ITALIAN CUISINE

W HETHER YO U ’RE LOOKING FOR AN OLD WORLD TRATTORIA OR A GLAMOROUS DINING EXPERIENCE, YOU ’LL BE TRANSPORTED TO ITALY AT THESE ITALIAN DINING SPOTS

TR EN DY Opened by the team behind the bobo-chic Merci concept store, Grazie exudes a sultry sense of Italian cool with low-lit interiors, reclaimed woods, industrial concrete walls and hanging strip lights. Start the evening with a well-crafted cocktail, followed by a generously-sized wood- red pizza or a plate of freshly-shaved prosciutto and burrata. Don’t leave without trying their potent, yet delicious cocktail concoctions. €€

91 boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris +33 1 42 78 11 96 | graziegrazie.fr

I N TIMAT E is unassuming Italian eatery is hidden away in a quiet courtyard in Paris’s 11th district. e young Sardinian husband and wife team present a highly a ordable, daily-changing menu of heart-warming Sardinian avours. Savour dishes such as freshly-made mozzarella with grilled aubergine, or homemade linguine with sea bass and fresh tomatoes. e team also recently opened a fantastic pizzeria nearby. €€

159 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris +33 1 43 46 10 14 | No website

C H IC With a suitably “chic” setting in Saint Germain, Pizza Chic delivers a cosy and romantic dining experience with generously spaced tables, cast-iron walls and low-lit exposed hanging light bulbs. in crust, wood- red pizzas are topped with the nest imported Italian ingredients; from mozzarella and Taggiasca olives, to Salerno anchovies and Calabrian sausage. e menu is accompanied by a well-curated Italian wine list. Open for lunch and dinner every day. €€

13 rue de Mézières, 75006 Paris +33 1 45 48 30 38 | pizzachic.fr

E XC LU SIV E With a guest list featuring the likes of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, you’ll regularly nd photographers’ bulbs ashing outside the doors of La Stresa. Dotted with artworks, La Stresa’s wood-panelled walls glow with cosy candlelight. e re ned, classic Italian menu varies according to the freshest market produce. A smart dress code is strictly enforced, and no cameras are allowed. €€€

7 rue Chambiges, 75008 Paris +33 1 47 23 51 62 | lestresa.com

H IDD EN Hidden away in a cobblestone street close to the Louvre, this cosy 15-seat restaurant serves a daily-changing menu inspired by the freshest produce found at the market each day. Expect lively service from Neapolitan owner, Elio Bombace, whose simple, organic fare lls Cibus’ diminutive dining space with the authentic avours and fragrances of Italy. €€€

5 rue Molière, 75001 Paris

+33 1 42 61 50 19 | No website

G L AMORO U S Following the success of his rst Parisian venture with Giorgio Armani, the Armani Ca e, Massimo Mori set his sights on bringing a gilded Venetian hideaway to the heart of Paris. Designed by Philippe Starck, the glamorous interiors feature Murano chandeliers, masquerade masks and gleaming mirrors. e re ned menu showcases traditional Venetian cuisine, premium Italian produce and an expertly curated wine list. €€€

27 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris

+33 1 44 55 51 55 | mori-venicebar.com