A sudden craving for Italian food? We understand! It has to be said that Italian gastronomy never disappoints gourmets, so diverse, varied and tasty is it. Are you part of that segment of the population that needs at least one Italian meal a week to get on with life?
In Paris, you can indulge in the inevitable pizzas- Roman or Neapolitan, if you prefer thicker, puffier dough; indulge in fresh pasta prepared in a thousand and one ways; opt for fine grilled or marinated meats ; but also discover lesser-known specialties from Puglia or Piedmont.
And let's not forget the final sweet touch, essential for a successful lunch, with affogato, brioche con gelato, cannoli and, of course, tiramisu!
In short, Italian cuisine has more than one trick up its sleeve, so why deprive yourself? If you're looking for a good Italian address in Paris for lunch, this is the place!
From small transalpine "bouibouis" to the finest gourmet addresses, you're bound to find what you're looking for among our tried and tested recommendations!
Paris's new Italian restaurants, our best addresses
Looking for a trattoria where you can enjoy fresh pasta, pizzas and other transalpine specialties? Discover the new Italian addresses in Paris. [Read more]
Where to eat fresh pasta in Paris? Our best addresses
Craving fresh pasta with an Italian twist? Discover the best places to eat fresh pasta in Paris! After all, what could be more comforting than a dish of pasta? [Read more]
Where to eat pizza in Paris? Our best addresses
Looking for a good pizza in Paris? Here are our top pizzeria addresses to discover without delay! [Read more]
Where to eat tiramisu in Paris? Our good addresses
Discover our must-try tiramisu addresses in Paris! [Read more]
Where to drink a good spritz in Paris? Our best addresses for bars and restaurants
The spritz, that Venetian summer drink, has been seducing Parisians for many years. If you're looking for a bar or terrace where you can enjoy this cocktail made with Prosecco and bitter, check out our top addresses to try out this summer. [Read more]
Our latest discoveries :
Share delicious Italian Cicchetti at Kuccini
Sponsored - Italian cichetti, those delicious morsels typical of Venice, are a real hit in Paris. These varied little dishes delight gourmets in search of authenticity, perfect for an aperitif or a convivial meal. A welcome touch of Dolce Vita for the end of summer! [Read more]
Flocco, the tasty Italian terrace in the 17th arrondissement of Paris
Sponsored - For all those with a passion for Italy, the Flocco restaurant opens its doors to you every day, whether indoors or out, in a unique setting and warm atmosphere. From lunch to dinner, not forgetting aperitivo, enjoy an authentic Italian meal with homemade antipasti, pasta, secondi piatti, pizzas and dolci. [Read more]
Il Cottage: The ideal lounge terrace for spring
Sponsored - Located between the Bois de Boulogne and the Arc de Triomphe, Il Cottage is a unique living space of over 1000m². The restaurant combines a food truck with a lounge terrace, offering the only ground-floor rooftop in Paris, open from midday to midnight. This eclectic space is a veritable crossroads of influences, encounters and freedom. [Read more]
The cheerful Italian afterwork at Flocco restaurant in the heart of the 17th arrondissement
Sponsored - The FLOCCO restaurant in the Pereire district of Paris 17th district offers a convivial Italian afterwork experience, with creative Italian cuisine full of pep. Their terrace is open and the sun is back, so it's time to go! [Read more]
Bistrotto, a fine Italian restaurant with a lunch menu from €12 in Montmartre!
Rafael Dos Santos, the restaurateur behind the Portuguese tavern Sapinho, crosses borders to open Bistrotto, an Italian restaurant with a competitively priced lunch menu! [Read more]
Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris
Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace. [Read more]
Ischia by Denny Imbroisi, Lignac's 15th arrondissement Italian restaurant changes hands
Italian chef Denny Imbroisi has taken over the reins of Ischia restaurant, located in the 15ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. This table, opened in 2021 by Cyril Lignac, keeps its name but changes hands. A turning point for this address dedicated to Italian cuisine, which reveals comforting, gourmet dishes. We take you on a journey of discovery. [Read more]
Competitive Neapolitan pizza at La Vittoria pizzeria in the Marais
Sponsored - Nestled in the heart of rue du Temple, opposite the park where you can relax after a stroll in the Marais, Pizzeria Vittoria is a family-run address that transports you straight to Italy. Founded by a Neapolitan family, this pizzeria offers entirely homemade pizzas, prepared with love and expertise. [Read more]
Vinello, transalpine bistronomy in Batignolles
Founded by Andrea Focardi and Emanuele Quattrocchi, Vinello has already established itself as a future landmark for transalpine bistronomy lovers in Batignolles. [Read more]
Italian cuisine by Giovanni Passerini under a splendid glass roof at the Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
The Hôtel des Grands Boulevards conceals a tasty Italian restaurant under a splendid glass roof, whose menu is signed by chef Giovanni Passerini. [Read more]
Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian address lives up to all its promises
This year's most eagerly-awaited address is undoubtedly Altro Frenchie, chef Greg Marchand's Italian restaurant. As expected, it delivers on all its promises. [Read more]
L'Attilio Paris, refined Italian cuisine in elegant surroundings
In place of Dassaï, L'Attilio Paris has opened with a team inherited from the Robuchon era, masterfully led by Attilio Marrazzo. The chef offers specialties from the Botte region, executed in a refined manner. [Read more]
Pizi, crispy Roman pizzas from the Zapi team
The Zapi team opens a second Italian restaurant, Pizi, where Roman pizzas and fresh pasta twirl in a friendly atmosphere. [Read more]
Miglia, a cosy Italian restaurant on Place des Ternes
Contrary to what you might expect from a brasserie in Place des Ternes, a chic and sometimes snobbish part of Paris, Miglia is a warm Italian restaurant with attentive service. [Read more]
A Braccetto's Italian brunch, a quality and affordable formula, 2 steps from Luxembourg
If you can't afford to take a trip to the land of La Dolce Vita, there's still the option of an Italian brunch: that's what A Braccetto offers, a fine Italian address to be discovered in the 5th arrondissement. [Read more]
Neuvième Cru, a friendly and (very) affordable little corner of Italy in Paris
Neuvième Cru is a friendly, (very) affordable pocket-sized Italian restaurant! [Read more]
Libertino, Big Mamma's trattoria in Paris
Big Mamma has a delicious trattoria in its family: Libertino! Located on rue de Paradis in the 10th arrondissement, this new establishment is zany, colorful, friendly and as gourmet as ever. [Read more]
Adela, fresh pasta in an elegant Art Nouveau brasserie
Recently opened on the Grands Boulevards, Brasserie Adela sends out fresh dough in an elegant Art Nouveau decor. [Read more]
Maison Pinsa, the restaurant to taste the ancestor of Roman pizza in Paris
For lovers of Italian cuisine, Maison Pinsa invites you to discover a new take on antique pizza at its Parisian addresses. On the menu, inventive recipes and gourmet discoveries for fans of this Italian specialty. Here's one of the standard-bearers of Roman pizza in Paris. [Read more]
La Felicità, Station F's XXL restaurant by Big Mamma
Big Mamma continues its ascent with an address even bigger, better and more impressive than its predecessors! Called La Felicità, this huge Italian restaurant x food-market awaits you at Station F, in the 13th arrondissement. 4,500m2 of floor space, including a 1,000m2 sunny terrace, 3 bars, 5 kitchens, a caffetteria open non-stop until 1 a.m. ... It's madness! [Read more]
Becco, the trattoria specializing in Roman pizzas and fresh pasta in Paris
Rue de Maubeuge, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, Becco combines Italian tradition and ultra-fresh ingredients to offer a gourmet, seasonal menu of unmissable Italian specialties. [Read more]
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