PIZZERIA DA MAKI
Nishikicho, Kiryu
Restaurant in Kiryu, Japan
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Pizza 2025 selection (#60) serving True Neapolitan Pizza Association–certified pies and local fish preparations in a 40-seat house restaurant. Lunch runs JPY 1,000–1,999, dinner JPY 2,000–2,999, with a wine-focused drinks program and walk-in availability at Sunday lunch. Worth booking for technique at a price that permits regular visits.
About PIZZERIA DA MAKI
PIZZERIA DA MAKI is a casual venue in Kiryu with midday and evening hours on most open days, and Thursday is closed. The available price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999, making it a practical option for diners planning within those ranges. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Pizza 2025 recognition.
The Room and the Program
The dress code is casual.
The schedule shows both midday and evening service on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Thursday closed. Hours vary slightly by weekday and weekend, so it is worth checking the exact day before going.
What to Order and When to Go
PIZZERIA DA MAKI is a Kiryu venue with Tabelog 100 Pizza 2025 recognition.
Hours are Monday to Wednesday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Friday from 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. Thursday is closed.
Positioning in Kiryu's Dining Landscape
Within Kiryu, PIZZERIA DA MAKI is a casual, moderately priced venue with midday and evening service on most open days. Other local dining options include Chisou Ikadaya and Ramen Shibahama, while PIZZERIA DA MAKI remains the relevant choice here for diners specifically seeking this Kiryu venue.
The reliable basics are the city, price bands, casual dress code, weekly closing day, service hours, and Tabelog 100 Pizza 2025 recognition.
Practical summary: PIZZERIA DA MAKI is in Kiryu; price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999; dress code is casual; closed Thursdays; open for midday and evening service on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Location
- 3 Chome-9-4 Nishikicho, Kiryu, Gunma 376-0023, Japan
- Website
- damakikiryu.com
- Phone
- +81 277-32-3658
The take
The Take
The Vibe
PIZZERIA DA MAKI presents itself as an authentic, tradition-minded neighborhood pizzeria. The listing highlights certification from the True Neapolitan Pizza Association, signaling adherence to strict standards and classic Neapolitan technique. The classic pizza place foregrounds provenance and time-honored methods and appeals to diners who value genuine Neapolitan-style pizza made with attention to regional ingredients.
Best For
This venue is best for diners seeking authentic Neapolitan pizza and traditional Italian-inspired dishes made from local ingredients. The certification from the True Neapolitan Pizza Association makes it a clear draw for pizza purists and food-focused visitors who want a faithful take on Neapolitan standards. People who research options before visiting can find menus, reviews and photos on Tabelog. The straightforward pizzeria format makes it a sensible choice for casual meals where the priority is quality pizza and pasta grounded in tradition.
Ordering Tips
When ordering, lean into the pizzeria’s core strengths: its certified Neapolitan pizzas and pasta offerings. The venue’s True Neapolitan Pizza Association certification signals that classic pies prepared to strict criteria are a safe bet. Consult menus, user reviews and photos on Tabelog to preview popular items and portion sizes before you go. Given the emphasis on local ingredients and tradition, expect attention to ingredient quality rather than avant-garde combinations; choose familiar Neapolitan styles if you want to assess the authenticity of the pizza preparation.
Venue details
Ambiance
A warm, relaxed neighborhood pizzeria atmosphere centered on a custom wood-fired oven and rustic Italian dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
- Marinara
- Bismarck
- Fresh prosciutto plate
- Assorted antipasti
- Linguine alla Paradiso
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-9-4 Nishikicho, Kiryu, Gunma 376-0023, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chisou Ikadaya, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 View spending breakdown
- Ramen Shibahama, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- コンヴィヴィアリテ イチノセ, Notable alternative
- Koundo Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- まつむら, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
PIZZERIA DA MAKI competes directly with Ramen Shibahama and Chisou Ikadaya for Kiryu dining occasions, though the three venues serve different needs. Shibahama delivers ramen under JPY 1,000 with counter seating and minimal wait times, choose it for speed and value when the goal is fueling up rather than lingering. Ikadaya's JPY 15,000–29,999 kaiseki menu positions it as the special-occasion anchor, with multi-course precision that justifies advance booking and formal dress. PIZZERIA DA MAKI sits between them at JPY 2,000–3,000, offering certified Neapolitan pizza and a wine list in a family-friendly room that accommodates both casual midweek dinners and weekend celebrations without the reservations pressure or budget commitment that Ikadaya demands.
For pizza specifically, PIZZERIA DA MAKI's Tabelog 100 placement and AVPN certification give it technical credibility that local competitors lack. The house-restaurant format and moderate noise levels make it the better choice for conversation compared to Tokyo's high-volume pizza bars, while the JPY 2,000 lunch price undercuts most certified Neapolitan operations in the capital by 30–40%. If Ikadaya is booked or the budget doesn't stretch to kaiseki, PIZZERIA DA MAKI delivers a step-up experience without requiring the advance planning or expense of Kiryu's formal dining tier.
Booking difficulty favors walk-ins at PIZZERIA DA MAKI during Sunday lunch service, whereas Ikadaya requires reservations weeks ahead and Shibahama operates first-come, first-served with occasional queues. For travelers building a Gunma itinerary, PIZZERIA DA MAKI offers the most flexibility: reserve ahead for dinner confidence, or gamble on Sunday lunch availability if schedules shift. The combination of Tabelog recognition, moderate pricing, and family-friendly infrastructure makes it the practical default for visitors who want quality without the logistical friction that defines Tokyo's pizza contenders.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PIZZERIA DA MAKI good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, and the price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999.
Is lunch or dinner better at PIZZERIA DA MAKI?
Both midday and evening service are listed on the schedule for every open day. Monday to Wednesday and Friday run 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5:30–10 PM; Saturday and Sunday run 11 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. Thursday is closed.
What are alternatives to PIZZERIA DA MAKI in Kiryu?
Other named dining options in Kiryu include Chisou Ikadaya and Ramen Shibahama. PIZZERIA DA MAKI remains the relevant option here if you are specifically looking for this Kiryu venue.
Is PIZZERIA DA MAKI worth the price?
The price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999. Value will depend on your expectations, but the venue sits in an accessible range for a casual meal in Kiryu.
