Where can you get a good sausage and mashed potatoes? Our recommendations

Looking for a great place to enjoy sausage and mashed potatoes? Here are eleven spots across France that are sure to delight you: homemade sausage, a generous helping of mashed potatoes, and a delicious gravy.

Restaurant Arnaud Nicolas, a sure bet from the Meilleur Ouvrier de France in Paris

Restaurant Arnaud Nicolas (2 toques) is what you might call a “sure bet.” At this Meilleur Ouvrier de France-awarded establishment, all the great charcuterie classics are prepared with flair and flair, without any pretension. Alongside the sumptuous pâté en croûte with its generous chunks of foie gras, the grilled lean sausage served with silky mashed potatoes in pork drippings is a crowd-pleaser. A comforting, perfectly executed dish.
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Les Bouchers bien élevés: Aged Meat Takes Center Stage in Lille

At Les Bouchers bien élevés, meat is, by definition, the star of the menu. The specialty? Aged beef sourced from local suppliers (within 100 km of the restaurant) served with house-made fries or seasonal vegetables. But don’t miss the hand-sliced sausage, served with homemade mashed potatoes and a meat jus that adds vibrancy and richness.
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Magma: Louise and Colline’s Back-to-Basics Restaurant in Rennes

For a guaranteed trip down memory lane, head to Louise and Colline, founders of the Magma restaurant in Rennes (1 toque). This duo, who’ve done away with long-winded descriptions and overly elaborate dishes, gets back to basics with a lovely bistro-style menu, including the famous farmhouse sausage, served with mashed potatoes. It’s delicious, comforting, and exceptionally well executed… A spot you’ll love visiting again and again to enjoy market-fresh cuisine.
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Brasserie Martin, the traditional Parisian brasserie

Brasserie Martin (1 toque) checks all the boxes for a good traditional Parisian brasserie. Here, they cook with seasonal, local, and French ingredients sourced directly from producers, and offer a menu of classic dishes such as spit-roasted chicken, beef tartare, leeks in vinaigrette, and celery rémoulade. For those feeling nostalgic, Brasserie Martin recommends the pork sausage made by Maison Millas, served with its meat gravy simmered for 8 hours, accompanied by buttery mashed potatoes.
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La Femme du Boucher: A Fresh Take on Butchery Tradition in Marseille

A charcuterie enthusiast, Laëtitia Visse opened her restaurant, La Femme du Boucher (2 toques), in Marseille in 2020. Here, diners can enjoy hearty dishes like suckling pig pâté en croûte, calf’s head with gribiche sauce, pork terrine, and the famous sausage and mashed potatoes. There’s no doubt about it: this young chef is bringing the butcher’s tradition back into style!
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Bouillon d’Or, the affordable community cafeteria in Rouen

The revival of “bouillons” has spread beyond Paris to reach as far as Rouen. At Bouillon d’Or, you’ll find all the classic dishes of a popular cafeteria at very affordable prices, such as egg with mayonnaise, beef bourguignon, or sausage and mashed potatoes—all for less than 10 euros.
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Lazare, Eric Frechon’s Brasserie in Paris

Located on the plaza in front of the Saint-Lazare train station, Lazare is a cozy brasserie with a menu created by Eric Frechon. Here, the cuisine is home-style, traditional, and always expertly prepared, as exemplified by the chef’s now-famous sausage and mashed potatoes, considered one of the best in Paris.
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Brasserie La Cigale, the Belle Époque decor on Place Graslin in Nantes

Brasserie La Cigale (1 toque) in Nantes is one of the most spectacular in the country, thanks to its Belle Époque decor. Located on the famous Place Graslin, it offers a wide range of classic bistro dishes à la carte, from snails in parsley butter to beef tartare and a seafood platter. Don’t miss the sausage and mashed potatoes, featuring an artisanal sausage from Lebot Gaspari and house-made mashed potatoes, served with an addictive meat gravy.
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Mallard: Simple, Hearty Cuisine in Nice

At Mallard (1 toque), the menu is short and the cuisine is simple. Alongside pike quenelles, cassoulet, white asparagus with hollandaise sauce, and sweetbreads, you’ll find the excellent homemade sausage and its mashed potatoes with a gravy that leaves you wanting more. If you enjoy natural wine, Mallard also offers a great selection at reasonable prices.
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Les Arlots, the must-try sausage-and-mashed-potatoes spot in the Faubourg Poissonnière

When you think of “sausage and mashed potatoes” in Paris, Les Arlots (1 toque) inevitably comes to mind. In this cheerful setting, with its consistently impeccable service, you can savor aged beef skirt steak, cod brandade, or Roman-style tripe—but above all, the iconic Les Arlots sausage served with a mousseline of charlottes. All that’s left is to pair your meal with a good glass of wine (the wine cellar here is top-notch!) to enjoy a perfect moment in a lively, streetwise atmosphere.
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