Originally Posted by
tfar
Especially those on Rue des Lombards offer the real jazz feeling. Crowded, hot, sometimes smokey...
Not smokey anymore
Originally Posted by
tfar
In St. Germain itself there is a GREAT pizzeria called Vesuvio. Location description: The church is on one side of the Blvd. St. Germain, the pizza is on the other side at the same level as the church. But when you look over from the church to the other side of the Boulevard all you see is a building with a boutique. This building stands on a sort of island. Vesuvio is behind that building. You will find a mix of locals and tourists and the prices are very reasonable especially for St. Germain. The pizzaiolo is from Napoli and I always went there with my Italian friends for Pizza.
For wonderful Italian food and wine (they have three sommeliers) try the Enoteca in St. Paul (Marais quarter, St. Paul metro). The St. Paul church has a nice Delacroix painting.
Great suggestion. Vesuvio is one of my favorite spots for pizza. Although since you mention the St. Paul church, I must mention Pizza Momo right next door - 105, Rue St Antoine. I lived on bd Henri IV for several years, and always went to Pizza Momo for my "feu de bois" pizza (wood-fired pizza) "à emporter" (take-away).