Peppe Pizzeria Charonne: The Coral-Colored Sequel Worth Crossing Town For

What’s New at Peppe’s Eighth Location

Giuseppe Cutraro isn’t slowing down. The world champion pizzaiolo just opened his eighth address, and Peppe Pizzeria Charonne feels like a confident evolution rather than a simple expansion.

This isn’t Place Saint-Blaise 2.0. Located at 11 rue Faidherbe in the 11th arrondissement, this location brings Peppe closer to central Paris while maintaining that neighborhood pizzeria energy that made the flagship special. The move to Charonne—one of Paris’s most dynamic dining streets is a nice addition to the neighborhood.

The biggest visual shift? Color. Where the original Peppe kept things relatively neutral, Peppe Charonne explodes with coral reds and pastel shades inspired by Naples’ painted facades. Think sunny Neapolitan streets transported to Paris. The decor alone telegraphs the mood: exuberant, joyful, unapologetically Italian.

With 60 indoor seats, this location scales up from the original. The oven can pump out 140 pizzas per hour. Everything about this spot says Cutraro is doubling down on authenticity while reaching more pizza-hungry Parisians.

The Tuesday Night Test

We arrived on a random Tuesday evening—not prime dining territory for most restaurants. Peppe Charonne was absolutely packed. Every table full. The energy buzzing. Groups laughing over shared pizzas. The kind of scene that only happens when a restaurant really works.

This is the real test. Tuesday crowds don’t lie. They’re locals who’ve integrated a spot into their weekly rotation. They’re repeat customers who’d rather wait for a table here than book somewhere else with availability.

The vibe strikes that sweet spot between casual and special. You can wear sneakers or dress up. Bring kids or have a date night. The lively atmosphere was fun and friendly.

What Makes the Pizza Work

The fundamentals remain unchanged from the flagship: 36-hour fermented dough using custom Nuvola flour from Naples, wood-fired oven hitting precise temperatures, championship-level technique.

We started smart with the aubergine parmigiana to share. This isn’t some throwaway starter. The eggplant comes properly grilled with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, and salted ricotta. Comfort food executed at a high level. Crucially, it arrived with fresh-baked pizza bread for scooping—warm, pillowy, exactly what you want while waiting for your pizza.

Then the main event.

The Margherita remains the standard bearer. When a pizzaiolo wins world championships, their Margherita tells the whole story. San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, fresh basil, olive oil. Pure technique. The crust showed those characteristic leopard spots from the wood fire. The center stayed tender without getting soggy. The rim provided structural integrity and subtle char.

The Capricciosa brought the toppings. San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte, Grand Biscotto ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives. Classic Italian pizza crafted with premium ingredients. The ham carried real depth, mushrooms added earthy notes, and artichokes provided subtle bitterness.

Both pizzas delivered on the promise. That first bite straight from the oven? Exceptional. The technical execution matches Cutraro’s reputation. These are pizzas that understand their heritage and respect their ingredients.

Service That Gets It Right

Professional without being stuffy. Efficient without feeling rushed. The staff clearly knows the menu and believes in what they’re serving.

On a packed Tuesday night, our pizzas arrived at the right time—hot, fresh, ready to eat. Water glasses stayed filled. Plates were cleared at the right moment. The kind of service that doesn’t call attention to itself but makes the meal flow smoothly.

English-speaking comfort for international visitors. But the predominantly Italian staff brings authentic energy that feels transportive rather than performative.

The Charonne Advantage

Location matters, and Peppe Charonne wins on accessibility. Rue Faidherbe sits in the heart of the 11th, a short walk from Bastille and surrounded by excellent bars and wine spots. You can actually build an evening around this pizza.

The street itself carries that quintessentially Parisian 11th arrondissement energy—residential but buzzing, local but welcoming, unpretentious but stylish. Pre-dinner drinks at nearby bars? Easy. Post-pizza stroll along rue de Charonne? Done.

Metro access proves significantly simpler than the Place Saint-Blaise trek. Charonne, Ledru-Rollin, and Bastille all work. This is maybe 20 minutes from anywhere, convenient rather than 40-minutes-through-Père-Lachaise expedition territory.

Watch the 11th arrondissement flow by while eating world-championship pizza. Not a bad Tuesday night.

Still Not Oobatz (But That’s Fine)

Worth stating clearly: we still rank Oobatz slightly higher for pure pizza excitement. Oobatz pushes creative boundaries with sourdough innovation and experimental toppings that surprise and delight.

Peppe delivers championship-level Neapolitan tradition. Different goals, different strengths. Both deserve spots in your Paris pizza rotation.

Choose Peppe Charonne when you want: proven technique, classic flavors, lively atmosphere, better central location than the flagship, reliably excellent pizza that respects tradition.

Choose Oobatz when you want: boundary-pushing creativity, sourdough experimentation, natural wine pairings, surprises on your plate.

The Paris pizza scene benefits from both approaches. Your mood determines the winner.

The Verdict

Peppe Charonne succeeds as both a sequel and a standalone destination. We loved the original Peppe Pizzeria in the 20th, this brings the same championship-level pizza closer to central Paris with more energy and better accessibility. If you’re new to Peppe’s empire, this location provides the full experience without the trek to Place Saint-Blaise.

That Tuesday night crowd tells you everything. This is Parisians voting with their reservations and returning weekly. The colorful decor, excellent service, and beautifully cooked Neapolitan pizza create a formula that works.

Worth the trip? Absolutely. Worth booking ahead? Smart move. Worth adding to your regular Paris pizza rotation? The locals already did.

Before You Go

Address: 11 Rue Faidherbe, 75011 Paris

Metro: Ledru-Rollin (Line 8) or Bastille (Lines 1, 5, 8)

Hours:
Monday-Wednesday: 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30
Thursday: 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:45
Friday: 12:00-14:30, 19:00-23:15
Saturday: 12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:15
Sunday: 12:00-15:30, 19:00-22:30

Reservations: peppe.pizza/peppe-charonne

Average spend: €30-35 per person

Pro tip: Start with the aubergine parmigiana and that fresh pizza bread. Order a classic Margherita first to judge the fundamentals, then get creative with your second pie. The terrace fills fast on nice evenings—book ahead for outdoor seating.