Omihachiman, Shiga, Japan｜Barbetta

I ran across this Italian restaurant as I was cycling down to the old canal to see it lit up at night. It looked super cute, so when I came back by I stopped and had dinner. The food was absolutely amazing! I had the beet salad, pumpkin soup, and The grill flounder with roasted vegetables, followed by a matcha dessert and a side of salted vanilla gelato. I also tried their homemade red shiso juice drink, which was delicious! I highly recommend trying this. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, and there were several tables of other diners.

It's my first visit. It was the first place to open, but after that, everyone was surprised by the reservation and popularity. If you don't have a reservation, you might wait a long time if you don't go first. My wife got the A course and I got the B course. B has a cold soup and a main dish added to A, and two appetizers plus an excellent response to eating. Both my wife and I love it. The ham and steak are especially delicious with their sweetness and tenderness. My wife liked the light-skinned Genovese. The bolognese was also delicious with a good tomato flavor. I want to come again.

This was my first visit, and I made a reservation the day before. Although it was Friday, the restaurant was almost full. There are two types of lunch courses, and this time I chose the B course for 2,980 yen. Six appetizers and an assortment of salads, cold grilled eggplant soup, three types of pasta made with fresh noodles, grilled Akita pork, assorted desserts, and coffee were served. The cost performance is very high for a course in this price range. Although it has a natural taste without adding any unnecessary seasoning, there is nothing lacking in taste. I am completely satisfied with both the number of items and the volume.