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Many years ago, we ate at a wonderful restaurant called Rino (in the 11th), with a chef named Giovanni Passerini. A Roman, he was cooking real Italian food...in Paris. It was somewhat groundbreaking, in that aspect.  Long story short: he went on to open Passerini, to great acclaim.  Writers calling it not just the best Italian restaurant in Paris, but the best in Europe.  

I remember reading this Alec Lobrano piece when Passerini opened, but we'd never been.  There's also a Passerina wine bar, across the street, where we'd shared a glass or two a few nights prior. And an Italian "deli" as well.

Passerini

We started with brandade - 

These were a must...

And better (?) than mine, at home!

This was great:

Bigoli. Which if memory serves me correctly (hah!), was Significant Eater's main course. Mine...

Lotte...aka monkfish. Really excellent.

For dessert, semifreddo. From my investigation of the bill, a fair amount of low ABV alcohol was consumed.

I can recommend this place.

Many years ago, we ate at a wonderful restaurant called Rino (in the 11th), with a chef named Giovanni Passerini. A Roman, he was cooking real Italian food...in Paris. It was somewhat groundbreaking, in that aspect.  Long story short: he went on to open Passerini, to great acclaim.  Writers calling it not just the best Italian restaurant in Paris, but the best in Europe.  

I remember reading this Alec Lobrano piece when Passerini opened, but we'd never been.  There's also a Passerina wine bar, across the street, where we'd shared a glass or two a few nights prior. And an Italian "deli" as well.

Passerini

We started with brandade - 

These were a must...

And better (?) than mine, at home!

This was great:

Bigoli. Which if memory serves me correctly (hah!), was Significant Eater's main course. Mine...

Lotte...aka monkfish. Really excellent.

For dessert, semifreddo. From my investigation of the bill, a fair amount of low ABV alcohol was consumed.

I can recommend this place/.