Via Antonio...A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Paris
In my neighborhood there is a tiny restaurant owned by Italians. The decor is warm and intimate. The food is delicious. And the service is above average. I have visited many times and must say that each time I leave satisfied...My tastebuds are pleased, my tummy is full, and my wallet is not empty. Start by the good old stand by of tomato and mozzarella salad. It is pleasingly served with basil, olive oil, and olives. The antipasti is fabulous and the "bruschetta gigante" is really "gigante". Watch out and leave room for your main course and desert! Try one of my favorites "Pasta Marco Polo" this is a combination of pasta with fresh tomato, olive oil, and garlic topped with prosciutto and avocado...I know it sounds unconventional, it is...but it is sooooo good. If you are not offended by veal, it is not to be missed. Always pace yourself and order the desert of the day or one of your durational favorites off the menu. My favorite on a hot evening is the lemon sorbet with a shot of limoncello on top. Don't forget a cup of cafe or cappuccino to finish your meal.
Tip: The French always take their coffee at the end of the meal. Never, ever with desert. And heaven forbid before a meal!
I have actually been refused to be served coffee before a meal or during desert! Didn't I know that coffee supressses
the appetite and deadens the palate?
You can find Via Antonio at 172 bis rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75012 METRO: Faidherbe Chaligny
Reservations are recommended for late dinners or larger groups: 01 43 79 62 19
Tip: The French always take their coffee at the end of the meal. Never, ever with desert. And heaven forbid before a meal!
I have actually been refused to be served coffee before a meal or during desert! Didn't I know that coffee supressses
the appetite and deadens the palate?
You can find Via Antonio at 172 bis rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, 75012 METRO: Faidherbe Chaligny
Reservations are recommended for late dinners or larger groups: 01 43 79 62 19
posted by Nikole | 6:35 PM
2 Comments:
haha, just read this and was thinking about how those bastard french waiters refused to cooperate and bring me all the food i would try to order at one time. apparently it's not ok to order a salad, soup, sandwich and meat platter all at the same time. i was HUNGRY dammnit!
bisous!
haha, just read this and was thinking about how those bastard french waiters refused to cooperate and bring me all the food i would try to order at one time. apparently it's not ok to order a salad, soup, sandwich and meat platter all at the same time. i was HUNGRY dammnit!
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