"Italia" in Fukui City -A restaurant with nostalgic atmosphere, run by the chef who plays the harp-

I'd like to introduce a restaurant in Fukui City, "Italia". It is located in the basement of Yours Hotel Fukui near Fukui Station (2 minutes walk from the west gate of the station).
The restaurant was opened in 1971, and it was the first restaurant in Fukui City
specialized in serving spaghetti and pilaf. The spaghetti sauce that the chef
makes is amazing and it's purchasable at the restaurant.

The kitchen, tables and the chef everything about this restaurant made me
feel nostalgic.

I ordered a lunch set that comes with hot creamy soup, salad, spaghetti or pilaf
(you can choose either one) with meat sauce, a fried shrimp, sausages and
a cup of espresso. It was a big lunch and very satisfying.

I can say for sure that it was definitely worth more than 1,140 yen.

As I finished eating, the espresso was served, and I enjoyed talking with the chef.
He showed me a beautiful harp and played it for me. I'd never seen a chef playing
the harp before.

He was saying that he might be the only one who cooks and plays the harp in Japan.

If you have a chance to visit Fukui, I'd suggest you go to the restaurant.
I'm sure you have a great time there.
*He doesn't play the harp regularly.


In addition, the chef told me that his son is also a chef. He cooks French food
at his own restaurant called " Le DiamantRose" in Fukui City.
When I have a chance, I would like to eat at his son's restaurant as well.

T.F

Italia
Location: The basement of Yours Hotel Fukui
1-4-8 Chuo, Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Open hours: 11:00-21:00
Closed: Thursdays


Le DiamantRose
1-2-8 Kamogawara,
Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture
Lunch: 11:30-15:00
Dinner: 17:30-21:00
Closed: Mondays