PICICA PICICA PIZZA&PASTA

A short walk from Ebisu Station, PICICA PICICA PIZZA & PASTA has become one of the most talked-about newcomers in the area. The concept is simple but brilliant: pizza you can drink. The team behind Knock Cucina Buona Italiana opened this sister restaurant with the idea of pairing thin, lightly baked pizzas with a full lineup of wine-friendly small plates. The space is bright with large windows and an open kitchen, packed with a casual energy that fits the neighborhood perfectly. Lunchtime often draws a line, but the kitchen moves quickly.

Every table starts with the signature Bomba Bread, a hollow dome of thin pizza dough baked in a wood-fired oven and finished with shaved Parmigiano. Crisp outside and tender inside, it works less like bread and more like the first snack of the night. Guests tear it apart and scoop up sauces like the restaurant’s well-known Lamborghini sauce or the smoky seasonal vegetable dishes, and it immediately sets the tone for the meal.

The pizzas are intentionally light so you can keep drinking. The fresh-tomato Pomodoro pizza balances sweetness and acidity with mascarpone and basil, a combination that makes wine pairing effortless. The EGG FC pizza, topped with mushrooms, cheese, truffle oil, and a runny egg yolk at the center, becomes rich and almost decadent once the yolk is broken and spread across the crust. Even the cheese-and-maple pizza at the end can pass as a dessert without feeling heavy.

The snack menu is built with the same “drinkable” logic. Crackling crushed potatoes with herb mayo, house-made lamb and spice sausage, and a generous charcuterie or prosciutto selection all deliver enough salt, fat, and aroma to keep the glasses moving. The staff’s wine recommendations are sharp and unfussy, and their upbeat service is part of why the restaurant has grown so quickly.

Lunch starts around 1,300 yen with pizza or pasta sets, while dinner with shared plates, pizza, and two drinks typically lands around 6,000 to 8,000 yen per person. The room is lively and tightly packed, but that’s part of the charm. For casual dates, small groups, or anyone who wants a night where the pizza is as fun as the wine, PICICA PICICA is one of Ebisu’s most reliable picks right now.