Italian

Now, we aren't going to eat Nihon-ryori (Japanese cuisine) every day in Japan (although I really could!!). The Japanese do a great take on other cuisines too, notably Italian, their favourite genre after their own kind.

La Bettola da Ochiai - where you'll need reservations at least 2 months in advance. Lunch hopefuls form lines hours before opening time. Great food that's great value for money - your bill will rarely exceed ¥5,000 per person. Read the rave reviews:
http://metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/585/restaurants.asp
http://www.potatomato.com/seat/archives/000592.html


Capricciosa - This casual trattoria-style Italian restaurant chain is renowned for its hearty portions and low prices, as well as regular portions. All dishes can be shared between parties of two or more. Tomatoes are imported from Italy daily to guarantee the freshest sauces. Washington Hotel Branch: B1 Shinjuku Washington Hotel, 3-2-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3343-3882. Open 11:30am-10pm (L.O.). Island Tower Branch: B1 Shinjuku Island Tower, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-3346-3746. Open 11:30am-10pm (L.O.). Higashi-Guchi Branch: B1 Musashino-kan Bldg, 3-27-10 Shinjuku-ku (in the basement of Zara). Tel: 03-3341-6066. Open noon-10:30pm