A hidden gem for authentic Italian.

Sumiyaki Griglia & Bar CASBA

The food, of course, is genuinely authentic. The house-proud pizza, pasta, and gnocchi are all made from scratch, starting with kneading the dough. The tagliatelle with braised pork and beans is a rustic dish: flat noodles, similar to kishimen, served with pork and colorful beans simmered until meltingly tender. The sauce clings perfectly to the pasta, letting the ingredients' natural flavor shine through. The herb-grilled lamb sears premium lamb shoulder briefly over charcoal, finished simply with rock salt and three kinds of herbs. There's none of lamb's characteristic gaminess — just an elegant flavor. Next, the owner says, comes dessert: traditional Italian dolci made with ricotta cheese. The cassata, with cream cheese and dried fruit, is a curious dessert somewhere between ice cream and cheesecake.

The drink selection is generous and reasonably priced, regardless of country or type. Ferrari sparkling wine, both by the glass and bottle, comes at a surprisingly low price. "I only serve what I think is genuinely good," says Iga, who personally tastes and selects everything on the list. A luxurious interior, reasonably priced yet authentic food and drink — Iga's wish for guests to feel just a little bit richer shows through in every detail.