a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen
Songshan District, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
A focused Taipei pick for diners who want pizza and Italian cooking rather than a formal tasting-menu night. The 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #44 ranking gives it a real quality signal, easy booking makes it useful when harder reservations fall through. Better for a pizza-led meal than for travelers prioritizing Taiwanese flavors.
About a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen
In Taipei, a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen is a direct pick to note when the decision is specifically about pizza and Italian cooking. The most grounded way to frame it is simple: this is a pizzeria and Italian kitchen in Taipei, with a casual dress code and a confirmed place on the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific list.
Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #44 ranking in 2026 gives diners a concrete trust signal for a pizza-focused meal. That does not automatically make it the right pick for every group, but it does make a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen relevant when pizza is the reason for choosing the restaurant.
Choose it when pizza is the point of the meal
Choose a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen when the table is aligned around pizza and Italian cooking in Taipei. If the night is about comparing different kinds of dining instead, consider other options such as Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne (Songshan), Yu Kapo, Clavius, Restaurant Pinecone, or 五福豆漿店, depending on what kind of meal the group wants.
The safest expectation is a casual visit rather than a formal occasion built around dress or ceremony. The dress code is casual, so plan for a relaxed meal and check the restaurant directly for current booking, menu, service details before going.
Who should skip it
Skip it if the group does not want pizza or Italian cooking to lead the meal. Travelers with only a short Taipei itinerary may prefer to compare it with other dining options before deciding whether a pizza-focused stop is the best use of the meal slot.
The verdict: choose it when the table wants a casual pizza-and-Italian-kitchen meal in Taipei with a confirmed 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #44 ranking in 2026. Do not make it carry the weight of a once-per-trip Taipei meal unless pizza is exactly what the group came for.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 2-2, Lane 137, Section 5, Minsheng E Rd, Sanmin Village, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105
- Website
- facebook.com/amanotaipei
- Phone
- +886 965 353 777
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, comfortable, and cozy, with a welcoming neighborhood feel and a wood-oven pizza atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Maialona pizza
- Hazelnut White Chocolate Gelato
- Caprese salad
- Diavola pizza
Planning details
Location
No. 2-2, Lane 137, Section 5, Minsheng E Rd, Sanmin Village, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
For a Taipei-specific dinner, choose Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne (Songshan) instead; it is the better match when visitors want Taiwanese cooking rather than Italian. For a vegetarian brief, Clavius is the cleaner alternative, with a $$ price signal and a menu identity that better suits plant-forward groups.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Taipei
Restaurant Pinecone and 五福豆漿店 sit in different decision lanes: choose a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen when the group wants a pizza-led Italian meal, not a broader Taipei food crawl. 五福豆漿店 is the more casual local stop; a Mano is the stronger choice when dinner needs to feel centered around one cuisine.
Yu Kapo is the splurge comparison, with Japanese cooking and a $$$$ price signal. Pick Yu Kapo when budget and occasion matter more than flexibility. Pick a Mano when the table wants a lower-pressure reservation and a focused pizza experience. Clavius, at $$ and vegetarian, is the better fit for plant-forward diners rather than a table specifically chasing pizza craft.
Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne (Songshan) is the better cross-shop for visitors who want Taipei on the plate. It is Taiwanese, $$, and more useful for a city-specific meal. a Mano is the better answer when the brief is Italian, easy to book, anchored by a recognized pizza ranking.
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Compare a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen | Taipei | ; | 2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific · #44 | ; |
| Restaurant Pinecone | Taipei | No published awards | ; | ; |
| 五福豆漿店 | Taipei | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Yu Kapo | Taipei | Japanese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
| Clavius | Taipei | Vegetarian | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne (Songshan) | Taipei | Taiwanese | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen?
Go here if pizza and Italian cooking are the point of the meal. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #44 ranking in 2026 is the clearest signal that it works for pizza-focused diners in Taipei.
How far ahead should I book a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen?
What should I order at a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen?
It is a pizzeria and Italian kitchen, so it makes sense to consider it when you want pizza or Italian cooking. Check the current menu before deciding.
Is a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen good for a special occasion?
It can fit a casual occasion if the group wants pizza and Italian cooking. The dress code is casual, so it is better framed as relaxed rather than formal.
What are alternatives to a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen?
Other options to compare include Clavius, Restaurant Pinecone, Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne (Songshan), Yu Kapo, 五福豆漿店. Choose based on the kind of meal the group wants.
What should I wear to a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen?
Keep it relaxed and neat. The dress code is casual.
Does a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the restaurant directly before you go, especially if anyone in the group has specific requirements.
