Little Italy, Italian restaurant in Besançon, France.
Little Italy is an Italian restaurant in Besançon focused on dishes from Sicily and the Parma region. The dining room features Mediterranean decorative elements and ingredients are imported directly from Italy.
The restaurant opened on April 19, 2018, bringing authentic Italian dining to Besançon. Since its founding under Vincenzo Frugolino, it has become an important spot for Italian food in the city.
The kitchen here is run by staff from Sicily and a pizza maker trained in Parma, who follow regional cooking methods that you notice in every dish they prepare.
The restaurant sits on Rue Proudhon and opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday lunch service as well. It offers both dine-in seating and takeaway options for those on the move.
Next to the restaurant is a small Italian shop where you can buy imported ingredients. Diners can take these home and recreate their favorite dishes in their own kitchen.
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