The neon lights of The Little Italy have only been shining on Place de Clichy for a few weeks, but the place is already being snapped up by Parisians in search of new addresses. You'll have to be patient if you want to sample the divine risotto, pizza and tiramisu of this trattoria, which doesn't take reservations. Once inside this temple of Italian gastronomy, we're greeted by the buona sera cheers of the Italian waiters (because yes, the entire staff is 100% Italian) and ushered to a rough-hewn wooden table.
To whet our appetites, straciatella, burrata and foccacia are the perfect accompaniment to original cocktails (an almond spirtz and a beverage with limoncello, thyme and... olive oil). We continue, after much hesitation, with the truffle pizza and the Darth Vader risotto with dry ink and shellfish, both of which are delicious! Finally, there's room for the succulent tiramisus: the classic and the pistachio revisited. You'll leave with your belly a little too full, but your palate absolutely delighted. And with good reason: the products come straight fromItaly and have been carefully selected by the chef, who has traveled all over the boot.
With its red brick walls, shelves filled with huge wheels of Parmesan cheese and ultra-welcoming service, The Little Italy is not only a place to eat well, it's also a place to feel good. There's no fuss here, the atmosphere is friendly and the prices very affordable. In other words, this is a must for evenings out with friends. Pizzas start at just €4 and don't go above €18. Pasta, too, is around €10, while many antipasti are €7.
The bottom line? We've finished everything!
Practical info:
The Little Italy
5, place de Clichy 75017
Open daily
Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.
Location
The Little Italy
5 Place de Clichy
75017 Paris 17
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Open every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
