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Hours
Sun
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Mon
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Tue
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Wed
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Thu
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Fri
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Sat
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
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Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Ratings and reviews
Travellers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Italian, European, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Menu
Lasagne di carne
Lasagne, sauce tomate à la viande de bœuf, mozzarella
€15.50
Parmigiana di melanzane
Aubergines, tomates, mozzarella, basilic
€15.50
Does this restaurant serve Emilian food?
Details
PRICE RANGE
₹1,344.00 – ₹2,100.00
CUISINES
Italian, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Contribute
4.5
2,014 reviews
Excellent
1,488
Very good
420
Average
68
Poor
23
Terrible
17
Ramin M
3 contributions
Favourite Review
Sept 2022 • family
We came here for dinner before Moulin Rouge as it’s just five minutes walk. It was a busy Friday night but everything was fantastic from service to food. Special shout-out to Pauline. Fantastic hostess.
Written 10 September 2022
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CreateMemoriesTravel
18 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
We stayed in Paris on a rainy weekend and wanted to enjoy a really nice long lunch on Sunday as we could not do much sightseeing. We are so glad that we picked this restaurant. Everything was perfect. We ordered our favorites, caprese salad and linguine with clams, delicious. Enjoying a bottle a wine over our long lunch. Owner was very friendly. For dessert we had the flute limoncello, highly recommend it. We will return on our next trip to Paris, hope it is sunnier then.
Written 1 January 2020
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Aqeel Rizni
Paris2 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
We were on a 5 day Paris trip and was craving for some pasta for lunch before we left. Found this place on Google and I must admit was worth the 45 min bus ride. We tried a mushroom n creme pasta and a seafood risotto. The dishes was outstanding, bursting with flavour and taste. We were served by Jeya Seelan. He was extremely friendly, kind and helpful and assisted us choose the dishes based on our requirements. The ambience was lovely not too crowded and nice seating outside. I would highly recommend this place and definitely visit it next time...
Written 16 August 2020
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JN65
Liverpool358 contributions
May 2022 • none
We had booked in advance based on lots of good TA reviews but we didn't like the look or feel of the place when we got there and walked out after being seated and then ignored for a while.
Seats are crammed together. There are way too many tables to be comfortable.
Once we were seated, staff ignored us. But they ran - literally - to the pavement whenever they spotted anyone browsing the menu, presumably in an effort to coax them in. If successful there was then a group conflab of all staff round the computer to figure out how they could move things around to accommodate them and get the absolute maximum amount of people in possible. Still ignoring us meanwhile.
There are also delivery drivers hanging around side and takeaways competing for attention with the in-house food.
So you get the picture.
We looked at the menu and totted up that if we ordered the starters and main we wanted and a bottle of wine (nothing fancy, just a chianti reserve) the bill minus fax and any extras would come to e140 approx. Not bad, but we didn't take to the lace at all and seriously doubted that the experience would prove to be worth that much. It felt more like a bad Pizza Express that you caught on a busy, off night.
So we walked and had a very pleasant kerbside dinner at one of the places in Rue Abbess a fee steps away.
The recent bad reviews were more akin to our experience than the good ones preceding those.
Written 2 June 2022
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MMR351
Porto10 contributions
Nov 2022 • family
We made a reservation to celebrate my birthday and we were the 3rd party to arrive. We ordered appetizers and main dishes. The appetizers didn’t too long and our son received his main dish. More couples arrived and the staff took their orders and delivered their meals before us. An hour after our son had finished his meal we were still waiting and we asked where our dishes were. The response was “they are almost ready.” People that arrived after us had already eaten and were paying. It seems they forgot to put in our order. It took another 45 min for our main courses to arrive and we were just standing up to leave and go somewhere else; the excitement to eat their cuisine had died. No one ever apologized. We asked for the check and paid - they brought us a desert but we sent it back. At this point we just wanted to leave and - we will never return. They completely ruined my birthday dinner.
Written 11 March 2023
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Theodor HG
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • couples
Very Cozy place and the staff was super friendly. It had a Great menu with many choises That really hit the spot for pasta/food-lovers. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly al-dente and the tastes were so, so Good, highly recommend this place, personally We went for a couples-dinner and had an absollutely amazing time with a very Good house wine, 1 pasta dish each and an affogato to share, all this for less than 50€
Thank you very much for a Good time and the Good service
Written 14 August 2022
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farthingate
187 contributions
May 2022 • none
I am almost relieved to read another review that does not rave about this restaurant as I was beginning to wonder if it was just me. We chose to eat here on our last night in Paris based on TA reviews and I regretted it from the moment we arrived. The restaurant was busy with customers eating in and takeaways. I think that affects the service which was hit and miss and our welcome was at best lukewarm. My starter never arrived (the waiter it seems did not write it down but a lot of restaurants read an order back to check it). The food we had was OK but underwhelming, so much so that a couple of weeks on I am struggling to recall what we ate. There are better restaurants in the area and I am struggling to reconcile the review on TA with our experience.
Written 23 May 2022
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Sriram V
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • none
Here's a homely and authentic Italianr in the Montmarte area of Paris. While the food is great, what makes the experience supremely enjoyable is the customer experience. You are given personal attention by the person who runs the place, Mr.Jeya Seelan himself. He stops by every now and then to have a word with you. Makes the two to three hours you spend at the restaurant worth every minute. Tries to find the smallest of things that can take your experience to the next level and ensures it is addressed. It was my daughter's birthday and he surprised us with a special Tiramisu cake and a birthday celebration as well. One could see that he had a great relationship with many of the patrons who had visited that day. Whether you are holidaying or just having a casual evening I would say that this is a must visit place.
Written 11 July 2021
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A'ndrea
York Beach98 contributions
Dec 2020 • family
Our family of 4 spent Christmas Eve dinner here. The owner treated us like family. He advised us on fine Italian wines, recommended dishes, gave us gifts to leave with, dessert on the house. It was truly magical. The food was delicious. We are Italians from New York and it's hard to impress us. We know, and make, the best! Each dishes from appetizer to dessert was top-notch. We were so impressed we wanted to return for Christmas Day dimner, as well. I cannot recommend AlCaratello enough. It is not only outstanding food, prepared 5 stars, it was an experience of a lifetime! The owner made us feel welcome, special and like his family. When we return to Paris, Al Caratello will be our 1st stop!
Written 14 November 2021
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Jey Sachchi
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
It may look like your average neighbourhood Italian restaurants, but the dining experience was amazing at Ristorante Al Caratello. I wandered in with my family on a Friday night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff. A casual and contemporary family-style restaurant features a fairly broad menu, large portions, and provide a unique pasta experience. Price was very reasonable, and I highly recommend it. Certainly, I’m looking forward to my next trip to Paris and visit this place for a delicious pasta experience!
Written 17 January 2020
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Jenny Moser
Madrid3 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Very disappointing food and service. We were the second group seated on a Saturday night at 7pm. We placed our order within 15 minutes. Over an hour later, while drinking our wine, we realize all tables have their food except us. We ask the wait staff about the delay. No explanation given and it’s obvious they don’t really care. Finally food arrives and it’s cold. I ordered a steak and vegetables, and it’s cold. At this point, we just want to eat what we can and leave. Wait staff asks how everything was. We explain about the cold food, and they say nothing. They are unphased, and clearly don’t care. I HIGHLY recommend taking your business elsewhere. Maybe it was an off night for them. Regardless, you don’t want to waste $100 and 2 hours for below average food and service. Go elsewhere!
Written 10 June 2023
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Cortney Witmer
Leesburg7 contributions
May 2022 • couples
We visited early one evening (weekday, 7pm) and we were the first ones to sit down. (We did make reservations through trip advisor) The service was lovely, we weren’t pestered or neglected.
But guys, the food… it was out of this world. We had scallop ravioli and rigatoni bolle chef. Both were just incredible. I loved the ambiance of the place, but we couldn’t slow down, the food was too delicious to sit back and relax.
Side note, there are three restaurants by the same name/owner facing each other there. If you pop into the wrong one, per your reservation, they will redirect you. One is only pizza, one is only pasta, the third is this one.
Written 17 May 2022
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Scotti F
5 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
This is an unexpected jewel. We have had the pleasure of many dinners here during our frequent visits to Paris. It never fails to serve the most delicious food.
The food is always fresh and prepared as if Nona is in the kitchen.
The staff is always welcoming and accommodating. The owner is always there greeting diners, taking orders, serving tables along with the staff. Al Caratello is always crowded but you are treated as if you are the only and best customer .
Written 21 August 2022
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Saif B
Cairo9 contributions
Aug 2022 • friends
One of the finest Italian restaurant in Paris. The owner is always there serving food by himself which provide great service and excellent food quality. Raviolis, Gnocchi, mussels, linguini, with all there kinds are all amazing. Very cozy restaurant but provides excellent food with great taste. Not as the usual commercial touristic restaurant in Paris. It’s really a must.
Written 5 August 2022
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savannah b
Boston12 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
Tonight, on a whim, we popped into a little Italian restaurant while exploring Montmartre. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. The food was amazing and owners running it were so warm and friendly while they served our meals and chatted with us about our travels. The gentleman even brought us out a round of after dinner liqueurs to celebrate my Mom's birthday trip. I love when you find the sweet spot memory of a trip. For our Paris experience, this has definitely been it for me. Thank you so much @alcaratelloparis for a delicious meal and for your generosity!!!
Written 4 December 2022
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