Saizeriya — Restaurant in Shilin District

In one word: honest. You get what you pay for, and perhaps a bit more. Good quality ingredients, basic family or student fare, good selection. At these prices, you should not be whining about fine dining, but just dig in and enjoy. One major downside: the somewhat dispirited Tienmu location staff seems to be very eager to go home, so expect to be turned away when you show up 50 minutes before closing time. If you look closely at the manager, you can see the training wheels poking out from under his coat tails.

2019 update * in order to keep the prices the same (a point of pride for this brand) they have gradually reduced the portion sizes to what looks like half of what they used to be. Too bad - a small price increase would not keep many loyal guests away, but the feeling of being...

To call Saizeriya a restaurant is to diminish its essence; it is a sanctum, a sacred ode to the transcendent possibilities of Italian cuisine. Here, amidst an ambiance of hushed refinement, where Murano chandeliers flirt with celestial light, the soul of Italy is distilled into dishes so resplendent they seem almost otherworldly.

Each creation is a sonnet. The Risotto al Tartufo Nero, an orchestration of black truffles and silken prosecco, defies mortal comprehension, while the Agnello Brasato—braised lamb imbued with an almost mythical depth—elevates rustic tradition into divine revelation.

The experience is an epiphany. Saizeriya is no mere dining establishment; it is a cathedral of taste, where every bite whispers the poetry of Italy’s most exalted traditions. A masterpiece,...

Surprisingly good I have to say. Knowing that this was a chain, my expectations were set pretty low going into it. But after being greeted by the super friendly and professional staff, I began to loosen up. The food was shockingly good (especially for the price) and the entire system they have set up for drinks just works. The only hard part was deciding what to get since there are so many options Highly recommend getting the bread though, especially if you are doing soup. Also the pizza, although small, is fantastic - like something you would get at a more up-scale Taipei pizza restaurant. I'll definitely be...