Pizzer Citraba — Restaurant in Tokyo

We visited this place specifically for a dish we saw on their website, only to find out it was no longer on the menu. Disappointed, we opted for two seasonal pizzas – one with mushrooms and another with mackerel. The mushroom pizza was flavorful, though it surprised me with raw mushrooms instead of cooked ones. The mackerel version was okay but didn't become a favorite.

To add to our experience, we discovered a mandatory one-drink-per-person policy. I chose a yogurt drink that started off tasty but lost its appeal as the melting ice altered the texture. Additionally, there is an "otoshi" system – a small serving of soup at ¥330 per person, which is also a mandatory.

Despite its potential, the extra charges and discrepancies in the menu were a...

New pizza spot (as of April 2023) near Nakano Station. The interiors are modern, bathrooms are clean, and they have a few tables if you have a stroller or need a more accessible seat. They also have many counter / bar stool seats.

The pizza was good, but the fried chicken is the standout on the menu. You can order a whole or half size. I think the half is enough to share between two.

Plenty of wine and craft beer options including a Pilsner collaboration between the pizzeria and a brewery, smoothie sours (yum!), and IPAs. You can order half pint (around ¥709) or a pint (around ¥1,000).

Staff was very...

It is a funky little place. I have been 2 times. The beers and pizzas seem to rotate seasonally and the flavors are very interesting. For someone from New York, the toppings can get a little weird, but the structure of the pizzas is not compromised, they are well-made.

Maybe it is a little expensive for what it is, there is also a 330円 seat charge, so I would not go often, but every now and then maybe it is worth stopping by.

I don't often eat meat, but I would recommend the spicy pulled pork pizza, the...