I had been eagerly awaiting the reopening after a long closure. I went for a holiday lunch, and the place was very elegant and classy, as expected in Hiroo. The seasonal ingredients used in the omakase lunch course were priced at ¥5,500. The cheese grissini that came first was already delicious. The amuse-bouche was olive fritters with minced gold pork inside, served in chestnuts resembling two peas. The presentation was fun and the flavors were excellent. The first appetizer was marinated bonito with salt koji, sliced mushrooms, and celeriac puree. The bonito was moist and delicious, and could be enjoyed in various ways. The second appetizer was crispy eel fritters on a bed of okahijiki, with a tomato-based panzanella salad topped with mozzarella sauce. It was a delightful dish with crunchy eel and creamy panzanella that complemented each other perfectly. The third appetizer was ribollita, a soup made with beans, vegetables, and bread. It was a gently flavored dish with the taste of beans and the richness of parmesan. The pasta dish was tagliatelle with Hokkaido deer ragu, which was incredibly delicious with a rich sauce and tender meat. The main course was tender beef harami with rocket and potatoes. The beef was soft and flavorful, complemented by black olive powder and balsamic vinegar. The dessert included apple sorbet, grape gelato with meringue, and amaretti. Each dish was delicious, and the overall balance of the course was excellent. The staff, including the sommelier, were friendly and provided attentive service. The ambiance was cozy and I was so impressed that I definitely want to come back again. It was worth every yen spent! The focaccia was unbelievably delicious, and I even had seconds after many years. The cookies served at the end were also delightful. Every dish was perfect, and I had a great time.

First visit to this Italian restaurant in Hiroo, opened in 2014. The reviews were great, and I've been curious about it for a while, but it remained on my wishlist for a long time. Finally, I decided to go and check it out! - Access: A 5-minute walk from Hiroo Station on the Hibiya Line. Nearby you can find "Bottega" and "Ode". - Interior: The restaurant is unexpectedly spacious towards the back. The tables are well spaced out, and the ambiance is quite nice. Despite being a 9-year-old establishment, there is no sense of age. The sommelier was handsome and provided unique and pleasant service. Overall Impression: Having been accustomed to strong flavors from restaurants like Pepe Rosso, Bottega, and the now-closed Passo a Passo, the dishes here felt a bit lacking in impact for my taste. However, every dish showcased skillful cooking and was undeniably delicious. The standout dish for me was the "Ribollita," a traditional Tuscan soup. It was hearty with a thick consistency, and the flavors of beans, vegetables, and cheese came through richly. It reminded me of the Zuppe di Zucca e Astice at Zupperia Osteria Pizzeria in Shibuya. The 12,000 yen course included: 1. Amuse-bouche 2. Fried conger eel with Panzanella and myoga 3. Sautéed scallops with squid Ragu sauce, sea urchin, and squid ink foam 4. Ribollita soup 5. Ayu fish Ragu sauce with summer truffles and taglierini pasta 6. Sautéed cutlassfish with zucchini and basil oil 7. Roasted Black Wagyu beef with shishito peppers, anchovies, and perilla 8. Tiramisu 9. Peach compote, yogurt panna cotta, blood orange foam 10. Coffee and tea accompanied by dessert As a surprise at the end, a variety of luxurious cookies were offered in abundance, all complimentary with the course. This is a great choice for those looking to impress their female companion.

It was the best Italian restaurant! The cost performance is also great. It is my wife's favorite Italian restaurant, so it was my first visit. Each dish was refined and very delicious. The restaurant was cozy, and the service was refreshing. I forgot to take a picture of the main dish (it was so tasty...). I asked them to finish the course in 70 minutes due to my friend's schedule, and they managed to do it perfectly in 70 minutes, which made us very happy. Normally, 90 minutes wouldn't be enough. Thank you very much, I would love to visit again.

I enjoyed dishes that were carefully crafted with attention to detail, and not only looked beautiful but also tasted delicious. In particular, the dish with squid ink in a foamy texture paired with scallops was a perfect blend of ocean flavors and the sweetness of scallops. The dessert, highlighting the bitterness of chocolate, was also fantastic. Thank you very much.

[June 2023 Visit] When I visited my parents' house, my mother mentioned that she wanted to eat Italian food, so we decided to visit this restaurant. Despite being on a tight budget, I found out that they offered a great value lunch set, so we went during lunchtime. The lunch course cost 5,500 yen and we could enjoy a set menu. I made a reservation about a week in advance. The course included: - Stuzzichino (Fried olives) - Antipasto freddo (Bonito carpaccio) - Antipasto caldo (Saury) - Primo piatto (Bolognese) - Secondo piatto (Kurobuta pork from Kirishima) - Dolce (Tiramisu, compote) - Coffee and petit fours. The portion of each dish was modest, so it might not be satisfying for those with a big appetite, but considering the price, there is nothing to complain about. I was impressed by how well they could deliver at this price point. Each dish was delicious. While it may not use high-end ingredients, the dishes were still satisfying within the given constraints. I don't usually go to Italian restaurants for courses, but after visiting for lunch, I became interested and now want to visit for dinner to see the full potential of this place. As for drinks, my mother had three glasses of wine and I had sparkling water, totaling just under 18,000 yen for both of us. It was a very reasonable price, costing less than 9,000 yen per person. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

All the dishes were visually beautiful and enjoyable to taste. I was surprised by the combination of ingredients and seasonings, creating dishes that are difficult to replicate at home. The lunch course was perfect for a girls' gathering, but some men may find the portion sizes a bit small. Therefore, I have deducted a star.

The other day, my junior and I visited our favorite Italian restaurant, Ponte del Piatt. This time we had lunch!! - First bite: Fried olives stuffed with minced meat. The combination of the salty olives and minced meat is excellent! - Kajiki maguro, avocado, and fruit tomato. Fresh kajiki maguro with avocado paste spread on top, topped with radish. It was delicious. - Sawara, green peas, and hijiki. The way the sawara was cooked was amazing! Truly expert skills! Thank you for the delicious sawara. - Firefly squid, salsiccia, lotus root, and fettuccine. A ragu sauce of firefly squid and salsiccia with a sprinkle of sansho pepper for a slightly spicy kick! It disappeared in no time. - Ooyama dori, fava beans, and new potatoes. The ooyama dori was breast meat, and it was unbelievably tender!!! They said it was cooked at low temperature, and it was incredibly delicious! It was so impressive! - Tiramisu skewer: A unique tiramisu presented on a skewer. Coated with black cocoa, it had mascarpone and espresso ice cream. A rich and satisfying bite of tiramisu. I wanted more... - Grapefruit yogurt: Pistachio mousse topped with grapefruit ice cream and yogurt. It was refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness at the end. It was delicious. I will definitely come back again!

Through Tabelog, I was able to make a reservation at an Italian restaurant in Hiroo that is suitable for 1 person. The interior of the restaurant consists of table seats only, and the atmosphere is calm with no view of the kitchen. I think it's a good place for adult dates or business dinners. The drink pairing with 3 or 6 glasses of Italian wine is a good deal. If you choose the 6 glasses option, the first glass of Prosecco will be replaced with Champagne, which is quite a generous offer. The amount poured was generous and satisfying. Since it was a weekday lunch, the restaurant was not crowded and the service was quick. The staff's level of friendliness was just right. I ordered the 12,000 yen course, and I felt like I got more value for the price. They use Japanese ingredients and also come up with unique twists on Italian regional dishes, which made the experience interesting. The fried bamboo shoots with firefly squid and salsiccia ragu was particularly delicious. The surprising taste of firefly squid combined with the rich flavors created a great harmony. The tagliolini with broad bean sauce had a nice chewy texture that left a strong impression. For dessert, I enjoyed the one-bite-sized tiramisu served as ice cream. It was rich and delicious! The assorted small pastries were also lovely and I would love to try all varieties. I couldn't finish the focaccia made with homemade mashed potatoes, so I took it home as a souvenir. It is definitely a restaurant I want to visit again. Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I made a reservation for Saturday at 7:00 pm. The restaurant had five tables for four people each, and had a calm atmosphere. Though the entrance was a bit hard to find, the interior was elegant and sophisticated, like a high-end Italian restaurant. The food was top-notch Italian cuisine, absolutely delicious. Even the bread was a special homemade loaf, incorporating Japanese culture effectively.

A modern Italian restaurant with a calming atmosphere, using fresh seasonal Japanese ingredients. Their focaccia, paired with a choice of two olive oils, is delicious and complements the dishes well. The course menu includes pork rillette, olive fritters, bonito with spring cabbage, grilled mackerel with fuki buds and spring cabbage, lamb with paprika spaghetti, duck confit with cassis orange and new potatoes, and tiramisu with cherry blossom ice cream, cream cheese, and strawberries. I want to go back to this restaurant again and experience different seasons and times.

I visited Ponte dell'Piazzo, an Italian restaurant in Hiroo. It took me about 5 minutes to walk from the station to the restaurant, which has a nice and cozy atmosphere. I made a reservation through Tabelog for the Golden Week holiday. I ordered the Menu Pranzo and sparkling wine. The meal started with olive fritters stuffed with riottos and cheese breadsticks, which were delicious and served hot. The cold appetizer included bonito, spring cabbage, and gorgonzola cheese, while the hot appetizer featured sautéed sea bass with green peas and buttermilk sauce, served with chrysanthemum. The sea bass was perfectly cooked and very tasty. For the main course, I had roasted Oyama chicken with egg and chicken broth sauce, accompanied by fried broad beans, new potatoes, and pecorino cheese. Unfortunately, I forgot to take a photo because it was so delicious. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful. For dessert, I tried a unique tiramisu ice cream and a cherry, pistachio gelato with yogurt and olive oil sauce. The meal ended with coffee and a small selection of pastries. The Menu Pranzo cost 5,500 yen plus a 10% service charge, but considering the quality and quantity of food, it was definitely worth it. It was a great way to enjoy the Golden Week. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited here for the first time because I was always curious about the reasonably priced lunch. It is quietly tucked away in a building a little walk from Hiroo. The interior is not spacious, with no windows, creating a calm atmosphere, perfect for a date. I ordered the lunch course for 5,500 yen. It included: - One bite to start - Bonito and spring cabbage with gorgonzola sauce - Scallop and white asparagus with bisque sauce - Squid ink Genovese pasta with squid ink - Organic chicken with fava beans and new potatoes - One bite of tiramisu - Cherries with pistachio gelato - Petit fours and coffee The Genovese pasta was especially delicious! The squid was firm and fresh. I was happy that I could choose from two types of olive oil to dip the bread in. However, I was a bit concerned that some parts of the roasted organic chicken were still red with tendons. Nevertheless, 5,500 yen was a great deal. Thank you for the meal!

The taste wasn't bad, but the main meat was completely cold which was a concern. The spring cabbage and spring Chinese cabbage had similar seasoning and wasn't very interesting. A staff member mentioned it wasn't their favorite type of dish, so without those elements, I would give it a 3.4 rating. In terms of cost performance, it's not bad for the location.

I visited this restaurant for a child-friendly lunch on a Saturday. Although we were not seated in a private room, we were taken to the main dining area where there were two other families with children, which made me feel a bit more at ease. We were allowed to leave our stroller by our table. My child has an egg allergy, but they made a tomato-based pasta for him and also provided focaccia bread, which he enjoyed. The adult dishes were delicious, but the pasta was too salty for me, so I deducted 0.5 stars. The portion sizes were just right, and we were pleasantly full by the end of the meal.

The atmosphere was nice and calming. The staff was polite and even a bit comical at times when introducing the dishes, which was enjoyable. Each dish was beautifully crafted like a piece of art. The restaurant was full of female customers who seemed satisfied with their meals.

I went to an elegant and beautiful modern Italian restaurant in Hiroo! The chef trained at several Michelin-starred restaurants in northern Italy. The restaurant's interior has a calm and relaxing atmosphere. I reserved the seasonal ingredients set lunch course for this day. We started with a non-alcoholic sparkling wine made from wine grapes, which had a refreshing acidity and richness. The first bite was an olive and pork rillette finger food, freshly fried and warm with a nice texture and the acidity of the olive. The first antipasto dish was amberjack and avocado tartare with horseradish, a visually stunning dish with fresh amberjack and a nice touch of red onions. The next antipasto was cod white liver with panzanella and yuzu, featuring rich Hokkaido white liver with a savory aroma, paired with a salad of vegetables and breadcrumbs. This was followed by spaghetti with seafood ragout made with an aromatic bisque. The main course was Australian lamb loin with paprika and Jerusalem artichoke, a tender and flavorful dish to savor with the different sauces. For dessert, we had a setoka yogurt and citrus jelly, as well as a parfait with amaou strawberries and vanilla, a delightful treat for strawberry lovers. Finally, we enjoyed coffee with choux, biscotti, chocolate salami, and gianduja. Overall, it was a delightful Italian dining experience with a variety of dishes made with carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, in a relaxed and sophisticated setting. Bon appétit!

A fusion cuisine by a chef who trained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Northern Italy, using seasonal ingredients. This restaurant near Hiroo Station is recommended for special occasions and celebrations. The lunch course starts from ¥5,500 and includes: - Appetizer: Pork rillettes, olive-cold hokke avocado tartare - Sauteed cod milt, panzanella - Seafood ragu sauce spaghetti - Lamb and marinated paprika - Yogurt with amaou strawberries, vanilla parfait - Coffee and petit fours ✔️ A popular restaurant with a loyal following, listed in the top 100 on Tabelog ✔️ The staff are friendly and attentive, creating a comfortable atmosphere for families and couples ✔️ A hidden gem for those in their 30s looking for a sophisticated dining experience.

Lunch Menu Price: Around 6000 yen Rating: Located 3 minutes from Hiroo Station. Visited during lunch peak hours on a weekday with a reservation. About 70% full. Items rated with symbols below: - Olive Fritters: ◯ - Kinka mackerel, mushrooms, celery, blackthroat seaperch, greens, daikon, Japanese black beef ragu, lotus root spaghetti: ◎ - Kirishima black pork, beets, Naruto sweet potato: ◯ - Persimmon, buckwheat ice cream, pear, red wine, cardamom café, sweets Good atmosphere inside the café and pastry shop, with good service. Thank you for the meal.

Is this for the 5,500 yen course? I'm surprised. The paper-like thing stuck in the white beans is scallop. It's a great appetizer. The cheesy grissini goes really well with the sake. You can eat as much as you want. The olive oil tastes very fresh and strong. You don't get such a refreshing aftertaste often. The Ezo deer ragu has chunks of deer meat and enhances the Barolo. The black pork is tender and not fatty, so it's almost low-calorie. I really liked it. It would have been better for the night menu.

I visited a business meeting at 12:30 on a weekday. The exterior of the restaurant was covered in glass, making it hard to notice, and I almost passed by without seeing it. I entered through the entrance at the back of the building and found myself in a calm and chic interior. The staff had a unique way of speaking and carrying themselves, which left a lasting impression. I was led to my seat by a staff member who continued to serve me and explain the dishes with their distinctive intonation. We started with pork and olive fritters, where the warm coating and the acidity of the olives blended perfectly. The meal continued with vinegar-flavored bonito, followed by two fish dishes. The bonito had shiitake mushrooms and prosciutto inside, served with a porcini sauce and soybean sprouts on the side, a slightly unusual combination. Next up was tagliolini with a seafood ragout sauce, offering a toothsome pasta with a rich seafood sauce. The black pork dish was enhanced by the Madiera and oyster sauce. Finally, we ended with two desserts and some small sweets to finish off the luxurious lunch. It was truly a feast!