As you know, I am a huge fan of Italian cuisine and gastronomy and I have a quite extensive section on the subject on the blog. Today, I’m sharing a selection of the best Italian restaurants in the capital! In short, a kind of guide to the best spots to eat like you’re in Italy, but in Paris. Of course, as with most articles of this type, I update it regularly based on my new visits so I can always provide you with the latest trendy addresses! For simplicity, I’ve organized this article and my selection of Italian restaurants by Paris district.
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Table of Contents
Italian restaurants: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Enza Famiglia
This Italian spot is the third establishment belonging to a Sicilian family, opened in 2022 at 196 rue St Honoré in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, not far from the Louvre Museum. Enza and her little family offer traditional Italian cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The products are high-quality, and the pasta is made daily on-site using Enza’s traditional family recipes.
On the menu: for a starter, I recommend sharing the little fried artichokes; it whets the appetite and I find it quite original (5 €); pizzas made in the on-site pizza oven (prices between 13 € and 29 €). I particularly recommend the Tartufo, the house signature pizza, known by aficionados for being extremely generous with truffle cream and fresh truffles (29 €); for pasta, I highly recommend the Conchiglie with spicy Italian sausage with fennel and gorgonzola (18 €), which are delicious; for dessert, you can obviously try the homemade tiramisu (7 €) or a traditional Sicilian dessert, the Sicilian cassata.
Tested in 2022
Enza Famiglia
196 rue Saint Honoré 75001 Paris
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Damigiana (closed)
This Italian restaurant, half-gourmet, half-bistro, is located a stone’s throw from the Sentier metro station and Les Halles in the heart of Paris, in a chic and warm setting. The wines and deli meats offered at the restaurant are imported directly from small Italian producers. And in the kitchen, there is a chef from northern Italy who offers inventive and creative cuisine.
On their summer menu: tomato and watermelon gazpacho, saffron and zucchini calamarata (12 €); Burrata from Puglia, crunchy peas and fava beans, pea cream and basil pesto (18 €); swordfish tataki, coconut milk panna cotta (27 €); risotto with Prosecco (19 €), seaweed, bottarga (dried mullet roe), and bonito flakes (dried and fermented bonito belly); or even white peach mille-feuille (9 €) and “This is not a tiramisu” with ladyfinger crumble, mascarpone cream, and coffee and coffee liqueur siphon (9 €), and many other dishes straight from northern Italy. Regarding drinks, Damigiana offers a menu that highlights spritzes (the menu offers 5 different and very original ones, prices between 8 € and 12 €), the summer cocktail with various Italian spirits!
Tested in 2022
Damigiana
58 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris
The tip: lunch menu with starter + main or main + dessert at 24 € / starter + main + dessert at 29 €
Edit 12/23/2024: the restaurant is unfortunately permanently closed
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Italian restaurants: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Mozzato, the mozza bar (closed)
Mozzato, the mozza counter, has settled in Paris in the Montorgueil district. It’s truly a must-visit spot for mozzarella lovers, with eight different varieties offered and a fresh chalkboard menu that changes regularly. Plus, the 100% artisan neo-vintage decor (hand-made ceiling lights, lettering signed by Etienne Renard, bar ordered from one of the last French pewterers…) only adds to the pleasure found on the plate!
In terms of products, the brand sources from carefully selected small Italian producers, like Cosimo, whose family dairy in the small village of Battipaglia brings together several generations around the same passion.
To taste:
- The tasting plates imagined by Mozzato to compare the varieties and discover the different types of mozzarella.
- We tested the Mozzato plate to share (21 € per person) with mozzarella di bufala, affumicata (smoked over damp straw), tressia (more fibrous and milky, sliced at the moment of the aperitivo), burratina, stracciatella (the most refined and creamy part of the burrata), and ricotta di bufala. The plate is also accompanied by grilled and marinated vegetables, a chiffonade of deli meats, pesto, focaccia, and a delicious truffle butter. I might as well tell you right away, this plate to share can clearly serve as a main course! It’s very hearty but it’s also delicious and the best introduction to discover the superb products of the place.
- For hot dishes, we also tested (but we really had a hard time finishing them as a result) La Sorrentina, gnocchi and cherry tomatoes sautéed with garlic and basil with mozzarella di bufala Campana (16 €).
- For dessert, I obviously wanted to try the house tiramisu (yes, it’s becoming an obsession but when you love it, you don’t count…) (7 €), which was also very, very good…
- In the opposing camp, my favorite photographer opted for the vanilla panna cotta (7 €) with red fruit jam (yes, we’re having a tiramisu vs. panna cotta competition, the big challenge!).
In terms of wines, the establishment offers a small selection of Italian wines by the glass (between 4 € and 5 €).
The tip: a lunch menu at 13.90 €, with the famous Piadine.
Tested in 2017
Mozzato
3 rue Bachaumont 75002 ParisUpdate from 23/12/2024: the restaurant has unfortunately closed down permanently
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Italian restaurants: 3rd arrondissement of Paris
Restaurant Supernova
This spot opened its doors in the heart of the upper Marais at the end of 2018. No pizzas here, but modern, authentic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, the house specialty. This includes a lovely selection of pasta and dishes prepared with quality ingredients. The setting is contemporary and the decor very bright. I really loved the stunning terrazzo floor, which gives a lot of character to the restaurant, I think.
The place is a family story, as its creator Sacha, a Bologna native with a passion for the cuisine of his roots, drew inspiration from his childhood memories and recipes from the women in his family to create the menu. It was also with his family that he went to meet producers to source quality ingredients.
To try:
- For the starter, we really loved the carpaccio di pesce spada affumicato, with slices of smoked swordfish, enhanced by a hint of citrus (12 €). Very fresh and perfect for the summer season.
- I have to tell you, you absolutely (this is not an option!) have to try the Panissa Ligure (9 €), served as a cone of chickpea fries, it is just super good!!!
- On the pasta side, we liked the Spaghettata with truffle burrata heart (20 €), quite the experience, which can be accompanied by San Daniele ham (+ 4 €).
- For the main course, I also recommend the Octopus Risotto with candied lemons and seaweed (24 €).
- As for drinks, we opted for some Italian wines (we can’t help ourselves).
- For the sweet touch, the generous Tiramisù della mamma with Valrhona chocolate chips (7.50 €) remains the must-try. The favorite photographer opted (as often) for the Panna cotta (7.50 €). All with a little coffee by Terres de Café (a guarantee of quality).
Thanks to Supernova restaurant for this invitation.
Tested in 2019
Supernova
12 rue Réaumur 75003 Parisopen Tuesday to Sunday
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Italian restaurants: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Julien Serri X Le Cirque
Le Cirque, an iconic restaurant with incredible decor themed around the circus, naturally, and tucked away facing the Centre Pompidou, is offering in 2025 a unique collaboration full of flavors with Franco-Italian chef Julien Serri. A true figure of Italian gastronomy in France, Julien Serri infuses the establishment’s menu with his passion, know-how, and roots, and it is a real treat! He has designed an inspired, family-oriented, and seasonal menu, composed of his favorite recipes, celebrating the great classics of popular Italian cuisine.
My recommendations: the arancini tartufo, summer truffle risotto balls (9 €); the masto eggs with their green pesto mayonnaise (8 €); the cod carpaccio with citrus (15 €); Julien’s Margherita V2 (15 €), which is truly a killer, he totally convinced me on this one!; the dessert farandole with tiramisu (12 €), rice pudding (12 €), and chocolate mousse (12 €).
Tested in 2025 - Invitation
Le Cirque
141 rue Saint-Martin 75004 Paris
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Fuxia Marais (closed)
Apparently, this chain which has existed for 20 years already is quite well-known, but I admit it was a discovery for me. In total, there are 25 restaurants throughout France, including 13 in Paris. Plus, each restaurant is different and has its own decor and style. As for me, I went to test their location in the Marais. Fuxia offers pasta and pizzas in its restaurants, but not only that, and strives to democratize more varied dishes from the gastronomy of the Italian Boot.
To try: the gnocchi al pesto (13.50 €); the quinoa chicken salad (15 €); and above all, don’t miss the homemade tiramisu (7.50 €) which is really a killer and is also super generous!!!!!!!
The extra touch: the establishment has a nice terrace for sunny days.
Thanks to the Fuxia brand for this invitation.
Tested in 2019
Fuxia Marais
50 Rue François Miron, 75004 Paris
Update from 23/12/2024: this restaurant has unfortunately closed down permanently, but the Fuxia brand still exists
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Caffe Vito
This spot, located not far from the Paris city hall, has been around for many years. It is a classic Italian restaurant that offers pizzas with homemade dough, pasta (cooked the French way, the boss of the establishment defends himself, at least the Italians are warned), lasagnas, and desserts that are also all homemade. This is a place for regulars and you can feel it, and the prices remain very reasonable with the clearly stated desire of the boss to always have a daily special at 9.90 € and also not to increase prices for the Olympics (it’s even marked on the menu!).
Caffe Vito
12 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris
Prices: starters to share or nibble on between 7.50 € and 15.90 € / pasta between 9.90 € and 17.40 € / pizzas between 12.80 € and 18.90 € / dessert between 6 € and 8.70 €
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Italian restaurants: 5th arrondissement of Paris
La Piadineria Soufflot
The latest Parisian location of the Italian chain la Piadineria is located in the 5th arrondissement near the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Pantheon, and the Sorbonne universities. But you might ask me, what is Piadina? Well, it is a specialty of Italian street food, which is not yet very well known in France. It is therefore an unleavened flatbread whose dough is both soft and crispy and which is filled with various products.
La Piadineria offers several recipes; you can choose the size of your piadina (in a rolled or folded version), the type of dough (with lard or vegetarian), and the place also offers a great deal for students with a 15% discount on every order upon presentation of a student ID. And for dessert, you can even discover their sweet piadinas, and I especially recommend the one with pistachio cream (€3.50).
Tested in 2023 and 2025
La Piadineria Soufflot
26 rue Soufflot 75005 Paris
Price: savory piadina between €6.90 and €12.10 / meal deal with the price of the piadina + €4.50 to add a drink and a dessert
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Pépita
This Italian spot on Boulevard St Germain is located right opposite the Musée de Cluny, the National Museum of the Middle Ages, which is one of my favorite museums in Paris. On the menu: focaccia, pizza, pasta, burratina & tiramisu, all with well-sourced products and a super warm welcome! And on sunny days, the place spills out onto the street and offers a fairly large terrace, though it can be quite noisy as it’s a very busy boulevard.
Must try: for drinks, we loved the made-to-order homemade fruit juices like the detox or the spring break (€8); as for the main dish, I especially recommend the pizzas with their homemade dough; for dessert, the tiramisu (€9) is not bad at all!
Tested in 2024
Pépita
88 Boulevard Saint-Germain 75005 Paris
Price: antipasti between €4 and €16.50 / pasta between €16.50 and €19 / pizza between €13 and €20 / focaccia between €12.50 and €13.50 / dessert between €8.50 and €10
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Italian restaurants: 6th arrondissement of Paris
La Ultima
La Ultima is a dual-sided Italian restaurant located near the Place Saint-Michel in Paris. First, you enter Tony’s, a pizzeria with an American Little Italy atmosphere, and then you head to the back of the place to discover another hidden spot, La Ultima, in an underground casino setting. It is an ultra-cozy, intimate, and hushed late-night restaurant with a retro-chic style, small alcoves, and dim lighting. On the plates, you’ll find classic Italian cuisine. In short, we weren’t blown away by the food, but the setting is super nice and perfect for a romantic dinner!
Must try: the house cocktails with evocative names, like the Pacino Spritz or the Tony’s (priced between €10 and €12); for a starter, we shared the seafood fry with calamari, shrimp, octopus, and langoustine (€35); for the main, the artichoke and asparagus risotto (€26), as well as the fish of the day, which disappointed us a bit as a main, without much interest (€28). For dessert, for once I didn’t take the classic tiramisu (yes, you have to know how to vary your pleasures) but the rum baba with limoncello cream (€12), which was very good.
Tested in 2022
La Ultima
6 Place Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris
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Italian restaurants: 7th arrondissement of Paris
Ninetta
Ninetta is an Italian restaurant located a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower that serves transalpine classics. For a starter, we had the antipasti platter to share to taste a bit of everything. As for drinks, the place offers a small selection of Italian wines for enthusiasts. We also tasted this very original dish: homemade gnocchi served with a beetroot cream and gorgonzola. The restaurant also offers traditional pizzas with dough matured for 48 hours, and we chose the Diavolina with mozzarella, spicy spianata, and caramelized onions. Finally, I had to finish this meal with my test of the homemade tiramisu, which was actually quite good.
Tested in 2025 - invitation
Ninetta
17 rue Malar 75007 ParisPrice: antipasti platter to share €22 / pizzas between €13 and €20 / pasta between €16 and €25 / desserts between €9 and €13 / glass of wine between €6 and €10
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Italian restaurants: 8th arrondissement of Paris
Tosca
This restaurant is nestled in the smallest 5-star hotel in Paris in the heart of the Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, the Splendide Royal Paris, a Relais & Châteaux establishment located in the former home of Pierre Cardin. Its new head chef, Paolo Ambrogio, is a talented Roman cook and offers, through his menu, a personal vision of traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary touch. For a starter, we feasted on the langoustines and Apulian burrata, as well as the veal shoulder and pumpkin. As for the primi, I recommend the pumpkin risotto served with great elegance and embellished with a few thin slices of fresh truffles, a joy. Another favorite was the linguine cacio e pepe with langoustines. Let’s move on to the secondi with this beautiful saddle of lamb, oven-cooked in a salt crust surrounded by hay to give it a smoky side, and served with artichokes.
I must also mention the very beautiful list of Italian wines (a list that is, by the way, exclusively Italian / wines by the glass between €9 and €24) curated by the establishment’s sommelier, who is a fine connoisseur of the wines from the boot and who will make you travel to Italy. For dessert, I couldn’t miss the beautiful creations of pastry chef Teresa Colangelo, who notably received the Lebey award for a very original dessert: mango, Champagne, and Kaviari caviar. Finally, we finished this beautiful evening in the hotel’s cozy lounge for an herbal tea accompanied by a few mignardises. We almost felt like we were at home.
Tested in 2024 - invitation
Restaurant Tosca
Hôtel Splendide Royal Paris – Relais & Châteaux
18 rue du Cirque 75008 Paris
Price: à la carte with antipasti between 25€ and 38€ / primi between 35€ and 40€ / secondi between 35€ and 50€ / desserts between 22€ and 30€
Chef’s tasting menu: 130 € (served for the whole table) / food and wine pairing 80 €
The pro tip: lunch set menus with main course 30€ / starter + main 45€ / main + dessert 37€ / starter + main + dessert 52€
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L’Attilio
This restaurant is the Parisian address of Neapolitan chef Attilio Marrazzo: l’Attilio. The place, spread over several floors in the 8th arrondissement, houses both a bistro and a gourmet restaurant. On the top floor, facing the kitchens, you can sit at the chef’s table to admire the team at work. A big thank you to chef Gennaro Lodato who was at the helm the evening we visited. That night, we tried the 5-course menu. On the menu: a super delicious confit beef bao and scallops with cauliflower velouté. I also really liked one of the chef’s specialties, the ravioli—that evening, it was Genovese style filled with slow-cooked beef. We continued with the zander medallion followed by the pre-dessert. And finally, the highlight of the show: the desserts, featuring a trompe-l’œil creation, which that evening was a magnificent Williams pear that was as beautiful as it was tasty. It was the highlight of the meal for me.
Tested in 2025 - Invitation
Restaurant l’Attilio
184 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 ParisPrice: 5-course menu 170 € per person
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Da Alfredo
This Italian restaurant, which has been around for many years, is located not far from the Champs-Élysées. It immerses us in the atmosphere of a 1970s Italian bistro that is particularly intimate at night. The spot offers traditional Italian cuisine and the pasta is fresh and made every day!
To try: as a starter to share, we had buffalo mozzarella with raw sliced artichokes and cherry tomatoes (18 €); for the pasta course (the house specialty), we tasted the Tagliatelle Vitello with sliced veal, pancetta, and sage (23 €) and the gratinéeed Lune pasta stuffed with Asiago (a mild Italian cheese) with chard and artichokes (24 €); and for dessert, the house tiramisu, a little too caffeinated for my taste (11 €).
Da Alfredo
182 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris
Price: antipasti between 15€ and 28€ / pasta between 18€ and 25€ / other dishes between 22€ and 35€ / desserts between 9€ and 12€ / wines by the glass between 11 € and 25 €
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Roberta Caffè
This chain, which has 11 locations in France, is primarily found in train stations and on highways. However, it recently opened a new spot not far from the Champs-Élysées. It’s more of a convenient canteen for when you want to grab a quick bite. What I really liked about this place is its setting and the cozy spaces the establishment offers. Not to mention the small hidden terrace at the back of the restaurant, which should be very pleasant on sunny days.
Roberta Caffè
30, rue de Berri, 75008 Paris
Price: pasta between 12,50 € and 14,50 € / slice of pizza between 7,50 € and 10,19 € / sandwiches between 8,50 € and 9,30 €
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Italian restaurants: 9th arrondissement of Paris
Becco
This trattoria opened its doors on Rue de Maubeuge in 2024 and is the little sister of Pizzou, which I had already mentioned in my special article on pizzas in Paris. On the menu are delicious fresh homemade pasta served every day; we had the Polpettes (19€) with meatballs, which I recommend, and the Diabolitaine pizza (17€) with chorizo from Maison Conquet. The place serves Roman-style pizzas with a thin, crispy crust that we found really very good. I also advise you to taste the cocktails, which are very nice, especially the French Spritz (10€) and the cocktail of the moment during our visit, the Figuelangelo (9€); for dessert, the tiramisu (7,50€) obviously!
Tested in 2024 - invitation
Becco
3 rue de Maubeuge 75009 Paris
Price: starters between 7,50 € and 16 € / pizzas between 12€ and 18€ / pasta between 15€ and 19€ / desserts between 3€ and 7,50€ / cocktails between 8€ and 10€
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Il Cuoco Galante
A big favorite for the gourmet Italian cuisine of this restaurant which has existed since 2017 and which, unfortunately, we don’t find enough of in Paris. It was a treat for the taste buds from start to finish. This is the place of Philippe Baranes, in homage to his Italian grandmother. My recommendations: the vitello tonnato was incredible (14 €); for pasta, we had the spaghetti with arugula pesto and wild garlic (21 €) and it had been a long time since I’d eaten such good pasta; the smoked beef carpaccio was also a treat (26 €) with summer truffle and souffléed pecorino (26 €); for dessert, we went for originality with the Bruto Ma Buono, an almond emulsion, limoncello granita, and amaretti (10 €).
Tested in 2025 - Invitation
Il Cuoco Galante
36 Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris
Price: antipasti between 11 € and 14 € / main courses between 21 € and 26 € / desserts between 8 € and 14 €
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Felini
Head to Rue Saint-Georges in the 9th arrondissement for a lovely dinner at Felini, a Franco-Italian neo-bistro opened in June 2025 by a young, dedicated duo. On the wine side, I really liked the very personal selection curated by Laura, who chose organic or natural wines. We started strong with a red kuri squash appetizer (it smells like autumn is on its way), which was my favorite part of the meal (€14). This takes nothing away from the line-caught red tuna crudo (€16), which melted in the mouth and was very well seasoned. Next up were the homemade tortellini with mozzarella and candied tomatoes (€25), which make you salivate just looking at them, and the filling changes with the seasons. We also tried the salmon, grilled and then finished over an open flame with eggplant and candied fennel (€27).
The cuisine is delicate, floral, and contemporary; we totally approve. For dessert, I definitely recommend the house panna cotta with 2 vanillas (Bourbon and Papua) (€12), with its twist of white balsamic syrup that works really well. In short, it’s an elegant address, in its setting as well as its plates, which we really loved.
Tested in 2025 - Invitation
Felini
50 rue Saint-Georges 75009 Paris
A la carte prices: appetizers between 14€ and 17€ / main courses between 25€ and 29€ / desserts between 11€ and 12€ / wine by the glass between 8€ and 12€
Great deal: lunch menu with appetizer + main or main + dessert at 34€ and appetizer + main + dessert 42€
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Italian restaurants: 10th arrondissement of Paris
Dai Dai Faubourg Saint-Denis
After its success on Rue Oberkampf (remember, I already told you about it here on the blog), the pizzeria Dai Dai opened a second location at 69 rue du Faubourg Saint Denis. When I arrived, I was surprised to recognize the place because I had tested this address in 2014 when it was still called “Monsieur Baba“. On-site, you can create your own pizza according to your tastes and moods with a range of ingredients offered to customize your Margherita or Marinara pizza base.
To taste: the Burrata with a mix of seasonal tomatoes, arugula, and Parma ham (€13); the spicy Calabrian Spianata charcuterie (€8); pizzas à la carte (€10 base + between €1 and €3 per extra ingredient); the homemade tiramisu (€7). As for drinks, the establishment offers a selection of Italian wines, including wines by the glass.
The little extra: the establishment has a terrace overlooking Rue du Faubourg Saint Denis for sunny days.
Thank you to restaurant Dai Dai for this invitation.
Tested in 2019
Dai Dai Faubourg Saint Denis
69 rue du Faubourg Saint Denis 75010 Parisopen from Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Italian restaurants: 11th arrondissement of Paris
Piccola Mia
This festive Italian restaurant is set around the Place de la République. The latest addition to the big Cocos family at the end of 2023, this 5th location presents itself as the perfect alliance of conviviality, quality, and a great vibe. On the agenda are several spaces depending on your mood: the large terrace, the Cuccina on the ground floor with its large convivial tables and view of the kitchen, the bar area to sip a signature cocktail, a more intimate upstairs level, and finally the “Super Club” in the basement with a disco atmosphere to finish off the evening. As for food, there is an Italian menu developed by Denny Imbroisi and pizzas crafted by Julien Serri, an expert in the matter. The cocktail menu was entrusted to mixologist Matthias Giroud.
Tested in 2024
Piccola Mia
4 Place de la République 75011 Paris
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Gruppo Giulietta
Gruppo Giulietta is an Italian address in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that offers pizzas with a nice fluffy dough and pasta. For an appetizer, I recommend trying the Parmigiana Fried Balls (€7), very airy, or the fried pizzettas (€9) which are very comforting. As for pizza, we tested the Tartufo with truffle cream (€23), and for the pasta, we tasted the Paccheri Italiane with homemade basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and burrata (€18). For dessert, don’t miss the restaurant’s tiramisu, which is quite generous and also very creamy (€7).
Tested in 2023
Gruppo Giulietta
44 boulevard Voltaire 75011 Paris
Prices: pizzas between 12€ and 22€ / pasta between 16€ and 23€ / desserts between 7€ and 13€
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Chez Justine
This address is somewhat of an institution on rue Oberkampf, offering classic brasserie dishes but with rather Italian accents, cooked over a wood fire in their wood-fired oven or on the barbecue. The brand is part of the group that also manages Tripletta, which I already told you about on my instagram.
To taste: the wood-fired pizzas, of course (between €9 and €18); the whole smoked duck breast fillet (€18); grilled eggplant, feta, and cilantro (€8).
The little extra: I’m quite a fan of the small patio with a glass roof at the back of the restaurant, which allows you to enjoy daylight even indoors!
Great deal: happy hours from Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM / weekends from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thank you to restaurant Chez Justine for this invitation.
Tested in 2018
Chez Justine
96 rue Oberkampf, 75011 Parisopen every day from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
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Italian restaurants: 14th arrondissement of Paris
I Grappoli
I Grappoli (which means “the bunches” in Italian) is a charming Italian spot tucked away in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, right on Place Denfert-Rochereau. In the summer, the establishment’s terrace offers a bucolic setting, perfect for letting yourself be swept away by the dolce vita. On the plates, you’ll find cuisine that captures the essence of Tuscany, featuring well-selected ingredients.
We sampled the Apulian burrata to share (19€), the fritto misto plate (18€) with fried calamari and prawns, the endive salad with gorgonzola (14€), the sautéed porcini mushrooms with garlic cream (17€), the plate of grilled and marinated vegetables (15.50€), the Toscana pizza (19€) with pomodori, red and yellow tomatoes, stracciatella, arugula, and 24-month aged San Daniele ham. For pasta, we had the truffle ravioli (26€), and for dessert, the homemade tiramisu (10€), the red fruit panna cotta (10€), and the pistachio crème brûlée (11€), a house specialty.
Tested in 2022, 2023, and 2024
I Grappoli
22 Place Denfert-Rochereau 75014 Paris
Cocktail prices between 8 and 12€ / appetizers to share between 9 and 19€ / primi between 14 and 18€ / pasta between 17 and 26€ / pizzas between 13 and 19€ / desserts between 9 and 11€ / wine by the glass between 5.50 and 9€
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Auberge de Venise Montparnasse
L’Auberge de Venise Montparnasse is a typically Venetian restaurant, located in the Montparnasse neighborhood, offering traditional cuisine in a bistro setting that recalls the gondolas of the legendary city. This address has been around since 1989! And actually, after testing it, I even hosted a giveaway for a meal for two on my Instagram account.
Tested in 2023
Auberge de Venise Montparnasse
10 rue Delambre 75014 Paris
Price: appetizers between 12.90€ and 18.90€ / main dishes between 13.90€ and 31.90€ / desserts between 9.90€ and 13.90€
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Italian Restaurants: 15th arrondissement of Paris
Da Lucrezia Osteria
This new Italian address is located in a legendary spot, the former Grand Venise restaurant which opened in the 1920s and saw all of Parisian high society pass through its doors. Recently taken over by a Corsican who is in love with transalpine flavors, the place has benefited from a new, chic Italian-style decor orchestrated by the Pi design studio. In the kitchen, we find the Neapolitan chef, Francesco Vitale, who notably spent time at Big Mamma.
What we tasted: for antipasti, vitello tonnato and fritto misto, all accompanied by a menu of Italian wines; for the main course, the Grande Milanese, which is fortunately to be shared between two people, and also a pasta dish, the girelle al coniglio, pasta rolled into flower shapes and stuffed with rabbit and mushroom ragout; and then, of course, even though I was thoroughly full, I couldn’t leave without testing their signature tiramisu served with a spoon.
Tested in 2026 - Invitation
Da Lucrezia Osteria
171 rue de la Convention 75015 Paris
Price: antipasti between 9€ and 20€ / pasta between 22€ and 32€ / Milanese escalope for 2 people 62€ / desserts between 12€ and 15€
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Chez Claudia
Today I’m taking you for an Italian lunch in the 15th arrondissement of Paris to Chez Claudia, a friendly Italian canteen. After getting a makeover (formerly the location of the famous “Père Claude”), the address welcomes us into a warm and modern setting that will transport us to the Amalfi coast. You can enjoy the indoor canteen as well as the terrace in summer and winter alike.
On the menu, we find classics of Italian cuisine but also house signature dishes and specialties from the Amalfi coast, from Naples to Puglia. On the program: for an appetizer we had the vitello tonnato (16€), followed by pizzas with fluffy dough (prices between 12€ and 22€), ravioli stuffed with truffle in a parmesan sauce (21€), and for dessert the essential tiramisu (10€) to which I clearly have a pronounced addiction. As for drinks, the restaurant obviously offers a very Italian wine list (wine by the glass between 6€ and 8€).
Tested in 2023
Chez Claudia
51 avenue de la Motte-Picquet, 75015 Paris
Open every day from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM
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Italian Restaurants: 16th arrondissement of Paris
Pane & Olio
Pane & Olio is the Sicilian restaurant from chef Giuseppe Messina (brother of chef Ignazio Messina whom I’ve already told you about on the blog), located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. On the program, we find authentic family cuisine made of Sicilian specialties that are quite unknown in France, which really changes from classic Italian restaurants. The chef pays homage to his native Sicily and the products of this region, notably with a lovely selection of Sicilian wines.
As for main dishes, don’t miss the chef’s lasagna (24€) or the pasta with guanciale, black pork cheek, with artichokes which we absolutely loved (24€). For the sweet side, the chef finished us off with his parade of desserts: cannoli, hazelnut cake (10€), orange cake (9€), tiramisu (18€ for 2 people), and artisanal ice creams from Cristina’s (5€ per scoop; 10€ for 2 scoops).
Pane & Olio
117 avenue Mozart 75016 Paris
Price: antipasti between 12€ and 19€ pasta between 19€ and 26€ / dolcissimo between 7€ and 10€
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Le Conti
We spent a chic and refined evening in this Italian restaurant located on Rue Lauriston. I was particularly charmed by the 1950s setting of the address, very hushed with red velvet, Murano chandeliers, and carved mirrors that immediately plunge us into another era! On the plates, we find transalpine cuisine of Italian inspiration, notably including fresh homemade pasta.
To taste: the vitello Tonnato (28€); the ravioli alla milanese (32€); for meat, the chateaubriand tagliata with a marsala sauce (45€); the pan-seared langoustine (38€); for dessert, the tiramisu in classic or limoncello version (16€); the Prosecco Sabayon (18€).
Le Conti
72 Rue Lauriston, 75016 Paris
Price: set menu at 49€ including appetizer + main + dessert / à la carte antipasti between 25€ and 29€ / main courses between 28€ and 45€ / desserts between 15€ and 18€
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Italian restaurants: 17th arrondissement of Paris
Giovanna, le Clan des Mamma
Located in the Batignolles neighborhood of Paris, this is the newest trattoria from Le Clan des Mamma, which opened in January 2023: Giovanna. This group is also behind Les Fils à Mamans restaurants, which I’ve already mentioned on the blog. The place features a really nice, colorful decor with a mix of vintage furniture and trendy elements, all set in a relaxed atmosphere.
Must try: we started with a little Spritz (there are 7 different ones on the menu between 9 € and 9.50 €) accompanied by Montanare mortadella (9 €), which are little fried pizza dough pockets, then moved on to the pasta al tartufo (19 €) and a pizza with thick, fluffy dough (we tested the Maddalena with spianata piccante / 15 €); for dessert, I approved the house tiramisu (8 €)—it’s right up my alley, and you know how much of an addict I am to this Italian dessert.
Tested in 2023
Giovanna, le Clan des Mamma
57 rue des Batignolles 75017 Paris
Price: pizzas between 12€ and 19.50€ / pasta between 14.50€ and 19€ / tiramisu 8€ / Spritz cocktails between 9€ and 9.50€
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Il Grano
I’m taking you to the 17th arrondissement of Paris, near Porte Maillot, to discover the Italian restaurant Il Grano. On the menu at this spot is a beautiful selection of Italian wines. For appetizers, we shared a warm buffalo camembert (14 €); for the main course, the restaurant offers pinsa romana or Roman pizza, the ancestor of the modern pizza with a tender and crispy dough that is very digestible. We also tasted the fresh pasta, specifically the paccheri with spinach sprouts, smoked burrata, and pine nuts (16 €), and for dessert, as always, I couldn’t miss the homemade tiramisu, of course (8 €).
Tested in 2022
Il Grano
212 Bis Bd Pereire, 75017 Paris
Price: pasta between 15€ and 22€ / pizzas between 13€ and 20€ / tiramisu 8€ / 20€ set menu with appetizer + main or main + dessert
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Nonno Nino
This Italian restaurant with very friendly service offers generous portions of cucina italiana. The specialty here is the pasta, which is homemade daily at the restaurant. The decor is warm and colorful, and the address also offers a small terrace on the street during the summer season. My recommendations: as antipasti to share, the stracciatella and confit cherry tomatoes (14 €); as a hearty salad, the Valentina with mozzarella and beef carpaccio; and the homemade tiramisu, which is very generous (10€).
Tested in 2025 - Invitation
Nonno Nino Restaurant
10 Rue Brémontier, 75017 Paris
Price: antipasti between 14€ and 25€ / large salads between 16€ and 22€ / pasta between 17€ and 25€ / desserts between 9€ and 13€
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Italian restaurants: La Garenne-Colombes
Bollicine
This Italian restaurant is located in La Garenne-Colombes in the Hauts-de-Seine. I really liked the colorful decor of the place. Behind this address is a French-Italian with Sicilian roots, Michele Lukin.
We started this meal with a little Bellini cocktail, followed by an assortment of antipasti; on the menu were polenta sticks with a cheese sauce (10.50 €), arancini with truffle cream (12 €), and a delicious pistachio mortadella sliced very thinly (10 €). As for pasta, the chef’s specialty is the linguine alla vongole (20 €) in the Pugliese style. We also had a Calabrese pizza (16 €). Finally, a big favorite was the house tiramisu (10 €), served with a ladle, which is certainly one of the best I’ve eaten in recent months! So, a great Italian address to keep in mind if you are passing through La Garenne-Colombes soon.
Tested in 2023
Bollicine
13 Rue Voltaire, 92250 La Garenne-Colombes
The good deal: lunch menu excluding weekends with appetizer + main or main + dessert at 20 € / appetizer + main + dessert at 24 €
Pizza prices: between 11 € and 22 €
Find my restaurant reviews in Paris below:
⇒ My restaurant reviews 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, canal de l’Ourcq trattoria
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MAP OF MY GOOD FOOD ADDRESSES IN PARIS AND THE ILE-DE-FRANCE REGION
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