Saizeriya

Drop in for a glass of wine and a few small plates while you wait for a hot main course. Saizeriya, on Yasukuni-dori, brings the easy-going pleasure of Italian-style dining into everyday life.

Start with antipasti that pair well with wine or a light bite. Buffalo mozzarella caprese brings out the cheese’s milky richness, while aged jamón serrano makes a savoury nibble. A crisp glass of Verdicchio or gently sparkling Lambrusco makes for an unhurried treat. Add a few other small plates, such as lightly boiled sweet shrimp cocktail or aromatic arrosticini, and the table soon feels more festive.

When you want something more filling, the brand’s signature doria and pasta are reliable choices. The Milan-style doria, served piping hot, combines mellow white sauce with a savoury meat sauce. It is a classic, with options to add baked cheese or a soft-boiled egg. Other main-course choices include carbonara, with the richness of egg yolk and pancetta, and Diavola-style hamburger steak, served with a lighter onion-based sauce.

To finish, try Italian pudding, where rich milk and egg meet the bittersweet flavour of caramel, or Tiramisù Classico, made to a traditional recipe. Pair either with coffee from the set drink bar, or round off the meal with a glass of grappa.

The spacious seating suits a range of occasions, from a quick solo lunch to dinner with friends or a late-night snack. If you are shopping or exploring around Jimbocho, you can put together a meal in your own way and take a break along the way.