Kuccini, the restaurant for Italian "cicchetti" to share

Located in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, a stone's throw from rue Montorgueil in rue Saint-Denis, Kuccini has made a name for itself with its typical and creative Italian specialties, available in half or full-size portions.

Reservations by phone at 0183567664 or online

What we love here is discovering several worlds of Italian gastronomy in small plates that bring together different local Italian specialties: cicchetti. Venetians love to order several dishes in half portions to share a joyful, tasty experience with friends: from antipasti, to pasta and risotto, to meat or fish dishes, you can discover the full range of Italian gastronomy.

The decor, designed by Maison Plisson's architect, features an original wine library, a beautiful table d'hôte in the entrance hall, and a central steel beam structure that carries the room...

It's bright with the bay window overlooking the street and warm lighting from designer bulbs along the room. The open kitchen completes the very relaxed atmosphere of the place. Chef AMER is a passionate chef with many years of experience in Italy.

For starters, it's impossible not to be seduced by the Calamari in Insalata, so much so that the pleasant smell of marinated calamari grilled a la plancha fills the room when it's ordered. Served in its cassolette, the calamari melts in your mouth, and the seasoning is dazzling!

The Crunchy Polenta with Porcini mushrooms and Parmesan cream, a Kuccini creation, is the house's "must try". It's crunchy/melt-in-your-mouth, bursting with flavor, and super comforting for winter.

Kuccini customers' favorite dish is the Terra & Mare risotto, a recipe inspired by the Italian city of Bari on the Adriatic Sea, for a delicious combination of prawns and spianata.

According to the many reviews on the Internet, the classic of classics, carbonara spaguetti with guanciale (pig's cheeks), is one of the best in Paris.

On the main course, we love the Fresh Salmon Steak with Black Sesame, a healthy Roman recipe, with its citrus and mint salad...

Another typical Italian dish is the famous escalope Milanaise! Ancient Roman cookery writings from around the 1st century B.C. indicate that the Romans loved this thinly sliced, breaded and fried meat dish, and Kuccini honors it in its menu.

How could we not finish with a fresh, creamy, airy, light and not too sweet Tiramisu, a delicacy we indulge in with pleasure.

Very typical too, the ricotta/pistachio-filled Cannoli is a total treat to try, accompanied by its runny chocolate, which you pour yourself at the last moment.

Starters range from €12 to €23 depending on size, pasta and risotto from €13 to €26, meat and fish dishes from €22 to €28, and desserts from €10.

Loyal customers and the friendly welcome of young Giuseppe and Max make Kuccini a great Osteria in Paris!