Kurakata no Kusaba is the nearest station, but the address is Oyama, Yawata City, in the middle of a residential area. I had been curious about this Italian restaurant since I used to drive to Kusaba frequently. However, I had tried to go several times before but couldn't get a reservation due to its popularity. Luckily, I was able to secure a reservation for this visit. The restaurant has a parking lot, but it is a bit of a walk from the actual location. I asked the staff and parked accordingly. The restaurant is small, with only about three tables. It was almost full due to reservations on the day of my visit, and it seemed like there were many regular customers from the neighborhood. The menu offers a choice between pasta and main dishes, with a prefixed course to choose from. The course included an appetizer platter, soup, caponata, quiche, and roast pork. The appetizers were delicious and plentiful. For the pasta, I chose the oil pasta with karasumi, shirasu, and shishito peppers. It was tasty, but I found the chicken liver cream pasta that I tried from my companion to be more unique and better. For the main dish, I had the tagliata. The rare beef was cooked perfectly, the sauce was excellent, and the attention to detail was evident. For dessert and drinks, there were additional charges, but I decided to add them. The dessert included watermelon sorbet, tart, and cappuccino. The cappuccino was beautifully decorated with a leaf pattern. The total cost was just over 5000 yen without alcohol, which is quite reasonable for a full-fledged Italian restaurant with pasta and main dishes. It's no wonder that it's popular among the locals.

I made a reservation for lunch and arrived early. The parking lot is a bit far away. There were two other groups dining that day. The lunch course had 2 options, Plan A for 2500 yen and Plan B for 4000 yen. Since it was a special occasion, I chose Plan B. The course included appetizers, bread, pasta, main dish, dessert, and a drink. The cream sauce pasta had a unique flavor and was delicious. The main dish, grilled sea bream, was beautifully wrapped in eggplant with oil sauce and egg on top, both in presentation and taste, it was excellent! However, the appetizers were a bit lacking, and the veal steak, I believe it was, had a mild flavor which was disappointing. I think there might be some hits and misses depending on the menu. Also, it seemed like the menu had increased in price a bit. It's understandable due to the rise in ingredient costs.

The pasta here can be surprising with the amount of ingredients depending on the type. Dishes like beef tendon meat in tomato sauce or winter oyster cream sauce make you wonder if the price is really worth it. It's not the trendy super-sized portions, so don't get the wrong idea. I tried adding some rich ingredients at home and it turned out delicious. On this day, I visited for dinner and chose the A set with a main dish for 4600 yen and no B main dish, selecting 2 types of appetizer-pasta-main A set. You can choose 4-5 types of pasta and main dishes, with additional charges depending on your choice. The appetizers included caponata, orange and shrimp risotto, eggplant and meat sauce open omelette, and roast pork. The chicken liver cream sauce pasta was a specialty of the restaurant and was delicious, rich without any unpleasant smell. My friend who used to dislike liver even enjoyed it. The beef fillet sauté was perfectly red with a good chew and melt-in-your-mouth texture. We also added one dessert per person, with the blueberry tart being decent but could use more acidity in the berries and a firmer tart crust. My daughter's choice, the chocolate gateau, had a smooth and rich texture with a refreshing aftertaste. Overall, everything was delicious. We had a bottle of Chardonnay for 3520 yen, which was very tasty, followed by a house wine for 350 yen (cheap but average taste). They also offer glass wines for 700 or 1100 yen, so you can choose based on your budget and mood. It was our third visit as a family, but the first in 10 years, and everyone was thoroughly satisfied.

I visited with friends for a girls' gathering! The place is called Otoko-yama, but it's quite far from Kuzuhayori. Lunch is only available on weekends. Since lunch reservations are often fully booked, it's necessary to make a reservation 2-3 weeks in advance. There are 3 parking spaces. We also reserved a parking spot when making the reservation. The staff lent us a map of the parking lot when we asked. The entrance has a cute red door and a stylish atmosphere. The interior also has playful elements like wine cork dolls. Italian music is playing. There are only 3 tables, and they only have one seating at 12 o'clock. There were 2 other groups of ladies having a girls' gathering like us. Both of us chose the B set from the menu, which includes a pasta dish, a main dish, and a drink. First, we had soup and appetizers. The pumpkin soup was sweet and rich! The roast pork was also sweet and tender, with just the right amount of fat, not too heavy. The balance with the bread below was good! The veal and porcini mushroom lasagna had a strong porcini aroma. The dough was chewy, and the slightly sweet tomato sauce was just right! Everything had this "just a little bit" or "a little bit" touch that made it delicious. Next was the pasta dish! I chose the pasta with whitebait, mullet roe, broccoli, and garlic olive oil. It was beautiful and had a deep flavor of whitebait and garlic. My friend had the pasta with veal and red wine stew. The meat was plentiful with a hint of wine and slight acidity. Both were delicious, but the wine stew was even better... the balance was perfect. For the main dish, we ordered the beef fillet taliata for an additional 100 yen! It looked delicious from every angle! The meat was juicy, and the accompanying potatoes were delicious. My friend ordered the grilled cod with persimmon in burnt butter sauce. The aroma of the burnt butter filled the room and was irresistible! The cod skin was crispy, the flesh was tender, and the persimmon soaked in the burnt butter sauce was sweet and buttery. Then came dessert! We could choose from the desserts available that day. I chose the chestnut tart, and my friend chose the chocolate cake. The cappuccino had a cute pattern, and each of us had a different design. It was slightly sweet and delicious. It might be the most delicious cappuccino I've ever had. The dessert had plenty of chestnuts, and the chocolate cake was rich. I thought they could open a cafe with just the coffee alone! It was a luxurious and delicious experience! The bill was handled individually, and we appreciated the flexibility. This time, the lunch course was 3,500 yen, but I think the course without a main dish for 2,000 yen would also be enjoyable.

I found and visited the highest-rated restaurant in the area. I had made a reservation a week in advance and was looking forward to it. The place was busy and some customers were being turned away. Overall, the quality was high and the food was delicious. I definitely want to go back again.

A couple in their 60s who are eager to learn have improved significantly in the past few years.

This area is pretty good for its price.

On a Saturday night, I called a restaurant on a whim and they had two seats available. It was an Italian restaurant in Oyama Izumi. I decided to go for the course meal which started with a glass of Prosecco. The first course included four appetizers which were all delicious and beautifully presented. The pasta dishes were also amazing, with homemade sausage and mushroom tagliatelle, as well as beef shank ragu tagliatelle. The main dishes were roasted duck and roasted sea bream, both cooked perfectly. The duck was paired with a chocolate sauce which surprisingly worked well. Everything was delicious and satisfying. The meal ended with an espresso made by the owner. Great dining experience.

A highly acclaimed restaurant in Yahata that requires reservations. We visited for lunch with two people. Lunch is only available on weekends. The lovely couple who run the restaurant are in charge. The lunch menu consists of a fixed course with pasta and a main dish (tax included prices). A 2000 yen option includes: - Assorted appetizers - Pasta - Homemade bread - Dolce A 3500 yen option includes a main dish in addition to the A course. The pasta portion is slightly smaller than in the A option. We decided to share both A and B options. For pasta, we had: - Pasta with oysters from Toba Uramura and white leeks in a spicy tomato sauce - Veal and paprika in a red wine stew sauce For the main dish, we chose: - Pan-fried natural sea bream with persimmons in burnt butter sauce. We also enjoyed a glass of house wine for 300 yen, which made us very happy. The appetizer platter included carrot potage, homemade roast pork crostini, and white fish and daikon lasagna. The potage was rich and creamy, the lasagna had a unique flavor with hints of seaweed or herbs, and the roast pork was tender and juicy. The pasta dishes were delicious, with the oyster pasta having a rich and creamy sauce, while the veal pasta had a complex and flavorful tomato base. The main dish of sea bream with persimmons was beautifully presented and tasted amazing with the burnt butter sauce. The desserts we chose were apple tart and sweet potato and almond tart, both of which were delicious. The cappuccino with latte art was a nice touch. Overall, it was a wonderful Italian dining experience with harmonious flavors and attentive service. The restaurant is non-smoking and does not accept credit cards.

I visited Portarossa in Kyoto, Hachiman Otoko-yama, an Italian restaurant. The name means PORTA=door, ROSSA=red. It is truly a renowned restaurant from Florence, Italy. When I opened the door, I was able to enjoy delicious Italian cuisine. Reservations are necessary. Even though it was before opening hours, they were accepting reservations from 9 am on the same day, and I chose the 11:30 am slot. The wife kindly offered to guide me to the parking lot upon arrival. The restaurant has a casual Italian atmosphere with a clean and pleasant ambiance. The husband and wife run the restaurant together. I ordered the following with my friend: - Pasta lunch x2 for 2000 yen each - Appetizer assortment, choice of pasta of the day, homemade dessert, espresso or cappuccino The pasta of the day included 4 options: - Spaghetti with homemade sausage and paprika autumn eggplant - Spaghetti with cream sauce of sweetly simmered chicken liver and vegetables We shared the dishes and desserts: - Appetizer assortment: pumpkin soup, white fish lasagna, homemade roast pork. The highlight was the homemade roast pork, which was cooked at a low temperature for a long time, sealing in the juices and flavors. - Spaghetti with homemade sausage and paprika autumn eggplant: The homemade sausage added a salty accent to the sauce along with the fresh sweetness of paprika and autumn eggplant. - Spaghetti with cream sauce of sweetly simmered chicken liver and vegetables: A unique flavor with liver paste, cream, and the sweetness of vegetables. - Homemade desserts: Tiramisu and Gateau Chocolat with affogato. Both were rich and delicious. I ended the meal with espresso and left very satisfied with the delicious food and the kind service of the wife and the talented husband. Thank you for the wonderful experience, I will definitely visit again!

Intersection of Yamayama Izumi in Hachiman City, on the bus street. Going up the hill on the east side opposite Kirindo, there is a red shop right away. Literally Porta Rossa (Red Door). The interior is chic and stylish. It turns into a bar around 8 pm, so I visited after a long time. I always start with the 4 kinds of appetizers. The roast pork, a classic, is very carefully made, tender, fragrant, and delicious. The soup is also delicious. When they have lasagna, which is my favorite, I am very happy. On this day, due to the season, it was asparagus bacon. The bacon was very delicious. I ended up having a few glasses of wine. I switched from red to white wine and had the main course. Salsiccia and duck meat (I think?) were both very delicious. I have been occasionally visiting for 10 years, and I feel like it is evolving. I will find another opportunity to visit. Thank you for the meal.

I revisited the restaurant not long after my last visit, and there wasn't much new to see. The best cost performance at Prefix seems to be from the appetizers to dessert and coffee. However, there are times when you don't need a main course, dessert, or coffee. Lately, I've been feeling that having wine with appetizers and then choosing between a main course or pasta depending on how hungry you are lowers the barrier to visiting the restaurant. Of course, you could also have appetizers and wine for a second round, or cheese and wine, so the possibilities are even wider. So, I revisited and ordered appetizers and wine. The usual roast pork was as delicious as ever, with the perfect level of cooking. The pie wrap, with bacon and apricots, was a great snack. The crostini with liver paste was also tasty. The strawberry risotto was a new experience for me - the rich scent of strawberries and the combination with the risotto was intriguing. Then, I tried the Sicilian-style pasta with sardines and raisins, which was delicious with its strong stew and rich sauce. Even though I wanted to try the lamb with balsamic vinegar sauce for the main course, I was too full to continue. Overall, it's a very convenient restaurant for wine lovers. But I wonder how the owners feel about it? Anyway, I'm very satisfied with the meal.

Popular Italian restaurant near Izumi bus stop, Menyama Spring. I heard that they took a long vacation at the beginning of this year and changed their business hours when they reopened. Regardless of the circumstances, they now offer a la carte wine service from 8 pm, which is great news for me. They are open until 11 pm, making it possible to visit even late at night. I visited the restaurant after a long time and was pleased to see that they offer individual servings of their renowned appetizer platter. This means you can also visit as a second stop for a light meal. The menu is currently simple, with options like ham and cheese platter, appetizer platter, and 4 types of pasta. They plan to expand the menu in the future. The wine selection includes 2 types of white, 1 type of sparkling, and 2 types of red, all carefully chosen by the former wine distributor owner. I tried a few varieties and they were all exceptional. The appetizer platter included 4 types of dishes, including a delicious tripe stew on crostini. The homemade roast pork was tender and flavorful. After enjoying these, I couldn't resist trying the pasta. I had the spring-like spaghetti with whitebait and spring cabbage. It was a satisfying dish. They have also started serving homemade bread, which was of high quality and delicious. It was a delightful dinner at Portarossa after a long time. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Today, I was invited by my daughter to have lunch at PORTA ROSSA, which I haven't been to in a long time. It has been 7 years since my last visit, but the popular Italian restaurant still looks the same as before. My daughter made a reservation for us, and it seemed like we were able to get a table easily. When we arrived at the scheduled time, we were greeted at the entrance by the hostess. We were taken to our reserved table, and I noticed that cutlery was set on all the tables, making me wonder if the restaurant was fully booked. The lunch menu had two options - one with a main course and one without. My daughter chose the course with a main course for 3,500 yen. There were 4 pasta options and 3 main course options to choose from. I decided on the "Spaghetti with Braised Mochi Pork and White Leek White Wine Ragout Sauce" for my pasta and the "Tanba Chicken Cutlet" for my main course. The meal started with a plate of appetizers and soup. The appetizer included cold pumpkin potage, ravioli, and roast pork canapé, which was similar to what I had 7 years ago. The pumpkin potage was rich and delicious, the ravioli was flavorful with potatoes and cheese inside, and the canapé was crispy and tasty. The bread was good but served cold without oil or butter, just like before. The spaghetti with braised mochi pork was well-cooked and the ragout sauce had a hint of white wine, making it very tasty. The Tanba chicken cutlet was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a balsamic-flavored salad on the side. I also tried a bit of my partner's dish, the "Kinmedai and Eggplant Poêlée with Ripe Tomato Sauce," and it was equally delicious. For dessert, we had a pear tart and panna cotta, which were both delicious. The cappuccino was fragrant and tasty. The meal was just as good as it was 7 years ago, and although the prices have gone up, the taste remains unchanged. The only thing that bothered me was that there were no other customers until we finished our meal, making it seem like we had the restaurant to ourselves. Overall, PORTA ROSSA is a great Italian restaurant that I believe is the best in the area. I hope they continue to do well. It was a very delicious meal! Thank you for the treat! I will definitely come back!

I had always wanted to visit this restaurant, but I could never get a reservation when I called on the day. Finally, I was able to make a reservation and visited for lunch. The restaurant is located in a residential area and is quite charming. It seems to be run by a couple, and while they may not be overly friendly, their genuine personalities shine through in their service. Two of us ordered a pasta-only course, while one person ordered a course that included a main dish (a meat dish). The appetizers were beautifully presented and clearly made with care. They were all delicious! The pasta dishes - Bolognese, Carbonara, and Liver Cream Sauce - were all outstanding! Especially surprising was the Liver Cream Sauce pasta, which had a rich and flavorful taste without any liver smell. It was a unique and delicious dish, the best pasta I've ever had! The main dish was the beef Taliata. We had only ordered one, but they provided us with separate plates to share, which was a thoughtful gesture. The meat was also delicious and substantial. The dessert and cappuccino we had at the end were also delicious, and I was completely satisfied with the lunch. The cappuccino, in particular, was so fluffy and beautifully frothy, like a work of art. This restaurant, Portarossa, has become one of my favorites, and I definitely want to visit again.

The restaurant has high ratings on Tabelog and is within driving distance, so I made a reservation for two for lunch! We chose the 1:00 PM slot. The exterior has a stylish red wall, giving it an Italian vibe. Inside, it's cozy and welcoming. We ordered the 1800 yen pasta lunch and the 3000 yen fish set. The chef prepares everything himself, so it took a bit of time for the dishes to come out, but they were made with care and were delicious. The main dish, pork steak, was a bit cold, but overall, it was quite good.

I want to eat pasta. I need pasta. I search on Tabelog. The places that look delicious are expensive. Oh, what's this? This place has good reviews and good value for money. It's far away though... Let's go! If we go by car, we can't drink... I'll ask a friend who doesn't drink alcohol to take me. A cute red restaurant in a place you wouldn't expect. It's so exciting. When I looked at the menu, they had various appetizers, mains, pastas, and desserts. We have to share everything! It's been a while since I went, so I don't remember the details of the dishes, but the roast pork appetizer was incredibly tender. I couldn't drink elegantly. I drank wine like water. The standout dish was the pasta with whole prawns. I thought there would be one, but there were a lot of big prawns. It was a bit of work to peel them, but the prawns were meaty and the sauce had a deep flavor. So satisfying! Delicious, delicious! I was so impressed. I kept saying how impressed I was, and then the lady, who seemed to be the owner, shyly thanked me. She had a gentle demeanor. If it was closer, this would be my go-to restaurant for sure. I'm not a big fan of sweet things, but the chocolate cake here was of such high quality that it would satisfy even at a cake shop.