Dinner at IL PIZZAIOLO (イル・ピッツァイオーロ)

Dinner at IL PIZZAIOLO (イル・ピッツァイオーロ)

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This is a must-visit authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant that requires reservations. I made sure to book through OMAKASE two months in advance for this visit. You can only enter at the exact reservation time, so we had to wait outside until then.The owner and chef, Yoshihiko Chiba, won third place at the 2012 World Pizza Championship in Naples. His restaurant focuses solely on pizza, without offering pasta, and continues to pursue the highest quality in the world.Here are some of the main features:- **World-Class Craftsmanship**: Chef Chiba, who ranked third in the 2012 World Pizza Championship, showcases his impressive skills at the counter with a wood-fired oven.- **Carefully Crafted Dough**: Using flour from Naples, the dough is fermented for half a day longer than usual, bringing out the rich sweetness and umami of the wheat.- **Wood-Fired Baking**: The pizzas, baked quickly by Chef Chiba in a dedicated wood-fired oven, achieve a crispy, fragrant exterior and a wonderfully chewy interior.This time, I enjoyed the summer vegetable sausage pizza and the Margherita DOC. The combination of crispy and chewy textures, along with the sweetness of the vegetables and the creamy cheese, made for an exceptional pizza. You can also savor the signature "Bismarck" and other delightful Neapolitan pizzas tailored to your mood.

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