Located near the edge of Paris's 16th arrondissement (district), just a couple of minutes from the Porte de St. Cloud, I can proudly say that I'm the third generation within my family to hit up that establishment when in Paris. My family has pretty close ties to Luigi, Frank and the rest of the wonderful family that runs this business and despite some hefty prices on some of the items, it still remains to this day, one of the few places that I miss greatly and wish I had out here in Boston.
The recipes have not changed in decades and they still serve some of the best eggplant lasagna I've had to this day. They have a a wonderful selection of freshly made pastas and salads along with some Italian deserts. Everything is very fresh but they also carry an incredible selection of Italian deli meats, wines and cheeses. The small shop is just packed with stuff and I've never had a bad item there.
The quality and the service has been, for years, some of the best I've experienced but that also comes at a price. They are undeniably expensive but then again, they can justify it with the quality that they produce day in and day out. This is always a must-stop to place for me on my trips back home. The simplicity of the joint, whose floor is covered in sawdust and the staff in their big white pharmacist-like coats with big smiles on their face (or occasional hugs because we're that close) and the delicious smells are something that I hold dearly. They've been around for years and I hope that they remain in it for generations to come! read more