Parisian restaurants that sublimate Italian cuisine
Paris is overflowing with addresses where Italian cuisine expresses itself in all its splendor. Here are five restaurants where Italy invites itself to the table with refinement.
L’Attilio, authentic and generous Italy
L’Attilio is a must-visit address for lovers of traditional Italian cuisine. Located in the 8ᵉ arrondissement, this restaurant seduces with its warm ambience and elegant decor, where wood tones and copper accents recall the trattorias of Naples.
The chef makes it a point of honor to respect Italian recipes, using only fresh produce imported from Italy. Each dish tells a story, the story of craftsmanship and a passion for gastronomy.
For starters, creamy Pugliese burrata with tomato confit and basil is a must. Artichokes alla romana, marinated in olive oil and lemon, evoke the flavors of southern Italy.
Our homemade pasta dishes are a true invitation to travel. The homemade tagliatelle with truffle is an explosion of flavors, while the risotto with porcini mushrooms and aged parmesan seduces with its creaminess.
For meat and fish lovers,Milanese osso buco, slow-cooked with tomato sauce and white wine, is a classic not to be missed. Grilled sea bream with lemon and olive oil, served with a pan of Mediterranean vegetables, recalls the flavors of the Amalfi Coast.
To finish on a sweet note, red fruit panna cotta and airy coffee and mascarpone tiramisu are must-try desserts.
L’Attilio is a total immersion in Italian gastronomy, with attentive service and a friendly atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer.
L’Attilio Paris, 184 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris
Da Alfredo, the soul of Italy in Paris
If you’re looking for Italian authenticity, Da Alfredo is the address for you. This restaurant in the 8ᵉ arrondissement is a true tribute to Italy, where cooking is all about tradition and passion.
The atmosphere is lively and warm, with a sober but elegant decor, where the smell of wood-fired pizzas fills the room as soon as you enter.
At da Alfredo, every dish tells a story, the story of Italian family recipes prepared with rigor. The pasta, made every morning in a dedicated laboratory, uses only organic flour and eggs.
Whether tagliatelle, spaghetti or ravioli, each shape is shaped by hand using traditional craftsmanship. The dishes are then cooked to perfection, without the slightest forethought. Here, the order of a vongole triggers the immediate cooking of clams still bathed in water, a guarantee of incomparable freshness. Theescalope alla parmigiana, melting and gratinated with a fragrant tomato sauce, is a sure bet.
The warm, cheerful service is reminiscent of Neapolitan trattorias, where you take the time to enjoy a meal with friends or family.
Da Alfredo, 182 Bd Haussmann, 75008 Paris
Monteverdi, a journey through Tuscany
Located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Le Monteverdi transports guests into a hushed, romantic atmosphere inspired by small Tuscan inns.
As soon as you enter, you’re charmed by the décor: exposed stone walls, antique chandeliers and soft music in the background. Subdued lighting and the smell of warm bread coming out of the oven add to the charm of the place.
The cuisine features exceptional products and typical recipes, enhanced by traditional know-how.
The antipasti are a festival of flavours:
- Smoked burrata and Parma prosciutto melt in your mouth.
- Grilled eggplants with pecorino and olive oil recall the delights of Tuscany.
- The creamy polenta with mushrooms and black truffle is a pure delight.
The fresh pasta is homemade, a guarantee of quality and authenticity. Linguine with langoustines and bisque sauce will appeal to seafood lovers, while gnocchi with gorgonzola reveal a perfect balance between melt-in-the-mouth goodness and powerful flavors.
On the meat side, tender, juicy beef tenderloin with chianti sauce is a real invitation to travel. For a lighter alternative, the fish of the day, roasted with lemon and fresh herbs, will appeal to lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.
The desserts are a delight for the taste buds. The vanilla and caramel panna cotta, smooth and creamy, and the homemade tiramisu, perfectly balanced between coffee and mascarpone, round off the meal in style.
Le Monteverdi is the perfect address for a romantic dinner or an intimate meal.
Le Monteverdi, 5 Rue Guisarde, 75006 Paris
Il Carpaccio, Italian haute cuisine at the Royal Monceau
This Michelin-starred restaurant, located in the prestigious Royal Monceau, sublimates Italian cuisine with a refined, gastronomic approach.
The setting is sumptuous, with decor inspired by Venetian palaces. The elegance of the place is also reflected in the dishes.
The starters are of great finesse: scallop carpaccio with truffle oil, smoked burrata and tomato confit.
The main courses are an explosion of flavors. Risotto with langoustines and lemon zest and pasta with Alba white truffles are musts.
Il Carpaccio, 37 Av. Hoche, 75008 Paris
Mori Venice Bar, Venetian elegance in the heart of Paris
This restaurant, located near the Bourse, pays tribute to Venetian cuisine with a chic, hushed decor.
Seafood takes center stage, with dishes like red tuna crudo, fried squid and spaghetti alle vongole.
Risotto lovers will be delighted by the black risotto with cuttlefish ink and the creamy risotto with langoustines.
Mori Venice Bar, 27 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris
