Owner and chef Shunsuke Matsumaru may not have spent years training in Italy, but that hasn’t stopped his pizzeria from flourishing. If you want proof of this, look no further than Pizzeria e Braceria L'Insieme in Kameido being named one of the world's best pizzerias by 50 Top Pizza for 2022.
The homely restaurant has an open kitchen in the back where you can see pizzas being spun and cooked in the large pizza oven. Unlike some pizzerias that only offer margherita and marinara, you’ll find a generous range of red and white variations including some with unorthodox toppings. Pizza purists should stick to the classic margherita, topped with a generous helping of mozzarella and parmesan cheese, while adventurous eaters might want to go for the Americana, a white pizza topped with mozzarella, sausage and French fries.
What sets the pizzas here apart is the superb dough. It’s made with special pizza flour from Italy that has a wonderful chewy texture when cooked and doesn’t become flimsy or weighed down from added toppings.
While open for both lunch and dinner, we highly recommend stopping by for lunch as sets come with a full pizza and drink for just ¥1,400.