Les Amis Des Messina

Name: Les Amis Des Messina
Address: 81 Rue Réaumur, 75002 Paris, France, Paris
Price range: €3.8 - €28

LES AMIS DES MESSINA 81 RUE REAUMUR, 75002 PARIS "Sicilian cuisine at your home" Our pizza dough is made from carefully selected organic flours with a strength that allows for over 30 hours of rising.

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OUR TASTING PLATTERS

A SCHITICCHIATA

TASTING MENU

MENU DÉGUSTATION

(EVENING ONLY AND FOR THE ENTIRE TABLE) 4 PLATES OF YOUR CHOICE STILL OR SPARKLING WATER

A tasting menu for dinner consisting of 4 small plates of your choice. Includes still or sparkling water. A great way to sample various Sicilian specialties.

€28 ≈ $32.00

HOUSE SANDWICH

SANDWICH MAISON

Brioche bread, fior di latte mozzarella, Sicilian eggplants, and peppers

A house-made sandwich using soft brioche bread. Filled with fresh mozzarella, Sicilian eggplant, and peppers. Soft, savory, and rich.

€8 ≈ $9.00

SICILIAN SFINCIONE

SFINCIONE SICILIANO

Sicilian pizza with tomato sauce, anchovies in oil, and pecorino

A traditional Sicilian thick-crust pizza. Topped with tomato sauce, onions, anchovies, and Pecorino cheese. The dough is spongy and absorbs the savory toppings.

€8 ≈ $9.00

OLIVES AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

OLIVES ET COEURS D'ARTICHAUTS

A simple appetizer of olives and tender artichoke hearts. Served as a light starter.

€8 ≈ $9.00

PANI CUNZATU

Homemade rustic bread stuffed with pecorino, anchovies, olive oil, and oregano

Literally 'seasoned bread', this is a rustic sandwich. Filled with sharp Pecorino cheese, salty anchovies, olive oil, and oregano. Crunchy and deeply savory.

€8 ≈ $9.00

24-MONTH AGED PARMIGIANO REGGIANO DOP & HONEY

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO 24 MOIS DOP & MIEL

Aged Parmesan cheese (24 months) served with honey. The saltiness of the crystallized cheese contrasts perfectly with the sweet honey.

€8 ≈ $9.00

ROASTED PEPPERS IN OLIVE OIL

POIVRONS RÔTIS À L'HUILE D'OLIVE

vinegar, garlic, and Bronte pistachios

Roasted peppers marinated in olive oil, vinegar, and garlic. Topped with renowned pistachios from Bronte. Sweet, tangy, and nutty.

€8 ≈ $9.00

GRILLED SICILIAN EGGPLANTS

AUBERGINES SICILIENNES GRILLÉES

garlic, vinegar, mint, basil, and oregano

Grilled Sicilian eggplants seasoned with garlic, vinegar, mint, basil, and oregano. A classic side dish with fresh herbal flavors.

€8 ≈ $9.00

FENNEL SALAD

SALADE DE FENOUIL

Fresh fennel salad. Crisp and refreshing with a slight anise flavor, typically dressed with citrus and olive oil.

€8 ≈ $9.00

GUANCIALE DEI NEBRODI

Cured pork jowl from the Nebrodi mountains in Sicily. Rich, fatty, and flavorful charcuterie.

€8 ≈ $9.00

MOZZARELLA FIOR DI LATTE

Fresh cow's milk mozzarella cheese. Soft, milky, and mild.

€8 ≈ $9.00

ARTICHOKE HEARTS IN OLIVE OIL

COEURS D'ARTICHAUTS À L'HUILE D'OLIVE

Artichoke hearts preserved in olive oil. Tender and savory.

€10 ≈ $12.00

24-MONTH AGED PARMA HAM

JAMBON DE PARME 24 MOIS

Parma ham aged for 24 months. Thinly sliced cured pork, salty and delicate.

€10 ≈ $12.00

PASTA POMODORO AND RICOTTA SALATA

PASTA POMODORO E RICOTTA SALATA

Pasta with tomato sauce and salted ricotta cheese. A simple yet savory dish where the salty aged cheese balances the sweet tomato.

€8 ≈ $9.00

PASTA WITH "LES AMIS" PESTO

PASTA AL PESTO "LES AMIS"

Pasta served with the house special pesto. Likely contains basil, nuts, and cheese for a rich, herbal flavor.

€8 ≈ $9.00

MARGHERITA PIZZA

PIZZA MARGHERITA

A smaller tasting portion of the classic pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

€8 ≈ $9.00

SICILIAN FOCACCIA

FOCACCIA SICILIANA

A tasting portion of Sicilian flatbread, likely topped with herbs or simple ingredients.

€8 ≈ $9.00

TIRAMISU

TIRAMISÙ

Classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

€9 ≈ $10.00

TORTA MAMMA LINA

A house special cake. Typically a sweet, home-style Italian cake.

€9 ≈ $10.00

OUR SPECIALTY MAIN COURSES

LUNCH MENU

FORMULE MIDI

Tasting platter and pasta OR Pasta and dessert

Lunch set menu. Choose between a tasting plate and pasta, or pasta and dessert.

€22 ≈ $25.00

STARTERS

SICILIAN APPETIZER PLATTER

ANTIPASTO SICILIANO

(seasonal vegetables, fior di latte mozzarella, and cured meats)

Sicilian appetizer platter featuring seasonal vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and cured meats. A great shared starter.

€13.50 ≈ $16.00

BURRATA OR BUFALA AND ITS ACCOMPANIMENTS

BURRATA OU BUFALA ET SON ACCOMPAGNEMENT

Creamy Burrata or Buffalo mozzarella served with side accompaniments. Rich, milky, and fresh.

€13.50 ≈ $16.00

PASTA

« LES AMIS » CARBONARA PASTA

PASTA CARBONARA « LES AMIS »

Guanciale dei Nebrodi (cured pork jowl), peas, organic fresh eggs, and pecorino

House style Carbonara using Guanciale (cured pork jowl), fresh eggs, and Pecorino cheese. Uniquely includes peas. Creamy without cream, savory and rich.

€18.50 ≈ $21.00

PASTA ALLA NORMA

Sicilian eggplants, tomato sauce, and salted ricotta

A signature Sicilian dish. Pasta with tomato sauce, fried eggplant chunks, and grated salted ricotta cheese. Tangy, savory, and satisfying.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

« LES AMIS » PESTO PASTA

PASTA AU PESTO « LES AMIS »

Basil, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, parmesan, pecorino, and garlic

Pasta with a special pesto sauce made of basil, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, Parmesan, Pecorino, and garlic. A complex, nutty, and herbal flavor profile.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

PASTA WITH ANCHOVIES

PASTA ALLE ACCIUGHE

Anchovies in oil, wild fennel, tomato sauce, and breadcrumbs, lightly spiced

Pasta with anchovies, wild fennel, tomato sauce, and breadcrumbs. Slightly spicy. A classic combination with strong savory and herbal notes.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

MAIN COURSE

MARINATED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN CUTLETS & SEASONAL SALAD

ESCALOPES DE POULET FERMIER MARINÉES & SALADE DE SAISON

(fresh mint, bay leaf, garlic, oregano, Les Amis des Messina extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian lemon) breaded (cheese and homemade breadcrumbs) baked

Marinated free-range chicken cutlets served with a seasonal salad. Breaded with cheese and homemade crumbs, then baked. Flavored with mint, bay leaf, garlic, and Sicilian lemon.

€20 ≈ $23.00

DESSERTS

HOMEMADE ARTISANAL ICE CREAM

GLACE MAISON ARTISANALE

Homemade artisanal ice cream.

€3.50~ ≈ $4.00

HOMEMADE BRIOCHE + ICE CREAM

BRIOCHE MAISON + GLACE

Homemade brioche bun served with ice cream. A classic Sicilian way to eat ice cream (Brioche con gelato).

€9 ≈ $10.00

HOUSE TIRAMISU

TIRAMISÙ DELLA CASA

House special Tiramisu. Layers of coffee-dipped biscuits and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.

€8 ≈ $9.00

TORTA MAMMA LINA

HOUSE SPECIALTY

A house specialty cake. Ask staff for today's flavor profile.

€8 ≈ $9.00

SICILIAN CANNOLO

CANNOLO SICILIANO

sweet ricotta, candied oranges, and pistachios

The iconic Sicilian dessert. A fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese, candied oranges, and pistachios. Crispy and creamy.

€8 ≈ $9.00

RED FRUIT PANNA COTTA

PANNA COTTA AUX FRUITS ROUGES

Italian cooked cream dessert topped with red fruits. Silky smooth texture.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Pizza and Focaccia by the slice

« Margherita » Pizza

Pizza « Margherita »

Organic peeled tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, oregano, and organic olive oil

Classic pizza topped with organic peeled tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, oregano, and olive oil.

€14.50 ≈ $17.00

« Siciliana » Pizza

Pizza « Siciliana »

Organic peeled tomatoes, garlic, anchovy fillets in olive oil, oregano, parsley, organic olive oil

Sicilian style pizza with tomatoes, garlic, anchovy fillets, oregano, parsley, and olive oil. Savory and bold.

€14.50 ≈ $17.00

« Milinciana » Pizza

Pizza « Milinciana »

Fior di latte mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, Sicilian eggplants, and organic olive oil

Pizza topped with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and Sicilian eggplants. A vegetarian option emphasizing vegetables.

€15 ≈ $17.00

« Les Amis » Pizza - Ignazio Messina's recipe

Pizza « Les Amis » - recette d'Ignazio Messina

Anchovy fillets in olive oil, fior di latte mozzarella, and lemon zest bottarga Di Muggine, fresh basil, organic olive oil

A special recipe featuring anchovies, mozzarella, lemon zest, and Bottarga (cured fish roe). A unique combination of salty, savory, and citrus flavors.

€16 ≈ $19.00

« Sicilian » Focaccia

Focaccia « Siciliana »

Fior di latte mozzarella, Sicilian eggplants, fresh mint, sun-dried tomatoes, organic olive oil

Sicilian focaccia topped with mozzarella, eggplant, fresh mint, and sun-dried tomatoes. Fragrant and hearty.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Stuffed Focaccia

Focaccia farcie

Fior di latte mozzarella, Parma ham (aged 24 months DOP), fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, organic olive oil

Stuffed focaccia with mozzarella, aged Parma ham, fresh tomatoes, and basil. Rich and filling.

€17 ≈ $20.00