IBISCO(イビスコ)

Overpriced small plates Italian “want to be” restaurant. One pasta plate was undercooked and the other over. The flavors are not similar to the expected Italian traditional tastes and flavors. I was considering to put 2 stars but the owner is so nice that I couldn’t.

Doesn’t live up to the 4.4 stars rating. The bread came chilled and the green salad had ratatouille like topping on it. The appetizer of slow cooked Ie Island beef was tender and flavorful but it didn’t make me think, “wow this dish is mouthwatering.” The gorgonzola pasta reminded me of boxed macaroni and cheese and even my dining partner who isn’t used to “American” style macaroni cheese said the same thing. We ordered the main dish of lamb-chops. The lamb chops were quite small and came rare (not a problem). They were plated with a few leaves of rugula, semi charcoal burnt yams and a green sauce that couldn’t tell if it was pesto or mustard. The lamb-chops were decent but I feel overpriced at 2,800¥. The atmosphere was nice and all of the staff were great but there are definitely other Italia restaurants in the city that are a way better choice.

Excellent service. The couple were really nice and helpful, helped us get a cab back to my hotel. The food was excuisite and the wine very good. A must visit if in Okinawa. Classy and worth every penny.

Yummy Italian food. Their house wine from Campania was pretty good, both white and red. They have a pretty good dedicated wine list so ask for that, they dont seem to offer the list out in the beginning. Not sure why. Food was small size so perfect to try several :)

Had dinner with my boyfriend and I must say it’s the perfect date setting. Great atmosphere and food was delicious. We will definitely be back.