BAR noivoi — Restaurant in Kanazawa

We rang for a last minute reservation late on a Saturday evening and the chef was kind enough to welcome us but advised we might have to wait a bit longer for our dishes as the kitchen is busy. As we walked into this cozy restaurant we could understand why as its a small restaurant run by the chef and his sous chef but what a treat we had over this evening. Simply one of the best Italian restaurant we tried in Japan, hands down. It's got a small trattoria feel in all the dishes, home made style cooking, it might not be the most refined looking dishes but in terms of flavour and texture we were absolutely impressed.

The owner has spend 2 yrs working in Italy, mostly in small towns and that showcases in all the dishes, ingredients, combination and style of cooking. Fluffy omelette is so unexpected but it was delicious, I could have that everyday and would be happy with it. Home made patte was perfectly seasoned and flavourful, homemade sausage was perfectly seasoned, Spanish style prawns was another standout appetizer.

We had Gnocchi as one of the mains and the combination of blue cheese, pine nuts was such a good pairing and was perfectly made. You can feel the love and work that went in the pizza dough as it's stretchy, great texture and was brilliant, but sized pizzas (16cm) but one of the best pizzas we have had in Japan.

Some very nice wine (old world) to compliment the dishes and we were thoroughly impressed with...

This Italian restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment we stepped in, the cozy, authentic atmosphere made us feel like we were dining in the heart of Italy. The pizzas were crispy, wood-fired crust topped with the freshest ingredients and just the right amount of gooey cheese. Every bite was a flavor explosion! And the pasta? Simply divine. The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food. If you’re craving authentic Italian cuisine, this is the place to go. Bravo to the chefs! This restaurant deserves...

Very small place, so make sure you book in advance. Super friendly staff, with English skills. They have a wine list (👍) but not all the wines are good ones (and a bit pricey too, for their quality). Since the kitchen is small, be prepared to wait for at least 30 min for you order. Better to have the antipasti or the pizza, rather than a main dish. Quiker and tastier too. In comparison to a restaurant from Italy, i can give...