Nagano, Japan｜イニツィア・ラ・クチーナ

Beautiful, upscale restaurant near the station. Came here with a one-month old infant and the staff were very accommodating; they prepared 2 arm chairs for me to lay the baby down in while I dined with my friend. They had high chairs for infants old enough to support themselves. They also had a diaper changing station in a toilet shared by other business tenants. Pasta was alright, but it was the dessert and local roast pork that went beyond expectation. They had china for sale as well. A concealed bar near the entrance was present too. I recommend this place to people that want to catch a sophisticated meal right before their bus or train leaves. I am not sure about parking but there is a paid parking lot right across the road.

Visited for Saturday lunch. Book in advance by phone. Definitely recommend calling ahead to make a reservation. Choose from the following lunch menus. "Meal lunch" "Lunch course" "Pasta lunch" "Main lunch" Comes with coffee or tea. The taste of the food is outstanding. In addition, the reasonable price is even more attractive. The interior is stylish and a space where you can relax. You can also have an "egg tart" dessert after your meal, so you can spend time between lunch and cafe. I would like to visit at night next time.

There is plenty of room in the seating arrangement, and you can enjoy a delicious meal in a calm place. The variety of drinks is also good, and you can use it according to your purpose during the day or at night. However, I think that it is more suitable for small groups than for large groups.