Did you come to Paris to eat pizza?

It probably was not on the top of your gastronomic list, but dining in the capital is much more about diversity these days, than ever before. And why not? Just as there is great Japanese, Vietnamese and Mid-Eastern food to be found, the homey pizzeria is securing a foothold in the foodie landscape. If done right, pizza is a perfect one-plate meal, composed of bread, risen and baked to perfection, topped with a handful of aromatic ingredients. When delivered, bubbling hot from the oven, one becomes instantaneously ravenous.

A glass of wine, a pizza, and thou...a neighborhood 9th arrondissement favorite is La Pizzetta, with outdoor seating and a menu which includes not only pizzas, but meat and fish dishes as well. Plus the desserts are noteworthy, unlike most standard pizza joints.

Come for lunch or dinner, Monday through Saturday, or for lunch on Sunday afternoon. Try the basic Pizza Margherita, with its delectable whole wheat crust. Sit outside and enjoy a pleasant meal, and then go for a stroll. You will discover a neighborhood, with plenty of good food and interesting shops.

La Pizzetta
22 ave Trudaine
9th Arrondissement
Metro: Pigalle
www.lapizzetta.fr