tl;dr volume meets value at this top-notch neighborhood butchery-bistro; you can't go wrong with either the steak tartare or the steak hache Tartare de boeuf is an iconic French dish, and Paris is one of the few places in the world where steak tartare is as ubiquitous as Starbucks. One oft-recommended spot for this delicacy is Le Severo, a 14th arrondissement butchery-bistro specializing in all things beef. Professionally trained butcher William Bernet has owned and operated Severo for nearly 40 years, and the shop remains a timelessly quaint establishment. The black awning and maroon walls of this corner shop starkly contrast with the otherwise light-stoned Parisian highrises. Inside, warm filamented bulbs shine down among the tightly packed, white-clothed tables. The chalkboard on the far wall is decorated with whimsical, butchery-inspired drawings. Only a chest-height counter separates the dining room and the kitchen. The sizzle of the grill very nearly overpowers the respectful din of conversation. We arrived at 7:30 PM (the beginning of dinner service), and the tiny, ten-table bistro progressively filled up throughout our night. I walked in the door knowing that I would order the signature Steak Tartare, while my sister and mother both gravitated toward the Steak Hache. I loved the enormous caper-forward tartare, but the baseball-sized steak hache patties were no pushover, either; the excellently crispy sear on the outside belied a rare interior. Both the flavourful frites and the slightly sweet haricots verts were admirable sides, and even the complimentary wheat sourdough was a delicious bite. Service was brusquely efficient, and Bernet himself remains a fixture among the old-school waitstaff. Because the staff speak limited English, and the menus are exclusively in French, I'd recommend browsing the menu beforehand to avoid feeling like a fish out of water. Our bill worked out to about 70 euros, and we left very nearly rolling out of the restaurant. At no point did Severo feel anything but an authentic bistro, and it was well worth a trip off the beaten path. read more

Le Severo - Steak Tartare - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We had booked for March 20, had to cancel due to illness. We canceled and received written confirmation of cancellation on March 12. They then charged our card 90 euros saying we did not show. Have been unable to reach them by phone or through Zen Chef. A RIP OFF. DO NOT PATRONIZE. read more

I am in Paris for four days and was looking forward to eating at Le Severo tonight (Sept 17). The restaurant closes at 10 pm. I got there at 9:20, 40 minutes before closing. I walked in and smiled at the waiter. There were two tables open. I speak some French, and said "one person" in French. The waiter waved me off and gestured that he could not serve me and turned me away. Two people at another table looked at me sympathetically; they didn't understand it any better than I did. I left and found a more hospitable restaurant where I had an excellent meal. Fortunately, Paris is filled with good restaurants. If you have a choice, I don't recommend Le Severo. They were rude to me. read more

Do yourself a favor a book a reservation via The Fork or Google! You don't even have to call them. We saw someone try to walk in while we were dining on a Monday night and they were turned away. We ordered the L steak for two (120 euros total) and it was cooked perfectly. The fries were heavenly too which took us by surprise! read more

Le Severo - L steak for 2 with fries. Bread was meh - French Near Me - Paris, 75

The food was fantastic a certainly a place that I will visit each time I go to Paris. The services were excellent and everyone is welcome here. read more

Well all I have to say is that this restaurant was recommended to us by a local (Nelly) and she could not have been more correct. The restaurant was small and quaint and the food was excellent. Excellent quality steak house which also has many pork dishes as well. We had the Pork Knuckle appetizer to start which was awesome. I also had the Filet of Boefe and my wife had the Steak Hache. Neither disappointed and the wine selection was great as well. If you are looking for a great quality Parisian steakhouse restaurant that the locals go to, then make some time to visit Le Severo! read more

Le Severo - Restaurant Area - French Near Me - Paris, 75

in the 14th Arrondissement one of the better steak frites I've experienced in Paris. The ambiance was nice and I was able to brush up on my high school French. I fell off a bit but the waiter was cool and spoke (some) English. Got the 2 person steak frites, medium rare temperature. Had to send it back for a lil mo heat but it was all good. Check it out if you are moving round the city! read more

This place had been highly recommended by a Parisian friend but I was a little hesitant after seeing some of the reviews about needing to speak French- still made the reservation on la fourchette and made the quick trip off the metro to le severo +wine: we got two glasses for 14e, got the waiter to recommend a strong red which went well with the meal +/- Cote de boeuf for 2-3 (180euros): I split this with the bf and this was undeniably delicious steak, fatty and about medium rare.. but was it worth 180 euros??? I'm really not sure and I'm inclined to say not really... but if you honestly have the $$$$ to spare, then why not I guess???? ALSO this takes about 30 mins to prep just so you know!! -the waiters were able to communicate with us in English which was great! But I think Bc of the language barrier, they definitely spent less time checking on us and actually we were the only table without bread which was a bit sad :( I kind of wish we were able to speak more French so it wouldn't feel mutually awkward, but we did exchange some pleasantries read more

Le Severo - Fries come as a side! - French Near Me - Paris, 75

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Très bien, service et plats. L'ambiance était des plus agréable; nous y retournerons assurément !

My husband and I recently returned to Paris, and I was determined to get us into Sévero. The idea of freshly butchered meat being cooked to perfection and served with simple accompaniments was exactly what we wanted after a week of eating heavy cheese and bread. The space is small and intimate, seating maybe 30 (maybe) people. The owner of the restaurant, William Bernet, also serves you, and he is warm and welcoming. Some of the reviews here insist that he is rude and is only warm to native Parisians. Of course he is warmer to them, they are his neighbors! When we were there, a family came in that he clearly knew very well. Of course he sat and talked to them, they're his friends. That does not mean that he was unhappy others were there. He does speak limited English, just as almost every American who enters speaks little to no French. If you want an authentic French experience, why are you expecting him to know your language? No one in the United States speaks French when Parisians come to visit. I used my high school French to clumsily order for us, and he was pleased with my efforts. We ordered one of the sausages to share. You MUST do this. It was a huge serving, and it was soooo good. You know when you eat something and you wonder how you ever thought anything else could be this thing? It was like I was eating sausage for the first time in my life. This is what sausage SHOULD taste like. Do not be shy. Order it, and compliment the chef! My husband and I ordered two different steaks. I ordered the special, which was a smaller steak (I don't remember the cut, I'm sorry!) paired with shallots. It was only 24 euro and was a huge portion. After eating that, I do not know how I will ever eat steak without shallots again. It was a spectacular combination, and my steak was perfectly medium rare. My husband ordered the filet, and it cut like butter. It was very simply seasoned, and the flavor of the steak really came through in each bite. I would 100% recommend this restaurant, but, only for people who understand that it is a LOCAL restaurant and NOT catered to tourists. The staff will not be rude to you, but they will not baby you either. They will do their best to accommodate you, but try to make the tiny bit of effort it takes to learn a few key french phrases, and everyone will be better off. Definitely the best steak you will get for the price with a cozy environment. read more

Ignore any reviews about the staff at Le Severo being not friendly to English speakers, they are so kind and lovely. However, you cannot forget you are in Paris...which is in France...where they speak FRENCH! Do not be a jerk. Now, onto the food. The menu is on a chalkboard, but you basically don't need it. Get cote de beouf. That's your choice. My sister and I ordered the cote de beouf duex, meaning it's enough for two people. They have like ten items on the menu, but 300 on their wine list, it was all in french and we struggled a bit on a wine choice. An amazing guest near us, an American expat, helped us pick something out. A reasonably priced bordeaux, which I fell in love with in Paris. It was cooked medium/medium rare and the frites were piping hot and perfect. What a charming experience. I would return here again and again. read more

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If you're looking to try steak frites in Paris my only suggestion would be to come to Le Sévero and order their Côte de Boeuf.. I guaranteed that you will not be disappointed!! We had reservations for a party of 8 and I was surprised that they were able to accommodate us when we arrived because the place was so small.. There was no need for a menu since I've already knew what I was going to get before we even got there.. I was there for the Côte de Boeuf and nothing else.. Everyone ordered the same thing and no one left with any regrets!!! Everything from the succulent fat off the steak down to the last frite was devoured!!! I can't remember how much the bill was but it was pretty pricey.. With 3 orders of Côte de Boeuf for 3 and 3 bottles of red, plus a side dish (dont remember which side we ordered) it put a little dent in the wallet but it was definitely worth it!! read more

Le Severo - Côte de Boeuf - French Near Me - Paris, 75

We had a very nice dinner at Le Severo while in Paris. On recommendation of my father-in-law we made reservations (required) and because I'd heard from other reviews they don't speak English or were snobby towards tourists, we had my colleague in our Paris office call to make our reservation for us. Neither of those things turned out to be true at all. The staff were perfectly friendly and spoke excellent English. (As was our experience in other restaurants, even when we attempted to bumble through with our rusty high-school French, people tended to default into English.) We had the boudin appetizer which was incredible. You must order that! Then we shared the cote du boeuf for two which was very large and very rare. If you like your meat cooked anything above mooing, be sure to specify. The frites were heavenly though and a bottle of red wine was the perfect pairing. Would definitely return. read more

Hands down the best restaurant we where we dined during our recent trip to Paris. A nice walk from the Metro, it's an easy find. Owned by a former butcher, William Bernet. The aged steaks and wines are excellent. The Steak Frites were recently voted the best in Paris -- and for a reason!! Best to book a few days in advance. A small neighborhood vibe encompasses the dinning area, and the wine list is huge. Service was excellent -- very helpful and friendly. Our waiter spoke English so he was spared my horrid French. Pricey but worth every penny. read more

Le Severo - Le Sévero - one of the best steakhouses in Paris. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

This was my favourite steakhouse in Paris when I was a student there 7 years ago. I went back just a few months ago and was incredibly excited to return. I was beyond astounded by the service. The waiter was rude, the owner who goes around to chat with the guests completely ignored me. Last time I had come with a Parisian friend, this time I came solo, and I'm not sure if that is what led to the cold shoulder. My steak was terribly overcooked, it was inedible, and the fries which I remember being one of the most delicious, came stale, dry, and just not worth the bite. Not once did the waiter ask how I was doing, even though the owner warmly greeted the other guests and chatted with them over their meal, all of whom were native French. I left incredibly disheartened because I had cherished this steakhouse in memory for over half a decade. My return was indeed a very disappointing event. read more

Le Severo - This was the saddest steak I've ever had -overcooked to death- the outside was so hard it scraped the top of my mouth as I tried to eat it. - French Near Me - Paris, 75

I was at first intimidated to go here because the reviews said that the staff would not speak English to patrons. So I built up my nerve anyway with the French that I have been practicing and I was pleasantly surprised. The waitstaff was welcoming and my waiter with his limited English was able to communicate with me and my limited french. My steak was cooked to perfection and the frites were crispy and light. The atmosphere was small and quaint and I loved it! read more

Le Severo - French Near Me - Paris, 75

Michelin Restaurant and Steak. Sign me up. Red meat has always been my weakness and this time around it made me gain a few more pounds. I ordered the Steak Tartare. GF got the steak and fries. And we also got the Andoulette (not sure if I spelled that correctly) aka Beef Innards rolled into a sausage and cut into pieces. The steak tartare, had a consistent texture and for my first time having it I though it tasted okay. I never enjoyed capers on my food and this time it had it, I really thought it was okay. The steak however was very delicious and cooked to perfection. Price was also pretty good for being Michelin rated. The service was okay, I thought the server was kind of cold, but it's probably because we looked like dummies trying to speak French. read more

I grew up eating beef well-done. It's what I was taught. It's what my parents were taught. Who knows why. They have excellent taste otherwise. So I was living briefly in Paris and came here, the finest or one of the finest steak places in town, and I did what I always did: I ordered the steak well-done. The butcher-chef-owner looked at me with a mix of pity, condescension, and even a little love: "Yes, my poor idiot child," said his eyes, "I will of course ruin my precisely butchered meat to meet your terrible demand, and I even won't say anything about it, but I wish you knew better, for your own sake." I saw this look, and I had a snap conversion. "Non!" I said. "Make it how you want to make it. You are a butcher turned chef turned restaurateur, and I'm going to put my evening in your hands and have faith." Some while later, out came the steak, served "saignant", which if I recall correctly is billed as some mid-point between rare and medium-rare. My friends, I was not disappointed. This stuff was fresh. I was with a party of four, the lot of them carnivores. All blown away. And for dessert? A simple bowl of raspberries. No adornment; just the berries. A perfectly light complement to the steak and chips. This was a few years ago. My friends in Paris have gone back to Le Severo many times, and a few times, I've been tempted. But I think I'll never go again. I'm afraid to ruin a memory so perfect. read more

Très désagréable! I was just reading a Google review of Severo wherein the (American) woman complained that when she asked "do you speak english" they replied "NO" and hung up! I had to laugh LOL... perhaps it was the way she asked... We are terribly pushy people you know. Then my wife called the restaurant because we were running late and didn't realize it was on the other side of town - yes our bad! She 1st expressed wishes in french then in english and asked that our reservations be pushed back later in the evening. They said "NO" ok well there was no way we were going to make it then and my wife VERY POLITELY expressed that we were terribly sorry but we were on the other side of town and would not be able to make the current time. OMG = response = SOUP NAZI = "NO, AND YOU DO NOT COME BACK." OMG LOL... OK! Nous sommes de mauves américains! read more

Don't let the small size fool you. I have been in France for 3 days and this is the best meal I have had. I'm a steak guy and this was one of the best. Nice atmosphere, great food. read more

Le Severo - French Near Me - Paris, 75

After several less than awesome dining experiences (mostly due to poor decisions made by us), we had a fantastic meal at Le Severo on our last night in Paris. My husband brushed off his high school/college French knowledge and called ahead for a reservation (one day ahead, no problem) and we found the place easily from the Metro. I am from the Midwest so have had great steaks in my life but the filet at Severo was out of this world. Perfectly cooked medium with a delicious char from the flat-top on the outside. My husband had frites with his (excellent) and I opted for haricot verts, which I enjoyed. The waiter did not speak English but was extremely polite as we attempted to order and exchange pleasantries. He treated us exactly like we wanted to be treated -- kind, with a wink and a smile. It felt very special to dine in an intimate environment, surrounded by a local crowd. read more

Amazing steakhouse and fries. Love this place. Owner/waiter is gruff with tourists but he is a delight if you play along. He demands you order your steak rare and follow his advice. Have eaten at steakhouses throughout the world but nothing beats this place! Fries and wine list are incredible too. Dont miss it read more

Dinner was amazing! The owner is extremely friendly, my husband and I speak very little French, and he was very king and went over the entire menu with us. We had the heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella, which unlike tomatoes in the states, actually tasted like a tomato, and not just water. We both had an aperitif, a glass of wine, the beef for two, which came with the bone, and you best believe I gnawed on that prime piece of real estate! The steak was cooked perfectly and was served with the best French fries I have had in Paris. In addition the owner brings out a small bowl of sea of salt if you want to sprinkle on your steak. We finished the meal with the luscious and velvety dark chocolate mouse. The meal was amazing and worth the price. Highly recommend. read more

Best steak I've had in a long time. Very small restaurant so be sure to make a reservation. It helps if you know some French as well, or you might have some difficulty ordering. I ate twice in the span of 2 weeks. The Côte de Bouef is the must have cut, but it's for a minimum of 2. I also had a tomato salad (fresh and juicy heirlooms), and on one visit also had appetizers. The blood sausage was a slice browned in a pan. Nice spices and texture. My dining partner had the pigs foot, which was deboned. The Côte de Bouef was served rare and the bone was plated to the side. Incredibly tender, I usually don't like my meat this rare (some segments were blue) but this was an excellent surprise as it wasn't the least bit chewy in fact the mouth texture almost reminded me of good tuna sashimi. The wine list is extensive and some reasonably priced bottles. I chose a 2011 Bordeaux from a Pomerol estate. The 14th arrondissement is a bit out of the way if your near the center of town, but well worth the trip. By the way, the French Fries were some of the best I've ever had and I ate them plain!! I will be sure to visit my next trip. read more

Forget the best steak in Paris; this was one of the best steaks I've ever had. And the french fries. Oh, the french fries. Some reviews mention bad service, but don't believe them. Many of those reviews came from people who asked for well done steaks. If you like your steaks that way, don't try to eat steak in France. French people have firm beliefs about how things should be cooked, and worry about bringing you an inferior product, even if that is the way you request it. The food they serve is a representation of who they are, and asking them to serve it differently would be like going to someone's house and telling them how to cook. The desserts aren't great, but that's not why you go here. The wine list is accessible, reasonably priced and has some great finds, and the meat is simply the best. The pavé de rumsteak is very flavorful, the filet tender, the steak tartare lightly seasoned, allowing the meat to shine. Yes, we've eaten here more than once. The most important thing to remember, though, if you want to make sure to keep your reservation you have to confirm it the day of. That means even if you call and reserve weeks ahead, or have your hotel call, you have to call or swing by the day of your reservation to confirm. We are lucky since we live down the street and can pop in, but we have seen numerous people turned away because they didn't confirm. Some of them had come from thousands of miles away, hoping to have this as their big meal in Paris, and were turned away. I cannot stress it enough: CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION THE DAY YOU ARE GOING TO EAT THERE. Believe me, the meal is worth the trouble. Bon appetit! read more

I love this place. I ordered the tartare and my husband the filet mignon. I've never had tartare before, but this was by far the most delicious steak preparation I've ever eaten. The service was great and very patient with our limited French. Eat here. read more

Last evening in Paris... was in the mood for good steak... Le Severo did NOT disappoint, wonderful Filet cooked just right (medium). Restaurant is ever so quaint (maybe 10 or 12 little tables, max). It's the smallest steakhouse I've ever visited! It is very unique and an experience you will never forget; my family of 3 enjoyed every bite (yummy!). read more

Reservations are essential! The wine list is respectable . The beef is excellent, especially the cotes de boeuf pour deux. Dont go if you dont like cramped quarters or saignants beef read more

We enjoyed an excellent meal here, managing to get a last-minute reservation after visiting the Catacombs and realizing that we were in roughly the same 'hood as the restaurant. Meat, meat and more meat, all of it absolutely delicious (even the blood pudding, which is not usually my thang). Great frites. The owner served the four of us and he was very kind (we are all Montrealers, so the exchange was in French). The restaurant is tiny and cozy, and we sat in a booth. It was a wonderful place to spend a chilly December evening with friends, drinking wine and eating like kings. Memorable. read more

So yummy! Me and my wife had a romantic night there! The only problem is when we asked for a reservation but they don't know how to speak English but not a real problem! read more

Completely overrated and overpriced. The cote de boeuf for two (105 euros) was 40% fat and looked nothing liked the photos in other reviews. And the fries compared to those at other tables were miniscule in size and in number. I've been to Paris at least a dozen times and read up before each trip. The concept of a small Parisian beef establishment run by a former butcher who only cooks meat rare is terrific in theory. But on this occasion it was a dud and an expensive one at that! read more

excellent quality of meats from this ex-butcher. wine list is great, desserts are yummy. small place. nothing i said is different from what you may have read elsewhere online, it's just really dang good! read more