The company near here was originally planning a year-end party at a Korean restaurant, but the number of people decreased, so we ended up coming here. This place seems to have generous portions, so it's good for about 4 people. It seems like this place was popular for year-end parties. The course menu for 5000 yen looks good. It's in the basement of a building, but the atmosphere is nice. It's relaxing and there's a good deal with a coupon for draft beer and house wine. When looking at the wine list, there were quite a few expensive wines. This time, we chose a cost-effective Beaujolais. The food was like this: marinated sardines, fried fava beans, assorted sausages, and pasta. I was quite full. Pasta is really delicious! But I thought it would be nice to have a half-size option for two people. The interior of the restaurant is spacious and user-friendly. The service was also good. Don't underestimate the basement of the building!

Visited the restaurant for lunch with senior colleagues from work. They recommended the Carbonara with thick-cut bacon, which is a specialty here. I ordered the smaller size, but it was still quite filling. The dish was creamy but not too heavy. It came with a salad and coffee as a set. The senior gentlemen finished their large portions quickly while chatting leisurely, leaving me scrambling to keep up. We arrived around 11:30 AM and by the time we left, there was a line forming outside the restaurant. The place has a good number of seats, making it convenient for group lunches. Despite being located underground, the window seats let in natural light, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Thank you for the meal.

Hello, this time I visited Trattoria La Verde. I had a pasta set for lunch before, the Carbonara was quite voluminous. This time, I used the restaurant for a girls' night out. We had a drink all-you-can and ordered a la carte dishes. Both the salad and the main dish were delicious. The staff and the manager kindly dealt with us, even though we were a bit drunk. Thank you very much for your hospitality. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice, so I would love to use it again. Thank you for the meal❣️☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ My rating criteria: 4.0 and above: Impressed, will definitely come again 3.5-3.9: Want to revisit 3.0-3.5: Delicious Below 3.0: No revisit

Based on a friend's recommendation, I visited this place for lunch. Drinks like coffee or iced tea and a salad are included for free, which adds to the overall satisfaction. The main attraction, the pasta, is served with chewy noodles and a generous amount of toppings, making it a satisfying dish. They offer a variety of pasta options, making it a place worth revisiting!

I felt nostalgic when I saw the name La Verde and decided to go in. I used to go to the shop in Harajuku quite often back in the day. It seems like the management has changed since then. I ordered the regular 170g pasta. It was enough for me. It's nice that you can eat without any pretense. It's a pretty big place, so even during peak times, you can easily find a seat. I wonder if I should try the carbonara or gnocchi next time.

This is a basic bento lunch review. Sometimes, I like to go out for lunch near my workplace to socialize. There are many restaurants in the area, but I prefer bento. This time, I decided to try a pasta place. The lunch set came with a simple cabbage salad with French dressing, which was surprisingly generous. I ordered the carbonara as it seemed to be the recommended dish. The thick bacon in the pasta was quite impressive. The set also included a choice of hot coffee, iced coffee, or iced tea. The pasta arrived quickly, but it was not piping hot, which made it clump together towards the end. I think it would have been easier to eat if it had a creamier sauce. Personally, I love bacon, but the thick slices made it difficult to chew. By 3 pm, I was experiencing heartburn due to the richness of the dish. I couldn't finish the whole portion, as it was quite large. Overall, the flavor was not too intense, which was a good thing. If I come back, I might try the gnocchi next time. Thank you for the meal!

"I can't remember the name or composer of a piano song that goes like 'Turn turn tantatantantan turn tatatatatata turn turn...' Someone on Yahoo Answers correctly guessed that it's 'Adeline on the Beach' by Richard Clayderman. The only Morse code signal I can recognize is 'Tontontontontootootootontonton' which means 'SOS'. The Beatles' album 'HELP' cover features the band members signaling 'NUJV' instead of 'HELP'. Another mystery is the blue traffic light, which doesn't look blue at all. Today's lunch was at an Italian restaurant called #LAVERDE, meaning green in Italian. I ordered the #Thick-cut Bacon Carbonara, which came with a salad and iced tea. The salad was refreshing with a tangy dressing. The Carbonara had generous slices of juicy bacon and a creamy, peppery flavor. The thick bacon provided a satisfying chew and rich taste. It was so flavorful that I almost needed 'HELP', but a cup of tea helped balance it out. Next time, I might order a smaller size, and I'm interested in trying their pizza menu. I'll definitely visit again."

Thick-cut bacon carbonara for 1350 yen. Visited around 12:10 on a weekday. The interior of the restaurant has many tables for 2, 4, and 6 people. About half of the tables were occupied. I ordered the popular thick-cut bacon carbonara. Chose the regular size for the noodles. Selected iced tea as the drink. Salad and iced tea were served quickly. The carbonara was served in about 3 minutes. Very fast. The amount of noodles was surprisingly generous even for the regular size. There were 5 thick-cut bacon slices in the dish. The cream and cheese had a nice aroma and coated the pasta well. The bacon had a good balance of saltiness and a rich meaty flavor, which was delicious.

I visited the basement of a nostalgic workplace building after over 10 years and had a lunch meeting with some older sisters. When I tried to enter a little early, I was told to wait until everyone was ready, which was a bit annoying. After we entered, I ordered the Shirasu and Ooba spaghetti for 1150 yen, which came with salad and coffee. I ordered the regular size of 170g, but it turned out to be quite a generous portion. The balance of ingredients was off, and I found myself struggling to finish the pasta. Despite that, I managed to finish it and then asked for coffee, which turned out to be bitter. Moreover, I was urged to leave before finishing my coffee because other customers were waiting, which I found to be a bit rude. Overall, I would rate the service as -0.3, and I probably won't be returning. However, considering how quickly the seats filled up during lunchtime, it seems to be a popular restaurant that has been in business for a long time.

Ordered pasta with shirasu (baby sardines) and shiso (perilla) leaves. Each pasta dish came with a side salad and a drink. The salad seemed to have very little dressing, so it didn't have much flavor. The pasta was served piping hot and fresh. I was surprised by the large shirasu. The portion was just right for lunch. However, there was a lot of oil, so I didn't feel full, but I got tired of it quickly. Still, it was undeniably delicious! I'd like to try other items on the menu too!

Connecting Uchisaiwai-cho and Kasumigaseki is an underground dining area. Located on B1 of the Tomokuni Life Building, it may be a bit hard to find. However, it is always crowded with customers, indicating its popularity. Despite being an Italian restaurant, there is a high ratio of male customers. The interior resembles a retro coffee shop rather than a trendy restaurant, with elderly staff members. This time, I ordered gnocchi, which I rarely eat. Parmigiano cream sauce for 1250 yen, including salad and a drink. First, the salad arrived - a basic salad with shredded cabbage and French dressing, which was quite tasty. Soon after, I was served iced tea, which was also standard. Finally, the gnocchi was brought out. I'm not very familiar with gnocchi, but it seems to have no filling. The gnocchi was chewy and delicious, and the cream sauce was also tasty. However, it was quite salty, even for someone who enjoys salty food like me. The Parmigiano in the cream sauce was not very pronounced but still delicious. The restaurant's recommended dish seems to be the carbonara with thick-cut bacon, so I might have made the wrong choice with the gnocchi. Despite not finishing my meal, the restaurant was always busy with customers, making me wonder if I made a mistake in my menu selection.

I visited the long-established casual Italian restaurant "Trattoria La Verde Hibiya Store", which has been in business for 40 years, located in the basement of the Fukuokoku Seimei Building in Uchisaiwaicho. The management is by Chef's Table Co., Ltd., and other La Verde branches are located in Otemachi and Yurakucho. They also operate "Natural Diet Restaurant NODO", "PAPA KARA", and the old favorite "Aoyama Elysion House". They use pasta developed in collaboration with a 160-year-old traditional manufacturer in Southern Italy. The weekday lunch menu includes 5 daily pasta specials, over 10 regular items, with portion sizes of 170g (Regular), 120g (Small - ¥50 off), and 220g (Large - ¥100 extra). Salad and drink are included. On Mondays, there is a Ladies' Day discount of ¥100 off. Today, I chose the "Salmon and Spinach Cream Sauce Spaghetti" in Regular size (170g). The salad was served first, with a generous portion of vegetables and shredded cabbage topped with a lemony dressing. The main dish, the Salmon and Spinach Cream Sauce Spaghetti, had a vibrant color combination of pink salmon and bright green spinach in a creamy sauce. The thick salmon was cooked perfectly, and the sauce, while not overwhelming, complemented the pasta well with its buttery taste. It was light and not too heavy, making it a satisfying meal. I also had an iced coffee, and overall, the meal was filling, reasonably priced, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. With seasonal and daily specials, it's always a tough decision on what to order next.

I was recommended by a senior to go after 1pm, and even though I didn't know much about it, I decided to use it for lunch. And it was worth it. You can enjoy a buffet with salad, drink, soup, and dessert included! And you can also order pasta or Margherita pizza! They are huge!! For my first visit, I ordered spaghetti with 100% beef meat sauce, and when it arrived, I thought, "Did I order the large size?" because it was so big! The people next to me ordered Margherita pizza, and that was also so big that I wondered if one person could finish it! And not only are the portions big, but the taste is also great. The pasta was perfectly al dente and delicious. I wish they had provided a spoon in the cutlery set because it was so slippery, but the taste was really good. I couldn't believe they offer such amazing service! I had a very satisfying lunch. I ended up taking a lot of salad because I didn't expect so much pasta, but I want to come back again! Next time, I'll try the Margherita pizza! Thank you for the meal!

I went to a seminar in Uchisaiwaicho and decided to have lunch with a friend I used to work with at a government agency 20 years ago. Due to the rain, we decided to stay near Uchisaiwaicho. The restaurant we went to seemed to have been renovated, but it still looked the same as before. I ordered pasta and my friend ordered pizza. When the food arrived, we were surprised by the large portions. It was enough for two people, or maybe even three for someone with a big appetite. Thanks to the generous servings, we had plenty of time to chat and enjoy our meal. The bustling atmosphere inside the restaurant, with its familiar decor, felt like a scene from an old movie. It was a nostalgic experience, almost like stepping back in time.

In February 2019, I visited this restaurant located on the first floor of the Fuku Kokusai Life Building. We arrived at 1:00 pm as they offer all-you-can-eat salad and potatoes from that time. We tried the recommended Carbonara and a classic Margherita pizza for sharing. The Carbonara came with 5 thick slices of bacon, which were surprisingly tender despite their thickness. The Margherita pizza was decent. They have a wide variety of pizzas and pastas to choose from, so it's nice to have options. I look forward to trying a different menu item on my next visit.

I had to go to Kasumigaseki for some business and decided to stop by for lunch. I ordered the Italian salami pizza, which cost 1380 yen. It may be a bit pricey for a salaryman's lunch, but it comes with a drink and access to the salad bar, making it a good deal. There is a variety of drinks to choose from, including iced tea and cassis-based drinks, and the salad bar is quite satisfying. As for the pizza itself, it was good. The crust had a nice elasticity and chewiness, and the toppings paired well with it. While there was a bit of a wait for the food, considering the size of the restaurant and the lunch rush in the office district, it's understandable. Overall, it was a good lunch option for office workers.

The pasta is not great, but I'm happy that there is a buffet available after 1 pm! And the amount of noodles is unlimited! This is the small size.

First visit with boss and colleagues. Hmm, ordering the large portion was a mistake. The taste is too bland, making it hard to eat. I don't think I'll come back again. Thanks for the meal.

After 1 pm, lunch comes with a salad bar, soup, and a drink bar. I ordered the Arrabbiata pasta! When I went around 3 pm, they ran out of lettuce and didn't replenish it. The daikon and Japanese dressing were delicious. There were staff members having a meeting inside, and it smelled strongly of perfume. As mentioned in other reviews, the customer service level is definitely a 1.

I had lunch in Hibiya. The pizza was very delicious! And the cost performance was too good (lol). Pizza, salad, and coffee for 1000 yen. Many office workers were there.