While writing this article, I realized it had been quite a while since I’d posted a brunch article on the blog, even though I was quite regular at this sport a few years ago… It must be said that with the brunch craze, it has become quite difficult to find quality ones. I am therefore delighted to be able to offer you a good brunch for the comeback of this section!
Located in the heart of the Villiers district, a stone’s throw from Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, Marcella is a kind of friendly and warm Italian inn where it is nice to settle down because you feel a bit “at home”.
The name of the establishment, Marcella, actually comes from the Italian grandmother of the owner who wanted to pay tribute to her in this way.
On the plates, we find authentic cuisine with the flavors of the Peninsula, prepared by chef Massimo Curti, with fresh products sourced from small local producers.
The setting, redesigned by Maison Malapert, is rustic but cozy. On the ground floor, there is a welcoming room with a large communal table, a bar made of solid blue old oak, cut stone walls, and a fir frame. Upstairs, where we were, is a cozier, more intimate area with a fireplace corner and comfortable sofas.
Let’s get to their famous all-you-can-eat Italo’Brunch (completely packed the Sunday we were invited to test it!). It is presented as an all-you-can-eat buffet.
- You first choose between roast beef and smoked salmon (the dishes are served at the table), then you let yourself be guided by your greed in front of the pretty buffet.
- Savory side: scrambled eggs, macaroni gratin, bacon and roasted potatoes, or Parma ham, arugula, and parmesan.
- Sweet side: croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches filled with Nutella, but also panna cotta, tiramisu, or fresh fruit salad, all accompanied by hot drinks and fresh juices.
My great joy, I admit, was to be able to eat tiramisu (very good!) to my heart’s content. I only went back for seconds, but that’s mostly because I had eaten too much before…
- Also worth tasting are the house’s Italian cocktails: Bellini, Spritz, Fragolino, Shiuma Artigianale… so many names that make you travel!
The little extra: outside, a large heated terrace, covered in winter by a veranda, which transforms into a spacious terrace that can accommodate up to 60 people as soon as the sunny days arrive.
Thanks to the Marcella trattoria for this invitation.
Trattoria Marcella 1, boulevard de Courcelles 75008 Paris open daily from 11:45 am to 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm to 11:15 pm (closed Sunday evenings) Bar open from 7:30 am (9:00 am on Saturdays & Sundays) until 2:00 am Italo’Brunch: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Price: brunch formula at €29 (€15 for those under 12) / brunch formula + Spritz, Bellini or glass of wine at €34
Find all my Paris brunch tests below:
⇒ All my Brunch addresses in Paris
MY ARTICLES GOOD BRUNCH ADDRESSES IN PARIS
⇒ Brunch from around the world
⇒ Brunch at Floréal Belleville
⇒ Brunching in Versailles
⇒ Coq Hôtel Brunch
⇒ Healthy brunch at Foucade
⇒ Italian brunch
⇒ Brunching at Le Pain Quotidien
⇒ Brunch at Café Pinson
⇒ Brunching at Claus
Find my Paris restaurant tests below:
⇒ My restaurant tests in Paris
⇒ My Italian restaurants in Paris
MY ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN PARIS
⇒ Pizzeria addresses in Paris
⇒ Little Nonna gluten-free pizzeria
⇒ Italian brunch
⇒ Dai Dai
⇒ Ammazza
⇒ Gemini Family
⇒ Simonetta, trattoria on the Canal de l’Ourcq
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MAP OF MY GOOD FOOD ADDRESSES IN PARIS AND THE ILE-DE-FRANCE REGION
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Bar 
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Tea room / Coffee Shop
Brunch 
Ice cream parlor
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