Gasolio, Red Sauce’s Italian-American counter and its sandwiches to wolf down

After the excellent Red Sauce, it’s time for Gasolio! This fall, the team behind the now-famous Italian-American restaurant is opening this new outpost in the courtyard of the Petites Écuries, in Paris’s 10th arrondissement . Designed as a counter opening onto the courtyard, the place recaptures the neighborhood spirit of Red Sauce while creating a new world inspired this time by American highways and vintage gas stations. So hop on your Harley—it’s time to hit the road! 

The project is still led by Lucas Fauroux and Guillaume Nivet, founders of Red Sauce. Artistic direction was entrusted to Olivier Léone, founder of Pragma, while the design is by Rodaa Studio. The result is a micro-venue for people on the go, designed for a quick meal on the terrace, a stop at the counter and, why not, a longer evening in an indoor-outdoor wine bar atmosphere.

As for the menu, Gasolio stays true to the Italian-American cravings that first took shape at Red Sauce. But there are no huge plates of spaghetti all'assassina or Detroit-style pizzas here. The more compact menu follows two main routes: on the one hand, pizza by the slice (caccio e peppe, spicy pepperoni, tomato e pesto; €5–€6 a slice, also available whole); on the other, sandwiches and, in particular, sliders. 

Unlike the Detroit-style pizza served at Red Sauce, Gasolio’s pizza is round, very thin and crispy. Baked in a steel pan, it forms a crispy lace of cheese around the edges. A specialty born in the working-class bars of the Boston area!

So what exactly are sliders? They’re small, soft-bun sandwiches to wolf down hot in two or three bites. Made in batches and baked side by side, they’re served at Gasolio in pairs or fours. Choose from beef, pork and mozzarella meatball sliders (€9 for two, €16 for four) or eggplant sliders with vodka sauce (€8/€14)—both finger-licking good.

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Another sandwich that’s a hit wherever it goes, this pastrami sandwich (€15) is served in crispy, chewy pizza dough and topped with a generous helping of mustard. Tuck in alongside some pickled gherkins (€4) and a good handful of pepperoni chips (€4).

To drink, there’s the transatlantic classic—though rarely seen in Paris—Shirley Temple (ginger beer, grenadine, lemonade; €5), and the Hawaiian Bloody Mary (mezcal, tomato, lemon, Tabasco; €10), refreshing but less generous than a traditional Bloody Mary. Served in even more vintage glasses—McDonald’s glasses from the days of the €1 cheeseburger, picked up by the owners and sure to bring back memories for anyone in their thirties—the sundaes make for a quality finish.

Made with sheep’s milk, they come in an olive oil version (€5; prepare to be surprised!) and miso caramel and pecan (€6), and both are reminiscent of the soft-serve ice creams of our childhood.

With this more compact, snack-focused spot, the Red Sauce team continues its brilliant exploration of Italian-American pop culture, much to the delight of Parisian diners dreaming of New York.

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.