On a peaceful weekday evening, I visited La Bettola da Ochiai Ikebukuro, tucked away from the busy streets of Ikebukuro. The cozy interior, with warm lighting and a calm atmosphere, made it feel like a hidden retreat for adults.
I chose the B Course (¥5,500). The appetizer plate was beautifully arranged, each item carefully crafted. The chilled corn soup was creamy with a delicate sweetness, the roast pork was tender and juicy, and the broccoli aglio e olio was flavorful with just the right saltiness and aromatic fried garlic.
For pasta, I had the spaghetti with sea urchin cream sauce. The rich, briny uni blended perfectly with the creamy sauce, and the al dente spaghetti carried the flavors beautifully. It was luxurious yet comforting.
The main dish was Shu-mi pork tagliata with balsamic sauce. The thick slices of pork were juicy, full of umami, and well-balanced with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction. Accompanied by cherry tomatoes and slightly spicy greens, the dish was flavorful and filling.
The house-made focaccia, warm and fluffy, was a delightful touch. It paired wonderfully with each sauce, and the fact that it was refillable added a sense of hospitality.
From appetizer to main , every dish was thoughtfully prepared. Combined with attentive service and a relaxed setting, it made for a memorable dining experience — one that makes you want to return again.
ランキングと口コミで探せるグルメサイト
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毎日の外食が楽しくなるグルメ情報
平日の夜に伺いました。店内は落ち着いた照明と、やわらかなBGMが流れ、ゆったりとした大人の空間が広がっていました。平日ということもあり、賑やかすぎず、会話も自然と穏やかになるような、心地よい雰囲気。
プリフィックススタイルの「Bコース（5,500円）」を選択。前菜、パスタ、メインをそれぞれ選べます。
前菜の盛り合わせ
彩りも美しく、目でも楽しめる一皿です。一品一品に手が込められており、特に印象的だったのが冷製コーンスープ。まろやかで甘みが凝縮されていて、夏の夜にぴったりの涼やかな味わい。ローストポークはしっとり柔らかく、噛むほどに旨みが広がります。ブロッコリーのアーリオ・オーリオはしっかり塩気があり、香ばしいフライドガーリックとの相性が抜群。盛りだくさんな前菜ですでに満足度の高いスタートでした。
パスタは定番のウニのクリームソーススパゲッティ（＋330円）。ウニの風味が口いっぱいに広がる濃厚なソースが、程よくアルデンテの細目のスパゲッティにしっかり絡んでいます。海の香りとクリームのまろやかさが調和し、ひと口ごとに贅沢を感じられる一皿でした。
メインは秀味豚のタリアータ バルサミコソース添え。焼き加減は絶妙で、豚肉の旨みがじゅわっとあふれ出します。特製のバルサミコソースは、甘みと酸味のバランスが素晴らしく、ミニトマトや、少し辛味のある葉物野菜との組み合わせも計算されたような完成度。お肉の量もたっぷりで大満足でした。
自家製フォカッチオは、ほんのり塩気があり、ふわっとした食感。どの料理のソースともよく合い、おかわりができるのも嬉しいポイントでした。
全体を通して、クオリティの高い料理と丁寧なサービスで、肩肘張らずに本格イタリアンを楽しめる、「また来たい」と思わせてくれる名店でした。
On a peaceful weekday evening, I visited La Bettola da Ochiai Ikebukuro, tucked away from the busy streets of Ikebukuro. The cozy interior, with warm lighting and a calm atmosphere, made it feel like a hidden retreat for adults.
I chose the B Course (¥5,500). The appetizer plate was beautifully arranged, each item carefully crafted. The chilled corn soup was creamy with a delicate sweetness, the roast pork was tender and juicy, and the broccoli aglio e olio was flavorful with just the right saltiness and aromatic fried garlic.
For pasta, I had the spaghetti with sea urchin cream sauce. The rich, briny uni blended perfectly with the creamy sauce, and the al dente spaghetti carried the flavors beautifully. It was luxurious yet comforting.
The main dish was Shu-mi pork tagliata with balsamic sauce. The thick slices of pork were juicy, full of umami, and well-balanced with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction. Accompanied by cherry tomatoes and slightly spicy greens, the dish was flavorful and filling.
The house-made focaccia, warm and fluffy, was a delightful touch. It paired wonderfully with each sauce, and the fact that it was refillable added a sense of hospitality.
From appetizer to main , every dish was thoughtfully prepared. Combined with attentive service and a relaxed setting, it made for a memorable dining experience — one that makes you want to return again.