Where to have an Italian aperitivo in Paris?

You know that I am particularly fond of Italian restaurants, mainly because Italian gastronomy is absolutely delicious, wouldn’t you agree! Today, in this article, I am sharing a selection of places to enjoy an Italian aperitivo without leaving the French capital. I am always happy to discover new great Italian addresses in Paris and add to this section of the blog.

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La Lupa

In January 2026, the Italian restaurant Neuvième Cru, run by brothers Yanis and Zahir Hamour, was transformed into La Lupa. A new identity that emphasizes the venue’s Italian spirit even more, sitting somewhere between a transalpine canteen and an aperitivo haunt. Indeed, in the evening, the place switches to Aperitivo mode, with dimmed lighting and a menu featuring generous plates to share, cocktails, and Italian wines, all in a family-friendly atmosphere. On the program are traditional Italian charcuterie and cheese boards (€12) and the House’s generous offerings (Roman-style artichokes €12, nonna’s polpette €14, arancino €10…). Everything is very good and the prices are very affordable. A great address for a romantic Italian aperitivo.

Bottle of Primitivo Puglia I Tratturi red wine held by hand at La Lupa restaurant in Paris.

Restaurant table with wooden shelves displaying wine and Spritz bottles at La Lupa Paris.

Crispy fried Arancini topped with grated cheese, served on a plate at La Lupa restaurant in Paris.

Black and white photos of Italian celebrities hanging on a white tiled wall at La Lupa restaurant Paris.

Warm atmosphere of the Italian restaurant La Lupa in Paris with its wooden tables, green bench seating, and wall tiles.

Hands of a person cutting an arancini covered in sauce on a bed of pesto at La Lupa restaurant Paris.

Smiling woman presenting a board of artisanal focaccia at La Lupa restaurant in Paris.

Interior of La Lupa restaurant in Paris with shelves of bottles, vintage posters, and wooden tables.

Tasting a creamy dessert with red fruit coulis at La Lupa in Paris.

Interior of La Lupa restaurant in Paris with wooden table, black chairs, and wine bottle shelves.

Bar counter and restaurant tables in a room with modern decor at the Italian restaurant La Lupa Paris.

Facade of the Italian restaurant La Lupa in Paris with its sign and illuminated window display on the street.

Tested in 2026 - Invitation

La Lupa
20 rue Richer 75009 Paris
Price: savory plates to share between €3 and €25 / desserts between €8 and €10 / wines by the glass between €7 and €10
Link to the restaurant’s website

Thursday Aperitivo at Pasticceria Cova

The Italian brand Pasticceria Cova offers a chance to discover the Milanese-style aperitivo without leaving Paris! Its Parisian boutique is located across from the Pont-Neuf in Paris, where you can find delicious Italian pastries. And on Thursday evenings, you can enjoy an Italian-style aperitivo all year round with a cocktail (with or without alcohol), which comes with a savory selection (homemade canapés + a dish; on that evening, we had risotto). Also on the program: chic and friendly Italian-style service and a festive atmosphere!

Woman enjoying an Italian aperitivo with small cakes and cocktails at Cova Paris.

Chef preparing a hot Italian dish, possibly risotto, at Pasticceria Cova Paris.

Interior Pasticceria Cova Paris, pastry counter and staff.

Terrace of Pasticceria Cova, Italian aperitivo establishment in Paris.

Cova bartender straining a creamy cocktail into a glass during an Italian aperitivo in Paris.

Red cocktail in a stemmed glass presented by a woman at Pasticceria Cova Paris.

Assortment of Italian mignardises on a blue plate Pasticceria Cova Paris.

Mini-burgers and appetizer bites on a plate Pasticceria Cova.

Tested in 2024 - invitation

Pasticceria Cova
1 rue du Pont Neuf 75001 Paris
Price of the Thursday Aperitivo: €20 with an alcoholic cocktail and €16 with a mocktail

Italian aperitivo at Dai Dai

“Dai Dai!”, which means “Come on, come on!” in English, is the name of this restaurant located on Rue Oberkampf, offering a chance to discover the Italian aperitivo from Venice to Naples, passing through Bologna via great products. This makes for a very friendly and lively address right in the heart of the 11th arrondissement, ideal for relaxing after work and enjoying a few Italian products to share while putting the world to rights with friends.

Gold pizza oven at Dai Dai with staff at the bar.

Customers on the terrace at Dai Dai for an Italian aperitivo in Paris.

Dai Dai Paris menu with "To share" and "Cicchetti" sections

Facade of the Italian restaurant Dai Dai in Paris with customers and parked cars.

Must try:

Cicchetti (€6 for 3), a classic Venetian aperitif! Similar to bruschetta, they are accompanied by a choice of toppings, and here they are composed daily based on seasonal arrivals.
We also tested some Antipasti like the delicious Cerignola olives (which come from Puglia) accompanied by some Parmigiano Reggiano (€6) and various charcuterie.
For drinks, I obviously recommend you take a look at the list of Italian wines.
Here, the pizzas are made with a dough leavened for 72 hours and cooked to order in the Neapolitan oven that sits behind the circular bar. Since we had already eaten well, rather than having a pizza each, we preferred to share the Rotolino, a pizza rolled into a “filoncino” with tomatoes, mozzarella, and ham (€13).
To finish, I obviously tested the homemade tiramisu (€7), my favorite dessert, and I must admit that, unfortunately, I found this one a bit too dry for my taste…
And then, obviously, we always end an Italian meal with a good coffee!

Green olives and pieces of cheese, Italian appetizer accompaniment.

Italian aperitivo platter with tomato bruschetta and cheese canapés.

Italian aperitif with charcuterie, olives, bruschetta, white wine, and water on the terrace.

Sliced Italian sausage with toothpicks and basil for the aperitivo at Dai Dai.

Woman enjoying an Italian aperitivo at the Dai Dai bar in Paris.

Grilled focaccia served with white wine for an Italian aperitivo at Dai Dai.

Two glasses of white wine during the Italian aperitivo at Dai Dai.

Slice of Italian tiramisu with walnuts on a floral plate, from the Dai Dai aperitivo.

Two floral cups with brown sugars on a wooden board at Dai Dai.

Thanks to the restaurant Dai Dai and the agency Pétillante de Com for this invitation in 2018

Dai Dai
25 Rue Oberkampf 75011 Paris
Open Monday to Saturday for lunch (12:00 PM – 2:30 PM) & dinner (6:30 PM – 1:00 AM) and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Price of pizzas: between €10 and €17

Neapolitan pizza with anchovies, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto.

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

MAP OF MY FAVORITE FOOD SPOTS IN PARIS AND THE ILE-DE-FRANCE REGION

Restaurant Bar Pastry Shop / Bakery Tea Room / Coffee Shop
Brunch Ice Cream Parlor

Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez
Photos are not royalty-free, photographer's permission required before any use

Where to have an Italian aperitivo in Paris?

La Lupa

Thursday Aperitivo at Pasticceria Cova

Italian aperitivo at Dai Dai

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