Great Pasta Restaurants in Fukuoka City! 10 Recommendations by Area

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KYuNii, about an 8-minute walk from Yakuin-odori Station in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, is a popular spot where you can enjoy good Italian food made with seasonal ingredients from around Japan.

The open kitchen stands out inside, and the space feels airy while still letting you enjoy your meal in a relaxed setting.

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The pasta is made with fresh noodles delivered from a noodle maker in Okayama, with a wide variety of shapes including tagliolini and chitarra.

The pasta menu also uses Japanese-style ingredients such as soft roe and yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste), and every dish is well liked for being creative and delicious.

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Course menus are available for dinner, but the a la carte menu is also a good choice for a casual everyday meal.

You can order whatever you like, from about 10 kinds of Appetizers and pasta to fish and meat main dishes, and even dolce. Be sure to pair your meal with natural wines, mainly from France and Italy, as well.

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Donna Selvatica is an Italian restaurant located in front of the Kego intersection, an 8-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the Subway Airport Line. Its wide variety of pasta dishes is one of its main draws.

The interior is stylish yet homey, making it a place where you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed, comfortable way.

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The pasta menu features a wide range of ingredients and sauces, so you are likely to find a dish that suits your taste.

The "Shiro Truffle no Tagliolini (White Truffle Tagliolini)" ordered on this day seemed to be a great match of rich cheese sauce and al dente noodles. They also offer homemade fresh pasta made in house.

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They also offer a wide selection of carefully sourced à la carte dishes. Pairing the food with Italian wine or Champagne is also recommended.

They also have a wide range of risottos, including cheese risotto and red wine risotto, and the balance between the perfectly cooked rice and the ingredients is said to be spot on.

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Osteria Falco is a hidden gem Italian restaurant located in Minami-Yakuin, Fukuoka City. It is well known for its tasty menu of arranged regional Italian dishes that suit a range of occasions.

The calm, grown-up atmosphere is said to be very comfortable, and some say it makes them want to stay for hours. The restaurant has both counter and table seating.

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It has a good reputation as an easy place to use for many occasions, whether you want a relaxed lunch with a course meal during the day or a la carte dishes with a glass of wine at night.

The dishes are based on traditional techniques from their place of origin and given creative twists, and they are all said to be high quality and satisfying in portion size.

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All of the pasta served at this restaurant is homemade, and it is said to have an authentic taste made with wheat from Italy.

The most popular dish is a plate with a rich cream sauce made with plenty of truffle. The main pasta they use seems to be tagliolini, a flat pasta with a nice presence.

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Perche No is about a 10-minute walk from Akasaka Subway Station, and offers authentic Italian food by a chef trained in Italy in a casual setting.

In addition to counter and table seating, it also has a Private room, and its unpretentious atmosphere makes it an appealing place to drop by on a whim.

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For first time visitors, the recommended choice is a course where you can enjoy a full range of authentic Italian dishes, including Appetizers, two kinds of pasta, and a main dish.

The photo shows the handmade pasta "Squid Ink Pasta with Crustacean Ragu Sauce." It is said to be an irresistible dish with the rich flavor and aroma of squid ink.

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They offer a full lineup of seasonal dishes made with meat, fish, and vegetables from each season, best enjoyed with wines the chef personally tasted and selected.

The chef’s Omakase Appetizers assortment is said to be a highly satisfying selection with refined flavors and aromas. It is perfect for casually snacking on with a drink in hand.

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For both lunch and dinner, the menu mainly centers on courses. The dishes are based on seasonal ingredients sourced from producers across Kyushu, along with Special ingredients from around Japan and the world.

They pay close attention not only to the meat and fish but also to the vegetables, preparing them to be good enough to take the starring role.

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The course also includes pasta, which is said to make the most of the ingredients' natural flavors while also looking appealing.

The aglio e olio pasta served that day reportedly paired the crisp texture of gobo (burdock root) very well with the noodles.

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Cucina Italiana Amelia is an Italian restaurant with easy access from several stations, including Tenjin-minami Station and Watanabe-dori Station. You can enjoy authentic Italian food that lets you feel the four seasons.

The seating is limited to an L-shaped counter. It is popular for offering a luxurious moment where you can enjoy the live feel of the cooking and forget the everyday.

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They offer courses made with carefully selected ingredients such as house made butter and dried tomatoes, and the restaurant is by reservation only.

The pasta menu also uses house made noodles and gets good reviews for its pleasantly chewy texture. Depending on the course, you can enjoy several pasta dishes.

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The dishes served here are said to connect tradition and creativity through seasonal ingredients. You can also see the chef’s high level of creativity in the presentation.

The course also takes into account ingredients guests do not like and any allergies, so you can relax and fully enjoy the meal.

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Budobou is also a recommended spot if you want to enjoy delicious pasta in Fukuoka City, located an 8-minute walk from Tenjin-Minami.

With the concept of an "otona no kakurega (adult hideaway)," you can enjoy high-quality Italian food. The interior has a luxurious feel while still being easy to drop in and use casually.

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You can choose either a course or order à la carte. The restaurant uses carefully selected ingredients picked from all over Kyushu (Japan's southwestern main island).

Reviews also praise the pasta dishes. The "karasumi (dried mullet roe) and cabbage fedelini" is said to coat the delicate noodles beautifully, with the rich saltiness of the karasumi and the sweetness of the cabbage.

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If you're sharing dishes with a group, the pizza is also a great choice, and it's popular for its tasty crisp, crunchy crust.

Among them, the truffle pizza gets a lot of rave reviews, and people say that the aroma of truffle rises the moment it arrives at the table, whetting the appetite.

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Oishii Pasta, located on B2F of Tenjin Business Center directly connected to Tenjin Station, is a fresh pasta specialty restaurant popular for satisfying plates that blend Japanese and Western flavors.

The interior has a stylish wood toned look, and it is equipped with both counter and table seating.

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The menu centers on about 15 carefully crafted pasta dishes, including Japanese-style, tomato, butter, and cream sauces, and you can also enjoy the monthly Kimagure pasta.

The noodles are made with top-quality durum wheat. They are popular for their irresistible chewy texture. As a side with your pasta, the freshly baked mentaiko (spicy cod roe) baguette is a favorite.

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The highly rated "Saiko Mentaiko Pasta" is a dish topped with plenty of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) over the pasta.

It is said to have a nice balance without feeling heavy, with the richness of butter, the fresh note of oba (perilla leaf), and the saltiness of mentaiko. Some reviews said they finished it before they knew it.

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HICKORY Sea Side cafe is a restaurant where you can enjoy Homemade Italian dishes that highlight the seasons. It is about a 15-minute walk along the coast from JR Imajuku Station in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City.

With no buildings around it, the restaurant offers a great location with views of the Itoshima sea from every seat. It also has terrace seating.

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Among the many items on the menu, the pasta is said to be a popular choice loved by all ages.

The photo shows the restaurant’s top recommendation, “Ebi (shrimp) to Hotate (scallop) no Ebi Fumi no Cream Sauce.” The large, plump shrimp are well liked for their great flavor.

For an additional charge, you can change the regular dried pasta to fresh pasta.

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In addition to pasta, they offer a full lineup of Italian dishes made with Itoshima (a region in Fukuoka) ingredients, and if you want to enjoy a well-balanced taste of what this restaurant has to offer, a course is also a good choice.

The most popular "Hickory Lunch Course" has a full lineup, from a 7-item Appetizers assortment to dessert.

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Barba Bianca is a restaurant where you can enjoy delicate creative Italian cuisine in a modern space renovated from a 110-year-old Hakata machiya (traditional townhouse).

It is located in an area that still preserves an old fashioned streetscape, a 3-minute walk from Gofukumachi Station in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It also has a Private room that can accommodate up to 8 people.

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You can choose from a wide range of à la carte dishes and course menus. You can enjoy a broad selection of Italian food that makes the most of Japan's seasonal ingredients throughout the year.

The Appetizers are all said to be carefully prepared and delicious. Some reviews also said they are so colorful and fun to look at.

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The pasta here is known for its thick, chewy noodles, which pair perfectly with the rich sauces.

The salsiccia and broccoli butter sauce pasta served that day was said to have a wonderful buttery aroma and such good flavor that it made you want to keep eating more.