Delicious!

I visited for the first time on a friend's recommendation! The red-themed interior was beautiful, with photos and videos of Italian streets, making it a lovely space. Everything I ate was truly delicious and paired perfectly with alcohol—I felt like I could keep drinking forever lol My recommendation is the spear squid and citrus mousse? Potage? (I've forgotten the menu name…)! The squid was plump and springy, and the citrus tang and red pepper kick went so well with the mellow, savory mousse that it was unbelievably delicious. It was fantastic with baguette too, and I polished it all off! lol I was also surprised by how little odor the trippa had. Really, everything is delicious. The plating was beautiful too, showing the chef's careful work! The chef was friendly and chatted about all sorts of things, from the dishes to Italian culture, which I enjoyed along with the food! It's a restaurant I definitely want to visit again!

+3

After reading the reviews, I made my first visit to a restaurant I'd been curious about for a while. At first I thought it might be a little intimidating to enter alone, but there was counter seating where solo diners could relax, and it was very comfortable. The chef was friendly too, carefully explaining the dishes and talking about Italy. With its homey atmosphere, this hidden gem is a great recommendation for solo diners! As for the food, I started with an Aperol Spritz, also popular in Italy, as an aperitif, with Sicilian tuna bottarga bruschetta and marinated spear squid and orange with cauliflower purée as appetizers. Then I had swordfish and eggplant pasta in tomato sauce with mint, and grilled wagyu thigh; the meat's doneness and marbling were excellent! The finishing touch was the homemade cannoli and gelato. Everything was a hit, so I'm glad I worked up the courage to go alone. The menu is extensive too, so next time I'd like to bring friends and enjoy various dishes!

+3

Visited for my husband's birthday dinner! Everything is always delicious! I have a small appetite, so I asked for smaller portions, but I was completely satisfied! The draft beer is Italy's Peroni Nastro Azzurro! Could this be the only place in 中野 to drink it? Menu Assorted appetizers Eggplant, tomato, and tuna pasta Lamb chops Cannoli

+1

All the food is very delicious, especially the shrimp and broccoli appetizer and the truffle-flavored mushroom pizza, which are superb. The exterior and interior are thoughtfully designed too, making you feel a little like you're traveling around the Mediterranean. The chef is friendly and fun, and the only drawback is that it's a little far from my home ...but it's a restaurant worth traveling for.