Il Piccolo Rifugio

This restaurant is my favorite in all of Paris, with a magical hidden atmosphere and wonderful owner/​chef (from what I can tell he does 100% of the work and has no employees). I stumbled across it for the first time last May on vacation and was blown away.
The place is small and cozy — and located down a cute residential street in Montmartre so away from the crowds. I hesitate to write this review as once this is discovered it’ll be tough to get a table, but it’s heartbreaking to walk a couple blocks away after a delicious meal and see the crowds eating at the many tourist restaurants in Montmartre totally oblivious to the culinary perfection so nearby!
Now on to the food — I came here first last May and had Pesto Penne which I have dreamed about ever since then. Back in Paris again in January, I returned to have a squid ink spaghetti creation that I’m not sure can ever be topped. I love Italian food and have spent a lot of time in Italy and it’s my go-​to food in the U.S., and this restaurant is simply the best.
Finally, the owner is incredibly awesome! He comes out to our table with a handwritten menu and explains all the dishes — everything is handmade and perfect! I wish I could give this 1,000 stars, seriously. If you are staying in Montmartre (or anywhere in Paris) you owe it to yourself to come here!!!

Les restaurants italiens sont nombreux à Paris, mais Il Piccolo Refugio appartient à la petite catégorie qui vous transportent, papilles comprises, en Italie et en Sardaigne.
Patron très sympa, carte des vins alléchante et originale, produits arrivant directement d’Italie, bref, tout ce qu’on peut espérer :-)
Attention, la salle est petite ! Pensez à réserver les soirs de week-​end