Zeffirino Paris
the Genoese pesto, prepared tableside
Zeffirino is a classic Parisian restaurant with a rich history dating back to 1939. It's a place where you can experience authentic Italian cuisine, prepared with traditional recipes passed down through generations. The elegant ambiance and friendly service create a memorable dining experience. Despite its sophisticated setting, Zeffirino offers surprisingly affordable lunch menus, making it a great choice for a delicious and reasonably priced meal in the heart of Paris.
In Champs-Élysées, Paris. Easy to fold into a morning or a longer afternoon; there's usually something else worth a stop within a few minutes' walk.
Zeffirino Paris is the Parisian outpost of the storied Zeffirino restaurant founded in Genoa in 1939, recently reinvented in Paris by Riccardo Giraudi and Mehdi Abdelhedi at 9 Rue Marbeuf in the 8th arrondissement. The dining room is glamorous and opulent, with custom furniture, wood paneling and Cipolino Verde marble. The signature dish is the Genoese pesto served over trofie or mandili (around €35), widely praised as among the best in Paris. The restaurant is listed in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide France and reviewers consistently call out excellent food, attentive service and fair pricing relative to the elegant setting.