vineria cafe PINCO PALLINO — Restaurant in Tokyo

Our quest for a New Year's Eve celebration led us on a delightful journey to Vineria Cafe Pinco Pallino. Initially, faced with the challenge of finding a restaurant open on the 31st, we reached out to the owner, Mika, who graciously opened exclusively for us. The evening turned out to be truly memorable.

The culinary experience was exceptional, with each dish expertly crafted, and the pork cooked to perfection. The restaurant boasted a diverse selection of wines, both by the glass and bottle, with reasonable prices. Opting for a 1998 Barolo and a sparkling wine, we were impressed by the quality and variety.

However, what truly set this establishment apart was the impeccable service. Mika's attentiveness, from opening the restaurant for us to guiding us through the menu and suggesting wine pairings, was unparalleled. Coming all the way from Brazil to Tokyo, we would make it a priority to...

浅草駅から歩いて5分強、言問橋のすぐ近く（言問橋西の交差点）にある「ヴィネリア寿司ピンコパリーノ」。20年弱前に大阪でオープンし、10年ほど前にここ浅草に移転。イタリアワインを中心とするワインバー・カフェとして営業してきたが、去年（2024年）の末ぐらいから「イタリアン寿司」を提供するお店へと進化した。

この日はお誘いを受けて7人で訪問。最初の乾杯はロゼのスプマンテ。発泡は強すぎず、辛口で飲みやすい。5人以上だとボトルワインをガンガン開けられるからいいよね。

これを飲みながら、まずはおつまみを楽しむ。1品目は「黄金のおすまし」。日高昆布で出しをおすましに、紅花とキンメダイが入る。暖かく、胃に染み込んでいく優しさがある。

2品目はふぐの白子。なかなか贅沢な大きさ。イタリアンらしく、白ワインとオリーブオイルで仕上げており、これが2本目の白ワイン（MOSCATO...

Waited a whole 50 minutes, and my daughter's garlic bread order? Nowhere in sight. Meanwhile, the staff was all chatty with another table, ignoring our order. It took me getting unhappy for her to start working on it. And guess what? When it finally arrived, the food was a major letdown. Zero apologies, zero remorse. Lame, right? Not cool, guys. First and definitely...