[Shimonoseki Lunch] Impressed by the taste and value for money! A popular hidden Italian restaurant near Karato Market

Hello. I'm Momo and I love to eat.

This time, we will introduce you to a long-established Italian restaurant that you should definitely visit if you come to Shimonoseki and Karato.

Very popular among locals! Hidden restaurant "Trattoria ALBERI" (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)

Trattoria ALBERI is located about a 10-minute drive from JR Shimonoseki Station, near Karato Market.

This Italian restaurant has been loved by locals since it opened in 1971, and serves authentic Italian cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients from Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Take the Kanmon Ferry from Mojiko Pier in Kitakyushu City to Karato Pier in Shimonoseki City in 5 minutes. From there, it's about a 5-minute walk from there, just off the main road into a residential area.

The first floor of the store has a parking lot that can accommodate about 10 cars.

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Look for this sign. Take the stairs outside to the second floor.

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Once you go up the stairs, the entrance to the shop is on your right.

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The interior of the restaurant has a chic and relaxed atmosphere, and is spacious with about 70 seats in total, including tables that seat two or four people.

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Enjoy a delicious lunch made with local ingredients and seasonal vegetables!

The target for today is lunch.

For lunch, they offer three types of dishes: the "Pasta Lunch" (from 1,800 yen), which uses a wide variety of seasonal vegetables; the "Pizza Lunch" (from 2,200 yen); and the "Meat Lunch" (from 1,600 yen). They also offer a "Lunch Course" (4,400 yen per person) which can be ordered by reservation for parties of two or more.

Pasta Lunch

The "Pasta Lunch" (from 1,800 yen) includes a salad mist (or appetizer), a choice of pasta, and a drink.

Let's start with the Salad Mist. It contains several kinds of vegetables, such as cabbage, mizuna, carrots, tomatoes, tuna, radishes, and cucumbers, and is very colorful! The fresh vegetables go well with the sour dressing.

You can also change the salad mist to appetizers such as "Local Mackerel Carpione" (+400 yen) or "Local Sweet Potato Passata (Soup)" (+480 yen).

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You can choose from 10 different types of pasta. The menu changes with the seasons, and it's hard to choose because they all look delicious, including pasta made with seasonal vegetables.

This time I chose the "Yamaguchi Prefecture Nagahagi Wagyu Beef Bolognese" (no extra charge).

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This luxurious pasta dish uses Choshu Wagyu beef, a brand of beef from Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and is full of meat, making it very satisfying to eat! The deliciousness of the meat and the flavor of the red wine will whet your appetite, making for an amazing taste.

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You can choose from six types of drinks. This is "Blood Orange."

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The balance of sourness and sweetness was just right, with a fruity, deep flavor. It was refreshing, easy to drink, and delicious.

Meat lunch

The "Meat Lunch" (from 1,600 yen) includes a salad mist (or appetizer), meat dish, focaccia, and drink. The salad mist is the same as the pasta lunch.

For meat dishes, you can choose from three options: "Sauteed Nagato Choshu Chicken Thigh with Garlic" (no extra charge), "Roasted Hagi Mutsumi Pork" (+400 yen), and "Roasted Nagahagi Wagyu Beef Thigh" (+1,200 yen). This time, I chose the "Sauteed Nagato Choshu Chicken Thigh with Garlic."

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It's a hearty dish that includes two slices of garlic-sauteed Choshu chicken, a brand of chicken from Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture! It's also beautifully presented with vegetables such as potatoes and bok choy.

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The crispy surface is fragrant and the aroma of garlic will whet your appetite. Mix it with the sauce and take a bite. Mmm, it's so delicious♡

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Adding rock salt will bring out the flavor of the meat even more.

It also comes with a browned focaccia on the surface.

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It was cut so that it was easy to eat, and it was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It had a refined taste when dipped in olive oil with cheese.

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I had an espresso drink.

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It is served in a stylish coffee cup and has a bitter, authentic taste. Adding the sugar provided enhances the coffee's flavor and allows you to enjoy a richer taste.

I thought it was a great deal to get this for just 1,600 yen.

In the evening, you can enjoy a la carte dishes, a "short course" (7,000 yen per person *for 2 or more people), and a "full course" (11,000 yen per person *for 2 or more people).

This Italian restaurant is perfect for a variety of occasions, such as dates and girls' nights. Please come and visit us! (Text by momo)

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■Trattoria ALBERI
Address: 8-20 Nakanomachi, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Business hours: [Lunch] 11:00-14:30 (last orders 14:00) [Dinner] 17:30-22:00 (last orders 21:00)
Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed), the third Tuesday of every month (subject to change)
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