You're no doubt familiar with the spritz, the Venetian cocktail that has been invading Parisian bars, restaurants and terraces for many years, proving a real hit with Parisians who sip it on summer evenings. Made with Prosecco, seltzer, Campari bitter or Aperol, the spritz should of course be consumed in moderation.
Along, fizzydrink, its origins date back to the Austrian occupation of the Venetian region of Italy in the 19th century. Austrian soldiers found the local wine too strong and decided to sweeten it with sparkling water. Thus was born Spritz, derived from the German word"spritzen" meaning"to splash".
Over time, the recipe was refined by adding Aperol or Campari for a touch of bitterness, and a slice of orange for garnish. Today, spritz has become a staple of summer aperitifs, with its light yet bitter taste and bright color, reminiscent of Italian sunsets.
If you're looking for a nice place to enjoy this summer cocktail in Paris, check out our top addresses where you can relax while savoring this divine cocktail!
La Diavola, the virile, spicy pizza from Flocco restaurant
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]
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]
Sequoia, the rooftop terrace of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris in barbecue mode
We're off to the 10th floor of the Kimpton St Honoré Paris to discover SEQUOIA, its superb rooftop terrace bar with 360° views over the rooftops of Paris and its beautiful monuments. And this year, an American-style barbecue is on the program. [Read more]
Vitelloni, the traditional Italian institution on the outskirts of Carreau du Temple
A veritable institution on the edge of the Carreau du Temple, Les Vitelloni is the Italian restaurant that brings everyone together: lovers of traditional transalpine cuisine, couples with children who are welcome, enthusiastic gangs of friends and the crème de la crème of fashion and cinema. [Read more]
Sena, the new terrace overlooking Île St Louis: pizzas, spritzeria, rooftop and pop-up store
Sena, the new festive and gourmet hotspot in Paris, will open its doors on May 25, 2023! Imagine a large sunny terrace on the banks of the Seine, offering pizzas, Italian specialties and cocktails, in a 60's dolce vita atmosphere that will transport you straight to Italy without leaving the Marais ... Without any doubt the future HQ of your summer evenings ! [Read more]
Aglio e Olio, a little Italian nugget on the block
A little neighborhood nugget, the Aglio e Olio restaurant seduces as much as it delights with its traditional Italian recipes, to be savored in the shade of the terrace. [Read more]
Chez Bartolo, Paris' oldest pizzeria open 7/7
Here's one of the oldest pizzerias in Paris: Chez Bartolo, an Italian restaurant opened in 1950 in the lively Saint-Germain-des-Près district. This restaurant, which has been given a new lease of life in 2019, opens its doors to you every day of the year, offering delicious pizzas, fresh pasta and grilled octopus. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the dolce vita. [Read more]
Anna: Italian restaurant and wine bar in the Vertbois district of Paris
The land of the Dolce Vita is inviting itself in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris thanks to the opening of Anna. If this Italian restaurant and wine bar honors some clever drinks and good bottles coming from the boot and elsewhere, the place also proposes in its menu several tasty plates with Mediterranean notes. [Read more]
Rusidda, the Republic's Sicilian grocery store
Lovers of Sicily meet in a little corner of paradise, Rusidda, a delicatessen and restaurant offering a whole host of island specialities, a stone's throw from the Place de la République. A little piece of Italy in Paris! [Read more]
Amici, the 100% Italian wine bar, on the terrace, a few steps from the Ternes
Good news for wine lovers! Amici, the wine bar straight from Italy located a few meters from the Ternes district, in the 17th arrondissement, will delight you with its Antipasti, Stracciatella, Burrata, Arrancini... Let's go and enjoy the best of Italy! [Read more]
Manhattan Terrazza, the friendly Italian restaurant in the 17th
Fancy an Italian restaurant in a cosy setting with divine cuisine? Let's go to Manhattan Terrazza, an establishment located in the 17th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Pereire metro station. It's an opportunity to savor various Italian specialties and to travel a bit for lunch or dinner. [Read more]
Madison Caffe, the best fresh pasta restaurant in Paris
Fresh pasta lovers have found their new canteen with Madison Caffe, a restaurant set in Paris 16th arrondissement, a stone’s throw from the Trocadero gardens. After Brooklyn Pizzeria, The Little Italy and Manhattan Terrazza, Garry Dorr, the place founder, invites you to discover fresh pasta made in front of you and to order. The occasion to enjoy the very best of Italy! [Read more]
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