Summary: Charming spot for meat lovers.
La Femme du Boucher, nestled in a vibrant setting, is the go-to destination for carnivores seeking a cozy bistro vibe and a menu that celebrates traditional meat dishes. With its roots in a former butcher shop, the restaurant maintains a nostalgic charm with red and white tiles, a verdant conservatory, and a welcoming open kitchen. The menu is a tribute to the once-snubbed household meat recipes, featuring standout dishes like terrine de cochon, black pudding in filo pastry, and pâté en croûte with suckling pig, duck breast, and foie gras. The head-to-tail offerings extend to delicacies like veal head with a to-die-for gribiche sauce, the quintessential sausage and mash, and lamb testicles, about which a recipe book has been written. Bone marrow enthusiasts will relish the dish paired with pastrami cubes and Lombard gremolata, while the lamb shank is another not-to-be-missed delight. The wine list is thoughtfully curated, showcasing exquisite finds from winemakers such as the organic Muscadet-sur-lie "Les Vignes du Bourg" 2021 by Julien Braud. While the service may exhibit a youthful inexperience, it doesn't detract from the allure of coming back for specialties like the royally prepared hare, which a neighbor declared magnificent. La Femme du Boucher embodies the quintessence of a French bistro with its laid-back service, natural and biodynamic wines, and a menu that pays homage to the carnivorous joys of traditional French cuisine.