PINOCOCO — Restaurant in Taichung

Introduction PINOCOCO is an Italian restaurant with slightly higher prices, averaging around 1,500 NTD. However, the unique flavors of their pasta and rice stew attract many loyal customers who return again and again.

Atmosphere Upon entering, the dim lighting and dark wood interiors create a moody yet romantic atmosphere. Soft background music matches the style of the restaurant perfectly — quiet enough that guests can comfortably chat while enjoying their food.

Service The service is excellent. The servers politely guide customers through their orders and pay close attention to details, such as refilling empty glasses promptly. While these may seem like small gestures, they leave a lasting impression and make diners eager to come back.

Food Quality The food quality is outstanding. Each dish is not only delicious but also beautifully plated, creating a visual experience that elevates the meal. The pasta and rice stew stand out: their sauces strike the perfect balance — flavorful and rich without being overly heavy.

Pricing Although the price is a bit high, it matches the quality of the food, attentive service, and inviting atmosphere.

Ranking: 9.5/10 The only drawbacks are the high price and occasional noise when the...

As you walk in you right away get a feel of professionalism and tradition, and the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. The servers are immaculately dressed, speak excellent English, and are efficient yet friendly. The prawns in light tomato sauce were succulent and fresh (but not hot enough), the pizza cheesey and fabulous, and the seafood salad was lightly dressed and served with plenty of seafood that was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pasta was delicious but slightly overcooked (and not hot enough), yet still delicious and satisfying. Suggestion to the Chef: Heat the plates sufficiently and speed up the plating process to ensure hot ingredients, and I will rate you 5...

I have rather ambivalent feelings for this so-called "Italian" restaurant, mainly because the food is above standard--but it's not really Italian food. At least not the Italian food I've known. (So perhaps you'd wanna call it Italian-fusion?)

I had an order of spaghetti aglio, olio e peperoncino (thin noodles with garlic, oil, and chili pepper); and it was mediocre and unimpressive.

The pizzas we ordered to share were tasty, but they're more of a fusion kinda food.

The best I've had was that bowl of affogato. Devilishly good.

Oh and this is not an economic dining place.

This place is a 3.5 and I just rounded it up to 4 because I thought...