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    Picolo Caratello

    4.5 (39 reviews)
    Open 7:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    Jennifer C.

    Amazing little Italian restaurant In Montmartre! Every dish was so flavorful and delicious. Very generous portions and very well priced too! We ordered the burrata with di Parma (small) the piato de mare medium (and it was big) as starters. Then the linguini fruti de mare and gnocchi with Gorgonzola crème's and truffle sauce. Most amazing Italian meal! For dessert definitely try the panacota!

    Velnette J.

    Oh my goodness. This place is by far the BEST Italian food we have EVER had! We stayed down the street and noticed that this place was always packed, along with their two other businesses. I would definitely recommend making reservations at this location. We came in for dinner on Christmas Eve and we fell in love. It is small, quaint and intimate and so beautiful inside. Kind of cave like. We ordered a few items to share, the sampler of meats and cheeses, the truffle gnocchi and tiramisu. Everything was to die for. It was so hard to take that last bite of gnocchi. Highly, highly recommend!!

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    Beverly V.

    Visited Paris in September 2022. I found the restaurant via Yelp. We walked in to a packed restaurant without reservations, but they found us a table for two and treated us like queens. We were dying for salad and veggies and the burrata(which is more like a salad) was amazing. The wine recommendation excellent. The pasta was so flavorful and fresh. We enjoyed talking with the waiters who made us laugh. We liked this place so much, we went a second time during our 5 days there. Had the pizza and bruschetta. Excellent

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    Amazing find in a touristy neighborhood. Slightly off the main road, we sat in one of three of their little restaurants. The food was incredible and the service fantastic We had salad, pizza and gnocchi all were delicious. The review doesn't come lightly, as we know our italian food. I even had the opportunity to speak italian with Marco, our delightful waiter. A fantastic Italian experience in Paris!!

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    Cyndee T.

    My son and I were lucky to get a table in here on New Year's Eve after trying to get into the bigger Caratello restaurant across the street. The food was delicious, the menu was in French and English, and the wait staff spoke English too, so that was a bonus. We enjoyed a great dinner here before climbing up Montmartre.

    Pierre-François L.

    A small (as the name tells) Italian restaurant, an annex of the "large" Caratello on the other side of the street. Actually the large one was our first choice but it was full... so we had to fall back on the last available table in the small one, where, incidentally, we've been welcomed in a nicer way than across the street. The decor is pleasant, the service is quick, the food, although not overwhelming, is decent and plentiful, prices are reasonable... what more does one need!

    The huge and tasty child portion of rigatoni bolognese

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    Fantastic pasta dishes, staff was lovely, and the intimate dining room made this one of our best meals in Paris.

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    By far the best Italian meal I have ever had. The service. The wine. The food. Worth every penny and every bite! Yes

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    Friendly service, felt like home cooking. Pasta and flavours bar none. Pleasant surprise off the streets of Montmartre!

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    Amazing pizza, wine and Tiramisu. Good service and decent prices. You will not be disappointed..will miss this food.

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    We ordered the burrata with di Parma (small) the piato de mare medium (and it was big) as starters.

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    Pink Mamma - MAMMARGHERITA

    Pink Mamma

    4.0(646 reviews)
    0.4 kmPigalle, 9ème
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    We celebrated my birthday here. We arrived 15 mins before our reservation time , waiting outside…read morein line for another 15-20 mins. Once we were sat the service worked a bit slow, but everyone was friendly and kind. The ambiance was vibrant. Cool. Not too loud. Not too bright. We ordered the prosciutto appetizer, burrata, focaccia , mamargherita pizza , truffle pasta and the bolognese pasta, tiramisu, and pistachio gelato. Everything was delicious. The focaccia through us off a little but . But it was good.

    I came here back in May after being referred by a friend and on TikTok. It was a pleasant…read moreexperience. The customer service was amazing. From the host who greeted me and accommodated my slight tardiness on my reservation, to the server who took my order. The vibes here are immaculate. It's very aesthetic. I would've preferred to be on the 4th floor but the 3rd floor was unique and pretty on its own. The bar was particularly eye catching. I was also very amused by my fish shaped water bottle. Regarding the food, it was really tasty. I was starving this day, and greedily ate the whole thing. The pizza had good flavor and you could taste the fresh ingredients. It was a little floppy as it was thin crust. Unfortunately they didn't cut the slices, so I had to do it myself. Not sure if that's intentional or not. The limoncello was especially refreshing on that hot day. Please note, I did have to request ice for my water. Evidently in Europe most restaurants don't provide ice freely like in the US. Prices were reasonable for the quality of the food, the allure of the restaurant, & the customer service. I highly recommend.

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    Pink Mamma - 4th floor seating

    4th floor seating

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    SPAGHETTONE AL RAGÙ BOLOGNESE

    Pink Mamma - Focaccia with burrata cheese and basil on top

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    Focaccia with burrata cheese and basil on top

    Il Piccolo Rifugio - il piccolo rifugio

    Il Piccolo Rifugio

    4.8(5 reviews)
    0.4 kmMontmartre, 18ème

    This restaurant is my favorite in all of Paris, with a magical hidden atmosphere and wonderful…read moreowner/chef (from what I can tell he does 100% of the work and has no employees). I stumbled across it for the first time last May on vacation and was blown away. The place is small and cozy - and located down a cute residential street in Montmartre so away from the crowds. I hesitate to write this review as once this is discovered it'll be tough to get a table, but it's heartbreaking to walk a couple blocks away after a delicious meal and see the crowds eating at the many tourist restaurants in Montmartre totally oblivious to the culinary perfection so nearby! Now on to the food - I came here first last May and had Pesto Penne which I have dreamed about ever since then. Back in Paris again in January, I returned to have a squid ink spaghetti creation that I'm not sure can ever be topped. I love Italian food and have spent a lot of time in Italy and it's my go-to food in the U.S., and this restaurant is simply the best. Finally, the owner is incredibly awesome! He comes out to our table with a handwritten menu and explains all the dishes - everything is handmade and perfect! I wish I could give this 1,000 stars, seriously. If you are staying in Montmartre (or anywhere in Paris) you owe it to yourself to come here!!!!

    Absolutely charming spot for best pasta dinner! Quaint, quiet with the feel of "welcome! Bonjour!…read moreBon appetite" Atmosphere very relaxing!

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    Il Piccolo Rifugio - AMAZING Penne with Pesto!!

    AMAZING Penne with Pesto!!

    Il Piccolo Rifugio - Delicious squid ink spaghetti!!!!

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    Delicious squid ink spaghetti!!!!

    Picolo Caratello - italian - Updated August 2026

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