Arancini
Rice balls filled with bolognese ragù and mozzarella, breaded and fried, served with green salad and the house sauce.
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Dining · Metz
Traditional Italian cuisine in Metz: wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta and family recipes for thirty years
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026
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The place
In the Magny district of Metz, L'ITALIANO - RESTAURANT has for over thirty years served Italian cuisine following recipes handed down from generation to generation. Michel, whom customers affectionately call Tonton, prepares pizzas and lasagne baked in the wood-fired oven, and fresh pasta made by hand according to the savoir-faire of his mother and grandmother. Fresh ingredients, often imported from Italy, make up traditional dishes in a family atmosphere where customers feel at home.
At the table
L'ITALIANO - RESTAURANT has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Metz since 1995, in the Magny district.
In the kitchen
Why you can trust it
L'ITALIANO - RESTAURANT is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Services and features
Rice balls filled with bolognese ragù and mozzarella, breaded and fried, served with green salad and the house sauce.
Scallops and mushrooms stewed in vermouth, coated with a creamy tomato sauce.
Mushrooms, ham and pancetta deglazed with white wine, coated with cream and finished with egg yolk.
Lasagne generously layered with bolognese ragù and béchamel, baked in the wood-fired oven for its characteristic golden crust.
Risotto creamed with white wine, tomatoes and garlic, enriched with prawns and gambas, scented with basil and finished with melting mozzarella.
Pizzas baked in the wood-fired oven according to tradition, with dough and toppings chosen for a fragrant base and perfect baking.
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What visitors say
«Très belle découverte, très bon accueil du personnel, très professionnel et souriant. Tout était vraiment excellent et fais avec des produits de qualité.»
«Le propriétaire et chef Michel est un excellent cuisinier. Les pizzas sont à tomber, mention spéciale aux glaces artisanales qui sont tout bonnement délicieuses.»
«Des plats savoureux, réalisés avec soin, où l'on ressent pleinement la passion du chef. Le tout à des prix très abordables.»
«La cuisine est vraiment de qualité avec des produits frais et faite maison. Le cuisinier et le serveur sont chaleureux et conviviaux.»
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In the making · The method
The wood-fired oven is the heart of the kitchen: pizzas and lasagne bake in the direct heat of the flame, taking on the fragrance and distinctive flavour that mark the restaurant's specialities.
Fresh pasta is made according to techniques handed down through the family, with manual work that respects the timing and gestures of Italian tradition. Each shape comes from savoir-faire acquired over time.
The ingredients are fresh and traditional, often imported directly from Italy to guarantee authenticity in every preparation. The selection of raw materials follows the same quality criteria as the original recipes.
