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 Restaurants : Italian
Gastronomy finds a perennial welcome in Paris thanks to the luxuriant, sensual nature of traditional French cookery. Superlative ingredients – including premium wines and cheeses – enrich the cuisine, which runs fat with foie gras, escargots, moules frites, and such classics as coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. Even so, cued by a fashion-forward culture, innovative chefs unabashedly shake up standards, reinventing them in light of globalization and emergent trends. As a result, while incredible bistro and brasserie fare remain strong, fantastic restaurants also offer foods from once-French areas like Vietnam and North Africa. Haute cuisine distinguishes the city, and Taillevent, the city’s grande-dame of the genre, serves as an elegant, long-lived Parisian landmark. Guy Savoy, another mainstay, drifts towards contemporary tastes while holding fast to class and refinement. Hiramatsu, however, leaps boldly forward, marrying Asian and French cuisines in a seamless fusion of romance and flavor. For more casual occasions, the allure of the brasserie runs strong, and Bofinger is a time-tested haven favored by fans of oysters and Alsatian choucroute. And, night or day, when a light snack or sweet is in order, Ladurée ranks among the city’s best patisseries.
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47, rue de l'Arbre Sec, Paris 75001 • 01 42 60 90 66
Description: 1er ARRONDISSEMENT. In a cinematic atmosphere with film posters all over the place, Fellini delivers consistently good Italian fare, and it does so without charging offputtingly high prices. Popular dishes include risotto with lobster and pasta with scallops. If you're less adventurous, traditional spaghetti is also satisfying. Whatever your choice, Fellini's chefs really know Italian cuisine! METRO: Louvre-Rivoli (line 1)
6, rue de la Grange-Batelière, Paris 75009 • 01 48 24 18 63
Description: 9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. No pizzas here...this Italian restaurant boasts a delicious menu, which changes every week to offer a wide variety of exquisite Italian dishes. Diners are also greeted by friendly servers when they dine at I Golosi, a feature which goes a long way towards making meals here a pleasure. One of the best Italian wine menus of Paris. Join them in embracing their name: "i golosi" means "the ones fond of good food." A boutique selling pastas, olive oils and other products is also available. METRO: Richelieu-Drouot (line 8 or 9)
37, rue Cambon Hôtel Castille Paris, Paris 75001 • 01 44 58 45 67
Description: 1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Blessed by a pleasant Florentine courtyard, white linens and sophisticated charm, this hotel restaurant delivers a little slice of Italy in the midst of Paris's busy financial district. The regional cuisine, courtesy of Italian-born Chef Vittorio Beltramelli, is crafted with a sure hand. Italian wines maintain the theme in style. METRO: Concorde, Madeleine
10, rue de Sévigné, Paris 75004 • 01 42 71 37 08
Description: 4ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Reputed to have some of Paris's finest Italian cuisine, L'Osteria brings a bit of Italy to France. The interior isn't richly sumptuous, but the food makes up for it. Tasty gnocchi with white truffles is a decadent treat, and spaghetti is always scrumptious. Plus, what would an Italian meal be without fabulous tiramisu? Luckily, you won't have to find out. METRO: St-Paul (line 1)
73, bd Jean Jaurès, Clichy 92110 • 01 47 37 29 71
Description: CLICHY. This charming Italian restaurant is the domain of amiable chef Claudio Puglia, who will not only prepare incredible food but tell you a good story to boot. The romantic setting boasts a warm fireplace for cool evenings, and an outside terrace is available for warm spring days. Try ravioli and ricotta in veal juice or risotto with beef marrow and saffron with Milanese flair! A place to eat well, it is also the place to go for a romantic tête-à-tête. METRO: Mairie-de-Clichy (line 13)
171, rue de la Convention, Paris 75015 • 01 45 32 49 71
Description: 15ème ARRONDISSEMENT. You're guaranteed not to leave hungry when you dine at Le Grand Venise, thanks to the restaurant's grand portions of fine Italian food. Fresh flowers adorn the interior, creating a charming, comfortable environment. Service is friendly and efficient, and prices are in synch with the quantity of food served. METRO: Convention (line 12)
45, Place Armand Carrel Buttes Chaumont park, Paris 75019 • 01 42 39 34 20
Description: 19ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Small, cozy Chez Vincent is sparsely decorated, but it has much to offer in lieu of decoration. The friendly waitstaff go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and the food is deliciously satisfying! The restaurant is run by a small group of Italians who aim to please. Reservations are strongly recommended – otherwise, you will wait outside and eat mini pizzas dispersed by the waiters to encourage patience from the crowds. METRO: Botzaris (line 7 bis); or Jourdain or Pyrénées (line 11)
4, rue du Général Lanrezac, Paris 75017 • 01 43 80 13 91
Description: 17ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Sormani's decor recalls an ancient Italian city, and the food is an exquisite complement. The chef adds his own special touches, creating extraordinary dishes like goat cheese ravioli with black truffles, pasta with white truffles, mushrooms with bacon and garlic bread, and Neapolitan osso bucco. The bill may be hefty, but the fine quality of the meal will help you shoulder the expense. Chef Jean-Pascal Fayet retired, but he has certainly chosen a premium successor. METRO: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile (lines 1, 2, 6 or RER A)