Pappapasta Mitaka Store @ Mitaka City, Tokyo @ Italian This is my favorite restaurant, like a home away from home. It has been 4 months since my last review of the spring menu on March 29, 2022, and this time I am reviewing the summer menu. Both Pappapasta and Mamma Pasta, which are part of the same management company (Giro), offer high-level Italian cuisine that can no longer be considered as just a family restaurant. While the menus of both establishments share many similarities, the pizzas are quite different - Pappapasta offers thin, crispy Roman-style crusts, while Mamma Pasta serves thick, chewy Neapolitan-style pizzas, allowing customers to choose based on their preferences. Pappapasta is located a bit further away from my home, facing the Higashi-Hachido Road, while Mamma Pasta is closer on the Koshu Kaido. Pappapasta is located near Tokyo Christian University, at the intersection of Higashi-Hachido Road and Hitomigaoka Street, and has been a part of the Jiro Restaurant System under Odakyu's umbrella for a long time. There are only five Pappapasta locations in total, including Mitaka, Ichikawa, and Konan-dai. The restaurant has a spacious parking lot, and upon entering, you are greeted by a display case of delicious cakes from Giro. The menu is mostly the same as Mamma Pasta's, with a few differences. The main difference lies in the pizzas - Pappapasta offers large, thin-crust pizzas, while Mamma Pasta serves smaller, thicker-crust pizzas. In addition to the fixed menu, there are also daily specials written on the chalkboard, similar to Mamma Pasta. There are also a few items that are exclusive to the Mitaka location. For dinner today, I initially felt like having pizza but ended up choosing pasta instead. I ordered the following: - Awaji onion cold soup x 2: Rich and refreshing soup with a sweet onion flavor. - Colorful tomato caprese (from Okumikawa Takahara Village Matsunouen): Beautiful red, green, and yellow mini tomatoes. - Cold Capellini with live Ezo abalone and seaweed: Cold Capellini topped with a large piece of abalone liver. - Swordfish and broccoli peperoncino: Al dente spaghetti with a warm peperoncino sauce. - Tempura of whole shrimp and vegetables with misty sansho salt: Shrimp, zucchini, baby corn, eggplant, all with a crispy coating. The restaurant, while showing signs of age, has a clean and cozy atmosphere. Since my last visit, they now accept electronic payments, including PayPay, making it more convenient. Overall rating: ★★★★★ Parking: Free parking available, spacious Date of visit: August 8, 2022, dinner Lunch service: Available Takeout: Available Closed on: Open every day Business hours: 11:00-23:00 Smoking: Completely non-smoking Credit cards: Accepted Electronic money: Accepted, including PayPay Point card: Not available Likelihood of revisiting: High (currently a regular customer) Note: ==========

They prepared a birthday cake plate for me. Although they got my name wrong, they took a picture and made a birthday card for me. However, in the photo, there was a pillar in the background, and even in the second photo they took, the pillar was still there and part of a person was cut off.

I arrived at the restaurant a little after 7 pm and was able to enter without much of a wait. There were quite a few people, so I may have just been lucky with the timing. I had corn soup, carbonara, pizza, and garlic toast. The corn soup had a delicious flavor from the roasted corn, which was different from what I usually have and very tasty. The garlic toast was thin but long and easy to eat. The pizza had the option for half and half, so you could choose your favorite toppings, which I thought was good. I forgot to take a picture of the pasta, but both dishes were delicious and satisfying in portion size. For dessert, a cart came to the table with several options to choose from, which was fun and enjoyable.

Actually, I avoided the pasta here because it didn't seem to go well with me, but I ended up visiting. Today's fish was amberjack and I ordered it as Acqua Pazza. Well, this is delicious! While the pizza and salad were decent, I am satisfied.

For lunch, I felt like having Italian food and headed to Pappapasta near my current location. From the menu board, I ordered ⚫ Pasta ① Casarecce with Sicilian-style ragu sauce of sardines topped with traditional Mollica breadcrumbs ② Spaghetti with cod roe and squid, a generous portion of 270g ⚫ Margherita pizza and Prosciutto half and half. I tried Casarecce, a short pasta, for the first time and it was delicious with its chewy texture. It's a high-quality restaurant. Thank you for the meal♪

It's been a while since I visited this restaurant. It was a holiday evening and the parking lot was full, with people waiting outside. Surprisingly, we were seated fairly quickly, within 20 minutes. We ordered two pizzas, one pasta dish, a steak, and shared a dessert among three of us. I preferred the teriyaki chicken pizza over the buffalo mozzarella one. The salmon and spinach cream pasta was delicious. We also tried the recommended Tomosankaku steak, which was very tasty. The gelato for dessert was also delicious. Overall, we had a very satisfying dinner.

The pizza is so delicious in Mitaka that it's almost as good as in Italy. I haven't been to Italy, but the atmosphere is great and the clam chowder is amazing. I can only go there by car, so I regret not being able to drink red wine.

I went for an early dinner in Fuchu when I went to renew my license. It was 5:00 pm so I was able to get a table right away. I was happy to see that the menu was extensive ☺️ I shared a Margherita pizza with my companion, and we ordered the spicy bacon Peperoncino pasta (my companion had the Carbonara). The pizza had a thin crust and we devoured it quickly. It's recommended for those who like a crispy crust. The pasta was generous in portion and very filling! Although it was labeled as spicy, it wasn't as spicy as I expected, but I was happy with the generous amount of thick-cut bacon. The flavor was a bit mild, so I wish it had more garlic. There were about 5-6 different types of Peperoncino pasta on the menu, so I'd like to come back and try a different one next time!

I had passed by this restaurant many times before, but this was my first time actually dining there. I went with some friends for a casual lunch. The interior of the restaurant is like a family restaurant, but with a slightly upscale feel. The menu focuses on pasta and pizza, with prices ranging from 1,200 to 1,800 yen on average, which is a bit higher than a typical family restaurant but still affordable for most people. The pasta servings are quite generous at 230g per portion, so the value for money is not bad. I tried the mozzarella cheese and tomato pasta, and it was delicious with the large cheese chunks complementing the sauce well. I didn't have dessert this time, but it seems like they have a good selection. I might give it a try next time.

I really liked the thin crust marinara pizza. It was crispy, slightly chewy, and delicious. The tomato sauce was subtle, but there was a strong taste of garlic. It's more like something you'd want to snack on rather than a heavy meal.

Overall, the food is consistently delicious. It's like a family restaurant with good quality and reasonable prices. I like how they change their soups seasonally. I think the reason why their rating on Tabelog doesn't go up is because the algorithm tends to disadvantage chain restaurants. Heavy gourmets who have influence on ratings probably don't go to family restaurants, so the reviews may be skewed towards casual users. Of course, it's not top-notch gourmet food, but it's good. The T-bone steak this time was a bit disappointing as they didn't even ask for the doneness level. Because of that, I rated it slightly lower than last time.

Visited on Sunday at 2:30 pm. Even at this time, the parking lot was full with about 10 groups waiting, which was surprising. However, the restaurant was spacious, so we were seated in about 20 minutes. We ordered the Margherita pizza with buffalo mozzarella and honey, a half-and-half pizza with Formaggio and recommended eggplant and mozzarella spicy meat sauce spaghetti. The pizza had a crispy thin crust and was quite large in size. The spaghetti had a substantial amount of noodles at 270g. Both dishes had a homely taste and were quite delicious in their own way.

The chewy pizza and pasta are must-try items! Can't miss the carpaccio and bagna cauda. The vegetables are fresh, though it's good to ask about their origin. Thank you for the meal! I would like to come back again.

I happened to stop by while looking for lunch around Mitaka. The exterior caught my eye and the parking lot was spacious, but it was quite crowded, so I decided to go in. [Dishes I tried] Boiled spaghetti with tomato sauce (luxurious) Seafood feast pasta (1,650 yen) First of all, the portion size was satisfying. It seems that all dishes come in a normal serving size of 270g, which was quite generous. As for the taste, it was delicious with whole shrimp, as well as clams, mussels, squid, and other seafood ingredients, all generously included. The rich and creamy tomato sauce complemented the dish very well. It was a popular restaurant, but it was a delicious place where you can easily drop by, so I would definitely like to visit again and try their pizza, pasta, cakes, and more.

I love this place with my family. I think there are probably many locations around. It's a shame they're not doing the cake wagon service because that's what gets me the most excited. They used to ask which item you wanted on a plate. I hope the wagon service comes back soon! The lunch menu is definitely the best deal, so I'll be back for lunch again!

It was close to my birthday, so I received a birthday plate service (it was mentioned on the website that they offer presents for birthdays). The combination of cheesecake and homemade panna cotta was delicious, and it made me feel really celebrated and happy. The seasonal limited edition pizza (potato and egg in tomato sauce) was tasty. I have tried about 10 different pasta dishes at this restaurant, but I think the spicy meat with eggplant and mozzarella pasta is the best. The pasta with ripe tomatoes and mozzarella is my second favorite.

I had the Holiday Lunch for 1,850 yen at "Pappapasta" in Mitaka. It's a family restaurant located near the intersection of Higashi-Hachidori Street and Hitomigaoka Road. I usually pass by this place when riding along the Tama River from the Nogawa Park side to the east side of the park. The set includes homemade French bread to eat with olive oil, minestrone soup, iced coffee, and a choice of pizza or pasta. Despite the name of the restaurant, I chose the Margherita pizza. The menu described it as a thin-crust Neapolitan pizza, and it truly was thin and crispy like a cracker. There was a small amount of mozzarella cheese, but the fresh tomatoes added a nice tangy flavor. The pizza was over 30cm in diameter, but because it was so thin, it felt more like a snack than a meal.

I had to undergo day surgery for two consecutive weeks and needed someone to pick me up from the hospital since it was inconvenient for me to take a taxi home. Luckily, my family member took a day off to pick me up. They asked if I wanted to eat something, and I thought it might be more cost-effective than taking a taxi. The driver parked at a restaurant called "Popolamama," which I had never heard of before. It seemed like the opposite of a popular restaurant chain. I wanted pizza, so it was perfect. We shared a pizza and each had pasta or risotto. The pizza had a thin crust and was quite large. Although it didn't compare to some of the other pizza places I frequent for lunch, it was pretty good for a family restaurant. We also had strawberry cake, which was visually appealing and delicious. After a tiring surgery, I was quite hungry. The strawberry cake was a nice touch, with a comforting taste and a hint of Bavarian cream. The strawberry aroma was delightful. In the end, it turned out that taking a taxi might have been cheaper!

I visited an Italian restaurant along the Tohachi Road for lunch. I ordered the seasonal recommended dishes: Red shrimp and turnip potage soup for ¥418, and sweet potato pork sausage, soft-boiled egg, fried onion with cheese sauce pizza for ¥1,518. The soup had a strong shrimp flavor that gently enveloped the turnip, making it comforting. The pizza had a savory and salty taste from the sausage, combined perfectly with the soft-boiled egg and onion. The pizza crust here is thin. For dessert, I ordered the red apple for ¥583. It was a delicious ending with red glaze, apple and chocolate bavarois, and tart.

I used to go there almost every month, but this time I went after a few years. It was delicious as always! The pasta was chewy and the pizza was crispy. The pizza at this restaurant is not Neapolitan style, but has a thin crispy crust that is really tasty. I forgot to take a picture and ended up remembering only when there was a little bit left. The pizza I had was the winter limited menu crab pizza. The restaurant has a spacious and casual family restaurant atmosphere, but the taste is authentic Italian. I love this place because it's delicious and relaxing.

I went to Pappapasta in Mitaka for the first time. It's similar to Mama Pasta in name, but I'm not sure if they are related. The interior and menu were similar. This time, I ordered the carbonara, which was quite rich and had a generous portion. It reminded me of Mama Pasta, but it was still delicious. However, the olive oil that came with the bread as a service was not very good, it had a strong bitterness that was a bit off-putting. Other than that, the pasta was enjoyable.