Restaurant in Puteaux, France
Serious Neapolitan pizza just outside Paris.
IMperfetto in Puteaux is the strongest case for a deliberate trip out of central Paris for Neapolitan pizza. Pizza chef Tonino Cogliano's dough-focused kitchen, paired with Simone Lombardi's warm front-of-house, delivers professional Italian hospitality, standout fried dishes including the montanara, and a complete drinks program. Easy to book, worth the journey.
The common assumption about Puteaux is that you only go there for business. Correct that assumption. IMperfetto, at 14 Bd Richard Wallace, is a serious Neapolitan pizzeria run by pizza chef Tonino Cogliano and front-of-house director Simone Lombardi — and it delivers the kind of quality that justifies a deliberate journey, not just a convenient detour. For a special dinner, a relaxed celebration, or a date where you want warmth without formality, this is a stronger choice than most of what you'll find in the tourist-dense arrondissements closer to the centre.
The experience here is built on dough quality and ingredient sourcing. The pizza dough is notably soft — a product of high-quality inputs and careful fermentation technique , and the fried offerings, particularly the montanara (fried dough baked in the oven), arrive dry rather than greasy, which separates it from the heavy, oily versions that turn up at lesser Neapolitan spots. The tiramisu is mentioned specifically as worth ordering, especially when paired with a proper espresso , and notably, the espresso here is taken seriously, which is not a given in the Paris region. The drinks list covers Italian wines, Italian beers, local options, and cocktails, giving you enough range for a full evening rather than just a meal.
Room is modern, the staff professional. The Neapolitan warmth that Lombardi brings to the floor is genuine rather than performative , the kind of hosting that makes a table feel attended without feeling managed. For a special occasion, that matters. You're not sitting in a casual takeaway operation; this is a sit-down experience with table service that takes the full dinner format seriously.
From a seasonal perspective, the focaccias and fried dishes at IMperfetto are worth tracking across your visit timing. Neapolitan pizzerias that source ingredients at this level tend to adjust their offerings around what's available, so a summer visit may yield different topping combinations than an autumn or winter one. If you're planning around a specific occasion, it's worth checking in advance whether the current menu aligns with what drew you there.
Booking here is easy relative to Paris proper, where even mid-tier restaurants require advance planning of several weeks. IMperfetto sits in a connected but less central neighbourhood, which keeps reservation pressure lower. For a weekday dinner, a few days' notice should be sufficient. Weekend evenings, particularly for groups, require more lead time , book at least a week out to be safe. There is no published online booking link in our data, so contact via the venue directly or through a reservation platform is the current path. The address , 14 Bd Richard Wallace, 92800 Puteaux , is accessible by public transport from central Paris, making the journey direct without a car.
For groups celebrating a birthday, work dinner, or other occasion, the combination of a full drinks list and a kitchen that handles both pizza and fried starters means you have a complete evening available, not just a pizza run. The professional service level supports that format well.
Within Puteaux, L'Andouille offers a different register entirely , traditional French rather than Neapolitan Italian , so the comparison is more about occasion fit than direct competition. If the group wants French cuisine, L'Andouille is the local alternative. If the occasion calls for Italian warmth, pizza quality, and a relaxed but attentive atmosphere, IMperfetto has no direct rival in the immediate area. See our full Puteaux restaurants guide for broader context on the local dining scene.
For a wider view of the region, the Paris dining scene includes everything from neighbourhood trattorias to the multi-starred French institutions , Arpège in Paris, Mirazur in Menton, and Troisgros in Ouches represent the upper end of French dining if that's your comparison point. IMperfetto is not competing in that register, nor does it need to. It occupies a different but defensible position: the best-evidenced Neapolitan pizzeria in a less-covered part of the greater Paris area, with service and ingredient quality that hold up against much more central competition. If you're planning a broader visit, our Puteaux hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide cover the rest of the area.
Book IMperfetto if you want a Neapolitan dinner with genuine hospitality, strong pizza and fried-food execution, a complete drinks program, and a setting that works for celebrations without requiring formal dress or a high-spend commitment. The trip from central Paris is a minor inconvenience, not a barrier. Don't overthink it , reserve a few days out for weekdays, a week out for weekend groups, and go for the montanara and the tiramisu.
IMperfetto is a sit-down Neapolitan pizzeria in Puteaux, a short transit ride from central Paris. The kitchen is run by pizza chef Tonino Cogliano, and the front of house by Simone Lombardi. The focus is on high-quality dough, Italian ingredients, and a full drinks list covering Italian wines, beers, and cocktails. It's not a casual takeaway , it's a full dinner experience with professional table service. Expect warmth rather than formality. Pricing details are not published in our current data, but the positioning and format suggest a mid-range spend for the Paris region.
The montanara , fried dough finished in the oven , is the standout fried dish: dry, not greasy, and worth ordering as a starter. The pizza itself is the main event, with soft dough that reflects the quality of the ingredients used. Finish with the tiramisu, and pair it with an espresso. The espresso here is taken seriously, which is a differentiator in the suburbs. The Italian wine and beer selection is strong enough to anchor a full evening.
Yes, with the right framing. This is not a white-tablecloth fine-dining venue, but the service is professional and warm, the room is modern, and the full drinks program supports a celebration dinner rather than just a quick meal. For a birthday dinner, anniversary, or relaxed work dinner where you want quality without formality, it works well. The Neapolitan hospitality from the front-of-house team adds to the occasion feel. If you need a more formal setting, look at options in central Paris instead.
The venue's professional service level and full drinks program , Italian wines, beers, and cocktails , make it a workable option for groups. No specific capacity data is available in our current records, so for larger parties (six or more), contact the venue directly before booking to confirm table availability. Weekend group bookings should be made at least a week in advance. The kitchen handles starters, pizza, and desserts in a format that scales well for a shared table.
Within Puteaux, L'Andouille is the main local alternative, offering traditional French cuisine rather than Italian. If your group is split between Italian and French, that's the clearest fork in the road. For higher-end options in the broader Paris area, the comparison set shifts entirely , venues like Arpège or Mirazur operate in a different price and format category. For the specific combination of Neapolitan pizza quality, Italian hospitality, and an accessible booking window near Paris, IMperfetto doesn't have a close direct rival in Puteaux. See our full Puteaux restaurants guide for more options.
| Venue | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IMperfetto | — | |
| Plénitude | €€€€ | — |
| Pierre Gagnaire | €€€€ | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | €€€€ | — |
| Kei | €€€€ | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | €€€€ | — |
Comparing your options in Puteaux for this tier.
IMperfetto is a practical choice for groups wanting Neapolitan pizza in the Paris area. The professional, hospitality-focused staff at 14 Bd Richard Wallace are noted for handling service smoothly, which suggests reasonable group capacity. For larger parties, check the venue's official channels to confirm table availability and any reservation requirements.
IMperfetto is in Puteaux, a few kilometres from central Paris and well connected by public transport — don't let the location put you off. The format covers pizza, focaccia, fried starters, Italian wines, beers, and cocktails, so it's a full sit-down dinner rather than a quick slice. Booking is considerably easier here than at comparable spots in Paris proper, making it a low-friction option for a weeknight or weekend meal.
Start with the montanara — the oven-baked fried pizza that the kitchen is specifically noted for: dry, not greasy, and a reliable indicator of dough quality. Pizza is the main event, with soft dough built on high-quality ingredients. Finish with tiramisu and an espresso, both flagged as notably good for the area. The Italian wine and beer selection rounds out the meal well.
L'Andouille is the main local alternative, but it's a traditional French restaurant rather than an Italian one — a different format entirely. If Neapolitan pizza specifically is what you want, IMperfetto has no direct competition in Puteaux. For high-end Italian elsewhere in Greater Paris, you'd need to head back into the city centre and factor in both higher prices and harder reservations.
Yes, with the right expectations. IMperfetto offers a modern setting, professional service, and a warm Neapolitan welcome — more than enough for a birthday dinner or casual celebration. It isn't a formal fine-dining venue, so if the occasion calls for white-tablecloth theatre, look elsewhere. For a relaxed but genuinely well-executed Italian meal with a complete drinks program, it works well.
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