Steak, fries, and salad.
You’ve watched the Reels about the French restaurant that serves only steak and fries.
You’ve seen the TikToks about the London restaurant that has one menu item.
If that’s not a mouthwatering sign to visit Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, we don’t know what is.
Here’s the story behind Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, the French restaurant in London and Paris that indeed serves only one meal on the menu: steak, fries, and salad.
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The story behind Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte
Few people open a restaurant planning to serve only a single meal, but there aren’t too many like Paul Gineste de Saurs.
This French winemaker wanted to grow beyond his vineyards and came across an opportunity to buy a restaurant space in Paris. Not much of a restaurateur, but certainly someone who loved good food, Paul Gineste de Saurs decided to keep it small and simple: he’d serve only high-quality steak, fries, and salad.
Plus his special sauce, of course.
As for the name? Relais de Venise was the name of the former restaurant in this space and its neon sign still hung outside. The new restauranteur kept his costs low by simply keeping the name and adding “Son Entrecôte”.
Paul Gineste de Saurs didn’t stop with Le Relais de L’Entrecote Paris. L’Entrecote London followed with one location in Marylebone and another in the center of the city. New York City and Mexico City became the first Le Relais de L'Entrecôte locations outside of the European continent.
Since 1959, Le Relais de L'Entrecôte has dished out the same world-famous grilled beef steak, crispy French fries, special sauce, and a crunchy green salad with a mustard vinaigrette and walnuts. No substitutions are accepted but you can order your steak to your liking. You can also add a French wine and dessert if you want to sample their menu from top to bottom.
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte: the short story
What French restaurant only serves steak and chips?
The world-famous Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte is the French restaurant known for having only one menu option: steak and chips (or steak and fries to us Americans). You can order a grilled beef steak to your preferred temperature which comes with fries and a salad.
What London restaurant only sells steak and fries?
The French restaurant Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte first opened in Paris, selling only steak, fries, and a salad for every meal. L’Entrecôte London opened up in Marylebone, and then an additional location opened up in the center of London. Both have the exact same menu as L’Entrecôte Paris.
Can you book Entrecote London?
Even though L’Entrecôte London is world-famous, you don’t need to be an A-lister to get a table. In fact, you don’t need to make a reservation at all. Entrecôte London is first-come, first-serve, so you’ve got to queue up with the other hungry diners.
Can you make substitutions at Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte?
Sorry, you can’t waltz into Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte Paris, London, New York, or Mexico City and swap your fries for tater tots or get a meat-free steak. Le Relais de Venise is special because it sells only a single steak-frites meal.
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Where to find Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte in Europe
Paris | 271 Boulevard Pereire
Closest station: Neuilly - Porte Maillot | Nearby landmark: Arc de Triomphe
The OG location for Le Relais de L'Entrecôte is just across the street from the Bois de Boulogne and a few blocks away from the Arc de Triomphe.
London | 5 Throgmorton Street
Closest stations: Moorgate, Liverpool Street, and Bank | Nearby landmark: Bank of England
L'Entrecôte London City is the closest location to the hallmark sites like St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower of London. It’s surrounded by tube stations so getting here is as effortless as ordering.
London Marylebone | 120 Marylebone Lane
Closest station: Bond Street and Regent’s Park | Nearby landmark: The Regent's Park
The first L'Entrecôte London location, and the first international location outside of L’Entrecôte Paris, the London Marylebone Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is west of the City of London.
Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte in the USA & Mexico
Europe can only corner one continental market when it comes to Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte locations. There are two locations beyond Europe’s borders: one in New York City’s Midtown and one in the heart of Mexico City. And we can help you get there!
…sort of…
If you find yourself in Europe wanting to taste test all five locations, here’s how you can get—half-way—to Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte in the United States and Mexico.
From Paris
With a belly full of fries, you step out of Le Relais de Venise, take one last look at the Arc de Triomphe and say farewell to France. Walk across the street to the Neuilly–Porte Maillot métro station and take métro line 1 to Châtelet métro station. Then connect to the Châtelet Les Halles station and take the RER B Line straight to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport.
From London City
If you’re flying out of Gatwick, it’s easiest to take the Gatwick Express train. Leave L’Entrecôte London and walk a few minutes south to Monument tube station and take either the Circle Line or the District Line to London Victoria station. Catch the 24/7 Gatwick Express and you’ll be at the airport in 30 minutes.
From London Marylebone
If you’re flying out of Heathrow, the Heathrow Express train is super convenient from L’Entrecôte London Marylebone. Walk either north to the Baker Street station and take the Bakerloo Line to Paddington station or walk south to the Bond Street station and take the Elizabeth Line to Paddington station. The Heathrow Express will take you to the airport in 15 minutes.
Trains at stake
Download the Trainline app: it’s like one huge menu of train routes in Europe. Plus, some trains offer meals made by Michelin-starred chefs—think of it like pregaming before your prix-fixe meal at Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte.
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