Italian cooking in Paris ranges from natural-wine trattorias to pasta-led rooms that treat imported produce with restraint. The best examples lean small and ingredient-driven rather than grand. Racines in the Passage des Panoramas in the 2nd arrondissement is among the most respected, pairing Italian plates with a deep natural-wine list.
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.
OrderWhatever filled pasta is on, a steak with rocket, the panna cotta.
TipThe Passage des Panoramas closes its gates at night; ring the bell to be let through.
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.
OrderWhatever filled pasta is on the daily menu, the tiramisu, a glass of Sangiovese.
TipOpen seven days. Lunch is the steal; the prix fixe lands under €25 with coffee.
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