Good morning!
Last night we headed out to an Italian restaurant called Fellini that my sister’s friend told her is a ‘must visit’ whenever she is in Paris. This place is rated one of the top restaurants in the city and we were eager to try it out!
It is a gorgeous restaurant! Warm, inviting, cozy.
We munched on some breadsticks…
The wine flowed and flowed.
The restaurant staff all made their way to our table at some point. They were friendly, accommodating, and warm. Our server even entertained my French with a smile. ;)
Everything is made fresh, from the pasta to the tomato sauce.
They even brought out a huge plate of Porcini mushrooms to show us!
We also had bread with oil and balsamic
For our appetizer, we had the Artichoke with fresh mint and garlic:
It was out of this world delicious.
I asked the server about dishes and I was surprised to find out that I could choose from about 10 different pasta options!
For my main, I got the thin fresh pasta with tomato and basil sauce.
Oh dear me. Words cannot describe my friends. It was hands down the best Italian meal I have ever tasted. You know how I said I am not a huge pasta fan? Well, apparently I have been eating the wrong Italian food!!
When the server put my plate down in front of me, the aroma of basil filled the air. It was mouth watering to say the least.
My sister has the thin fresh pasta with Porcini mushrooms in a garlic and olive oil sauce. I couldn’t decide which one I liked better! It was outstanding.
My mom had the spinach and ricotta cheese fresh ravioli.
My sis and mom both said it was delicious.
For dessert, biscotti and dark chocolate!
Yum. I have no idea if these were vegan or not. My vegan sensors were drowned in wine.
After lingering over delicious wine & conversation for a while, we headed over to a wine and jazz bar that the servers told us about. It was a miracle we found it, hobbling along in our high heels on the cobblestone roads! When we got there we were told that it was full and we couldn’t get in. We made our way back to the hotel and had our own festivities with the Champagne that my sister bought for us.
Time to pop the bottle!
Wheeee.
Delicious.
We exclaimed, ‘Our best night in Paris!’
This morning we are off to Versailles. But first, coffee. ;)
Nothing beats fresh pasta! YUM!
And glad to see the French know how to pour a REAL glass of wine! LOL Those are filled to the brim!!!
Aw, it sounds like you’re having so much fun, Angela. Have a great time!
Oh such fun! There is nothing like truly good pasta. While I was in Italy, I kept saying that over and over again.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading about your trip! I cannot wait to travelt o Europe one day and experience all there is from other cultures! Sounds like an amazing pasta experience! I can’t even begin to imagine!
Oh wow-your pictures are amazing. I am definitely living vicariously through you at this time! I look forward to the rest of your vacation posts!
oh Italian food, how i love thee! this sounds so amazing…i’m going to try (key word TRY) to recreate these at home!
The pasta looks so decadent. Nothing like the real deal!
What great pics Ang!
wow I love France and love that you are sharing your journey with us. That meal looks amazing and the champagne even better ( I LOVE CHAMPAGNE). I think it’s great you are staying vegan but relaxing it just enough to enjoy the truly important thing which is the experience and time with your mom and sister. A few years from now it really won’t matter if you accidentally had a few bites of non vegan food but it would matter if stressing over the fact took away from the amazing time you are having with your family.
I am greatly enjoying all of your photographs and your stories. I am excited to see your pictures from Versailles. I have a love for Versailles though I haven’t been there yet.
Glad you are having such a good time in Paris, you deserved a break! Loving following your trip!
What a fabulous trip!
Angela you, your mom and sister are so beautiful!
I’ve heard that fresh pasta is so unbelievably delicious, I hope to try it one day!
What an incredible night!
Those are the kinds of nights that I live for :)
Wow – that pasta looks amazing! Im sitting here drooling on my keyboard a little. :)
I LOVE how high they filled your wine glasses. That would have made my night!
Omigosh I was just going to make a remark about those massive wine glasses hehe. That’s major! Hope you enjoyed the wine :)
Your best Italian food was in France. My best Chinese food was in Japan.
Traveling is funny.
looks so amazing, i so want to just go to Paris for supper haha
Love your sister’s dress!!
Mmmmmmmmmmm, I adore pasta. It is probably my favourite food ever! The mushroom one sounds SO good to me!
omg – your dishes look divine!
Looks like you are having such a wonderful time!