy hunters. So, if you're an amateur hunter, follow our guide to game restaurants in Paris!
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Omar Dhiab, virtuoso first Michelin-starred restaurant by chef Omar Dhiab
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Le 39V, gastronomy in the clouds by Frédéric Vardon
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