Tartaruga — Restaurant in Tokyo

Racist or crazy ? I came 2 or 3 times and I felt that the staff was kind of rude or not welcoming. But the pizza was very good so I decided to come again. I came today with a japanese friend. Staff asked us to sit at the counter but as I have a bit of back pain we asked if it's possible to sit at a table. The owner asked us why, and my friend (in Japanese) just answered simply that it's a bit more comfortable for us. And the guy told us, so coldly... "if you don't like it, you can leave" in Japanese. The restaurant was empty. Only one customer there, also at the counter. It was 6pm on a Thursday, so not a crowded time. We were so shocked that we...

One of the best pizzas I have ever tried! The crust texture is perfect. The fillings are fresh and nicely seasoned. Very authentic. Deep fried pizza is very difficult to find even in some parts of Europe but they have it and it’s beautifully executed. The restaurant could get very full during peak times. The restaurant will reject walk-in diners if you don’t make a reservation. The waitress could be a bit moody when the restaurant is busy. They have homemade lemonade which is quite yummy. We ordered affogato and sweet potato crumble for dessert. They were...

One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had in Japan! We had the Pololo with cheese, Americana, and Arancini. The coffee and tiramisu were also really good.

It doesn’t break the bank like other restaurants of the same quality (for lunch or dinner). The ambiance was also very nice; very warm and inviting. I read some reviews about the service towards foreign customers, but for us (both foreign) the staff were very nice and approachable. Will pop in again if we’re...