Hippopotamus

Name: Hippopotamus
Address: Centre Commercial Italie 2, 30 Pl. d'Italie, 75013 Paris, France, Paris

Hippopotamus - The French Steakhouse. Specialist in quality beef and charcoal grilling.

★ 4.1 (2,103) $$Moderate 📍 Centre Commercial Italie 2, 30 Pl. d'Italie, 75013 Paris, France

OUR MENUS

FAVORITE MENU

MENU COUP DE CŒUR

STARTER + MAIN + DRINK OR MAIN + DESSERT + DRINK

A set menu offering a choice between a 3-course meal (Starter, Main, Drink OR Main, Dessert, Drink). A great value way to try the restaurant's popular dishes.

LUNCH MENU

MENU DÉJEUNER

MAIN COURSE + DESSERT Valid every weekday lunch. Drink not included.

Lunch set menu available Monday to Friday. Includes a main dish and a dessert.

KIDS MENU

MENU ENFANT

up to 10 years. MAIN COURSE + DESSERT + DRINK + 1 SURPRISE

Kids menu for children up to 10 years old. Includes a main, dessert, drink, and a surprise toy.

TO SHARE

FRIENDS' PLATTER

PLANCHE DES COPAINS

Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, country pâté, Camembert, Lyonnaise rosette sausage, dry-cured ham shavings, pickles, toasted bread

A large sharing board featuring a warm cheese fondue (Saint-Nectaire), rustic pâté, Camembert cheese, various French cured meats (rosette salami, dry cured ham), pickles, and toasted bread. Perfect for groups.

SNACK BASKETS

PANIERS DE GRIGNOTAGE

CHEESE (10 PIECES) or CLASSIC (8 PIECES)

Snack baskets to share. Choose between the 'Cheese' version with various fried cheese bites, or the 'Classic' version with chicken wings, ham croquettes, calamari, and onion rings.

BBQ CHICKEN WINGS

WINGS DE POULET BBQ

6 PIECES or 12 PIECES. Spices, BBQ sauce

Chicken wings marinated in spices and served with BBQ sauce. Savory, slightly spicy, and finger-licking good.

STARTERS

COUNTRY PÂTÉ

TERRINE DE CAMPAGNE

Pickles, mixed salad, toasted bread

A rustic French country pâté made from coarsely chopped pork. Served cold with pickles (cornichons), mixed salad, and toasted bread. Savory and meaty.

COMTE RAVIOLI

RAVIOLES AU COMTÉ

Label Rouge Ravioles du Dauphiné, creamy Comté

Tiny pasta squares filled with cheese (Ravioles du Dauphiné), served in a rich creamy sauce made with Comté cheese. Soft texture and intense cheesy flavor.

DUCK FOIE GRAS BLOCK

BLOC DE FOIE GRAS DE CANARD

Camargue fleur de sel, toasted bread

Duck foie gras served with high-quality sea salt (Fleur de sel) and toasted bread. Rich, buttery texture and delicate savory flavor.

POACHED EGG WITH MUSHROOMS

ŒUF POCHÉ AUX CHAMPIGNONS

Poached free-range egg with mushrooms, creamy mushroom sauce and toast soldiers

A poached free-range egg served with braised mushrooms and a creamy mushroom sauce. Comes with 'mouillettes' (toast soldiers) for dipping into the yolk.

SMALL FONDUE

PETITE FONDUE

Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, dry-cured ham shavings, pickles, toasted bread

A small pot of warm Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue served with thin slices of dry-cured ham, pickles, and toast for dipping.

Feeling like ...

Salads

CAESAR SALAD

SALADE CAESAR

Crispy chicken tenders, AOP parmesan, romaine lettuce, red onions, toasted bread with olive oil, caesar dressing

Classic Caesar salad with crispy chicken tenders, Parmesan shavings, romaine lettuce, red onions, and croutons.

STEAKHOUSE SALAD

SALADE STEAKHOUSE

Poached free-range egg, thin slices of pepper-marinated beef, mixed salad, red onions, fried Emmental cheese bites, creamy pepper sauce, crispy onions

A hearty salad featuring pepper-marinated beef slices, a poached egg, mixed greens, red onions, fried Emmental cheese bites, and crispy onions. Dressed with a creamy pepper sauce.

Veggie

RAVIOLI GRATIN

GRATIN DE RAVIOLES

Ravioli with ricotta, mushrooms, and spinach, gratinéed creamy Comté

Baked pasta dish featuring ravioles filled with ricotta, mushrooms, and spinach, covered in a creamy Comté cheese sauce and gratinéed until golden.

Tartine

TOASTY CHEESY BRESAOLA

Seeded country bread, 3-cheese béchamel, old-fashioned mustard, gratinéed with Comté, Bresaola. Served with a mixed salad and fries

A toasted open-faced sandwich on seeded country bread topped with 3-cheese béchamel, grain mustard, melted Comté cheese, and Bresaola (cured beef). Served with salad and fries.

Dish of the day

Valid every weekday lunch

MOUNTAIN GRATIN (Monday)

GRATIN MONTAGNARD (Lundi)

Potatoes, smoked Raclette cheese, dry-cured ham shavings, mixed salad

Monday Special: Potato gratin with smoked Raclette cheese and cured ham. A rich, cheesy mountain-style dish.

BEEF PARMENTIER (Tuesday)

PARMENTIER DE BŒUF (Mardi)

Mixed salad

Tuesday Special: Beef Parmentier (similar to Shepherd's Pie) consisting of minced beef topped with mashed potatoes and baked.

CHICKEN TENDERS (Wednesday)

AIGUILLETTES DE POULET (Mercredi)

Creamy sauce and mushrooms, fries

Wednesday Special: Chicken tenders served in a creamy mushroom sauce with fries.

ST-NECTAIRE PATTY (Thursday)

P'TIT HACHÉ ST-NECTAIRE (Jeudi)

Butcher-style beef patty, creamy Saint-Nectaire cheese, crispy onions, fries

Thursday Special: Butcher-style beef patty topped with creamy Saint-Nectaire cheese sauce and crispy onions. Served with fries.

COD PARMENTIER (Friday)

PARMENTIER DE CABILLAUD (Vendredi)

Mixed salad

Friday Special: Cod fish pie topped with mashed potatoes and baked.

BURGERS

Served with fries or salad. Replace the meat in your burger with our plant-based patty.

THE ORIGINAL BURGER

BURGER L'ORIGINAL

Butcher-style beef patty, grilled bacon, cheddar sauce, candied onions, romaine lettuce, cocktail sauce, brioche bun

Classic burger with a butcher-style beef patty, grilled bacon, cheddar sauce, candied onions, romaine lettuce, and cocktail sauce in a brioche bun.

CHICKEN BURGER

BURGER CHICKEN

Crispy chicken tenders, cheddar sauce, red onions, romaine lettuce, cocktail sauce, brioche bun

Crispy chicken burger with cheddar sauce, red onions, lettuce, and cocktail sauce in a brioche bun.

STEAKHOUSE BURGER

Butcher-style beef patty, grilled bacon, creamy Saint-Nectaire cheese, candied onions, black garlic mayonnaise, black squid ink bun

A gourmet burger with a black bun (squid ink). Contains a beef patty, bacon, creamy Saint-Nectaire cheese, candied onions, and black garlic mayonnaise.

CHEESEBURGER

Butcher-style beef patty, cheddar sauce, pickles, ketchup and yellow mustard sauce, brioche bun

Classic cheeseburger with beef patty, cheddar sauce, pickles, ketchup, and yellow mustard.

MOUNTAIN BURGER

BURGER MONTAGNARD

Butcher-style beef patty, smoked Raclette cheese, potato pancake, grilled bacon, black garlic mayonnaise, creamy Comté cheese, crispy onions

Mountain-style burger featuring smoked Raclette cheese, a potato hash brown patty, bacon, and black garlic mayo.

CHICKEN, RIBS & CO

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

DEMI-POULET RÔTI

Sautéed potatoes and their juices

Half a roasted chicken served with sautéed potatoes and roasting juices. Simple and savory.

BBQ RIBS

RIBS BBQ

Marinated pork ribs, BBQ sauce, fries

Pork ribs marinated and covered in BBQ sauce. Served with fries. Sticky, sweet, and savory.

ANDOUILLETTE AAAAA

Fries

Traditional French coarse-grained sausage made from pork intestines (chitterlings). The 'AAAAA' rating indicates high quality. It has a very pungent aroma and chewy texture. Distinctive taste.

DUCK BREAST

MAGRET DE CANARD

Sautéed potatoes

Duck breast fillet, seared to have crispy skin and tender, pink meat inside. Rich, flavorful meat similar to red meat. Served with potatoes.

PORK CHOP

CÔTE DE COCHON

APPROX. 350 G. Sautéed potatoes, choice of sauce

A large pork chop (approx. 350g), grilled and served with sautéed potatoes.

GOURMET PATTIES

THE ORIGINAL PATTY

HACHÉ L'ORIGINAL

XL butcher-style beef patty, fried egg, cheddar sauce, candied onions, grilled bacon, crispy onions

Large beef patty (no bun) topped with a fried egg, cheddar sauce, bacon, candied onions, and crispy onions. A rich, low-carb style meal.

MOUNTAIN PATTY

HACHÉ MONTAGNARD

XL butcher-style beef patty, smoked Raclette cheese, potato pancake, grilled bacon, black garlic mayonnaise, creamy Comté cheese, crispy onions

Large beef patty (no bun) loaded with mountain-style toppings: smoked Raclette cheese, hash brown patty, bacon, and black garlic mayo.

FISH

FISH & CHIPS

Sustainable fishing. Crispy hake fillet, tartar sauce

Sustainable hake fillet battered and fried until crispy. Served with tartar sauce and fries.

SALMON STEAK

PAVÉ DE SAUMON

Creamed spinach

Salmon steak grilled over charcoal, served with creamed spinach.

OUR MEATS

Some of the finest and noblest cuts. Hippopotamus supports French breeders and know-how.

The Must-Haves

FLANK STEAK WITH SHALLOTS

BAVETTE D'ALOYAU À L'ÉCHALOTE

Meat cut with long fibers, truly flavorful, topped with shallot sauce

Flank steak served with shallot sauce. A cut with long fibers, known for its rich beef flavor and slightly chewy texture.

SIRLOIN

FAUX-FILET

Slightly marbled, revealing the fineness of the grain and its tenderness

Sirloin steak. Slightly marbled with fat, offering a balance of tenderness and flavor.

PEPPER STEAK

STEAK AU POIVRE

Has become a must-have, a select cut enhanced by its generous peppercorn sauce

Pepper steak. A select cut of beef served with a generous, creamy peppercorn sauce. Spicy and savory.

STEAK AND EGG

STEAK À CHEVAL

CLASSIC / XL VERSION. Butcher-style beef patty, free-range fried egg

Hamburger steak (patty) topped with a fried egg. A classic French bistro dish.

MARINATED BUTCHER'S CUT

PIÈCE DU BOUCHER MARINÉE

Maître d'hôtel style: garlic, parsley. All the creaminess of a revisited classic

Marinated butcher's cut beef with garlic and parsley butter (Maître d'Hôtel style). Tender and flavorful.

Beef Differently

FRENCH STEAKHOUSE FONDUE

FONDUE STEAKHOUSE À LA FRANÇAISE

Beef surprise, Saint-Nectaire cheese fondue, baked potato, mixed salad

A steakhouse twist on fondue featuring beef cuts served with a warm Saint-Nectaire cheese dip, baked potato, and salad.

The Cut

CHAROLAIS BEEF TARTARE

TARTARE AUX COUTEAUX CHAROLAIS

Tartare seasoned by us to be enjoyed raw

Charolais beef tartare chopped with a knife (not ground). Served raw and fully seasoned. Soft texture with fresh, savory flavors.

BEEF CARPACCIO & PARMESAN

CARPACCIO DE BŒUF & PARMESAN

Thin slices of beef, AOP parmesan, mixed salad, pesto

Very thin slices of raw beef topped with Parmesan cheese, pesto, and salad. Light, fresh, and savory.

Sauces & Sides

SAUCES

PEPPERCORN, BÉARNAISE, CHIMICHURRI, ROQUEFORT, SHALLOT, BBQ, HIPPO SAUCE

Choice of sauces to accompany your meat: Peppercorn, Béarnaise, Chimichurri, Roquefort (Blue Cheese), Shallot, BBQ, or the signature Hippo Sauce.

SIDES

GARNITURES

FRIES, BAKED POTATO, CHORIZO RICE, POTATO GRATIN, GREEN BEANS, MIXED SALAD

Choice of side dishes: Fries, Baked Potato, Chorizo Rice, Potato Gratin, Green Beans, or Mixed Salad.

FULL OF CHARACTER

The Prime Cuts

RIBEYE

ENTRECÔTE

APPROX. 250 G. Marbled, tender, and soft

Ribeye steak (approx. 250g). Well-marbled, making it juicy, tender, and very flavorful.

XL RIBEYE

ENTRECÔTE XL

APPROX. 330 G. Marbled, tender, and soft in XL version

Extra large Ribeye steak (approx. 330g). Rich marbling and deep beef flavor.

IRISH HANGER STEAK

ONGLET IRLANDAIS

APPROX. 200 G. The most flavorful of all beef cuts from Ireland

Irish Hanger Steak. Known as the 'butcher's cut', it has a loose texture and intense beef flavor. Best served medium-rare.

FILET DE BŒUF CHATEAUBRIAND

A noble cut with guaranteed tenderness

A thick cut from the tenderloin. The most tender cut of beef with a mild flavor and buttery texture.

INDIVIDUAL RIB STEAK

CÔTE DE BŒUF INDIVIDUELLE

Marbling, tenderness from bone-in cooking

Bone-in Rib steak. Cooking on the bone adds extra flavor and juiciness to this well-marbled cut.

The Emblematic

T-BONE

APPROX. 450 G. Iconic cut, tender fillet on one side and slightly marbled sirloin on the other

Classic T-Bone steak offering two cuts in one: the tender filet mignon on one side of the bone and the flavorful sirloin on the other.

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT

ALL YOU CAN EAT

Classic French chocolate mousse. Light, airy, and rich in chocolate flavor. Listed as 'at will' (all you can eat).

TIRAMISU

Coffee mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, cocoa

Coffee-flavored dessert with layers of mascarpone cream and ladyfingers soaked in coffee, dusted with cocoa.

FLOATING ISLAND

ÎLE FLOTTANTE

Crème anglaise, salted butter caramel sauce

'Floating Island': Soft meringue floating on vanilla custard (crème anglaise), topped with salted caramel sauce.

CRÈME BRÛLÉE

Bourbon Vanilla

Rich vanilla custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar.

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST

BRIOCHE PAIN PERDU

Brioche French toast, chocolate-hazelnut spread, vanilla ice cream

French toast made with brioche, served with chocolate-hazelnut spread and vanilla ice cream. Warm and decadent.

CHOCOLATE FONDANT

MI-CUIT AU CHOCOLAT

Vanilla ice cream

Chocolate lava cake with a molten liquid center, served with vanilla ice cream.

XL PROFITEROLE

PROFITEROLE XL

Maxi choux pastry, vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream

A large choux pastry puff filled with vanilla ice cream and covered in hot chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

PANCAKE

POMCAKE

French toast pancakes, caramelized roasted apples, light apple cream, salted butter caramel sauce

Dessert pancakes served with roasted caramelized apples, apple cream, and salted caramel sauce.

THE EXOTIC ROAST

L'EXOTIQUE RÔTI

Roasted pineapple and mango, shortbread crumble, grated coconut, coconut ice cream

Roasted pineapple and mango served with crumbled shortbread, grated coconut, and coconut ice cream.

SUNDAES & ICE CREAM DESSERTS

HIPPO BANANA

Caramelized banana, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, strawberry sorbet, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, toasted almonds

A banana split variation with caramelized banana, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, strawberry sorbet, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and almonds.

DAME BLANCHE

Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, shortbread crumble, whipped cream

Classic sundae with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, shortbread crumble, and whipped cream.

CARA'HUÈTE SUNDAE

COUPE CARA'HUÈTE

Vanilla ice cream, peanut butter shortbread crumble, salted butter caramel sauce, whipped cream

Ice cream sundae with vanilla ice cream, peanut butter shortbread crumble, salted caramel sauce, and whipped cream.

LIÉGEOIS

CARAMEL, COFFEE OR CHOCOLATE. Ice cream and sauce of your choice, shortbread crumble, whipped cream

A tall ice cream dessert (Liégeois) available in Caramel, Coffee, or Chocolate flavors. Served with sauce and whipped cream.

YOUR CUSTOM ICE CREAM

VOTRE GLACE SUR MESURE

CHOICE OF FLAVORS 2 SCOOPS / 3 SCOOPS. Fruit sorbet or Ice cream. Topping of your choice

Build your own ice cream bowl with 2 or 3 scoops of various sorbets or ice creams, plus toppings.

DRINKS

Cold Drinks

COCA-COLA

ZERO SUGAR, CHERRY (33 CL)

Coca-Cola soda, available in regular, zero sugar, or cherry.

ORANGINA

(25 CL)

French carbonated citrus drink made with orange juice, lemon juice, and mandarin pulp. Sweet and sparkling.

VITTEL

25 cl / 50 cl

Still mineral water.

Beers

1664 BLONDE

(5.5%) French Lager. On tap.

A popular French pale lager. Crisp, refreshing with a light malt flavor. Served on draft.

GRIMBERGEN

White, Red, Amber. Bottled.

Belgian abbey beer available in White (citrusy), Red (fruity), or Amber (malty) varieties.

Classic Cocktails

HOUSE RED SANGRIA

SANGRIA ROUGE MAISON

Cabernet Sauvignon IGP Pays d'Oc red wine, orange juice, vanilla syrup, Eristoff Vodka

House red sangria made with red wine, orange juice, vanilla syrup, and a touch of vodka.

ORIGINAL OR FRUIT MOJITO

MOJITO ORIGINAL OU AUX FRUITS

Bacardi Carta Oro rum, lime, fresh mint, Perrier, cane sugar syrup

Classic Cuban highball with rum, lime, mint, sparkling water, and sugar. Also available with fruit flavors.

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📍 Centre Commercial Italie 2, 30 Pl. d'Italie, 75013 Paris, France

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