This little Italian épicerie-à-manger, run by the former sommelier at Rino, has four tables — two in and two out — where you can eat surrounded by exquisite spices, olive oils, and stacks of wine.
Practical information
Address: 12 rue Saint-Bernard, 75011
Nearest transport: Faidherbe-Chaligny (8)
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday
Reservations: Last minute reservations usually ok
Telephone: 01 74 64 17 39
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Average price for lunch: 10-19€
Average price for dinner: 20-34€
Style of cuisine: Italian
Special attributes: good for solo dining, communal table, continuous all-day service, open Sunday, open Monday
Type of crowd: foodies, bobos, neighborhood locals
Interior: quirky & playful
Atmosphere: casual
Reviews of interest
- Bruno Verjus (2011) “De cet élan vers le passé l’on recueille l’inventaire : huile d’olive, riz risotto, Frizzy Pazzy, Pecorino, miroirs 19ème siècle, vins Nature ou pas…On y grignote et on y boit au verre, au culot, à toutes heures, dedans, dehors.”
- Emmanuel Rubin – Figaroscope (2011) “…généreux à dispenser sérieux classiques et habiles traverses de flacons, charcuteries, fromages et autres joyeusetés solaires. Un bel appétit de bordel ambiant !”
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Update: Retro’Bottega is currently closed on sundays and mondays. But its as good nd enjoyable as reported by everyone.
I recently found the piece of paper that led me to Retro Bottega in 2011 and ever since then I have had it on my to do list to write a review. This was my best meal in soooo long. I loved everything about it. I was there with my husband and three boys and we all found something to eat. The raspberry and cheese of somekind dessert was out of this world. I loved the owners too. So friendly, so casual. I think we sat on wine crates, but I loved it. My husband and I ate every last morsal on our plates of what they served us. I hope that if I ever return to Paris that they are still there.