Caffè dei Fratelli — Restaurant in Paris

Caffè dei Fratelli—a delightful sanctuary of Italian cuisine in the heart of Paris. This charming trattoria, with its refined decor and welcoming ambiance, transports one directly to the sun-dappled streets of Italy. My recent visit was nothing short of a culinary escapade.

To begin, the Caprese salad was a revelation. The tomatoes, fresh and vibrant, paired harmoniously with a creamy, delicate burrata, creating a dish that was as pleasing to the palate as it was to the eye. The truffle burrata that followed was an indulgent masterpiece. The cheese’s velvety texture was complemented beautifully by the earthiness of the truffles, making it a standout appetizer.

For my main course, I opted for the carbonara—a dish that often serves as the litmus test for Italian cuisine. Here, it passed with flying colors. The pasta was cooked to al dente perfection, and the generous helping of bacon provided a satisfying richness without overwhelming the dish’s balance. A true testament to the chef’s skill.

The Margherita pizza, though executed well, was not my personal highlight. Its simplicity, while authentic, paled slightly compared to the vibrancy of the other offerings. Yet, it did not detract from the overall experience—a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to quality and tradition.

In summation, Caffè dei Fratelli offers an authentic Italian dining experience that marries flavor, craftsmanship, and ambiance. Whether you seek a comforting plate of pasta or an innovative twist on a classic dish, this trattoria will not disappoint. A must-visit for any aficionado of Italian cuisine....

Let’s start with the online reviews: what a joke. It’s like this place is writing its own fake 4.3 ratings because there’s NO WAY real customers are praising this disaster of a so-called restaurant. They are ripping people off, plain and simple. This isn’t just the worst Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to, it barely qualifies as a restaurant at all. They should be ashamed to even use the word.

We ordered the meatballs and a pizza, and let me tell you, I have never in my life experienced something as pathetic as what they served. Ever had chewy meatballs? Yeah, me neither until this place. The moment I cut into one and took a bite, I knew something was off. So I inspected it, and what I saw was horrifying. This wasn’t meatballs; it was some unidentifiable, rubbery excuse for food. And the sauce? Ice-cold, flavorless, straight out of a can. I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t even bother to heat it up before dumping it onto the spaghetti. Oh, and let’s talk about the portion: THREE tiny meatballs, each the size of HALF a golf ball. Absolutely insulting.

Now, the pizza , if you can even call it that. You’d be better off buying a frozen pizza and throwing it in your oven. It would still be a thousand times better than the cardboard with sauce they served us.

And the service? Atrocious. The restaurant was EMPTY, yet the waiter acted like he was overwhelmed, ignoring tables and frustrating customers left and right. It was actually infuriating.

This place is an absolute scam, and I wouldn’t go back if...

Quick summary: not going there again because from my POV, they only care about the money and not the customers/hospitality.

My boyfriend and I went to this same restaurant last year and wanted to go again because the food was really good.

This time we booked a table in advance. Once we arrived at the restaurant we were glad we did because it was quite busy.

As a starter we ordered the degustation de mozzarella and for the main course my boyfriend ordered the pizza fumosa and I ordered the pasta alfredo. As I already mentioned before, it was quite busy so the waiting time to order and to receive our food was longer but not outrageous. However, when we both received the main courses, I noticed my boyfriend received the wrong pizza (not the fumosa he ordered). We told the waiter and had to wait more than 20 minutes. By that time, I had already ate my pasta.

I work in the hospitality business myself and know that mistakes can happen but if you as a waiter make a mistake, you should make sure that this order is a priority. The least he could do was offer a drink. Which by surprise, he did. However, we had to wait another 5 minutes only to get one bottle of coke. By this time, we were completely done and wanted to leave.

Once we received the receipt, we noticed that they charged us for the coke we thought was on the house. 🤡

And also: the toilets are DISGUSTING. For some reason the toilet seat was on the floor and it looks like the toilets haven’t been cleaned properly...