Signorvino: the Italian restaurant - wine cellar and its authentic menu near Notre-Dame, Paris

The Italian charm of Signorvino comes to Paris! The trattoria chain, already successful in Italy and Prague, is making its debut in the French capital, taking over a central building on Place Saint-Michel, with three floors and a terrace, to house its"Great Italian Wine Cellar".

Nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter, not far from the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, Signorvino aspires to become THE new must-visit Italian restaurant in Paris. And to achieve this, the Verona-born company is banking on a formula that has already proved its worth: an exceptional wine cellar, a veritable sanctuary for transalpine varietals with no fewer than 2,000 references, accompanied by cuisine that draws on the richness of the Italian terroir. A veritable hymn to the flavours of sunny Italy!

Because aperitivo is sacred in Italy, it was unthinkable for us not to start our dinner with an assortment of fried foods to share, mini copies of traditional Italian fritters, such as zucchini flowers or Sicilian arancini, ..., which we loved to pick at, seated near one of the large arched windows overlooking Place Saint Michel. The perfect way to start the day, we ordered a generous focaccia with mortadella and stracciatella, sprinkled with pistachio slivers, as aesthetically pleasing as it was delicious.

After this "light" appetizer, we opted for two best-sellers of transalpine cuisine: tomato spaghetti with straciatella for one, and spaghetti cacio e pepe, enhanced by shavings of black truffle, for the other. Even if you think you already know these sauces like the back of your hand (and your taste buds), the address here has exalted their flavors. Meat lovers will certainly prefer the extremely tender braised pork cheek with mashed potatoes. According to our preferences and to best accompany our dishes, the sommelier recommended a Valpolicella, a fairly sweet red wine produced in the Veneto region.

And, because there's always room for dessert, we naturally set our sights on the creamy tiramisu, although our favorite was the cannoli siciliani, topped with ricotta, pistachio and chocolate chips: an ultra-melting cloud-cream in a crisp envelope, that we'd enjoy even without hunger!

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And as if to honor the Parisian art of living, Signorvino also offers a wide selection of Champagnes, without altering its original concept. True to his roots, owner Sandro Veronesi is careful to preserve the restaurant's authenticity by retaining historic Italian suppliers, ensuring a true and sincere culinary experience with every bite.

But the Signorvino experience goes beyond tasting... The company offers a wide range ofevents to awaken the senses and stimulate the imagination of its guests (detailed program soon available on the Signorvino website). Themed evenings, specialized tastings, meetings with producers... every moment becomes an opportunity to discover the complex and fascinating world ofItalian oenogastronomy.

Where Italian tradition blends with Parisian charm, where every plate becomes a declaration of love for flavors, Signorvino is shaping up to be the new benchmark for the Italian gastronomic and oenological scene in Paris.