Restaurant
Dining as
Tochigi's ingredients, read through the hands of a Sicilian chef.
CONCEPT
An ordinary evening
you end up remembering
The meal opens with two tasting experiences before the courses even begin. Fresh local produce from Tochigi passes through the filter of Sicilian chef Angelo Pumilia and comes back as something to look at, smell and talk about — authentic Italian as an experience rather than a transaction. For an occasion, or simply for a day that deserved one.
A front-row seat
to the open kitchen
A counter where you can watch the chef's hands, a generous main dining room, and a garden terrace with air moving through it. Choose your seat by how you want the evening to go.
- LunchSeasonal ingredients in an easy course format
- AperitivoFrom the aperitivo set on the terrace through to à la carte
- DinnerCourses woven around the chef's specialities
- À la carteSeasonal antipasti, house-made pasta, regional Italian dishes
A small journey,
measured in glasses
Etna, Menfi, Vittoria. In a wine bar where the landscapes of each region stand side by side, travel Sicily in conversation with the sommelier. On a weekday evening, come for the aperitivo — a glass and a small plate to close the day.
Somewhere you keep
for the important dates
Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, a meal with someone who matters. A quiet private room, a dessert plate, flowers arranged in advance — small surprises we are glad to help with. And because the station is right there, even the goodbyes are easy.
Private rooms and buyouts →VOICE
What our guests say
"I am glad I asked, for my wife's birthday"
They built everything around the preferences I mentioned when booking, right down to the dessert plate. The terrace at dusk is a present in itself.
Anniversary · a couple in their forties"The safe choice for business dinners"
Nobody gets lost, the private room lets you actually talk, and the food gives the table something to warm up on. It has become my default for guests from out of town.
Business dinner · company owner"The aperitivo became a habit"
A glass with my husband on the way home from work. The conversations with the sommelier are so enjoyable that we now come every month, and our sense of wine has widened.
Aperitivo · a couple in their thirtiesINFORMATION
Hours & reservations
| Hours | 11:30–22:00 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays aperitivo and dinner only) Lunch from 11:30 (LO 14:30) / Aperitivo from 17:00 (LO 20:30) / Dinner from 18:00 (LO 20:00) |
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| Reservations | Online, 24 hours a day, or by phone on +81-28-614-4122 |
| Seating | Main dining room / counter / garden terrace / private rooms |
| Address | 5F Utsunomiya Terrace, 1-1 Miya-Mirai, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 321-0969, Japan (directly connected to the east deck of JR Utsunomiya Station) |
Terrace seats at the weekend and anniversary bookings fill up early — we recommend reserving ahead.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there an English menu?
Yes, and our staff can talk you through the courses in English. Let us know when you book and we will make sure someone is on for your table.
Can we come with children?
Please do. There is a children's menu, and cots, a nursing room and an accessible restroom are all on the same floor.
Can you accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions?
Tell us when you book and the chef will adapt the dishes for each guest, including vegetarian and religious dietary requirements.
Do you have private rooms?
Yes — from the glass-walled Chef's Room looking into the kitchen to rooms for 2 to 20 guests, plus a dining room for up to 30.
Can we drive there?
There are 480 affiliated parking spaces. By train, we are one minute on foot from the JR Utsunomiya Station east exit gates.
EVENT
Wine evenings and seasonal dinners, every month
Tours of Sicilian wine with our sommelier, nights of live music, seasonal dinners. An easy first visit if you have never been.