Vibe: A hip yet cozy and unpretentious Italian joint with a rustic-trendy twist.
Who’s picking up the check? It’s around €40 for a glass of wine and a plate of pasta each for two people.
Spotted: The chef, effortlessly tossing pasta in sauce at the stovetop. He is the first person you see when you walk in because his cooking station is open to the entire restaurant, making it almost feel like someone is preparing a meal for you in their home.
Insider tip: Sit upstairs for a more intimate dining experience, complete with candles and funk music to set the mood.
Fun fact: You can pick up a host of Italian grocery items at Gazzosa, too. It sells an impressively large container of olive oil, taralli, tomato sauce, pasta and more.
How to get there: After hopping off at Gare Centrale, walk through Square de la Putterie to Rue de la Madeleine and look for Galerie Bortier — a newly refurbished gallery with loads of new restaurants. Head inside. Gazzosa is at the very back on the left.
Review published on December 5, 2024. Illustration by Natália Delgado/POLITICO.