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Enjoy authentic Neapolitan Italian cuisine, a consecutive winner of the Naples Pizza Competition, in a breathtaking open space. This Italian restaurant, a regular on the Tabelog Top 100 list, is located in Roppongi Midtown. The European-style interior is charming and comfortable, and the popular pizza is light and airy, with the option of half-and-half, which is a welcome feature. The liberating atmosphere you can only experience here is its charm.

I had been to the Aoyama location before, but this was my first time at the Roppongi branch! The atmosphere and the staff were both excellent. I ordered a variety of dishes, but the crab pasta, which was a seasonal special, and the meat were my personal favorites. The staff recommended a white wine with an almond-like aroma, which I tried and loved. I even took a picture of it and saved it for later, haha! It cost about 10,000 yen per person, so it wasn't exactly cheap, but the atmosphere was great and the food was delicious, so I definitely plan to go back again.

Located in the same building as Billboard Tokyo, I visited this restaurant for the first time for lunch before a live performance. Despite arriving a little after 1:30 PM, there was a short wait of about 10 minutes, which gave me the impression of a popular spot. The view from inside the restaurant was also great. I ordered a pre-dinner drink, appetizers, and pizza. The pizza was baked in a brick oven and served fresh, making it a good restaurant. However, I gave the service a 3-star rating. The reason is that they only offer water for a fee. I had enjoyed the pre-dinner drinks and alcoholic beverages during the meal, and I simply wanted a little water at the end to cleanse my palate. However, they said they couldn't even provide tap water. While I understand this might be common in some foreign countries, I was a bit surprised that they couldn't even offer tap water in Japan. It felt a bit too conservative in terms of hygiene management.

The restaurant has an elegant and lovely atmosphere, and all the dishes were delicious. The pizza was especially good. We each had one drink and the bill came to around 4,000 yen. For such a high-class place, I think the price is very reasonable.

The restaurant in Midtown has a great terrace seating area. It's very open and airy during the day, making it a pleasant experience. At night, it becomes quite romantic. This time, however, the terrace was full, so I ended up dining inside for the first time. The interior is beautiful and has a very Italian feel, which really elevates the mood. The pizza was delicious, of course, but I personally found the side dishes to be even better. The lamb was also tender and juicy. 😃 For dessert, I went to HEARBS, which is located on the floor above. Midtown has so many delicious options and is convenient even on rainy days.