Tucked away just north of Jiyugaoka Station is Castanets, an elegant Italian restaurant and cafe. Try the flatbread pizzas, the many types of pasta, or one of the specials of the day – the choices seem endless. The flavors are light and refreshing, while still retaining the core Italian essence of the dishes. Castanets is also known for its variety of delicious cakes and pancakes (a recent boom in Japan), and the black tea that they serve is remarkably flavorful. Castanets is great for groups but is also a perfect choice for an intimate meal with a friend or special someone.
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Castanets Cafe and Restaurant
A fancy Italian cafe and restaurant in Jiyugaoka

By Karin Wu
Community writer

Sundried tomato and basil mozarella cheese pizza

Baked eggplant marinade

Japanese-style mixed mushroom spaghetti with green onions

The delicious chocolate cake that will melt in your mouth

The menu with many helpful and enticing pictures

Many fancy booths to fit families, large groups or couples

More intimate seating by the windows

Elegant flowers that decorate one of the large group tables

Brightly lit and easy to find, Castanets is open for you!
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Kim Bergström
6 years ago
All the food looks so good, especially the pizza! I really like the Jiyugaoka area, it's such an underrated spot in Tokyo in my opinion.
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