Since its 2012 debut, owner-chef Inamura’s authentic Neapolitan kiln-baked pizzas have established Pizza 17 (locally referred to as ‘pittsua ina’) as the preeminent pizzeria in the Jiyugaoka area - queues are to be expected daily for lunch or dinner, so reservations are advised.

With counter seating on the first floor (our favourite for the kiln-side action and hospitality) and tables on the second, Pizza 17 suits lone diners, couples and (small) groups alike.

You’ll not find pastas or other Italian staples here; the focus is on a dozen or so delicious pizza, which easily hold their own against the usual suspects among Tokyo pizza rankings (the prosciutto and rucola pizza is fabulous), supplemented by simple ‘antipasto and speciallita,’ which make great accompaniments for the small selection of reasonably priced wines.

Pizza 17

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