Most tourists visiting Otaru seem to think Otaru’s delicacy = fresh seafood, and
Naturally, they go to one of many sushi restaurants to eat fine sushi or other seafood dishes.
It is certainly true that Otaru’s sushi is very good, but Italian food in Otaru is also as good as sushi. Fresh agricultural and marine products are essential for Italian cuisine, and Otaru is in an advantageous location that those ingredients of good quality are available with ease.
There are many nice Italian restaurants in Otaru, but this time, I would like to introduce “Namaraya” among them.
Namaraya is a kind of Japanese style pub, not a genuine Italian restaurant, but the food they serve including antipastos, pastas and desserts are all very good, and favorably compares with other Italian restaurants. In addition, the prices are quite reasonable. It is also fit for vegetarians as they have various vegetable-oriented menu.
Namaraya is on ‘Hanazono Green Road’. It’s about 10-minute-walk from JR ‘Minami Otaru’ station.
Address: 3-6-6 Hanazono, Otaru
Tel/Fax: 0134-61-7930
Hours: 12:00-14:00
17:00-22:00
Closed: Sunday and Monday
Appetizer sampler
