I visited on Saturday at noon. The restaurant was full and seemed to be very popular. I ordered a course that includes bread, salad, and dessert for a base price of 1500 yen, with the option to choose from a variety of pastas for a slightly higher price. I chose the creamy short pasta with chicken mince and pumpkin. The al dente short pasta was delicious with the gentle cream sauce. I was also pleasantly surprised by the dessert. Despite being part of the set, the mascarpone and espresso gelato had a wonderfully fragrant and sophisticated flavor. The green apple tart had just the right amount of tartness and a crispy tart crust, making it high quality. The coffee paired well with everything. It was a satisfying and leisurely lunch. I will definitely visit again!

At the edge of the south exit of Nakano's 5-way intersection, a new Italian restaurant has opened where there used to be a shop called "Karaage Nakano." I visited during the lunchtime of a consecutive holiday. The interior of the restaurant had a bright and stylish impression, with no customers at first (later one couple arrived). I chose the pasta set (1100 yen) and selected the "Red Snapper and Colorful Vegetable Risotto." The risotto had chunks of snapper along with red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and was very delicious. I heard a sizzling sound coming from a pan(?), and although I hadn't ordered any fried food... it turned out to be focaccia, which was also delicious. The lunch beer (300 yen) was a fragrant ale from Pilsner Urquell. Usually, at this kind of restaurant, the standard pasta lunch would be some kind of tomato sauce pasta, but it was nice to be able to choose from penne and risotto. The food was well-prepared and tasty, so in hindsight, I thought maybe I should have skipped the lunch beer and ordered the appetizer set. They also seemed to have desserts, so I would like to try them next time. (Kuma) I also chose the pasta set and selected the "Spicy Tomato Sauce Penne with Squid and Cabbage," along with a glass of sparkling wine (300 yen). Delicious sparkling wine in the daytime♪ The perfect firmness of the spicy penne and the rice in the risotto, along with the focaccia, were all well-seasoned and tasty. The restaurant is small but clean and well-maintained, with a female chef in the kitchen and a male server. Both of them were very friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that was not too formal. Everything had great flavor, and the set for 1100 yen (tax included) was a good deal. I definitely want to come back for lunch, and I think dinner would be lovely too. (Ingen)

Located on the south side of Nakano Station in Nakano Ward, Tokyo. It is within walking distance from Shin-Nakano on the Marunouchi Line. I stumbled upon this place while riding my Harley, and decided to visit for lunch. In the competitive food scene of Nakano, this new establishment is known as a "Nakano Hatsu" (first post). I opted for the pasta lunch set, which includes the daily pasta specials, focaccia, salad, and coffee. On the day of my visit, I chose to order from the regular menu. I went for the Homemade Tuna Spaghetti with Olives and Capers, which I was excited about. The pasta arrived in about 10 minutes and was served with a side of focaccia. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce with a hint of sweetness and acidity was delicious. The chunks of tuna, olives, and capers added great flavor. Although I am not an expert in Italian cuisine, I enjoyed the meal and would love to try other dishes at this restaurant. The warm hospitality of the staff also added to the overall experience. I look forward to visiting again in the future!

Easy to get into, lunch is quite affordable, and the taste is also reasonable. Just a little more.

The Italian food is delicious but they only accept cash for payment.