la cucina VIVACE — Restaurant in Tokyo

In the mood for pasta, I found myself winding down a side road to La Cucina Vivace — a hidden gem that truly lives up to its lively name. The warm hum of conversation and clinking glasses promised I was in the right place.

I was greeted in impeccable English, a reassuring touch for any tourists who might be timid about their Japaneseskills. The menu? Bilingual and tempting, a symphony of carb-based delights. I opted for the pasta, cooked to that elusive state of perfect firmness — a true al dente masterpiece. Every bite sang of authenticity and love for the craft.

The ambiance? Cozy with just the right amount of charm, like a friend who always knows the best stories. Pro tip: snag the table by the window for a dose of romance — even if your date is just a bowl of pasta.

One caution: mind your step as you enter. But hey, isn't a small stumble worth a culinary adventure? La Cucina Vivace gets a hearty...

This is one of those restaurants where you have to look for it. It's not along the main sidewalk -- it's in an alley. It's definitely a hidden gem. We were lucky we found it.

We recommend making a reservation but you can get lucky and they'll have space for you.

The restaurant is small but it's not claustrophobic. I recommend getting a bar seat if possible since you can watch the chef and his partner in action.

In terms of food. It's probably the best lasagna I've had. My wife's carbonara, she says, is excellent as well. We both got desserts. Those were great as well. My wife mentioned it's the best panna cotta she'd had.

I definitely recommend this for dates. I wouldn't recommend this for people...

It's a hidden Italian restaurant near the Suidobashi station. I visited this place because I heard their lasagna is good. I ordered tomato-marinated squids, lasagna, lamb chops, and assorted desserts. I loved their lasagna! The sauce of squids was very spicy so be careful. The dessert was nice because I could choose three from a...