Trattoria Pizzeria Amici
Teshirogi, Tsukuba
Restaurant in Tsukuba, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A house-converted trattoria and pizzeria in Tsukuba earning multiple Tabelog 100 selections (Italian EAST 2023, 2025; Pizza 2017–2021) for wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta. Dinner runs JPY 5,000–5,999, lunch JPY 1,000–1,999. Dinner reservations accepted; lunch walk-in only. Open since 2007 with sommelier service and 40 seats plus outdoor terrace.
About Trattoria Pizzeria Amici
Trattoria Pizzeria Amici is in Tsukuba, with casual dress, lunch and dinner hours on most days, and prices of JPY 1,000–1,999 for lunch and JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 selection, giving diners a clear, grounded reason to consider it when comparing restaurants in Tsukuba.
The restaurant is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10 PM, and it is closed on Wednesday. Those hours make it practical for either a midday or evening visit, with dinner carrying the higher price range.
What to Expect
Trattoria Pizzeria Amici is a casual Tsukuba restaurant with both lunch and dinner service on its open days. Its price bands place lunch at JPY 1,000–1,999 and dinner at JPY 5,000–5,999, so expectations should differ by meal period.
Its key recognition is inclusion in Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025. That accolade can help distinguish it from other dining in Tsukuba. For questions about particular menu items, cooking equipment, chefs, beverage service, seating, or past award history, check directly with the restaurant.
How to Plan a Visit
Plan around the schedule: open 11 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; closed Wednesday.
Casual dress is appropriate. The pricing suggests a lower-cost lunch and a more expensive dinner, so diners choosing between the two should decide based on budget and schedule rather than assumptions about menu format or service differences.
For diners comparing options in Tsukuba, Trattoria Pizzeria Amici stands out on the basis of its Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 recognition, casual dress code, and published lunch and dinner price ranges. For additional comparison, consider other Tsukuba dining rooms or comparable venues such as Bon Gout, Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten, La Stalla, Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier, Trattoria Pizzeria Amici, and ラ・スタッラ where relevant.
Planning details
- Location
- 286-1 Teshirogi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0834, Japan
- Website
- amici-tsukuba.com
- Phone
- +81 29-852-5885
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Trattoria Pizzeria Amici presents itself as a traditional Neapolitan-style trattoria in Tsukuba, leaning into classic Italian cooking rather than modern tinkering. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta shape the room’s warm, oven-forward character. The restaurant’s identity as a 'trattoria' and pizzeria suggests a relaxed, approachable atmosphere where the focus is on honest, well-executed dishes rather than formal fuss. Smoking is explicitly prohibited, which helps maintain a clean, comfortable dining environment for guests seeking a straightforward Italian meal.
Best For
This spot is best for diners who come for authentic Neapolitan pizza and handcrafted pasta: visitors looking for a genuine, oven-driven Italian meal in Tsukuba. It suits casual lunches and dinners where the main draw is the food rather than a glossy dining spectacle. The venue is a natural fit for groups of friends or families who want shareable pizzas and comforting pasta plates, and for locals scouting dependable Italian cooking. The Tabelog presence with user photos and reviews also makes it a sensible pick for first-time visitors who like to preview dishes before they arrive.
Ordering Tips
Order the wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta as the clearest points of pride. Because the restaurant appears on Tabelog with menus, maps, and user-posted photos and reviews, check those listings beforehand to see popular pizza toppings, portion sizes and recent customer feedback. Note that the venue is non-smoking, so you can expect a smoke-free dining room. If you’re sharing, ordering a few different pizzas to sample the wood-fired crust alongside a handmade pasta lets you taste the core strengths touted in the description.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, homely trattoria atmosphere with a focus on southern Italian hospitality; a lively yet relaxed dining room popular with locals and families, where the wood-fired oven and rustic dishes create a cozy, classic Italian feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Natural wine, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
- Opened
- 2007
Signature Dishes
- Neapolitan wood-fired pizza
- Antipasto misto Amici
- Zeppoline seaweed fritters
- Spaghetti carbonara
- Penne arrabbiata
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 286-1 Teshirogi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0834, Japan
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Bon Gout, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- La Stalla, Notable alternative
- ラ・スタッラ, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Trattoria Pizzeria Amici operates at a higher technical level than most Tsukuba Italian spots, reflected in its JPY 5,000–5,999 dinner range compared to Bon Gout's JPY 3,000–3,999 and Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier's JPY 4,000–4,999. The Tabelog 100 Italian EAST distinction sets it apart from neighborhood trattorias, though it shares the house-restaurant format with several peers in Ibaraki. For wood-fired pizza specifically, the venue holds a clear edge in the region, no other Tsukuba Italian restaurant carries the same concentration of Pizza 100 awards. La Stalla offers a similar Neapolitan focus, but lacks the multi-year Tabelog recognition.
Booking ease varies by meal: lunch requires arriving early (11 AM or just after) to avoid waits, while dinner accepts phone reservations a few days out. Bon Gout and Kuradashi Yakiimo Kaitsu Ka Tsukuba ten (a budget yakiimo specialist at JPY 1,000–1,999) operate more casually and handle walk-ins with less friction. For wine-focused Italian at a similar price tier, Seiyo Ryori Ten Escoffier offers French-leaning Western cuisine with overlap in technique and service style, though without the pizza component.
Choose Trattoria Pizzeria Amici if you want award-recognized Neapolitan pizza and fresh pasta in a house setting with generous parking and sommelier service. Opt for Bon Gout if you prefer lower prices and easier walk-in access at lunch. For budget-conscious diners exploring Tsukuba's dining options, the lunch menu here (JPY 1,000–1,999) delivers Tabelog 100 quality at neighborhood prices, making it the strongest value play in the city's Italian category.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Trattoria Pizzeria Amici?
That depends on budget and timing. Lunch is listed at ¥1,000–¥1,999, while dinner is listed at ¥5,000–¥5,999. Hours are 11 AM–2 PM and 5:30–10 PM on open days, with Wednesday closed.
Is Trattoria Pizzeria Amici good for solo dining?
Trattoria Pizzeria Amici is a casual Tsukuba venue with lunch and dinner service.
What should I wear to Trattoria Pizzeria Amici?
Casual dress is appropriate for Trattoria Pizzeria Amici.
What should a first-timer know about Trattoria Pizzeria Amici?
First-timers should know the essentials: Trattoria Pizzeria Amici is in Tsukuba, casual dress is fine, lunch is listed at ¥1,000–¥1,999, dinner at ¥5,000–¥5,999, and the restaurant is closed on Wednesday. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025.
