As you know, I am a great lover of Italian cuisine and gastronomy and I have a fairly extensive section on the subject on the blog. Today, I am offering you a selection of the best Italian restaurants in the capital! In short, a kind of guide to great spots to eat as if you were in Italy, but in Paris. Of course, as with most articles of this type, I update it regularly based on my new visits so that I can always provide you with the latest trending addresses! For simplicity, I have organized this article and my selection of Italian restaurants by Paris arrondissements.
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Italian restaurants: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Enza Famiglia
This Italian address is the third brand belonging to a Sicilian family and 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: as a starter, I recommend sharing the small fried artichokes; they whet the appetite and are very original, I think (€5); pizzas made in the on-site pizza oven (prices between €13 and €29), I particularly recommend the Tartufo, the house’s signature pizza, known to fans 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 gastronomic and 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, calamarata with saffron and zucchini (€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 katsuobushi shavings (dried and fermented bonito belly); or even a white peach mille-feuille (€9) and “This is not a tiramisu” with ladyfinger crumble, mascarpone cream and coffee siphon and coffee liqueur (€9) and many other dishes straight from northern Italy. Regarding drinks, Damigiana offers a menu that honors spritz (the menu offers 5 different and very original ones, prices between €8 and €12), the cocktail of the summer with different Italian spirits!
Tested in 2022
Damigiana
58 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris
The great deal: lunch set menu with starter + main or main + dessert for €24 / starter + main + dessert for €29
Edit of 12/23/2024: the restaurant has unfortunately permanently closed
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Italian restaurants: 2nd arrondissement of Paris
Mozzato, the mozza bar (closed)
Mozzato, the mozza bar, has set up shop in Paris in the Montorgueil neighborhood. It is truly an unmissable address for mozzarella lovers, with eight different varieties on offer and a frequently changing fresh chalkboard menu. Plus, the 100% artisan neo-vintage decor (hand-made ceiling lights, lettering by Etienne Renard, bar ordered from one of the last French pewterers…) does not spoil the pleasure found on the plate!
In terms of products, the brand sources from carefully selected small Italian producers, such as 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 sharing the Mozzato plate (€21 per person) with mozzarella di bufala, affumicata (smoked over damp straw), tressia (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 also comes with grilled and marinated vegetables, deli meat ribbons, pesto, focaccia and delicious truffle butter. Let me tell you right away, this sharing plate can clearly serve as a main course! It is very hearty but it is also delicious and the best way to get started with discovering the address’s superb products.
- For hot dishes, we also tested (but we really struggled to finish it!) La Sorrentina, gnocchis and cherry tomatoes sautéed with garlic and basil with mozzarella di bufala Campana (€16).
- For dessert, I obviously wanted to try the house tiramisu (€7) (yes, it’s becoming an obsession but when you love something, you don’t keep count…) 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 are having a tiramisu vs. panna cotta competition, the ultimate challenge!).
In terms of wines, the establishment offers a small selection of Italian wines by the glass (between €4 and €5).
The great deal: a lunch set menu for €13.90, with the famous Piadine.
Tested in 2017
Mozzato
3 rue Bachaumont 75002 ParisUpdate 12/23/2024: unfortunately, the restaurant is permanently closed
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Italian Restaurants: 3rd Arrondissement of Paris
Restaurant Supernova
This address opened its doors in the heart of the upper Marais at the end of 2018. Here, there are no pizzas, but rather authentic, modern Italian cuisine focusing on seafood, the house specialty. In particular, a fine selection of pasta and dishes prepared with quality products. The setting is contemporary and the decor is very bright. I really liked the sublime terrazzo floor, which I think gives the restaurant a lot of character.
The establishment is a family affair, as its founder Sacha, originally from Bologna and passionate about the cuisine of his roots, drew inspiration from his childhood memories and the recipes of 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:
- As a starter, we really liked the carpaccio di pesce spada affumicato, with slices of smoked swordfish, enhanced with a hint of citrus (€12). Very fresh and perfect for the summer season.
- I must tell you, you absolutely (this is not an option!) have to try the Panissa Ligure (€9), served in a cone as chickpea fries, it’s just super good!!!
- For pasta, we really liked the Spaghettata with a heart of truffle burrata (€20), quite a treat, which can be accompanied by San Daniele ham (+€4).
- As a main dish, I also recommend the Octopus Risotto with candied lemons and seaweed (€24).
- As for drinks, we opted for some Italian wines (old habits die hard).
- For a sweet touch, the generous Tiramisù della mamma with Valrhona chocolate chips (€7.50) remains a must-try. The favorite photographer chose (as he often does) the Panna cotta (€7.50). All accompanied by a little coffee by Terres de Café (a sign of quality).
Thank you to the Supernova restaurant for this invitation.
Tested in 2019
Supernova
12 rue Réaumur 75003 Parisopen from 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 based on the circus theme, obviously, and nestled opposite the Centre Pompidou, is offering an unprecedented and flavorful collaboration in 2025 with the French-Italian chef Julien Serri. A true figure of Italian gastronomy in France, Julien Serri infuses the establishment’s menu with his passion, his know-how, and his roots, and it is a real treat! He has created an inspired, family-friendly, and seasonal menu composed of his favorite recipes, celebrating the great classics of popular Italian cuisine.
My recommendations: the arancini tartufo, 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 really amazing, he totally convinced me on this one!; the dessert selection including 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. For my part, 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 Italian gastronomy.
To try: gnocchi al pesto (€13.50); quinoa salad with chicken (€15); and above all, don’t miss the homemade tiramisu (€7.50), which is truly amazing and also very generous!!!!!!!
The little extra: the establishment has a nice terrace for sunny days.
Thank you to the Fuxia brand for this invitation.
Tested in 2019
Fuxia Marais
50 Rue François Miron, 75004 Paris
Update 12/23/2024: this restaurant is unfortunately permanently closed, but the Fuxia brand still exists
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Caffe Vito
This address, located not far from Paris City Hall, has existed for many years. It’s a classic Italian restaurant that offers pizzas with homemade dough, pasta (cooked the French way, the owner admits, Italians are warned at least), lasagna, and desserts, all homemade too. It’s an address for regulars, you can feel it, and the prices remain very reasonable with the owner’s stated desire 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: appetizers to share or snack 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 address of the Italian chain La Piadineria is located in the 5th arrondissement near the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Panthéon, and the Sorbonne universities. But you might ask, what is a Piadina? Well, it’s a specialty of Italian street food, which is not yet very well known in France. It’s a flat, unleavened bread with dough that is both soft and crunchy, which is then filled with different products.
La Piadineria offers several recipes; you can choose the size of your piadina (in a rolled or folded version), your type of dough (lard or vegetarian), and the address also offers a great deal for students with a 15% discount on every order upon presentation of a student card. And for dessert, you can even discover the 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 / set menu: piadina price + €4.50 to add a drink and a dessert
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Pépita
This Italian address on Boulevard St Germain is located right in front of 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 for sunny days, the place extends onto the street and offers a fairly large terrace, though it is quite noisy because the boulevard is very busy.
Must-try: as a drink, we loved the freshly made homemade fruit juices like the detox or the spring break (€8); for the main dish, I especially recommend the pizzas, whose dough is homemade; 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-natured Italian restaurant located near Place Saint-Michel in Paris. You first enter Tony’s, a pizzeria with a Little Italy American vibe, and then head to the back of the space to discover, deep in the room, another hidden spot called La Ultima, with a speakeasy casino vibe. It is an ultra-cozy, intimate, and dimly lit late-night restaurant with a retro-chic style, featuring small alcoves and soft lighting. On the plates, you will 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, such as the Pacino Spritz or the Tony’s (price between €10 and €12); for a starter, we took the seafood fry to share 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 the 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 offers transalpine classics. For the starter, we took the antipasti platter to share to taste a bit of everything. As for drinks, the address 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 candied onions. Finally, I had to end this meal by testing the casa tiramisu, which was 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 who offers, through his menu, a personal vision of traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary touch. For the starter, we enjoyed the langoustines and Apulian burrata, but also this veal shoulder and pumpkin dish. For the primi, I recommend the pumpkin risotto served with great elegance and embellished with a few thin slices of fresh truffles; it’s a delight. Another favorite was the linguine cacio e pepe with langoustines. Let’s move on to the secondi with this beautiful saddle of lamb, baked in a salt crust and surrounded by hay to give it a smoky side, served with artichokes.
I must also mention the very fine Italian wine list (a list that is, by the way, exclusively Italian / wines by the glass between €9 and €24) put together by the establishment’s sommelier, who is a great connoisseur of the wines from the boot and who will take you on a journey to Italy. For dessert, I can’t pass up 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 ended this beautiful evening in the hotel’s cozy lounge for an herbal tea accompanied by some petit fours. 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) / 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 venue, spread over several floors in the 8th arrondissement, houses a bistro and a fine-dining restaurant. On the top floor, facing the kitchens, you can sit at the chef’s table to watch the team at work. A big thank you to chef Gennaro Lodato who was running the show the night we visited. That evening, we tested the 5-course tasting menu. On the agenda was a super gourmet braised beef bao, as well as scallops with a cauliflower velouté. I also really loved one of the chef’s specialties, the ravioli, which was Genovese-style that night, stuffed with slow-cooked beef. We continued with the zander medallion followed by a pre-dessert. And finally, the highlight of the show: the desserts, with a signature trompe-l’œil dessert, which that evening was a magnificent Williams pear, as beautiful as it was tasty—my favorite part of the meal.
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 Elysées. It immerses us in the atmosphere of a 1970s Italian bistro, which is particularly intimate in the evening. The establishment offers traditional Italian cuisine, and the pasta is fresh and made daily!
To try: as a starter to share, we had a mozza di Bufala 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 gratinated Lune pasta stuffed with Asiago (a mild Italian cheese) with Swiss chard and artichokes (€24); the house tiramisu, a bit 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 / wine by the glass between €11 and €25
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Roberta Caffè
This brand, which has 11 locations in France, is mainly present in train stations and on highways. However, it recently opened a new location not far from the Champs-Elysées. It’s more of a convenient canteen for eating on the go. What I really liked about this place is its setting and the cozy spaces the establishment offers. Not to mention the small terrace hidden at the back of the restaurant, which should be very pleasant for sunny days.
Roberta Caffè
30, rue de Berri, 75008 Paris
Price: pasta between €12.50 and €14.50 / pizza slice 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 about pizzas in Paris. On the menu: delicious fresh pasta made in-house every day. We had the Polpettes (€19) with meatballs, which I highly recommend, and the Diabolitaine pizza (€17) with chorizo from Maison Conquet. The address offers 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, notably 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 huge favorite for the gourmet Italian cuisine of this restaurant, which has been around since 2017, and unfortunately, we don’t find enough of these in Paris. It was a treat for the taste buds from start to finish. This address is 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 puffed 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 dishes 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 by Laura, who has chosen organic or natural wines. We started strong with a starter based on pumpkin (you can tell autumn is coming), which was my favorite part of the meal (€14). This takes nothing away from the line-caught red tuna crudo (€16), which was melt-in-the-mouth and very well seasoned. Then we moved on to the homemade tortellini with mozzarella and candied tomatoes (€25), which make your mouth water just by looking at them and whose filling changes with the seasons. We also tried the grilled salmon, finished over a 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 New Guinea) (€12), with its white balsamic syrup twist that works really well. In short, it’s an elegant address, both in its setting and on the plate, which we really enjoyed.
Tested in 2025 - Invitation
Felini
50 rue Saint-Georges 75009 Paris
À la carte prices: starters between €14 and €17 / main courses between €25 and €29 / desserts between €11 and €12 / wines by the glass between €8 and €12
Top tip: lunch menu with starter + main or main + dessert at €34 and starter + main + dessert at €42
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Italian restaurants: Paris 10th arrondissement
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, as I had tested this address in 2014 when it was still called “Monsieur Baba“. Once there, you can create your own pizza according to your tastes and moods with a variety of ingredients offered to customize your Margherita or Marinara pizza base.
To try: the Burrata, with a mix of seasonal tomatoes, arugula, and Parma ham (€13); the spicy Calabrian Spianata charcuterie (€8); the pizzas on the menu (€10 for the base + between €1 and €3 per additional ingredient); the homemade tiramisu (€7). As for drinks, the establishment offers a selection of Italian wines and, in particular, wines by the glass.
The little extra: the establishment has a terrace that overlooks the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis for sunny days.
Thank you to the Dai Dai restaurant for this invitation.
Tested in 2019
Dai Dai Faubourg Saint Denis
69 rue du Faubourg Saint Denis 75010 ParisOpen Monday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Italian restaurants: Paris 11th arrondissement
Piccola Mia
This festive Italian restaurant is located around the Place de la République. The newest member of the great Cocos family as of late 2023, this 5th location presents itself as the perfect blend of conviviality, quality, and a great atmosphere. There are several spaces depending on your mood: the large terrace, the Cucina 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, and finally the “Super Club” in the basement with a disco vibe to end the evening. As for food, there is an Italian menu developed by Denny Imbroisi and pizzas created by Julien Serri, an expert in the field. 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 very fluffy dough, as well as pasta. As a starter, I recommend you try the Parmigiana Fried Balls (€7), which are very light, or the fried pizzettas (€9) which are very comforting. As for pizza, we tried the Tartufo with truffle cream (€23), and for pasta, we tasted the Paccheri Italiane with homemade basil pesto, dried tomatoes, and burrata (€18). For dessert, don’t miss the restaurant’s tiramisu, which is very generous and also very creamy (€7).
Tested in 2023
Gruppo Giulietta
44 boulevard Voltaire 75011 Paris
Price: pizzas between €12 and €22 / pasta between €16 and €23 / desserts between €7 and €13
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Chez Justine
This address is something of an institution on Rue Oberkampf that offers classic brasserie dishes but with more Italian accents, cooked over a wood fire in their wood 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 try: the wood-fired pizzas, obviously (between €9 and €18); the whole smoked duck fillet (€18); the grilled eggplant with feta and cilantro (€8).
The little extra: I am quite a fan of the small patio with a glass roof at the back of the restaurant which allows you to enjoy the daylight even inside!
Top tip: happy hours Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM / weekends from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thank you to the Chez Justine restaurant 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 weekends from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM
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Italian restaurants: Paris 14th arrondissement
I Grappoli
I Grappoli (which means “the bunches” in Italian) is a charming Italian spot tucked away in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, on the Place Denfert-Rochereau. In summer, the establishment’s terrace offers a bucolic setting, perfect for letting yourself be carried away by the dolce vita. On the plates, you’ll find cuisine that smells of Tuscany with well-selected products.
We tasted the Apulian burrata to share (€19), the fritto misto plate (€18) with fried calamari and prawns, the endive salad with gorgonzola (€14), the pan-fried 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 San Daniele, the truffle ravioli (€26) for pasta, and for dessert, the homemade tiramisu (€10), the red fruit panna cotta (€10), and the pistachio crème brûlée (€11), the 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
The Auberge de Venise Montparnasse is a typically Venetian restaurant, located in the Montparnasse district, offering traditional cuisine in a bistro setting that recalls the gondolas of the mythical city. The address has been around since 1989! And incidentally, following my testing, I even gave away a meal for two people 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
Chez Claudia
Today I am taking you for an Italian lunch in the 15th arrondissement of Paris at Chez Claudia, a friendly Italian canteen. After getting a makeover (formerly the location of the famous “Père Claude”), the address welcomes us in a warm and modern setting and atmosphere, which will transport us to the Amalfi Coast. You can enjoy the indoor canteen but also the terrace in summer as well as in winter.
On the menu, you’ll find classics of Italian cuisine but also signature dishes of the house and specialties of the Amalfi Coast from Naples to Puglia. On the program: as an appetizer we had the vitello tonnato (€16), followed by pizzas with soft dough (prices between €12 and €22), ravioli stuffed with truffle and a parmesan sauce (€21), and for dessert the unmissable tiramisu (€10) for 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 of chef Giuseppe Messina (brother of chef Ignazio Messina whom I have already told you about on the blog), established in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. On the program, we find real family cuisine made of Sicilian specialties that are quite unknown in France and that really change from classic Italian restaurants. The chef pays tribute to his native Sicily and the products of this region with, in particular, a nice 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 loved (€24). On the sweet side, the chef finished us off with his array of desserts, cannoli, hazelnut cake (€10), orange cake (€9), tiramisu (€18 for 2 people), and artisanal ice creams from Cristina (€5 a 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 at this Italian restaurant located on Rue Lauriston. I was particularly seduced by the 50s setting of the address, very cozy with red velvet, Murano chandeliers, and sculpted mirrors that immediately plunge us into another era! On the plates, we find transalpine cuisine with Italian inspiration including homemade fresh pasta.
To taste: the vitello Tonnato (€28); the ravioli alla milanese (€32); for meat, the chateaubriand tagliata with a marsala sauce (€45); the seared langoustines (€38); for dessert the tiramisu in classic or limoncello version (€16); the Zabaglione with Prosecco (€18).
Le Conti
72 Rue Lauriston, 75016 Paris
Price: menu at €49 with appetizer + main dish + dessert / à la carte antipasti between €25 and €29 / main dishes between €28 and €45 / desserts between €15 and €18
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Italian Restaurants: 17th Arrondissement of Paris
Giovanna, le Clan des Mamma
This address, established in the Batignolles district in Paris, is the new trattoria of le Clan des Mamma which opened in January 2023: Giovanna. This group is also the one that manages the restaurants Les Fils à Mamans whom I have already told you about on the blog. On the program of the place, a very nice and colorful decor with a mix of vintage furniture and trendy decor elements, all in a relaxed atmosphere.
To taste: 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 pockets made with fried pizza dough, followed by pasta al tartufo (€19) and a pizza with a thick, fluffy crust (we tested the Maddalena with spianata piccante / €15); for dessert, I approved the house tiramisu (€8), which was just to my taste—and you know how addicted 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. As a starter, we shared a hot buffalo camembert (€14). For the main course, the restaurant offers pinsa romana or Roman-style pizza, the ancestor of modern pizza, with a soft, crispy, and very digestible dough. We also tasted the fresh pasta, notably the paccheri with baby spinach, smoked burrata, and pine nuts (€16). And for dessert, as always, I couldn’t miss the house 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 / menu €20 with starter + main or main + dessert
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Nonno Nino
This Italian restaurant with very friendly service offers cucina italiana that is generous in portion. The specialty here is the pasta, which is made fresh 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 an antipasto to share, the stracciatella with confit cherry tomatoes (€14); for a hearty salad, the Valentina with mozzarella and beef carpaccio; and the very generous house tiramisu (€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 department. I really liked the colorful decor of the place. Behind this address is the Franco-Italian with Sicilian roots, Michele Lukin.
We started this meal with a little Bellini cocktail, followed by an assortment of antipasti: polenta sticks with a cheese sauce (€10.50), arancini with truffle cream (€12), and some delicious, thinly sliced pistachio mortadella (€10). For pasta, the chef’s specialty is the linguine alla vongole (€20) in the Apulian style. We also had a Calabrese pizza (€16). Finally, a big favorite for the house tiramisu (€10), served with a ladle, which is certainly one of the best I’ve had in recent months! 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 tip: lunch menu (excluding weekends) with starter + main or main + dessert at €20 / starter + 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
⇒ List of pizzerias 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 FAVORITE FOOD SPOTS IN PARIS AND THE ILE-DE-FRANCE REGION
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