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About this place
Standing along a quiet street overlooking the greenery of Aoyama Cemetery, Trattoria Perbacco is a detached restaurant set in a welcoming Western-style house, serving dishes steeped in the regional traditions of Italy. Passing through the yellow exterior walls and heading up to the 2nd floor reveals a calm dining room washed in natural daylight through broad windows—an inviting setting to step away from daily bustle and focus on the meal.
From Antipasti to Pasta: A Flexible À la Carte Spread
Once seated, a rewarding approach is to start with small bites—perhaps the signature Perbacco antipasto misto, prosciutto, or fresh fish carpaccio—while piecing together the day's pasta and main courses. The pasta selection is varied. Highlights include ricotta ravioli tossed in porcini sauce, pappardelle coated in Tsugaru duck ragù, and paccheri rich with the sweet depth of simmered beef cheek and onions, each demonstrating thoughtful pairings of noodle shape and sauce. Seafood options are equally well represented, from spaghetti with clams and bottarga to linguine infused with concentrated coastal flavour.
Savoury Grills, Italian Wine, and Lingering Dolci
For the main course, the kitchen prepares dishes such as grilled domestic beef rump, coaxing out the robust savoury depth of red meat, alongside crisp-edged grilled bone-in lamb loin and house-made salsiccia. Pouring glasses or bottles of regional Italian wine alongside the food keeps conversation flowing naturally around the table. Meals finish leisurely with espresso alongside classic tiramisu, caramel-sauced budino, or rum baba.
Whether for an easygoing lunchtime gathering or a dinner spent lingering over wine and hearty plates, booking a table in advance is recommended.
