Italian restaurants are not just places to eat, they are real portals to a culinary experience which will transport you directly to Italy. Prepare to embark on a taste journey through the best Italian addresses, where each dish will take you on an authentic feast. Delicate flavors of fresh pasta to the delights of traditional pizza, these restaurants invite you to discover the very essence of Italian cuisine and experience an unforgettable journey on your plate.
Carpaccio
Run by the talented couple of Italian chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero, the emblematic restaurant Carpaccio has established itself as a reference in gourmet Italian cuisine. In 2022, he was awarded a Michelin star, a distinction he proudly keeps for 2023.
The chefs share a real passion for Italian gourmet cuisine and strive to work with exceptional products direct from Italy. Their approach goes beyond culinary excellence: they attach great importance to friendliness and aspire to offer their customers a unique experience. Their mission is to present the complexity of Italian gourmet cuisine with simplicity, so that everyone can savor the delicate flavors of their dishes.
Carpaccio, 37 avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris
Cafe Toscano
Conveniently located a few steps from Boulevard Saint-Germain, Cafe Toscano is a essential address for lovers of Italian cuisine. This restaurant popular with Parisians will transport you directly in the heart of Tuscany with its authentic and tasty cuisine. The friendly atmosphere and warm decor are reminiscent of traditional trattorias, immersing you in a real culinary experience. Let yourself be tempted by the irresistible specialties of Cafe Toscano. Tagliatelle with lemon cream, a real invitation to a taste trip to Italy. For meat lovers, don't miss the tender and juicy beef sirloin, enhanced by the finely grated parmesan, offering you an explosion of flavors in the mouth.
For those who wish to learn more about Italian cuisine, the restaurant's talented chef, Anna Bini, offers exclusive cooking classes. During these sessions, she generously shares her authentic techniques and recipes. You will master the secrets of this refined cuisine.
Cafe Toscano, 34 Rue des Saints Pères, 75007 Paris
Eataly
A stone's throw from the BHV Marais, EatalyParis sits majestically on the site of the former employee canteen of the Parisian department store. This magnificent place is distinguished by its atmosphere at a time uncluttered et warm. The concept is simple: to bring together all the Italian culinary specialties in one place, offering the possibility of eat,the purchase andapprendre.
Thus, this gourmet meeting dedicated to Italian gastronomy extends over a huge store of 2500 m²! It is divided into several spaces spread over 3 floors: the italian market, the 7 restaurants, the huge wine cellar in the basement, the grocery store, cooking school, and many others. We walk here, discovering the best Italian products, favoring the Biography and liability, as well as amazing flavors.
Eataly Paris, 37 Rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
The Conti
Intimate address in a sumptuous, cozy and warm setting between Étoile and Trocadéro, Le Conti is an institution of Italian gastronomy in Paris. The best of Italy is offered to you throughout the seasons, always in the excellence desired by Benjamin Beaussillon, successor to Michel Ranvier and Conti actor in the kitchens. The cozy decor is inspired by the codes of Venetian theater. All dressed in red and black with splendid Murano chandeliers and a large carved mirror. After the aperitif (glass of champagne, cocktails, Spritz, etc.), we enjoy a sea carpaccio (sea bream, scallops, or octopus depending on availability) or a Arancini pesto and buffala, or even a tasty dish of fresh homemade pasta.
Then what would you say about a grilled sea bass or a Chateaubriand Tagliata, unless the pork mignon and its creamy polenta satisfy your appetite? To finish, your heart will undoubtedly swing between the homemade tiramisu, classic or with Limoncello and the famous baba corks with limoncello and lemon sorbet... To accompany your meal, think Italian, the menu offers around forty references from all over Italy, from Piedmont or Tuscany to Sicily via Sardinia.
ACCOUNTS restaurant – 72 rue Lauriston 75116 Paris – 01 47 27 74 67
Gruppomimo Paris
After marking its success with the opening of his first restaurant in Levallois, Gruppomimo now invests the heart of Paris for a second culinary adventure. As soon as you walk through the doors, you will be seduced by its feminine decoration, resolutely instagrammable. Pink banquettes, olive green velvet seats, marble tables and woodwork... The setting, both vintage and joyful, highlights the alliance of noble materials. In a warm Italian atmosphere, you can start your experience by ordering a sunny cocktail with delicious flavors. Then, it will be time to make your choice among the different creations of the chef.
Neapolitan pizzas, creamy risottos or even generous pasta prepared directly with the Parmesan wheel, Gruppomimo is committed to sourcing excellent fresh produce. Among the tempting alternatives, Tiramisu and Pannacotta traditional stands out, but we also recommend that you discover the dirty mouth. A light chocolate mousse with salted butter caramel and hazelnuts. We also recommend the sensational Pistacchiozza. A pizza simply covered with an irresistible pistachio spread… A real delight To be enjoyed without moderation !
GRUPPOMIMO – 157 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris
Piero TT
When the famous starred chef Pierre Gagnaire embarks on Italian cuisine, success is inevitable. At the house of Piero TT, we discover the real dolce vita in Paris. As soon as you walk through the door, the atmosphere is given: a checkerboard floor, marble tables and leather seats that combine with vintage plates and photos hanging on the walls, as well as a trunk vine -the eye… The atmosphere is both stylish et retro.
On the menu, there is of course pasta (tortellini, cocoa e pepe, delicious spaghetti with seafood…), but that's not all! Leader Ivan Ferrara, at the helm of the kitchens, also sublimates other typical dishes from the boot, such as veal Milanese, vitello tonnato, octopus tentacle with pesto... And let's not even talk about desserts, which are a whole other level !
Piero TT, 44 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
Tosca
Restaurant Tosca is a real embassy of Italian gastronomy in Paris, located within theHotel Splendide Royal, in the very chic 8th arrondissement. The talented Italian chef Raffaele de Mase looks to the future while remaining true to its roots. In his dishes, he skilfully harmonizes tradition and innovation. His cuisine highlights the subtleties of gastronomy Italian, combining know-how, modernity and a contemporary touch to create the most exquisite flavors of Italy. His creations always reflect his quest for new flavor combinations, using carefully selected, seasonal, premium Italian ingredients.
Pierre, both director and head sommelier, will amaze you with his subtly composed wine list, chosen according to his favorites and the best Italian winegrowers. Passionate about gastronomy, he welcomes his customers as " For guests", placing attentiveness and hospitality at the heart of the culinary experience, while combining great Italian cuisine with the art of French service.
Ristorante Tosca at the Hotel Splendide Royal, 20 Rue du Cirque, 75008 Paris
Giuse
In homage to their father Giuseppe, the trattoria of the Mancuso brothers, Sébastien and Grégory, bears the name of " Giuse » and offers its guests the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine. Located in the heart of rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, this restaurant with a incomparable elegance presents a resolutely glamorous setting: marble tables, velvet banquettes, a superb bar adorned with elegant bottles (100% Italian!) and large mirrors… And good news, the delights continue on the plate!
Here the family recipes, transmitted by the grandmothers of the owners, are followed to the letter, and the pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven, Naples style. On the menu, you will find arancini, octopus salad, vitello tonnato, spaghetti carbonara and other delicious gnocchi...
Giuse, 125 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
