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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I visited this restaurant for lunch on a weekday during a business trip. I was looking forward to it since it has won a bronze award in the pizza category on Tabelog.It is located in a quiet area about a 5-minute walk from Kita-Sendai Station.I made a reservation for 1 PM and arrived 5 minutes early, but there was already a crowd outside the restaurant. It seems they only allow guests to enter right at 1 PM, so even if you arrive early, you have to wait outside.The restaurant's friendly golden retriever (a 4-year-old girl) welcomed me.This time, I ordered a pizza with summer vegetables and salsiccia (fresh pork sausage) along with stone-baked chicken thigh. The lunch set comes with a salad and a drink. The salad is simple but delicious, with a dressing that has a mild acidity and a hint of sweetness. I ordered an iced coffee, and the glass was quite cute.For the chicken thigh, I had to choose the weight when ordering, and since both the 240g and 270g options were sold out, I opted for 310g. It seems they prepare the meat in advance based on the weight.Since the master was working solo, it took quite a while for the dishes to be served.I was seated at the counter, which allowed me to watch the pizza-making process, making me feel like I got a special treat.【Pizza with Summer Vegetables and Salsiccia】The summer vegetables included eggplant, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and shishito peppers. All the vegetables were fresh and sweet. The technique of retaining the moisture in the vegetables while baking is impressive. The sweetness of the vegetables pairs wonderfully with the saltiness of the mozzarella and salsiccia. The crust is relatively thin but chewy.This has become the best pizza I’ve ever had.【Stone-Baked Chicken Thigh】The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was thick and juicy. It had a nice firmness, and it paired excellently with the sweet and sour balsamic-based sauce. The dripping fat was not greasy at all, and I was amazed at how juicy it became when baked in the pizza oven. Even though it was 310g, I devoured it completely.I paid with PayPay and left the restaurant.I enjoyed the best meal of the day. I will definitely return!

10 / 10