I visited for a business dinner.
The menu featured seasonal ingredients from Niigata, which was a real treat!
The inside feels cozy, just like being at home.
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Niigata “Food” Experiment Restaurant armonia
Top-tier Niigata ingredients come alive in this Italian restaurant set in a Japan-infused rustic kominka house.
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Step inside for an Italian food experience that celebrates native Niigata ingredients, served in a rustic setting true to the Furomachi streetscape that’s complete with old-Edo look and feel. The restaurant itself sits in a renovated Taisho-era traditional house. Here you’ll find a relaxed air that invites you to remove your shoes and take a seat with tatami or wood flooring. This same spot once served as a private villa and stands today with the same exquisite trappings of intricate frosted glass and fittings.
The owner-chef is a Niigata native who served as head chef at a restaurant in Shonan before returning to launch this spot in his hometown in 2017. The menu features Italian plates that leans into the pure delight of each ingredient, highlighted via simple cooking methods and a marriage of Japanese elements like tofu or rock seaweed infusions in the sauces for a taste profile like never before.
Vegetables, meat, and fish are sourced fresh from trusted producers within Niigata Prefecture. Both lunch and dinner offer three different courses varying in items and price, with a reasonably priced lunch course available during the day. There’s also an option for a 2-hour unlimited drink course for groups of four or more.
Highlights
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An old-house Italian restaurant utilizing Niigata ingredients.
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Sits inside a renovated villa from the Taisho era.
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Italian cuisine with Japanese elements.
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Lunch options include a course meal and lunch sets, while dinner is course-based.
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Accepts reservations for an all-you-can-drink course for four or more.
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Three types of courses are available, differing in the number of dishes.
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Wallet-friendly lunch option is a popular choice.
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Both table and counter seating available inside.
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Enjoy a relaxed moment with shoes off.
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The chef makes handmade pasta fresh every morning for the day.
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Restaurant sat inside a ravamped Taisho-era villa.
Official FAQs
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
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Foreign languages menu is available.
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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
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We can accommodate that if you make a reservation.
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Can I get take-out?
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Sorry, it is not available.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
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Yes, it is.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
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Reservations are required. Please contact us by the day before.
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Are there any smoking areas?
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No smoking is allowed in the restaurant.
Reviews
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Every dish made with local ingredients was delicious! The carefully chosen tableware and beautiful presentation made the meal a feast for the eyes as well. The overall atmosphere of the dining area was great, so you can enjoy more than just the taste. I definitely want to come back next time I visit Niigata!
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I ordered the course menu and everything was delicious!
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You can enjoy delicious dishes made with carefully selected ingredients.
If you make a reservation, everything goes smoothly.
There are also plenty of sightseeing spots within walking distance.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 新潟“食”実験レストラン armonia
- Postal Code
- 951-8062
- Address
- 4-729 Nishiborimaedori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata
- Telephone
- 025-369-4843
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 12:00pm - 1:30pm (L.O.), 6:00pm-10:00pm (L.O.)
- Budget
- Lunch 3,000yen, Dinner 5,000-15,000yen
- Access
- About 18 minutes walk from JR Hakusan Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)