Tavola di Gio

Super busy in summer, its chic shaded terrace on Boulevard Raspail near the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris 14thdraws a near-constant crowd to Tavola Di Gio. Smart table service is offered both outside and inside this spacious traditional-meets-modern Italian restaurant. The spotless white and stone colour scheme shows an easy contemporary elegance, while the menu offers most of the traditional favourites - from spaghetti bolognese to seafood risotto via osso bucco - but isn’t limited to them. Desserts are lovely. Daily specials keep things fresh for Tavola Di Gio regulars. And there are a fair few of them. Better than average Italian wine list, too.