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#51 Follow my Michelin Marathon in Paris
An Italian Star in Paris
The great thing here is that it’s Italian! No kidding. One of the very few Italian with a star in Paris. Le Georges is also an Italian chef, marketed as an Italian, but this one is more Italian to me. So if you want to eat pasta with the excuse it’s Pasta but in an Etoile, you know where to go!
I insist, it’s not the only Italian restaurant in Paris, but it’s one of the very few with a star.
The other particular thing is that you’re in the Armani store! At the first floor to be precise (not to be confused with the brasserie next door downstairs), where there are only a few tables. We went twice. Once before the star, once after.
I kind of guessed it could get one, but to be honest, i also thought that the high end Italian category is not an easy category to compete in. So I was happy from them because It was deserved. We actually went for Christmas there.
My experience: I loved the experience, we spent a great time in each occasion. If I’m in a mood for an Italian this would be my go to place.
Mood and dress code: you’re in an Armani store, I guess I don’t have to give guidance for this one!
Update 2022: went back after more than a year. I found it more refined and more balanced. Of course you’ll have strong flavors but I think I appreciated more this time.
So it’s a solid Italian one star. But not the only Italian in town anymore