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About this place
At Cappuccetto Rosso, fresh pasta takes center stage in the form of mafalde, ribbon-like strands edged with delicate ruffles. The signature octopus ragù features finely minced octopus simmered into a tomato sauce, with each ruffled fold holding plenty of flavor and satisfying texture. The menu also offers rich cod roe cream pasta and an octopus and sun-dried tomato peperoncino, highlighting distinct ingredients paired with fresh pasta.
Those craving a heartier meal will find plenty of comforting rice options. The meat sauce omurice—folding slow-simmered vegetables and meat over soft, custardy egg—and the version with cod roe cream sauce are easy staples for lunch or dinner. The lineup extends to rice bowls as well, including domestic beef shikinbo (eye of round) roasted gently at low temperatures and butter rice quickly stir-fried with minced octopus and sun-dried tomatoes.
For an afternoon café stop, soft-serve ice cream sourced from Shizuoka Prefecture’s Makaino Farm and homemade tiramisu stand out. The beverage selection shows equal care, spanning latte-art cappuccinos, house-blend coffee brewed with aged beans, and lavender milk sweetened with house-made syrup.
The dining room maintains a relaxed, calm atmosphere equipped with Wi-Fi, alongside a mobile ordering system at tables that handles both orders and credit card payments via smartphone. It works just as well for a solo weekday lunch as it does for lingering over sweets, work, or conversation in the afternoon.
