Marzo

Frequented by the neighborhood’s finest, Julien Cohen (Grazie, Pizza Chic) and Pascal Balland’s (Cinq-Mars) Marzo is for anyone tired of kitsch pizzerias. Here, everything is immaculate, from the ceramic tiled bar to the Carrara marble tables, not to mention the sanctuary in the back where the pizzaiolo and his team devote themselves to nourishing their flock with golden discs covered in a mosaic of flavors. On the truly delicious Neapolitan dough, which is perfectly crispy and pillowy at the same time, you’ll find green asparagus, fior di latte, mozza di buffalo and grated bottarga; or better yet, artichoke cream and artichokes poivrade, plus olives and Parmesan. And before that, some well-balanced antipasti: tuna and white bean salad; smoked swordfish, straciatella and fennel bruschetta; chiffonnade of thinly sliced smoked bresaola covering a lovely tuna cream and held in place by some juicy giant capers. And don’t forget about dessert, including the unbeatable tiramisu and the lovely panna cotta with amarena cherries, or even one of the more audacious pizzas topped with chocolate sauce or dulce de leche. // Albert Gredinbar

FEELING THIRSTY? You might be surprised to learn that the wine collection is cento por cento natural and Italian: Sant’Ellero, a Tuscan white from La Ginestra (€9 a glass), Tulle Bianco from Terra Siciliane (€29 a bottle) or Langhe Nebbiolo from signore Ferdinando Principiano in Piedmont (€66).
PRICE: Antipasti €7-20, pizzas €15-22, desserts €11-13.