Pascucci Shinkobe — Restaurant in Kobe

Probably the best lunch/brunch place in town (esp. for foreigners) + most importantly, it’s gluten free friendly.

The one in Sannomiya has a nicer location & view, but if you’re around Shin Kobe, it’s the classiest place you can have a nice authentic Italian meal & coffee.

The eggplant lasagna is my favourite lunch, salad is also made with olive oil, no soy sauce, and a few gluten free deserts (traditional Italian orange chocolate cake & chocolate muffin) are available, so you won’t feel deprived if you re GF. (Rare in Japan!)

Pro tip ☀️ It seems pricey for only coffee & dessert, but the atmosphere is fine & classy with high quality Italian furniture like comfy Calligaris chairs & the service is great.

If you want to enjoy it & get the greatest value out of it, get a lunch set with coffee & desert. You can save ~600¥ for both coffee & dessert. (+200¥ each...

Close to the herb garden. Has a few vegetarian options. My vegetarian sister loved their soup of the day, Parmigiana, and pistachio tiramisu.

Partner and I had their lasagna, a puree with octopus, ham and truffle sauce panino, and pumpkin spiced latte. All were very delicious.

+friendly staff +vegetarian options +English menu +food came out fast +great selection of desserts and drinks +clean and comfortable dining area

Definitely give this place a try if you're in the mood for Italian or just a place to sit and relax...

I ate here twice—once dining in and once for takeout since it was close to where I was staying. The blood orange soda was good but definitely overpriced. I also had the ham and cheese panini; while the bread was soft and the ingredients seemed high quality, the flavors were surprisingly bland. The atmosphere was great, with comfy chairs, and the staff was very friendly to me as a tourist. Overall, it’s a decent spot if you’re short on time or nearby, but I wouldn’t go out of...