Located in Aoba-ku, Sendai, Tabelog Award Bronze winner, IL PIZZAIOLO is a pizzeria run by Chef SoHiko Chiba, who ranked 3rd in the World Pizza Championship.I made a reservation through table check and visited right at the opening time for the second lunch seating.We were delighted to be seated near the entrance, right next to the restaurant's mascot dog, Teos.We ordered:- Drink: Limoncello- Beer: Peroni- Extra Green Salad (which was tastier than the set salad)- The lunch set includes coffee and salad.For pizza, we chose Bismarck and Sanma Cicignelli.Freshly baked from the wood-fired pizza oven, the pizza had a wonderful crust and was truly impressive. The Neapolitan pizza lived up to its reputation. One pizza per person was just right for two of us. Sanma (mackerel) is perfect for this season, and the Bismarck with tomato sauce, prosciutto, and egg was delightful.We enjoyed our meal immensely. It was a fantastic experience! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ I will definitely come back.Here’s the menu:PIZZA MENU- Margherita - ¥2000 (¥2200) The most famous pizza in the world, featuring tomato sauce (red), basil (green), and mozzarella (white), representing the Italian flag, named after Queen Margherita.- Marinara - ¥1700 (¥1870) The simplest pizza that tests the chef's skills, made with tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, allowing you to savor the dough without cheese or toppings. Margherita and Marinara are the two basic types of Neapolitan pizza.- Romana - ¥2300 (¥2530) A pizza topped with anchovies, cherry tomatoes, and oregano on Margherita.- Sanma Cicignelli - ¥2600 (¥2760) (limited time only) A pizza topped with sanma, cicignelli (whitebait), onions, and cherry tomatoes on Marinara.- Mais - ¥2500 (¥2750) A pizza with fresh cream, corn, pancetta (pork belly ham), cinnamon, and mozzarella.- Patate dolce - ¥2600 (¥2860) (limited time only) A pizza with ricotta cheese, sweet potatoes, pancetta, cinnamon, and mozzarella.- Bismarck - ¥2700 (¥2970) (limited time only) A pizza topped with a soft-boiled egg, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and pancetta on Margherita.*Includes salad and drink. Choose your drink from the following:- Espresso- Americano- Iced Coffee- Iced Tea- Orange Juice- Pineapple Juice- Quattro Formaggi - ¥2700 (¥2970) A pizza with four types of cheese: Gorgonzola, ricotta, mozzarella, and Grana. It pairs well with wine and has a robust flavor. Try it with honey!- Margherita DoC - ¥2800 (¥3080) Another classic Neapolitan pizza, featuring fresh cherry tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella for a premium Margherita. We use mini tomatoes, fruit tomatoes, and buffalo mozzarella from the renowned IOVINE cheese factory in Naples.