In the 9th arrondissement, already home to a host of gourmet addresses, an unusual spot has been operating for several years now, delighting fans of Italian street food. Magnà, led by Franco-Italian chef Julien Serri, has been selling out lunch and dinner thanks to its concept, imported straight from Campania: pizza a portafoglio (literally pizza in a wallet).
Magnà: a Naples-style temple to pizza a portafoglio
While Neapolitan pizza is on the rise in Paris, particularly with its authentic fried version, one address nestled in the heart of Paris honors another specialty straight from Naples: pizza a portafoglio. For this popular recipe, a Neapolitan pizza is quickly placed in the oven, then folded into 4 and served in a sheet of paper, ready to be eaten! The same principle applies to “rotoló “, except this time the dish is rolled.
Once you’ve arrived in this den on rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, you’ll notice a number of unmistakable features. A large pizza oven, authentic decor and a signed Diego Maradone jersey: we’re in the home of a passionate Italian chef.
When it comes to recipes, you can already count on the quality of the raw materials. Chef Serri pays great attention to the products used and the techniques employed. For example, the portafoglio menu includes a margherita, a queen, a truffle version and, above all, a pizza with mortadella, mozzarella and pistachios. Of course, fans of “traditional” pizzas will also find something to their liking, with some great classics on the menu.
All in all, all the lights are green (white and red) and this is your chance to try an ultra-authentic product that will transport you straight to the Botte region.
Magnà – 48, rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, 75009