Ibaraki, Osaka, Japan｜IL PISTACCHIO

This might be the best Italian meal I have had outside of Italy. The Sicily-trained chef has recreated a corner of Sicily in Ibaraki. Each of the different courses was beautifully presented and excellent, and the wine selection outstanding. Highly recommended.

Definitely the best restaurant in Ibaraki. Since I can't eat much, I chose the cheapest course, but the wine goes too far with the appetizer. Pasta is also made with nuts and is really delicious. This is a shop where you can have fun while fighting with a lot of people. The master works quietly and slowly, but even though he is working alone, it is wonderful that he keeps a close eye on things such as when the water is refilled. The decoration inside the shop is also cute.

Travel with Gurume, Japan and the world. Searchable by "Gourmet Travel" (Gourmet is in Hiragana) ■ IL PISTACCHIO da Sarò Il_Pistacchio_2210-101.jpeg I ate delicious Sicilian food for the first time in a while. Il_Pistacchio_2210-102.jpeg The shop is a 5-minute walk from JR Ibaraki Station. ■ IL PISTACCHIO da Sarò Probably the first time in 6 years Il_Pistacchio_2210-103.jpeg I don't know when this started happening The current menu is for lunch and dinner. Omakase course With second piatt 5,500 yen Without second piat 4,400 yen only Il_Pistacchio_2210-104.jpeg I also ordered a wine set. ・Today's wine set Foam white red 100ml each 2,750 yen First of all, bubbles Il_Pistacchio_2210-105.jpeg Sicilian cuisine consists of small plates of antipasto. comes out a lot The first item is this ・Sweet shrimp and mushroom salad I can't really see it because it's hidden under the leaves. Children of various trees are crawling Il_Pistacchio_2210-106.jpeg While slowly enjoying the bubbles The second cup has already come out. It's a slightly darker white. Probably from Sicily Il_Pistacchio_2210-107.jpeg Antipasto second item ・Farmer's appetizer platter Chestnut or black soybean edamame Japanese ingredients in Sicilian style Il_Pistacchio_2210-108.jpeg Bread is also homemade Whole grain bread that was highly praised by my companion. It's chewy and really delicious. I almost want to take it home Il_Pistacchio_2210-109.jpeg Click here for 3 items ・Saury fish luota Recently, the high-class fish is saury fish. Luota means wheel. It's certainly rolled up like a wheel. Il_Pistacchio_2210-110.jpeg And the end of the antipasto ・Butternut pumpkin and barley soup This is a very mild tasting soup. Il_Pistacchio_2210-111.jpeg Even if it only comes with four antipasto items. I feel pretty satisfied. My empty stomach is now a little full When I looked around the store, I saw these cute ceramic board paintings. I think it's a depiction of a beach in Sicily. Il_Pistacchio_2210-112.jpeg And then came the red wine Next is pasta, but it's a meat-based sauce. Il_Pistacchio_2210-113.jpeg Wow, something looks delicious. Click here for Primo Piat ・Simmered boar meat Handmade pasta cavatelli Boar meat makes me happy! Il_Pistacchio_2210-114.jpeg I'll have it Oh, it's so chewy and delicious. And it goes well with red wine Il_Pistacchio_2210-115.jpeg First with and without second piatt. I wrote that there is a course. Please order these one by one. You can share the second with two people. This store always has a huge volume. We decided to share the second. ・Veal sirloin bistecca Palermo style Oven baked potatoes like schnitzel Steak made from lightly pounded veal Soft and delicious Il_Pistacchio_2210-116.jpeg And Dolce from another side Choose from 4 types today ・Cannolo Siciliano ・Almond semifreddo ・Fig granita ・Bronte pistachio gelato You can also have Misti (assortment of 4 desserts). Pistachio gelato for your companion Masai asked for Misti. All are exquisitely sweet and very delicious. Il_Pistacchio_2210-117.jpeg While snacking on some sweets at the end Enjoy the aftertaste of your meal I visited here for the first time in 6 years. The taste is the same as before And the chef's simplicity is still alive and well. It's been a really long time A great time to enjoy delicious Sicilian cuisine Thank you for the meal. Il_Pistacchio_2210-118.jpeg ────────── [Visit date] October 2022 [Store name] Il Pistacchio da Salo IL PISTACCHIO da Sarò [Genre] Sicilian cuisine [Address] 2-12 Nishinakajocho, Ibaraki City [Nearest station] JR Tokaido Line Ibaraki Station 5 minutes walk [Keyword] Italian Sicilian Pistachio Cucina Tiptca Siciliana ──────────