Ischia
La Motte-Picquet - Grenelle, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Ischia is a practical 15th arrondissement pick for an easy Paris lunch or dinner rather than a destination splurge. Book it when location and low booking friction matter; cross-shop Comice for a higher-end Modern Cuisine meal or L'Os à Moelle for a clearer €€ bistro choice.
About Ischia
For a low-friction Paris meal, Ischia is best framed around the basics rather than menu or accolade claims. It is in Paris, the dress code is casual, and it has published lunch and dinner hours daily.
A Paris choice for an easy meal, not an over-specified splurge mission
The main reason to consider it is practicality. Ischia has published hours for lunch from 12–2:30 PM every day, plus dinner service from 7–10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 7–11 PM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it useful when the goal is a Paris meal without building the whole day around a more formal plan.
Details about menu, chef, pricing, sourcing, or cuisine are not provided, so these questions should be treated carefully. Diners should not assume a tasting-menu format, a named chef signature, a specific regional focus, or a particular dish. The value case rests on occasion fit: Paris location, casual dress code, and daily lunch and dinner hours.
Who should book it, and who should cross-shop
Consider Ischia when the plan needs a practical Paris slot without turning the meal into the main event. It is better suited to diners who want a casual lunch or dinner option than to anyone choosing solely by confirmed awards, chef details, or a published signature menu.
Cross-shop L'Os à Moelle, Comice, Cafe San Francisco, or La Plage Parisienne if you are comparing other options. Le Cordon Bleu (Paris) may also be relevant for travelers considering a different culinary setting. For detailed menus and prices for Ischia, compare current official information before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 14 Rue Cauchy, 75015 Paris, France
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- restaurant-ischia.com
- Phone
- +33145544343
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ischia reads like a quietly accomplished neighborhood restaurant that prefers to be earned by locals rather than broadcast to tourists. The review positions it inside the 15th arrondissement’s mid-century, residential fabric—Rue Cauchy’s ordinary rhythms of bakeries closing and families on the pavement feed into the room’s discreet appeal. The cooking is framed through an Italian reference point rather than a Parisian regional manifesto, which gives the place an outside-looking-in sensibility that feels both rooted and uncluttered. Overall, Ischia presents itself as a modestly refined, intimate address that rewards repeat visits from nearby residents and quietly serious diners.
Best For
Ischia is best experienced at dinner, when the neighborhood rhythm gathers and the room comes alive. The restaurant is oriented toward local residents and evening service rather than transient hotel or tourist traffic, so it suits date nights, low-key celebrations, and business dinners that favor discreet sophistication. Because its identity leans on straightforward Italian cooking and a convivial dining room, it also appeals to anyone seeking a refined yet approachable meal in the 15th arrondissement rather than a theatrical fine-dining spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the signature, classically Italian dishes that define the menu: Lasagna emiliana, the Grand raviolo gorgonzola, Ravioli di homard, Gnocchi di ricotta, Risotto alla milanese, and Rigatoni con tartufo nero are specifically highlighted. Given the restaurant’s neighborhood orientation and emphasis on food that ‘makes sense to the neighbourhood,’ choose a couple of these standouts to share and let the table sample different preparations. If you prefer seafood or richer pasta courses, the listed ravioli and risotto are reliable picks that reflect the kitchen’s Italian frame of reference.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, spacious setting with Italian elegance, soft lighting enhanced by copper accents, subtle jazz ambiance, and intimate terrace enveloped in Mediterranean greenery.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Lasagna emiliana
- Grand raviolo gorgonzola
- Ravioli di homard
- Gnocchi di ricotta
- Risotto alla milanese
- Rigatoni con tartufo nero
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 14 Rue Cauchy, 75015 Paris, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Pick L'Os à Moelle for a more defined Traditional Cuisine bistro choice at a known €€ tier. Pick Comice when the meal needs a higher-end Modern Cuisine format and the budget can stretch to €€€€.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Comice is the clear upgrade if the meal needs a serious Modern Cuisine profile and a €€€€ spend makes sense. Ischia is the easier, lower-pressure choice when the goal is a convenient Paris table rather than a destination dinner.
L'Os à Moelle is the more useful cross-shop for diners who want a defined bistro and Traditional Cuisine format at a known €€ tier. Compared with that, Ischia is less category-clear but works when the 15th arrondissement location is the deciding factor.
Cafe San Francisco and La Plage Parisienne are better considered for mood and setting fit, while Le Cordon Bleu (Paris) is not a like-for-like restaurant substitute. For a normal meal decision, compare Ischia against L'Os à Moelle first, then Comice if the budget and occasion move up.
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Compare Ischia
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ischia | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Cafe San Francisco | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Cordon Bleu (Paris) | Paris | Culinary school (mentioned in chef training) | , | No published awards |
| Comice | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| La Plage Parisienne | Paris | , | , | No published awards |
| L'Os à Moelle | Paris | Bistro, Traditional Cuisine | €€ | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #6872024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Ischia?
Bar seating details are not provided here. If you want the most reliable plan, treat Ischia as an option in Paris and confirm seating options directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Ischia?
Cross-shop Comice, L'Os à Moelle, Cafe San Francisco, or La Plage Parisienne if you are comparing other options. Le Cordon Bleu (Paris) may also be relevant for a different culinary setting.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ischia?
Lunch runs daily from 12–2:30 PM. Dinner runs daily from 7 PM, closing at 10:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Choose based on the timing that best fits your Paris schedule.
