Kobe, Hyogo, Japan｜Tesoro

This restaurant is my favorite Italian restaurant in Japan and living here for more than two decades (in many cities including Tokyo) says a lot about how great the food is. What I love the most about this restaurant is not just the food but how welcoming the chef and her staff are. I share the love for wine with the incredible chef of Tesoro who is a licensed sommelier. She hand picks all the wines for her restaurant in yearly trips to Italy and she can make you fall in love all over again with wine when she comes and explains all there’s to know about each bottle.

I'm so lucky to have Tesoro in my neighbourhood. The chef-owner is an excellent sommelier and gives the most beautiful descriptions of wine. She's warm, welcoming and makes the most delicious food using seasonal produce. Having worked in Italy for many years, she also speaks fluent Italian. I'm writing this review in English, but if you go, you'll need to know Japanese. Or Italian!

I was introduced by a friend and entered the store. The owner used to live there, so he is an Italian connoisseur. I got the impression that he likes to talk. If you are interested, I think you can learn a lot by listening to various stories. Many restaurants in the Italian genre have familiar and popularized menus, Here, the owner chef can cook by himself, so it has a unique personality. I wonder if wine is a stance that doesn't have international breeds. I think they put a lot of emphasis on Italian varietal wines. If you tell them your preferences, they will choose the wine that suits you and give you a polite and detailed explanation. I personally like that style. If you know the food and wine, you will be able to decide what to order, so you can enjoy what the chef puts out. Italian restaurants like this are rare in Suma. it's recommended.