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Exiting from Azabu-Juban Station Exit 1, you will find the quiet and stylish Italian restaurant "ROMANO Azabu-Juban" near the Nino Bridge intersection. I have to say, I really liked it from the start (laughs). The exterior exudes a nice atmosphere, and the interior has a chic sense that aligns with my taste. The restaurant has about 17 counter seats, with the L-shaped seats in the corner being perfect for a date (laughs). We tried the ROMANO Chef's Course (10,000 yen) this time. We started with a toast with Itinera Prosecco Brut.
- Appetizer: Marinated natural sea bream and fruit tomato. A refreshing dressing with a tangy acidity, along with arugula salad and fresh sea bream.
- Warm dish: Fried egg with bottarga. The fried egg came out surprisingly, but this is ROMANO, so it's not just a regular fried egg. Topped generously with bottarga, the saltiness elevates the fried egg.
- Warm dish: Fried spring vegetables. Zucchini, snow peas, sweet young corn, eggplant, myoga, each fried perfectly. Sprinkle some lemon over the crispy fried vegetables.
- Warm dish: White asparagus gratin. The aroma of summer truffles hits you as it arrives. The texture of white asparagus and the creamy egg make a gentle yet assertive combination.
- Octopus tomato sauce ragout ★Ishi recommend. Orecchiette pasta with squid ink, a glamorous chewy texture, octopus's crunchiness, and the meaty ragout create a new harmony. It's quite flavorful but would pair well with red wine. I personally really liked it.
- Roasted duck breast. The main course features slightly gamey duck meat. The acidity in the sauce comes from blood orange, which also helps eliminate any gaminess.
- Tiramisu for dessert. The meal ends with an adult-flavored tiramisu.
Overall, I was very satisfied. The portion sizes are not large, and the number of dishes is not overwhelming, but my stomach was full (laughs). The clientele is cute, as expected in Azabu-Juban (laughs), and the restaurant's creative yet not overdone dishes, cozy size, lighting, interior design, and warm hospitality all make it a perfect choice for a "date meal" (laughs).