Zensai moriawase
Pate de campagne with pickles
Broccoli in anchovy and garlic marinade
Liver pate
Fruit tomato with buffalo mozzarella
Grilled vegetables
Potato salad with smoked egg
Zucchini and ricotta pizza
Camembert ajillo
Black haired wagyu bolognese
Bacon and mushroom risotto
Red snapper with cabbage and turnip
Beef tagliata topped with foie gras
Beef cheeks simmered in red wine
Cheesecake
Vinoteca Messina has become something of a Jiyugaoka institution in recent years, evidenced not only by bums on seats but also a steadily climbing Tabelog score and word-of-mouth.
The concept behind this sister shop to Taverna Messina is simple; ‘enable people to casually enjoy authentic Italian and Spanish cuisine at a reasonable price.’ Combined with a friendly atmosphere, generous servings of delicious ‘home-cooked’ food and a selection of reasonably priced yet eminently quaffable world wines from a dozen or so countries it’s a formula that provides fantastic value for money.
Although not as gluttonous nor overwhelming as some, the zensai moriawase is a popular choice with which to start a meal before delving into the broad sweep of the regularly updated menu; both the crab pasta and beef cheeks simmered in red wine are excellent.
Usually packed with partying OLs, retiree gourmands and everything in between, reservations are advised.
03 5701 7205