IL PIZZAIOLO @ Miyagi Prefecture, Kitaseidai--information -------------------------------------Address: 1-9-21 Tsutsumicho, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 1F, 13th JulianNearest: 3-minute walk from Kitaseidai Station (subway), 6-minute walk from Kitaseidai Station (JR)Budget: JPY 2000 and upHours:Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 22:00Closed: Tuesday, Wednesday, ThursdayRating: Tabelog 4.04, Selected as a Top 100 Pizza Restaurant, Bronze Award--menu --------------------------------------------・Margherita DOC JPY 2,800・Lunch Set + JPY 600 for each pizza Salad, Drink-----------------------------------------------------A highly popular authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant run by Mr. Sohei Chiba, who won 3rd place at the 2012 World Pizza Championship.Consecutively recognized in Tabelog's "Top 100 Pizza Restaurants."In 2026, it also received the Tabelog Bronze Award.The restaurant is usually fully booked, so reservations are essential.You can make a reservation through Tabelog.I made a reservation for Saturday at 11:30 AM.The restaurant is a 3-minute walk from Kitaseidai Station (subway) and a 6-minute walk from Kitaseidai Station (JR).The doors opened right at 11:30, and we entered in order.Inside, there are 5 counter seats and 3 tables.There is a dog (Golden Retriever) in the restaurant, so please be aware if you are not comfortable around pets.It can be quite playful and tends to bark a bit.Water is self-served from a water dispenser next to the counter seats.In addition to the pizza and drink menu, there are several side dishes listed on the blackboard at the back.I ordered the "Margherita DOC" along with the lunch set.The lunch set includes a salad and drink for an additional JPY 600 with any pizza of your choice.First, the salad was served right away.It featured fresh vegetables with a tangy dressing.Since I was seated at the counter, I enjoyed watching the dough being stretched and baked in the wood-fired oven, adding to the lively atmosphere.The freshly baked Margherita DOC arrived.The crust was thin, crispy, and had a delightful chewiness.The buffalo mozzarella from the renowned IOVINE company in Naples was rich and milky, perfectly balanced with the refreshing acidity of the fresh cherry tomatoes.Although I visited alone this time, the portion size is quite generous, so it's better to come with multiple people and share several types of pizza.I wish I could have tried other pizzas like Marinara and Quattro Formaggi.Since all pizzas are made simultaneously, it took a bit of time until the first pizza was ready, around 12:15.For groups ordering multiple pizzas, the second and third pizzas will take even longer, so I recommend visiting with plenty of time to spare and enjoying a leisurely meal.It was delicious.It was a great meal!