Conveniently located right near Tohoku station. There is parking available behind the store on the left. This casual Italian restaurant has only table seating, no counter seats. I like the orange chairs and wooden decor. The ceiling fans and wine bottles lined up are impressive. The lunch set only has one option, which you can check on the spot. Today's set included grilled eggplant and fresh tomato cold spaghetti mini salad, focaccia, and dessert. The dessert was something banana, but I couldn't quite catch the name. The focaccia was warm and slightly hard, more like toast. The mini salad had lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and one edamame at the bottom, which was amusing. The French dressing was simple and brought out the goodness of the ingredients. It could have been a bit colder as it was a very hot day. The pasta arrived! It was quite generous in portion. It was the first time having cold noodles this year, which made me happy. The eggplant was local and not fried but grilled, which was nice. The tomatoes were flavorful. The tomato sauce was delicious, and I admired the size of the basil leaves. It was delicious and I finished it quickly. Lastly, I asked again about the dessert. It was a banana semifreddo. Even though it could have been simply called ice cream, the staff earnestly explained, "It's a dessert where you stab a banana with a fork and eat it." They should have explained something else instead. Overall, I was satisfied. I enjoyed my favorite menu items, and it was a delicious meal. It was a good decision to come here. The menu selection was decent, and the atmosphere was not intimidating even at night. They also have a good lineup of non-alcoholic options. Thank you for the meal.

This used to be a soba noodle shop in the past. I heard it changed to Italian cuisine, and finally had a chance to visit. They have lunch menu and daily specials. Unfortunately, I heard that pizza is only available in the evening. I wanted to try it. Today's recommended lunch set includes asparagus and okra, mussel pasta, oil-based mini salad, sakura sherbet, and homemade focaccia. I arrived in the early afternoon and there were a few customers already. I wasn't in a hurry, so I waited patiently. The pasta was good, especially the tomato sauce one. But for my taste, it was quite salty. The dessert was delicious. It's a good deal as a set, but it could get expensive if ordered separately. I was curious about a different dessert.

"I'm alone in Engaru for work. I came early to prepare for work in the afternoon. I thought about revisiting a ramen place in Kitami, but I prioritize visiting new restaurants. I still have the habit of relying on Tabelog. Last time I visited Engaru, I had two pasta restaurants in mind, but I found this one a bit intimidating, so I chose the other one. That was a mistake. Well, there aren't many restaurants left to try, so whether I make a mistake now or later doesn't make much of a difference. When I arrived, it was a lovely restaurant. The interior was clean and there were two customers in front of me and two customers behind me, a man and a woman. I ordered the 'Homemade Salsiccia and Brown Mushroom Peperoncino'. When I placed my order, the lady in the kitchen relayed it to her husband. I don't like people who don't respond when I order. I ended up ordering the Peperoncino again. It's a nice counter with four seats, and since I'm alone, I was guided to the counter. Unfortunately, I couldn't take a picture because the counter faces the wall. It's hard to take pictures at the counter. There are tables for four people and two tables for two people. There's a faint background music playing, I'm not sure if it's Italian music. I ordered the Peperoncino again. It took more than 15 minutes. The noodles were thick and al dente. They weren't too soupy, but they were a bit sticky. The spiciness was okay, but it lacked a strong garlic flavor. The meat was tender and tasty, but I would have preferred the mushrooms to be a bit more moist. Towards the end, it became too soupy and slippery, making it difficult to eat. It was delicious, but for the price they charge, it's just okay."

My daughter and I went to lunch together. It took us three attempts to finally get a table due to it being full or closed on previous visits. Surprisingly, there were only two other groups of customers besides us. Maybe it was due to the impact of the pandemic, but we were surprised to find the place not crowded like it used to be. The menu had long names that I can't remember, but we each ordered pasta as shown in the photos. The noodles were chewy and delicious. The sauce was a bit light in flavor, lacking a punch in my personal opinion, but still a taste that I couldn't replicate at home. It was delicious! We also ordered tiramisu for dessert, which had a fluffy and melt-in-your-mouth texture, and was delicious! They also offer wine and pizza on the menu for dinner, so I would like to visit again in the evening!

This is Togeshi Town. A new roadside station opened in Togeshi, so I went there for a drive. It's located at the entrance to the high-standard road, so you need to be a little careful. The new roadside station doesn't have any special attractions, so let's move to the town for lunch. There is an Italian restaurant on the main street. I tried to visit before, but it was closed, so I'm giving it another try. It's called "Osteria Della Miselia". It was around 11:30 AM with two other customers. The interior of the restaurant has a sophisticated and stylish atmosphere. The menu selection is not very extensive, more like a small but high-quality selection. I pointed to the dishes on the long menu to order. I tried the "Spaghetti with minced beef ragu sauce" for 980 yen. The seasoning is quite simple. The ragu sauce has a good beef flavor, but honestly, the seasoning is a bit light. It also feels a bit watery. The pasta is cooked perfectly though. I also tried the "Spaghetti with mozzarella, mascarpone, pecorino romano, and tomato sauce" for 1100 yen. This dish is also light and refreshing. The cheese is delicious without a doubt. However, I felt like the portion was a bit small. Especially for growing boys... For us, a hearty pasta with a punch like a "Capricciosa" would be more satisfying.

A new Italian restaurant has opened in place of Fujitsuki-an in front of Tohoku Station. The chef trained in Italy and then opened a restaurant in the local area. The interior has been renovated from traditional Japanese style to a stylish Italian restaurant. There are two-seater tables, making it easy for solo diners to visit. Currently, they only serve lunch as they have just opened, and the menu seems to be limited to pasta. Once things settle down, they will also open for dinner and expand the menu. I ordered the marinated grilled eggplant and homemade guanciale tomato spaghetti. It was mentioned that there were only 20 servings available, so I had to try it. The spaghetti was made with fresh pasta, so it was chewy and delicious. The sauce was not too strong, allowing the acidity and sweetness of the tomatoes to shine. The marinated grilled eggplant had a nice aroma of olive oil. Putting the pork on bread and dipping it in the sauce was also delicious. The meal ended with a dessert of ice cream. It was very tasty. I look forward to visiting this restaurant again in the future.

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