Offering a taste of Naples in Nakameguro, da Isa serves up some of the best sourdough Neapolitan pizza in Tokyo.
Pizzeria e trattoria da ISA - image © Florentyna Leow
Though it may sound odd, Tokyo is home to several top-notch pizza parlours, and one of these is Pizzeria e Trattoria da Isa in Nakameguro. Headed by Hisanori Yamamoto, three-time winner of the World Pizza Cup Competition, the Neapolitan-style pizzas are as fine as any you’ll find in Naples - perhaps even better.
The litmus test of a good pizza is the dough, and Yamamoto’s sourdough crust is second to none. And, he’s still the main pizzaiolo helming the pizza oven, so it’s almost certain that you’ll be eating a pie turned out by the master himself.
Though there are around 40 different pizzas on the menu, these are primarily variations on the classic marinara or Margherita styles. You won’t find pineapple, corn, or mayonnaise anywhere here, and it’s best not to ask.
Atmosphere-wise, da Isa is up there with the liveliest izakaya restaurants - it’s cheerfully loud and rambunctious in there. But, if you’re keen on making conversation, grab a takeaway pizza during lunch hours and head to the nearest park with your friends instead. As a bonus, it’s only JPY900 a pie when you’re doing takeout.
For more Tokyo pizza choices, see our Best Pizza in Tokyo page.
English name:
Pizzeria e trattoria da ISA
Japanese name:
ピッツェリア エ トラットリア ダ イーサ
English address:
1-28-9 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-0042
Japanese address:
〒153-0042 東京都目黒区青葉台1-28-9
Opening hours:
11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Closed Monday
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking
Reservations:
Possible
Nearest Transport:
Train: 6-minute walk from Naka-meguro Station on the Tokyu Toyoko line and Tokyo Metro Hibiya line.
Telephone:
+81-3-5768-3739
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
:: Read customer reviews of Pizzeria e trattoria da ISA on TripAdvisor.
Near To Here:
Pizzeria e trattoria da ISA is located in Tokyo's Ebisu district. See our complete list of things to do in Ebisu, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Tokyo Restaurant Recommendations:
See all pizza restaurants we recommend on our Best Pizza in Tokyo page and get the complete list for all cuisines on our Best Tokyo Restaurants page.
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