La Massara, Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the 3rd arrondissement, Paris
La Massara is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. The space has a small terrace, warm lighting inside, and an open kitchen where pizzas and pasta are prepared following Sicilian recipes.
The restaurant's name is linked to the story of Giuseppe Nicolosi Scandurra, the chef's great-grandfather, a Sicilian poet who wrote about farm life and a woman named Rosa la Massara. This family story forms the origin of the restaurant's concept.
The name La Massara refers to a Sicilian woman who organized meals for farm workers during harvest time. This connection to rural Sicily is reflected in the warm, rustic touches that decorate the dining room.
The restaurant is in the 3rd arrondissement, close to the Marais area, and easy to reach on foot from several metro stations. It offers both indoor and terrace seating, and takeout is also available.
According to the restaurant's story, the original Massara was not only in charge of meals but also the keeper of a special bread oven whose use on the Sicilian farm was always a reason for the women to gather and celebrate. This image of the shared oven is central to the philosophy behind the restaurant.
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