2 italian rooms worth the trip across France, editor-ranked. All cuisines in France.
Racines ★ 4.4 · Paris
2e · 8 Passage des Panoramas, 75002 Paris
Racines in Paris's Passage des Panoramas pours an Italian-leaning natural-wine list and serves hand-rolled pasta from Simone Tondo. Twelve tables, all dinner.
Tip: The Passage des Panoramas closes its gates at night; ring the bell to be let through.
Le Cherche Midi ★ 4.0 · Paris
6e · 22 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris
Le Cherche Midi in Paris's 6e is the neighbourhood Italian trattoria the Saint-Germain set treats as a canteen. Hand-rolled pasta cooked to order, daily.
Tip: Open seven days. Lunch is the steal; the prix fixe lands under €25 with coffee.