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About this place
Situated on the second floor of a commercial building in Kamata, Autentico (アウテンティコ) is an Italian restaurant noted for refined preparations that highlight the best qualities of seasonal ingredients. Removed from the street bustle, the dining room offers a calm retreat accented with flowers and warm wood, welcoming guests for casual weekday lunches as well as celebratory anniversary meals.
A Choice of Pastas and Colorful Appetizers
At midday, the pasta lunch—served alongside an appetizer platter and homemade bread—is a perennial staple. The kitchen presents thoughtful pairings across the pasta selection, such as mushroom cacio e pepe, tomato sauce combining whitebait and daikon radish, or slow-braised Hokkaido venison tossed with penne rigate. In the evening, the course progresses from seasonal seafood antipasti to handmade pasta and charcoal-grilled main dishes, with wine pairings available to accompany the food.
The Signature Tiramisu Monaka for Dessert
The defining finale to both lunch and dinner is the restaurant's signature tiramisu monaka. Crisp, toasted monaka wafer shells encase rich mascarpone cream and the bitter edge of coffee, creating a well-balanced dialogue between Japanese and Italian confectionery traditions. Accompanied by a freshly pulled espresso or coffee, it provides a lingering, satisfying close to the meal.
Because seating is limited, reserving a table in advance is advisable for both lunch and dinner.
