So simple and yet so rich in recipes and variety, pasta is always a good idea for lunch or dinner. From coquillettes jambon fromage well comfort food to surprising squid ink spaghetti and delicate ravioli, there are a thousand ways to enjoy a good pastas dish and as many chances to feast. And in Paris, good restaurants serving them are legion. We’ve selected our favorites for you!
Passerini
If you’re going to make a selection of the best pastas, you might as well start with the boss. With his restaurant in the 12th arrondissement, Passerini has put everyone in agreement, right up to the title of best Italian restaurant in the world (outside Italy) in 2019. Needless to say, it’s home to some of the finest and most delicious pasta dishes in Paris!
Passerini – 65, rue Traversière, 75012
Salento Marais
With its retro-chic setting, delicious antipasti and, of course, incredibly successful pastas, Salento Marais ticks all the boxes of a good Italian restaurant, and it’s a must-stop for all pasta lovers in the capital!
Salento Marais – 6, rue de Jarente, 75004
Mamma Primi
We no longer need to introduce Big Mamma and one of its leading names, namely Mamma Primi. Here, pasta is perfectly al dente, while sauces are rich and creamy. The restaurant also offers a range of reasonably priced wines in a relaxed atmosphere, creating a mouth-watering culinary experience.
Mamma Primi – 18, rue Boursault, 75017
Il Grano
Still in the 17th arrondissement, we find another awesome pastas restaurant. Il Grano serves good Roman pizzas but also, and above all, incredible fresh pastas with rich and varied recipes, including a good selection of vegetarian options. All in all, you’ll always have a great time in its bright, colorful space.
Il Grano – 212 bis, boulevard Pereire, 75017
Il Carpaccio
For a refined culinary experience, head to the Royal Monceau, home to the remarkable Il Carpaccio restaurant. This venue is a true tribute to Italian cuisine, run by talented chefs Oliver Piras and Alessandra Del Favero. They offer exceptional Italian dishes daily thanks to an exclusive menu, making Il Carpaccio a benchmark for Italian gastronomy in Paris.
Il Carpaccio – Royal Monceau – 37, avenue Hoche, 75008
Gruppomimo
With several locations in Paris, this restaurant offers an Italian culinary experience with pasta prepared in the traditional way, with a special mention for the truffle pasta prepared directly in the wheel of cheese. An authentic, Italian-style experience then awaits you during your evening at Gruppomimo.
Gruppomimo – Several addresses in Paris
PAPI Restaurant
In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, PAPI stands out for its artisanal pasta and commitment to local, seasonal produce. The menu features a host of recipes, including linguine vongole, casulli cacio e peppe and rigatoni à la norma. In short, there are a thousand ways to treat yourself at PAPI.
PAPI Restaurant – 46, rue Richer, 75009
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