Tucked away just north of Jiyugaoka Station is Castanets, an elegant Italian restaurant and cafe. Try the flatbread pizzas, the many types of pasta, or one of the specials of the day – the choices seem endless. The flavors are light and refreshing, while still retaining the core Italian essence of the dishes. Castanets is also known for its variety of delicious cakes and pancakes (a recent boom in Japan), and the black tea that they serve is remarkably flavorful. Castanets is great for groups but is also a perfect choice for an intimate meal with a friend or special someone.
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Castanets Cafe and Restaurant
A fancy Italian cafe and restaurant in Jiyugaoka
By Karin Wu
Community writer
Sundried tomato and basil mozarella cheese pizza
Baked eggplant marinade
Japanese-style mixed mushroom spaghetti with green onions
The delicious chocolate cake that will melt in your mouth
The menu with many helpful and enticing pictures
Many fancy booths to fit families, large groups or couples
More intimate seating by the windows
Elegant flowers that decorate one of the large group tables
Brightly lit and easy to find, Castanets is open for you!
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Kim Bergström
7 years ago
All the food looks so good, especially the pizza! I really like the Jiyugaoka area, it's such an underrated spot in Tokyo in my opinion.
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