Pizzeria Luna Nuova
Pizzeria Luna Nuova’s Nepolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas may be piled with classic Italian meats, but it’s really all about the dough here.
Restaurant Details
Head to this pizzeria just a few minutes from Nara Station for a feel-good Neapolitan-style pizza. Chef Akai Kenji makes his dough with Italian wheat, resulting in a sweeter flavor and fluffier consistency. He spreads toppings like mozzarella and prosciutto before sliding the pies into the wood-fired oven. What emerges are beautifully charred pizzas with a powdery crust and perfectly chewy bite.
Some items are locally inspired and playful, like the quirky pairing of sakura shrimp and porcini mushrooms. If you can’t decide, rely on Akai’s recommendation or opt for popular selections like the D.O.C Pizza made with buffalo mozzarella, dried cherry tomatoes and basil.
While excelling in pizza, he also demonstrates mastery in Italian cuisine, with forays into French classics like pate de campagne. His homemade salsiccia (Italian sausage) and charcoal-grilled Nara-grown vegetable dishes reflect his expertise. On the other hand, appetizers like snapper carpaccio and watercress salad with Toyama white shrimp fritters honor his Japanese roots. Wash it all down with a crisp Birra Antoniana, and suddenly, everything falls into place.
Pizzeria Luna Nuova is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant for 2024.
Pizzeria Luna Nuova Access Info
Pizzera Luna Nuova is a 3-minute walk from Nara Station.
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Pizzeria Luna Nuova Address
2-chome-1-35 Omiyacho, Nara, 630-8115, Japan
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