TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo
Naka, Hiroshima
Restaurant in Hiroshima, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A neighborhood Italian trattoria that has appeared on Tabelog's 100 Best lists six times since 2017, offering wood-fired pizza and seasonal Italian plates at JPY 5,000–8,000—less formal than Hiroshima's kaiseki or teppanyaki venues but more technically grounded than casual wine bars. Phone-only reservations and Tuesday-Wednesday closures require planning, but booking remains easier than the city's top-tier Japanese spots.
About TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo
TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo in Hiroshima has budget ranges of JPY 5,000–5,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, giving travelers a practical planning range for a meal. Opening hours include midday and evening services on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed. Dress code is listed as casual. Compared with Nakashima or other dining rooms, it can be considered as a Hiroshima option when the budget and schedule fit.
Recognition and a Relaxed Hiroshima Meal
A notable third-party signal for TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo is its listing in Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025. That recognition is useful for travelers comparing restaurants by reputation, budget, and schedule. For planning, note the casual dress code, published midday and evening hours on operating days, and stated budget range.
Planning Against Other Dining Options
TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo occupies a planning range of JPY 5,000–5,999 and JPY 6,000–7,999, so it is best evaluated by budget, availability, and the kind of meal you want. If you are weighing it against Soraya, ハナワイン, ミル, Nakashima, or Teppanyaki Yamaoka, the choice should come down to schedule, pricing, and the mood of the evening.
For visitors building a short Hiroshima itinerary, TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo is a candidate when its opening hours align with your plans: Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 12–2 PM and 6:30–8 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM–2 PM and 6:30–8 PM; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Booking expectations should be handled directly with the restaurant rather than assumed from general dining norms.
Explore more dining options in our full Hiroshima restaurants guide, or browse broader city coverage in our Hiroshima hotels guide and Hiroshima bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 20-5 Higashihakushimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0004, Japan
- Website
- polipo-net.com
- Phone
- +81 82-221-0331
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and friendly neighborhood trattoria atmosphere with comfortable, unfussy interiors focused on the wood‑fired pizza and casual Italian dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2015
Signature Dishes
- Neapolitan pizza
- Pasta dishes
- Housemade desserts
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 20-5 Higashihakushimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0004, Japan
Planning details
Location
20-5 Higashihakushimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0004, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- ハナワイン, Notable alternative
- Nakashima, Kaiseki, Kaiseki
- Teppanyaki Yamaoka, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- ミル, Notable alternative
- Soraya, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo sits in a pricing and ambiance middle ground that Hiroshima's Italian scene often lacks. At JPY 5,000–8,000 per head, it costs roughly 30% less than Teppanyaki Yamaoka (JPY 8,000–10,000) and significantly below Nakashima's kaiseki pricing, while delivering six Tabelog 100 Best distinctions that signal consistent execution. If you want formal Japanese dining with intricate plating and sake pairings, Nakashima remains the kaiseki reference point, but expect to book weeks ahead and pay double. For teppanyaki theater and Wagyu-focused menus, Yamaoka offers showmanship that polipo doesn't attempt. The trattoria instead prioritizes wood-fired pizza technique and seasonal Italian ingredients without ceremony, making it a better pick when you want quality without tasting-menu pacing.
Compared to Hiroshima's wine bars like ハナワイン or ミル, polipo offers fuller meals and more structured kitchen execution, these bars serve light bites and focus on wine selection rather than pizza or pasta as main events. Soraya operates at the budget end (JPY 2,000–3,000) with a more casual vibe; it's a solid choice for quick meals, but polipo's six Tabelog recognitions and 11-year track record justify the price jump when you want a meal centered on technique rather than convenience. Booking at polipo requires calling during narrow windows (14:00–17:30 for lunch, 21:00–22:00 for dinner), while Soraya and the wine bars often accept walk-ins, factor in this friction if your schedule is tight. For first-time visitors seeking serious Italian without kaiseki formality or teppanyaki pricing, polipo delivers the strongest combination of quality, ambiance, and value in Hiroshima's mid-tier dining segment.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo?
If you are interested in a specific menu format, confirm directly with the restaurant before planning around one. The budget ranges are JPY 6,000–7,999 and JPY 5,000–5,999. Its Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025 listing is the clearest third-party recognition.
Is TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo good for solo dining?
TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo can be considered for solo dining if you are comfortable booking or inquiring directly. Solo diners should confirm availability with the restaurant before planning around a specific setup.
What are alternatives to TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo in Hiroshima?
Compare the mood rather than assuming a direct substitute. ミル, ハナワイン, Nakashima, Teppanyaki Yamaoka, and Soraya are other options to consider depending on the itinerary. TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo stands out for its Tabelog 100 - Italian - WEST - 2025 recognition.
Does TRATTORIA-PIZZERIA polipo handle dietary restrictions?
Contact the restaurant directly before booking to confirm whether any dietary request can be accommodated.
