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Il Gigolo, nestled in the vibrant heart of Paris at 11 Rue de la Huchette, is a delightful Italian restaurant that leaves diners enchanted. Visitors rave about its homemade dishes that burst with authentic flavors and freshness. Customer 'T Chrystal' highlights the exceptional pasta with fried chicken, noting its crispy batter and the "to die for" Affogato. The cozy, lively atmosphere is complemented by the engaging owner, who entertains guests with table tricks and opera performances, making dining here more than just a meal.
'Dimitris Aggelis' emphasizes the perfection of the pasta, asserting it as an outstanding representation of Italian cuisine. Similarly, 'Scott Werner' found joy in the big pizzas and fun dining experience, thanks to the charismatic host, George. 'Zainab Albanna' appreciated how the restaurant’s exotic decor matched its vibrant, friendly vibe, delivering authentic Milanese pizza.
With warm service and generous portions, 'kiwiez maESTro' praised the culinary delights, underscoring the family-run ethos that permeates the entire experience. Whether you're seeking a flavorful Italian feast or a fun evening out, Il Gigolo promises to deliver a taste of Italy right in the heart of Paris. It's a gem worth discovering!
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Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Il Gigolo
Review highlights
Based on 2,862 reviewsIl Gigolo, located in the heart of Paris, is widely praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, capturing the essence of traditional flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Customers frequently highlight the generous portion sizes and the standout pizzas and pasta, often likened to dishes found in Italy itself. The restaurant’s atmosphere is described as warm and lively, enhanced by friendly, attentive staff who contribute to a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience. Its convenient location near iconic Parisian landmarks makes it a popular choice for both locals and tourists seeking genuine Italian food. Overall, Il Gigolo is recognized for combining excellent service, authentic taste, and good value within a charming setting.
We were pleasantly surprised to find that this was a hot spot in historic Paris. We’ve been eating French food for a week and we were ready for some Italian. This place is a wonderful opportunity to get some homemade Italian food, that is fresh I had the pasta with fried chicken and the chicken was amazingly fresh with a crispy light outside batter. The Affogato was to die for. The tiramisu was just like my grandmother’s. The owner or the “boss man” runs the show here. He also speaks Japanese, which was interesting. He does table tricks, dance is on the table, sings opera. It’s like a show here. You’ll enjoy the food and enjoy the service
Il Gigolo in Paris was an amazing experience! The service was absolutely perfect—friendly, attentive, and professional. The pasta dishes were simply outstanding, full of authentic Italian flavor and cooked to perfection. A true gem in the heart of Paris!
Wow! By chance we stumbled across this restaurant after a visit to Notre-Dame. The host George was exceptional, entering the children and everyone in the restaurant. A fun dinning experience and great food. Big pizzas and tasty. All the staff were friendly. Good value for money. Thank you !!
When you enter the place at the first glance you think the decoration is exotic, but it has really nice vibes, the staff friendly try to speak most languages, they keep making pranks but it added theme to the place. We ordered pizza and it was exactly the same as the pizza u would eat in Milano
Made reservation via online. When we arrived were seated promptly. Ordered wine, Cesar salad, mushroom risotto & also bolognese pasta. I must say all their dished tasted great. Portion was huge as both of us are unable to finish it. Service was great too from this family run business.
We had just dropped off some friends at the subway station close by and were looking for a place to eat and took a risk (tourist area) and went in. Super clean, great service, and decorated really well. We had such a good time 2 days later we took a friend there for his birthday and they shut off the lights and sang him happy birthday with a piece of tiramisu! Amazing. The table across from us says they come here as well every time they are in Paris. I am celiac and was able to eat Gluten free here no problem. Just show them your celiac card and they will make recommendations. We will be back!
I looked at Il Gigolo from outside and it looked really interesting, rather than the people waiting outside, so I decided to give it a shot. 1- The restaurant is spotless. 2- The decoration is really nice and carhy where the restaurant is full of flowers and cute signs. 3- The dishes are served in a professional way, and they look freshly baked. 4- The food is super delicious ( Especially they chevre miel pizza). 5- The prices are really cheap compared to the food, the restaurant and the high quality ingredients. Definitely I will visit this restaurant again during my next visit to paris.
I was walking with my fiancee trying to find a nice spot to eat. This restaurant caught our eye due to the spot being visually interesting and the menu being great. We got in, we had the best service and welcoming since we arrived in Paris. I super recommend this place!
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 12:00 AM - 03:30 PM 06:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Tuesday 12:00 AM - 03:30 PM 06:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 AM - 03:30 PM 06:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 03:30 PM 06:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 03:30 PM 06:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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