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Restaurants
The best new pasta restaurants in Paris
Parisians’ love affair with pasta is nothing new, but in recent years there’s been a veritable flood of new pasta restaurants in Paris.
Yonder has made its choice, with extra parmesan.
1. Zeffirino, the best pasta address in Paris
Since the summer of 2024, it's been possible to taste the real Genoese pesto, the same one that has been inciting successive popes to indulge in the (venial) sin of gluttony since 1939. And, we have to admit, it's absolutely diabolical! This Italian restaurant in Paris, on the edge of the Champs-Élysées, manages to be sophisticated without being bling, and to seduce without overdoing it.
On themenu, timeless and timeless recipes from the Genoa institution, but also creations and above all pastas (obviously homemade) that we're not necessarily used to tasting in France, but which marry perfectly with the sauces to bring out their depth.
Good to know? In addition to the Belloni family's famous signature pesto, a cult dish of the popes, and Frank Sinatra's Paffutelli, you absolutely must try the house cocktails, starting with the Negroni, made according to the rules of the art.
The style? Red velvet, soft sofas, waiters in white jackets and mastery of the art of the pedestal table. Zeffirino hums a tune from the Transalpine splendor of the 1970s, much to our delight.
Prices? Lunch (weekdays) €29, with choice of starter and main course. Dinner from €50
Zeffirino Paris
Open daily for lunch and dinner
9 rue Marbeuf 75008 Paris
2. Adela
A lovely "pasta house", opened by a lovely young couple with good taste and infectious smiles. At Adela's, pasta is a serious and highly technical affair, from the choice of flour to its precise hydration. Wishing to source as locally as possible, Ambre and Auguste chose Moulins Bourgeois durum wheat flour, because its high protein content makes for excellent al dente baking. Italy's star extruder Italgi is also on board, as is the gleaming La Monferrina rolling mill. Here, we even speak of a "pastaïo" chef
Our favorites include "agnolotti cacio e pepe à la truffe" and "casarecce alla puttanesca". Each pasta dish uses a different shape of pasta, designed to match the sauce as closely as possible. The pasta is cooked al dente, just like in Italy, which is a pleasant surprise in Paris. Special mention goes to the affogato, with a Fior di Latte ice cream that really changes everything.
Good to know? As much as we'd all like to, it's forbidden to steal the pretty serving plates!
The style? The decor is a tribute to Art Nouveau, blending the codes of this movement (sublime floral frescoes, walnut, scrolls...) with a much more contemporary Service spirit. Atmosphere of office colleagues at lunch and friends at dinner.
Prices? Starters from €7.50 / Pasta from €16 / Desserts from €6
Adela
Open daily, from 12pm to 2:30pm and from 7pm to midnight
20 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière 75009 Paris
3. Fellows
This pasta address in Paris proves the point to those who were still in doubt: you can eat veggie and gourmet, healthy without it being a punishment, and locavore without having to hear the name of the small producer on the farm in 77.... Simple, basic. And even funky. Not to mention some real bargain prices. Logically, Fellows is always busy, and rightly so.
The Poutargue-citron chitarra pasta is a revelation of freshness and technicality. Re-tempered in a sauce of raw cream, lemon zest and parsley, it's generously drizzled with a poutargue chicken egg that chef Mehdi Favri has perfected at length. Delicious. One minor quibble, however: why call them "poutargue" at all, leading to confusion? We're counting on the team to show as much creativity in their titles as in their dishes.
Good to know? The menu at this Paris pasta spot is 100% veggie AND delicious! Maslow Group continues its commitment to responsible sourcing, anti-waste, well-being in the workplace, and gourmet goodness at every level!
The style? Design, trendy, friendly. Very Faubourg Saint-Denis. Beware, often fully booked due to its unbeatable value for money. Now you know.
Prices? Starters from €6 / Pasta from €9 / Desserts from €3.90
Fellows
Open daily, Monday to Friday, from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 10:30pm. Saturday and Sunday, from 12pm to 10:30pm
84 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis 75010 Paris
4. Sugo
Arthur Dumait (ex Eataly and Carboni's) fell in love with Italy at the very start of his career, when he was a young manager at the Hotel Eden in Rome. Since then, the desire to open his own pasta restaurant has never left him. A few experiments later, Sugo opened its doors in autumn 2023. Why Sugo? Quite simply because sauce is the essential binder that transcends pasta. It creates the alchemy between the different ingredients, just as at Sugo, where atmosphere and taste dictate the experience and sauce defines the meal. And afficionados are not mistaken: it's full all the time, even on a rainy Monday evening!
The menu at this Italian restaurant in Paris features five permanent pasta recipes, plus a daily recipe that changes every day of the week. A very good idea, this weekly menu. The recipes also change with the seasons.
Good to know? The plates are very generous (and we're not complaining, on the contrary!) Good little Italian wines, natural or biodynamic, to wash it all down.
Style? Cool. Nice central table for pasta parties with friends.
Prices? Between €20 and €30, on average.
Sugo
Open Monday to Saturday, 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 11pm
16 rue Saint Augustin 75002 Paris
5. Adami
This is serious stuff. Christopher Kelsey and Marco Sergiampietri don't mess around with pasta, and we're delighted. Everything is done according to the rules of the art, according to the season and with an emphasis on time. You only have to mention "cavatelli, carbonara mousse and guanciale" or "spaghetti with guitar, cime di rape and clams" to know where you stand. The good news is that here, dishes are served in a primi version, so you can taste everything. Because, apart from the pasta, there are also some great finds, like this "langoustine alla pizzaiola".
The best thing, in fact, believe us, is to come in a group and order the whole menu!
Good to know? Named after Paolo Adami, who received permission from the city of Venice to open the first pasta factory. The only condition? He had to pass on his manufacturing secret to the Venetians, so that the know-how would live on. Thank you, Adami!
What style? Contemporary and convivial. A soft spot for counter seating, to watch the magic of pasta in action.
Prices? plates to share between €4 and €17
Adami
Open Tuesday to Saturday, lunch and dinner
19 bis rue Pierre Fontaine 75009 Paris