Simonetta, Italian restaurant on Quai de la Marne, Paris, France
Simonetta is an Italian restaurant on Quai de la Marne in the 19th Arrondissement serving traditional Italian food cooked with imported techniques. The dining space features a wood-fired oven for pizzas and offers both house-made pasta dishes and contemporary Italian classics.
The restaurant opened on a former factory site along Canal de l'Ourcq, converting industrial land into a dining destination. This transformation reflects how the canal district has shifted from manufacturing to contemporary food culture.
The restaurant honors Italian cooking traditions through handcrafted dishes like house-made pasta and classic pizzas prepared with visible techniques. The open kitchen with wood fire shows the cooking process and links traditional methods to daily dining.
The location sits along the canal with straightforward access from the street, making it easy to find and reach. Reservations are recommended, especially for groups or on weekends, to ensure a table.
The wood-fired oven was imported directly from Italy and fires daily for pizza preparation, creating a direct link to authentic cooking regions. Few Paris restaurants work with such specialized imported equipment that recreates the taste of Italian pizzerias.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
